Wendy J. Sloboda | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1967/1968[1] |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Lethbridge |
| Occupation | Fossil collector |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Known for | Fossil discoveries |
Wendy Sloboda is a Canadian fossil hunter from Warner, Alberta. She has made fossil discoveries of dinosaurs and other extinct animals on several continents, with finds in Canada, Argentina, Mongolia, France, and Greenland.[2] She is commemorated in name of the horned dinosaur Wendiceratops, remains of which she discovered in 2010, as well as the fossil footprint Barrosopus slobodai which she discovered in 2003.[3][4]
- ^ "Meet Wendiceratops, a 'spectacular' new horned dinosaur named after 'legend' Alberta fossil hunter". National Post. July 9, 2015.
- ^ Dunham, Will (July 8, 2015). "Who is Wendy and why is this dinosaur named after her?". Reuters.
- ^ "A Passion for Paleontology" (PDF). U of L Journal. University of Lethbridge: 8–9. Spring 2004.
- ^ Chung, Emily (July 8, 2015). "New 'Wendiceratops' named for legendary Alberta dinosaur hunter Wendy Sloboda". CBC News.
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