Roy Chapman Andrews

explorer · dinosaurs · naturalist · adventurer

Dinosaur egg discoverer. Roy Chapman Andrews led expeditions into Mongolia's Gobi Desert and made one of the most exciting finds in paleontology: the first dinosaur eggs ever found and brought to a museum. These eggs proved that dinosaurs actually laid eggs, just like modern birds do.

Desert explorer. Andrews braved the harsh, sandy Gobi Desert during difficult times in Mongolia's history to search for fossils. He had to be tough and clever to find precious dinosaur bones buried beneath the sand.

Famous writer. Andrews wrote popular books and articles about his thrilling expeditions that made people all around the world excited about paleontology and exploration. His stories made fossil hunting seem like the greatest adventure ever.

Museum director. Andrews became the director of the American Museum of Natural History, one of the most important museums in the world. All the amazing fossils he discovered helped the museum become a center for learning about prehistoric life.

Scientific explorer. Andrews combined the work of an adventurer with the careful work of a scientist, studying natural history while traveling through dangerous and unknown lands. He showed that exploration and science could go hand in hand.