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Cape Town-based Fancy Horse Studios has been awarded the international Lanzendorf-National Geographic Paleo Art Prize Digital Modelling and Animation award by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, marking the first time a South African project has won this prestigious international honour.   The winning exhibit is a CG animation depicting life at a waterhole in the Permian period,

It’s been an exciting few weeks at Karoo Origins – The Fossil Centre, with discoveries, collaborations and inspiring encounters keeping our team and community buzzing with enthusiasm. From fascinating fieldwork and international visitors to outreach events and media features, the spirit of discovery continues to thrive in the heart of the Karoo. Karoo Origins Featured

Karoo Origins – The Fossil Centre recently marked an exciting milestone with the official celebration of its completed exhibits, a project that has been many years in the making. Welcoming guests to the evening, renowned palaeontologist Dr Bruce Rubidge shared the remarkable story behind the collection, its origins and its global significance. The journey began

Karoo Origins – The Fossil Centre recently had the privilege of welcoming Union High School’s Top Level Club for an inspiring educational visit. Led by esteemed palaeontologist Professor Bruce Rubidge, the learners embarked on a guided exploration through the centre, uncovering the fascinating fossil history that makes the Karoo one of the world’s most significant

On Thursday evening, 7 August, Karoo Origins – The Fossil Centre proudly unveiled Origins: An Exploration of Natural History through Botanical Art, a remarkable exhibition that intertwines science, storytelling and the intricate beauty of botanical illustration. Guests were welcomed into an atmosphere alive with curiosity and creativity and were treated to a thought-provoking introduction by

Nestled in the timeless landscape of the Karoo, a new chapter in South African palaeontology began earlier this year with the opening of Karoo Origins – The Fossil Centre in Graaff-Reinet. At its heart lies the remarkable legacy of Sidney H. Rubidge, a pioneering fossil-hunter and farmer whose work forever changed our understanding of prehistoric

Karoo Origins – The Fossil Centre recently had the pleasure of welcoming a group of visiting researchers who are currently furthering their work in the field of palaeontology. The group included students of Professor Justin Benoit from Wits University, Joseph Chase from the University of Rennes in France, and Jeremy Petex from the prestigious École

A visit to Karoo Origins – The Fossil Centre is essential for any palaeontology enthusiast, but don’t miss out on exploring other remarkable palaeontological attractions nearby. Just a stone’s throw from the famous Owl House in Nieu-Bethesda, the Kitching Fossil Exploration Centre is a small yet captivating museum dedicated to the prehistoric creatures that once

Ever wondered what secrets the ancient rocks of the Karoo hold? Let’s take a closer look at Spandau Kop, one of our most iconic rocky outcrops near Graaff-Reinet! Spandau Kop rises dramatically from the plains and is made up of sedimentary rocks, primarily sandstone and mudstone, which were laid down more than 250 million years ago