Philip J Currie Dinosaur Museum - April Archosaur Absurdity

April Archosaur Absurdity (AAA) is a free interactive activity run throughout the month of April by the Philip J Currie Dinosaur Museum.

Every year, eight archosaurs face off in seven hypothetical head-to-head battles to determine the ultimate champion. 

Each battle is written by our palaeontologists based on what we know about these archosaurs from the most up-to-date science (and, of course, good ol' storytelling!). Please check the Creature Guide for competitor advantages and specs! 

After each battle, the victorious archosaur will move on to face its next opponent, but remember, the competitors carry over their injuries from the previous battle. In total, there will be seven battles posted to our website throughout the month of April.

The reconstruction of the archosaurs each year is based on the most recent understanding of these animals in relation to peer-reviewed research. This includes information on what the animals looked like, how they behaved, and how they interacted with their environments. Our team carefully reviews the information to generate everything from the Creature Guide to the battles. 

Make a habit of checking our website weekly during the months of March and April to stay up to date on all things AAA. You can follow along by tuning into our Archosaur Introduction Videos, reading our Creature Guide, downloading your own Bracket and Silhouettes, voting in our Battle Polls, and interacting with our posts on social media (see our social handles in the footer below!). We also have a facebook group and youtube page for all of the video content.

Are you a Teacher? AAA is the perfect mix of education and entertainment. Bring the excitement of AAA into your classroom by registering for our palaeontologist-curated lesson plans via our Educator Portal.

If you have more questions, contact  communicationsspecialist@dinomuseum.ca. They will work to get your question answered.