Caring for the Nation's Favourite Dinosaur: The Life and Times of Dippy the Diplodocus
Dippy, a life-size replica of a Diplodocus skeleton first arrived at the Natural History Museum in 1905 and became an instant celebrity. After spending 112 years on display in London, Dippy went on a UK tour for 3 years and was seen by over 2 million people!
Dippy is now enjoying a 3 year stay in Coventry and has become a firm favourite with visitors.
What does it take to move a dinosaur around the UK and how do you make sure Dippy stays in great shape?
Head of Conservation, Lorraine Cornish, shares the story of Dippy and gives tips on how to look after such a large dinosaur skeleton.
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