European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 14, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                A those great big fascinating Dinosaur Bones continued from Page 11 placed in the proper position Ernst says. The physical differences Between a chinese shun saurus and the better known members of the Brontosaurus Genus can be distinguished Only by an expert Ernst says. And that difference she says does t seem to bother schoolchildren attending the exhibition one bit. They often recognize the creatures immediately and not knowing their chinese names simply Call them by the names of their look alike cousins. The chinese usually name a Dinosaur after the area where it was found such As a River or Forest. Other countries use a More scientific approach when naming the extinct creatures Ernst says. The children s knowledge of those names can exasperate teachers conducting Field trips to the exhibit. Quot they know More than their parents and teachers do Quot Ernst says of the children. Quot teachers Call us in desperation and say that they need someone who knows More than their kids  one of the most common questions asked by the children about the dinosaurs is Quot Why did the dinosaurs become extinct Quot Ernst answers their question but says a More interesting question is Why the creatures were Able to survive As Long As they did. Digging for fossils is a fairly recent activity in China Ernst says. The dinosaurs in the exhibit were discovered during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. The exhibit is providing More than the Chance to see dinosaurs from China. Ernst says it also establishes an Exchange of information Between chinese scholars and their counterparts throughout the world. The chinese professors who came to Darmstadt to assemble the Dinosaur Bones Are already talking about similar projects in the future she says. Although the exhibition is in German one hour English speaking Tours Are available for 100 Marks about $62. The Cost for individuals is 5 Marks about $3 for adults 3 Marks for students senior citizens and disabled people and free for children 6 years or younger. A family card costs 12 Marks after 2 . On wednesdays and students on a Field trip pay 1.50 Marks. The exhibit is open 10 . To 5 . On tuesdays thursdays fridays and saturdays from 10 . To 1 . And from 2-9 . On wednesdays and from 11 . To 5 . Of sundays. Although the exhibit opened april 26, heavy crowds Are expected to continue pouring in until the dinosaurs leave Ernst said. The worst time to go is Between 10 . And noon when the place is swarming with schoolchildren she said. The Best time is in the afternoon especially on wednesdays Between 4 and 5 . When the museum is nearly empty. Weekends also Are a Busy time with sunday More crowded than saturday. After the exhibition closes in Darmstadt it will be moved to the Yorkshire museum in York England where the dinosaurs will be reassembled in time for an eight month run beginning in March. For More information about English guided Tours Call 06151-125456. 12 stripes Magazine november 14, 1991 november 14, 1991 $ tripes Magazine 13