Society of Dragonic Paleontology

One of the oldest scientific societies in the world. The society was founded by Cassidy and Nawaar al-Farran. While the structure of the society has changed many times its core agenda has not. The society is an integral part of the Dragon Loyalist's network.

Agenda

It is our duty to prevent the desacration of the dragon bones found around the world. At the same time we have now a chance to bring the marvels of dragon kin to a broader audience than ever before.

— Prof. Aaren Russell

The society was founded to excavate, preserve and protect the remaining dragon bones which can still be found in many parts of the world. The society also studies the properties of the dragon bones and researches the life of the dragons.

Structure

The society is open to any researcher who is interested in the study of dragonic paleontology. At the top is a small steering committee which controls how membership fees and dontations are distributed. Members are appointed to the committee by majority vote of the committee itself. Cassidy can nominate new members for election and veto any election result.
The society publishes the journal Dragonic Paleontology. Which is the only academic research journal which focuses on the study of remains of the dragons. The journal has recently switched to a fully digital distribution and is regularly read by around 800 - 1000 researchers and students world wide.

Institutes & Research Centers

There are seven institutes world wide that offer an academic programm for dragonic paleontology.

• University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
• University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
• Peking University, Bejing, China
• New York University, New York City, United States of America
• University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
• Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

All over the world there are more than twenty research centers which cover dragonic paleontology.

Dig Sites

The society is currently involved in more than two hundred dig sites around the world. There are five notable dig sites where many dragon bones are currently excavated.

• Kenia. A large collection of massive bones and fossils were found here. This was likely a major cementary for dragons.
• Argentina. The second largest site after Kenia. More than two hundred bones and fossils have already been excavated.
• Northern Siberia. This site is of special interest as the frozen site gives hope to the idea that there might be more than just bones and fossils preserved.
• Australian Outback. In this site an almost complete skeleton of an adult dragon was unearthed.
• Kazachstan. In this site a number of egg shell fossils of dragonic origin were found. It is hoped that they will find actual eggs as well.
• Adirondack Mountains.

Type

Academic Society

Director

Nawaar al-Farran

Founding

13th Century, Oxford

Parent Organization

Dragon Loyalists

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Exhibitions for Dragonic Paleontolgy

In 2018 the first public exhibition for dragon bones and skeletons has been staged. It was only possible as Cassidy personally provided security for the entire duration of the exhibition. The high value of the dragon bones makes it almost impossible to keep them save from thieves.
Since then only two more exhibitions have taken place. However, the society has begun a project to create a digital exhibition that can be visited via VR technology to reach a broader audience, while avoiding the enormous security costs.

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Arctic Expedition

With the newest detection and excavation technologies the society has started a programm to excavate Greenland. So far no bones or fossils could be detected, but the people in charge remain hopeful that they will be successful eventually.