Larry Martin date of birth:
1943
How old was Larry Martin when died?
70
When did Larry Martin die?
March 9, 2013
What is Larry Martin nationality?
American
What is Larry Martin's occupation?
Biologist
Short Biography
Larry Dean Martin (December 8, 1943 - March 9, 2013) was an American vertebrate paleontologist and curator of the Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center at the University of Kansas. Among Martin's work is research on the Triassic reptile Longisquama and theropod dinosaur (or fossil bird) Caudipteryx and Dakotaraptor. According to the University of Kansas, he "has been a leading opponent of the theory that birds are 'living dinosaurs.'" He has also appeared in a few television documentaries about dinosaurs, including Jurassic Fight Club.