Press & media kit

Press & Media

Resources for journalists, podcast producers, event organizers, and anyone covering paleontologist Evan Jevnikar or the Daily Dino Guy brand.

Evan Jevnikar is a paleontologist, author, and the founder of Daily Dino Guy, based in Greensboro, North Carolina. For press inquiries, contact press@dailydinoguy.com.
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300,000+ followers across Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Threads · Speaker at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Field Museum, and American Museum of Natural History

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Evan Jevnikar is a paleontologist and science storyteller, founder of Daily Dino Guy, and author of Surviving Climate and Chaos, a #1 Amazon New Release in paleontology. He earned his MS in Biological Sciences at NC State University, studying tyrannosaur tooth morphometrics and growth patterns in the Zanno paleontology lab.

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Evan Jevnikar is a paleontologist and science storyteller whose work centers on dinosaur growth, anatomy, and survival strategies. He earned his MS in Biological Sciences from NC State University, where he studied tyrannosaur tooth morphometrics and growth patterns in Dr. Lindsay Zanno's paleontology lab, after completing a geology degree at the University of Kansas. He has fieldwork experience on Nanotyrannus and Fona herzogae. He is the author of Surviving Climate and Chaos (a #1 New Release on Amazon in Biology of Fossils, Biology of Dinosaurs, Evolution, and Paleontology) and reaches more than 300,000 readers across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Threads.

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Evan Jevnikar is a paleontologist and science storyteller whose work centers on dinosaur growth, anatomy, and survival strategies. He earned his MS in Biological Sciences from North Carolina State University, where he studied tyrannosaur tooth morphometrics and growth patterns in Dr. Lindsay Zanno's paleontology lab, after completing a geology degree at the University of Kansas. He has spent more than a decade in the field across the western United States, working on excavations of Nanotyrannus, Fona herzogae, and other Cretaceous-era dinosaurs.

As "Dinosaur Guy," Evan connects with a broad audience through social media, translating cutting-edge paleontological findings into accessible content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Threads, a combined audience of more than 300,000 readers. He is the author of Surviving Climate and Chaos: What Dinosaurs Teach Us About Climate Change and Resilience, a #1 New Release on Amazon in four paleontology categories, and partnered with HarperCollins on a separate New York Times bestselling book launch. He speaks at museums and universities including the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. He is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Photos & headshots

Photos and headshots

Hero portrait, paleontologist Evan Jevnikar.

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Credentialed, professional headshot, primary press image.

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Field portrait, Evan Jevnikar at a Cretaceous-era dig site.

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On location at a dinosaur excavation in the western United States.

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Lab portrait, Evan Jevnikar at the Zanno Lab with a fossil specimen.

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At the Zanno Lab with microscope and fossil specimen.

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Stage portrait, Evan Jevnikar speaking at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

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Speaking at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

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Usage rights

All photos may be used in editorial coverage of Evan Jevnikar or Daily Dino Guy with photographer credit included. Photos may not be modified, cropped to remove credit, or used in advertising without written permission. For commercial use, contact press (at) dailydinoguy.com.

Brand assets

Footage & b-roll

Available on request: Fieldwork footage from past field seasons. Stage footage from museum talks (NCMNS confirmed). Selected high-resolution social-media content suitable for editorial use. Studio-quality podcast remote setup available.

To request specific footage for an upcoming segment, email press (at) dailydinoguy.com with the production timeline, intended use, and any technical specs.

Topics & story angles

Interview and feature topics

01

Climate change and deep-time resilience

A paleontologist on what dinosaurs can teach us about surviving climate change, built on 250 million years of mass extinction biology, not metaphor.

What 250 million years of mass extinction biology can teach us about the current climate moment, and which species survived, why, and what that means for us. Tied to Surviving Climate and Chaos.

02

Dinosaur science explained for adults

New paleontology research, broken down by a working scientist, with strong opinions on the Nanotyrannus and Spinosaurus debates.

The state of paleontology in 2026, new species, new technology (AI, CT scanning, isotope analysis), and what dinosaurs can still teach us. Recent discoveries Evan can speak to: Fona herzogae, the continued Nanotyrannus debate, the Spinosaurus aquatic question.

03

Career paths in paleontology

How to actually become a paleontologist in 2026, what's changed in the field, and how a credentialed scientist built a 300,000-follower audience along the way.

What it actually takes to become a paleontologist in 2026, undergrad geology vs. biology, finding a graduate advisor, field seasons, the job market, and the rise of independent science communication as a viable career path. Strong fit for career-focused outlets, education media, and K–12 / university audiences.

04

The science-creator economy

The working scientist with 300,000 followers and a Master's degree, what the science-creator economy looks like when the credentials are real.

What it's like to be a credentialed scientist running a 300,000+ follower brand, the pull between research and audience-building, science communication as public good, and how the rules of social media interact with the rules of science. Strong fit for trade media covering creator economy, science communication, or science policy.

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Behind the dig

First-person stories from real dinosaur excavations, what fieldwork is actually like, told by the paleontologist holding the brush.

First-person stories from the field, Nanotyrannus, Fona herzogae, tyrannosaur growth and tooth-morphometrics research, and what fieldwork is actually like (vs. the Jurassic Park version). Best for podcasts, narrative journalism, and any outlet that wants color and detail.

For your prep

Sample interview questions

For general & lifestyle media

  1. How did you get from "kid obsessed with dinosaurs" to "paleontologist with a Master's"?
  2. What's the biggest misconception adults have about dinosaurs?
  3. What do you wish more people understood about the science of extinction?

For science & education media

  1. Your Master's research focused on tyrannosaur tooth morphometrics and growth patterns, what does measuring teeth and reading bone histology tell us that we couldn't know any other way?
  2. The Nanotyrannus debate has been going on for decades. Where does the science stand in 2026?
  3. How is paleontology changing as a field, what do AI and CT scanning let us do that we couldn't five years ago?

For climate & sustainability media

  1. Surviving Climate and Chaos draws lessons from past mass extinctions. What's the single most useful takeaway for someone thinking about climate change right now?
  2. Earth has been here before. What does the 250-million-year record say about how fast species can or can't adapt?
  3. What's the one thing that frustrates you about the way climate is usually covered?

For business & creator-economy media

  1. You have 300,000+ followers across platforms, what was the moment Daily Dino Guy went from side project to brand?
  2. How do you decide which brand partnerships to take on?
  3. What's different about being a working scientist who has an audience, vs. a creator who learns about science?

For event and conference programmers

  1. Tell me about a talk you've given that you'd love to give again, what was the audience and what made it land?
  2. What kinds of events fit you best, and which ones don't?
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Selected quotes, ready to use

On climate change and deep time
"Earth has gone through five mass extinctions. The species that came out the other side did so for specific reasons, not random luck. Reading that history forward is the most underused tool we have for thinking about the climate moment we're in now."
Evan Jevnikar, MS, paleontologist and author of Surviving Climate and Chaos
On dinosaur science for adults
"The audience for paleontology is curious adults who can handle the actual science, they just need it explained without the academic register. The field has historically been worse at letting people in than at being interesting."
Evan Jevnikar, MS, founder of Daily Dino Guy
On being a working scientist with an audience
"I'm not a creator who sometimes does science. I'm a paleontologist who sometimes does paid posts. The difference matters to the audience, and it's the whole reason they trust the work."
Evan Jevnikar, MS, paleontologist
On wonder and education
"Wonder is a serious thing. Adults need it as much as kids do. A lot of science communication treats wonder as a children's emotion. I don't."
Evan Jevnikar, MS, science communicator
On dinosaurs as a gateway
"Dinosaur content gets clicks, but the real work is in what dinosaurs help people understand, deep time, climate change, evolution, the scientific method, the way we know what we know about the past. Daily Dino Guy is a Trojan horse for the bigger conversation."
Evan Jevnikar, MS, founder of Daily Dino Guy
Need a quote on a topic not covered here? Email press (at) dailydinoguy.com with the angle and your deadline. Response within 24 hours on business days.
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FAQ

Press & media FAQ

How do I contact Evan Jevnikar for an interview or press inquiry?

Email press (at) dailydinoguy.com for press inquiries, podcast bookings, and media requests. For speaking engagements, visit dailydinoguy.com/speaking. For brand partnerships, visit dailydinoguy.com/work-with-me.

What is the correct way to credit Evan Jevnikar in press coverage?

First reference: "Evan Jevnikar, MS, paleontologist and founder of Daily Dino Guy." Subsequent references: "Jevnikar" or "Evan."

Can I use Evan Jevnikar's photos for my story?

Yes. All photos on this page may be used in editorial coverage of Evan or Daily Dino Guy with photographer credit included. Photos may not be modified to remove credit or used in advertising without written permission. For commercial use, contact press (at) dailydinoguy.com.

Can I use the Daily Dino Guy logo?

Yes, for editorial coverage of Evan Jevnikar or Daily Dino Guy. The logo must not be modified, recolored, or used in a way that implies brand endorsement of a third-party product. Download approved logo files from this page.

What is Evan available to comment on?

Evan can speak to dinosaur science, paleontology, mass extinction biology, climate change in deep-time context, science communication and the creator economy, career paths in paleontology, and topics related to Surviving Climate and Chaos. He is not available to comment on unrelated political, religious, or non-science topics.

Is Evan available for podcast interviews?

Yes. Evan is available for podcast interviews on the topics listed above. Standard format is a 45–60 minute interview, recorded virtually or in person (in the Triad or Triangle region of North Carolina). Email press (at) dailydinoguy.com to book.

What is Evan's response time for press inquiries?

Evan responds to press inquiries within 24 hours during business days. For tight deadlines, please indicate the deadline in the subject line of your email.

Is Evan represented by a publicist or agent?

Evan handles press inquiries directly. For interview requests, email press (at) dailydinoguy.com.

Can Evan be quoted on background or off the record?

Yes, with prior agreement. Please indicate the terms of the interview in your initial inquiry. By default, all conversations are on the record unless otherwise specified.