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, after completing a geology degree at the University of Kansas. As "Dinosaur Guy," Evan connects with a broad audience through social media, translating cutting-edge paleontological findings into accessible content across TikTok, Instagram, and Threads. In The First Extinction, he explores the lessons dinosaurs can teach us about past climate crises, resilience, and what those ancient narratives mean for humanity's fight against ecological collapse. He is based in North Carolina.