Dr Anjana Khatwa
Earth scientist
Dr Anjana Khatwa is an award-winning Earth Scientist, presenter and advocate for diversity in natural heritage spaces. For over twenty years, Anjana has worked as a learning and engagement professional in the natural heritage sector helping people of all backgrounds connect with the landscapes around them. Anjana is a passionate storyteller, searching for hidden clues locked away in rocks, fossils and landscapes to reveal the extraordinary mysteries and stories about life on earth. Her debut non-fiction book, The Whispers of Rock, is due to be published in Autumn 2025. She is on Twitter and Instagram as @jurassicg1rl and also at anjanakhatwa.com. Anjana lives in Dorset, close to the Jurassic Coast, in a house filled with rocks and fossils.
Recent articles by Dr Anjana Khatwa
What’s special about the UK's Jurassic Coast?
Anjana Khatwa explains why the Jurassic Coast is a Mecca for fossil hunters
Can a dinosaur be mummified?
Did you know, in rare cases, dinosaurs can be mummified? Dr Anjana Khatwa explains
What are coprolites?
How fossilised poo can tell us a lot about ancient animals that once roamed the earth
Fossils guide: how they’re formed, where to find them and whether it’s ok to keep them
Fossils allow us to peer back in time and learn about the prehistoric creatures that once roamed our planet, and how they behaved and interacted with each other.