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Oct 20, 2025 · The Two Best Texas Fossil Shows are coming up this weekend and next weekend! Fossil Mania hosted by the Dallas Paleontological Society is happening this weekend in Glen …

Jan 11, 2025 · I have 40 year extensive collection of silicified/geodized invertebrate fossils from Monroe County Indiana. In the coming days and weeks I will upload some of my self-collected …

Feb 25, 2025 · I am new to this site although I have been a very amateur fossil hunting fan for a little while. I thought I would share a smattering of finds from the foothills above SLC. These …

Feb 1, 2023 · Since last year I’ve been to a commercial Bone Valley fossil operation in Wauchula for the best fossil hunting in Florida. They bring rich dirt from Bone Valley to Wauchula for …

Feb 10, 2019 · Parataxonomy is the same system used for trace fossils, such as footprints which are normally not linked to the dinosaur who made them. What is inside a fossilized egg? Is …

Oct 16, 2023 · I got my dremel and I want to prep the Ammonite in the picture. Can someone give me some advice or tip to use the tool and for that Ammonite? I will practice first with some …

Apr 19, 2024 · And speaking of shells - we have some lovely marine fossils! The 4 scallops (?) in the foreground are fully closed, with both top and bottom shells intact - a first for us at Big …

Jun 20, 2024 · These fossils are from Southern Indiana, Charlestown, IN, 14-Mile Creek area. The Cones fossils below have a cone shape from the side, the top of the cone is round, the cone …

Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications This forum is devoted to illuminating the pitfalls to be avoided when considering the purchase of fossils. From fabrications to restorations, this …