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Explore the world of fossils, from their formation to the clues they provide about the past. Learn about the discovery of fossilized plants and animals, the process of fossilization, and the role of paleontologists and geologists in uncovering the secrets of the past.
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Fossils are traces of things that happened long ago
Plants and animals can become fossils
We have only discovered a small number of the plants and animals from the past
Fossils are not the original, only a copy
The most famous fossils are of dinosaurs There are also fossils of sea creatures and mammals Sometimes many fossils are found in one place because of a flood, earthquake, or other disaster
Fossils are often found by accident
Paleontologists and geologists use clues in the rocks to find good places to hunt for fossils
Excavating fossils is hard work, and must be done carefully
Many fossils give us an idea of what life was like long ago
Plants give clues about the diet of animals
Animals give clues about the availability of plants and the climate when they lived
Many clues fit together to make a more complete picture of what the world was like long ago
No matter how many clues we have, we can never really know what life was like long ago
We can make an educated guess, and fill in the gaps using what we know about life today
It’s fun to imagine what it was like when the dinosaurs lived. Try it next time you feel bored!