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Fossils

Collecting FossilsCollectingFossils.org: Everything you need to know about collecting fossils including what you were afraid to ask.


The Paleontological SocietyThe Paleontological Society: Links to regional associations, information and other sources of paleontology. Includes the Code of Fossil Collecting.


World Encyclopedia of Fossils & Fossil-Collecting: An illustrated reference to over 400 plant and animal fossils from around the globe: A comprehensive visual directory presents the fossils in easy to follow chronological order. Each entry has its own full color identification photograph, an artwork reconstruction showing just what the fossilized plant or animal may have looked like and a fact file of essential information.


Discovering Fossils: How to Find and Identify Remains of the Prehistoric Past (Fossils & Dinosaurs): Discovering Fossils provides an essential background on where to search for these fossils, how to scan for the right texture and shapes, and how to properly extract and protect one's finds. With practical advice on what to wear and which tools to carry, expert illustrations for identifying and comparing common fossil finds, and listings of fossil exhibits, clubs, and sites, this complete reference will help collectors of any age discover the thrill of paleontology.

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