Fossil Hunting 101 | Where to Look for Fossils, and How to Find Them
834You didn't think finding fossils would be as simple as sitting in your backyard with a trowel, did you? Fossil hunting involves tools for excavation (such as a hammer, pick, and shovel), smaller chiseling tools, sample bags, a camera, and more. Dig into the tools and permits you'll need for a successful excavation.
This video is Episode 12 from the video series Practical Geology, presented by James F. P. Cotter. To learn more about geology, visit: http://www.wondrium.com
00:00 Darwin's Fascination for Geology
03:55 The Story behind Dinosaur 13
05:59 Legal Guidelines for Fossil Collecting
08:57 Useful Fossil Hunting Gear
12:22 Finding Fossil Localities
14:46 Locating Fossil Hunting Guides
18:53 Fossil Hunting Field Safety and Geography
22:39 Studying River Sediments and Shorelines
25:41 Decoding Your Fossils
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