Jul 31, 2025 · Can't figure out what that fossil is? Share bright, sharp images in .JPG format, and general location info here for identification!

Dec 24, 2025 · The worldwide community of fossil collectors, enthusiasts and paleontologists sharing their knowledge about fossils. Meet new friends with old interests.

Apr 10, 2019 · Hello everybody, I'm looking for the official excerpts of laws that stipulate that a fossil found on a private land in USA is the property of the landowner who can legally keep it, sell it or …

Jul 17, 2018 · Rather than writing information about coprolite identification on multiple threads, I thought I would post information about coprolite identification here so it can be referenced in ID threads (I'm …

Aug 31, 2013 · A Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting So you think you want to fossil hunt? Start your journey on the internet. 1. Do a search for fossil websites and fossil documents for your state, region, …

Sep 28, 2012 · Fossil Hunting Trips This is the place to share your fossil collecting adventures or see what other members of the community have been finding lately. PLEASE be circumspect about …

Jul 21, 2022 · I’m looking for fossil collecting sites within 3 hours’ drive from Seattle to visit and do a little hobby collecting while I’m in WA for work. I’m most interested in fossil plants, mollusks, or …

Dec 18, 2025 · A 20-inch fossil palm leaf that once waved over a tropical forest in Alaska 45-60 million years ago. The fossil was found in rocks near the Malaspina Glacier. Photo from the U.S. Geological …

Apr 19, 2024 · Just started working on NJ fossil ID research and found the Fossils of NJ website, which is very helpful! The “scallops” appear to be the common C. Plicata - interesting that I hadn’t seen one …

Aug 30, 2024 · Ninety million to 100 million years since it last pulled in carbon dioxide, a ginkgo leaf fossil remains on a rock of the upper Colville River. Photo by Patrick Druckenmiller, UA Museum of …