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National Fossil Day Wednesday, October 11 marks the 2017 celebration of National Fossil Day. The National Park Service sponsors this annual occurrence of fossil-related events and activities across the country. The goal of National Fossil Day is "to highlight the scientific and educational value of paleontology and the importance of preserving fossils for future generations. " For a nice introduction to fossil and paleontology basics, see the Website's Frequently Asked Questions. |
Dallas Paleontological Society (DPS) Are you fascinated by fossils? Care to join other paleontology buffs who, in the words of the DPS Website "have fun", "learn stuff", "go cool places", "find interesting things" and "make new friends"? The group is open to professionals and serious amateurs alike.
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Huntin' SpotsWithin a short drive of the Metroplex resides a notable fossil hunting site that offers free access to the public: Mineral Wells Fossil Park. At the park visitors enjoy opportunities to collect fossils from the Pennsylvania period. Fossil enthusiasts who want to search closer to home have a few options available within Dallas, such as the Mountain Creek Lake area and White Rock Lake. This White Rock Lake blog tells about the presence of fossils from the Cretaceous period.
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The Elephant in the Room Did you know that mammoths once roamed in Waco? While the mammoth is not an actual ancestor of the elephant, they are related. At the National Park System's Waco Mammoth Site visitors can observe " in situ" fossil remains of the nation's only recorded discovery of a nursery herd of Columbian mammoths.
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Extinction and evolution : what fossils reveal about the history of life
by Niles Eldredge
Chronicles the work and discoveries of paleontologist Niles Eldredge, tracing the history of life through the lense of paleontology, geology, ecology, anthropology, biology, zoology, mammalogy, herpetology, entomology, and botany
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The legacy of the Mastodon : the golden age of fossils in America
by Keith Stewart Thomson
Presents a history of fossil discovery in the West during the eighteenth- and nineteenth centuries, discussing key figures in the development of the science of paleontology, connections between fossil studies in Europe and America, and the impact on America's developing national identity
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The story of life in 25 fossils : tales of intrepid fossil hunters and the wonders of evolution
by Donald R. Prothero
Best-selling paleontology author Donald R. Prothero describes twenty-five famous, beautifully preserved fossils in a gripping scientific history of life on Earth. Recounting the adventures behind the discovery of these objects and fully interpreting their significance within the larger fossil record, Prothero creates a riveting history of life on our planet.
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