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Megalodon Unearthed

New Book Review

Mary Anning Book Review

My New Book is Out

Article: Mary Anning

Pioneering Female Paleontologist

Importance of amateurs in the field of paleontology

A personal Example: New Genus and Species of Angel Shark

The PETM

Earth was a big mess when the Black Hole Photo was taken

What is a Fossil?

What is a Fossil? How fossils form?

Olive Fossils

Fossil Olives from Greece. Where Mythology and Paleontology Collide.

Cave Bears - Ursus spelaeus

Paleolithic Treasures of the Carpathians

Valentia Tetrapod Trackway

One of the oldest Devonian tetrapod trackways on earth!

Article: Trilobite Migration

Understanding Trilobite Migration

DINOSAUR TOPICS

Eastern vs Western Dinosaur Preservation

Why is there a VAST difference?

Story of the Discovery of T-rex

The Bizarre Discovery and Rediscovery of T. rex

Types of Tyrannosaurs

There was more than just T-rex!

SHARK TOPICS

Moroccan Shark Teeth

Why are there so many Moroccan Otodus teeth?

Shark Evolution

Shark History and Evolution: A journey from the very first sharks to modern sharks!

Parts of Sharks that Fossilize

Different types of shark fossils. There's more than just teeth!

Prehistoric Shark Gallery

Learn all about Sharks!

The Colors of Shark Teeth

Why are Shark Teeth and other fossils different colors?

MEGALODON SHARK TOPICS

The Megalodon

Learn the real facts about the Megalodon Shark!

The Size of Megalodons

How big was that Megalodon that your fossil tooth came from?

Is Megalodon Alive Today?

Is Megalodon Alive... No! Here's Why.

Megatooth Shark Evolution

Great Article on the Evolution of Megalodon.

FOSSIL EXCAVATIONS

Loss of a Baleen Whale at the Calvert Cliffs

The destruction of one of the best baleen whales found at the Calvert Cliffs

Eurhinodelphis Dolphin Excavation

Article on a Miocene Dolphin Excavation at the Calvert Cliffs

Squalodon Excavation

Miocene Squalodon Excavation at the Calvert Cliffs

Recommended Books for learning about Fossils:

DK Eyewitness Books: Fossil
This is a great introductory book about fossils. It explains what fossils are, how fossils form, and how they lived. It is chalk full of spectacualr images of all kinds of fossils, and gives the history of fossil discoveries. It's a great book book for anyone getting into fossils.

Fossil Hunting: An Expert Guide to Finding, and Identifying Fossils and Creating a Collection
This is another great introductory book about fossils. This visual book concentrates on fossil hunting. It gives a historical perspective and goes over some world famous fossil localities.