Imagine this: You have an idea for a stunning flower garden and you get to work digging, only to come across something you never thought you would — a fossil. It's seemingly a worthwhile find; however ...

“Can you spot the fossil?” asks the bronzed ranger as a gaggle of park visitors circle around her in Badlands National Park. The ground is slick and muddy after the morning’s rain, and everyone is ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Well-preserved fossils of the oldest known species allowed researchers to find new information about the ancient animal.

New Jersey is a hotspot for ancient fossils. With just a sifter, a trowel, and a sense of curiosity, you can come face-to-face with New Jersey’s prehistoric past. Dr. Dana Ehret, curator of natural ...