Why fossils are more than just old bones in the ground

National Fossil Day: SciShow Talk Show · 30:22 · Video: SciShow · Watch at the source

In short: On National Fossil Day, we explore why these ancient remains are vital to our understanding of life on Earth and how you can participate in the field.

Kallie Moore, the collections manager at the University of Michigan’s Paleontology Center, joins the show to discuss the significance of fossils. Beyond being historical relics, fossils serve as essential records of biological and environmental history.

The discussion highlights how the public can get involved in the study of paleontology, offering a gateway into understanding the deep history of our planet.

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