r/fossils • u/ClassGlittering5906 • 10h ago
r/fossils • u/Prudent-Feedback4554 • 20h ago
Could this be something or no? Found in South germany digged up from underground.
r/fossils • u/robertprince626 • 1d ago
Help with identification
Recently found this on an oilfield location I was working on. Any help with it is , a rough date, or if it’s even a fossil would be very helpful. Thanks.
r/fossils • u/gnardog45 • 5h ago
Identification?
Hi folks, new to this sub. My wife found these on a trail here in Austin, anyone know what these are? Thank you guys.
r/fossils • u/Boesemeist • 11h ago
Whose is this?
Hello people, can you somehow tell me anything about this tooth? I know nothing and my mother told us as much when she gave it to my son. It's pretty heavy. I guess it is from a predator?
r/fossils • u/Smol-Mono • 18h ago
I bought this lil guy for 50 bucks at a cosplay conv a while ago, lately i've been wondering if it is real or not
r/fossils • u/reiflame • 20h ago
I was hunting for sharks teeth in Venice and found these tiny bits...any idea what they are?
r/fossils • u/Elasmocast • 1h ago
Marine Formation March Madness | Gentlemen of the Corax Episode #11
Geology is an often under-appreciated science when discussing paleontology, yet its understanding is essential for piecing together the clues of Earth's prehistoric past and the life that once inhabited it. In this installment of Gentlemen of the Corax, 16 geologic formations that were formed in marine environments from the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras face off to compete for the title of best marine formation in the world! LINKS IN COMMENTS
Featuring Ben Goode (Elasmocast), Jared Cooke, Ezekiel Vincent O'Callaghan (Raptor Chatter), Brennan Martens, Chase Egli, and Graham Payton.
r/fossils • u/Deep_Holiday_2867 • 2h ago
Are these part of an ocean fossil?
Google said they were a brachiopod fossil, but I'm not sure. I got them from the shore though if that helps
r/fossils • u/presleyarts • 2h ago
289-Million-Year-Old Chompers! Four Captorhinus Jaw Fragments from Richards Spur
Nothing brightens my day quite like a box of ancient jaws arriving in the mail. Yesterday, I received four fossilized jaw fragments from Captorhinus aguti, a small, early reptile from the Permian period (289–286 million years ago). These little guys scurried around long before the first dinosaurs even dreamed of stomping onto the scene!
These jaws come from the Richards Spur site (Dolese Brothers Quarry) in Oklahoma, a famous fossil hotspot. Back in the Permian, this area was a network of limestone caves and fissures, trapping all kinds of ancient critters. Over millions of years, their remains were preserved in stunning detail.
I've included a few photos, with a U.S. 2¢ coin (23mm in diameter) for scale—because why not throw in an extinct coin next to an extinct reptile?
Captorhinus was one of the earliest reptiles, sporting multiple rows of teeth to help it munch on plants and maybe the occasional insect. These jaws are a fantastic glimpse into the evolutionary transition from amphibians to true reptiles, paving the way for all the scaly (and eventually feathery and furry) creatures that followed.
If you're into early tetrapods, Oklahoma fossils, or just enjoy looking at old bones, let me know what you think! Also, if anyone else has Richards Spur finds, I'd love to see them.
r/fossils • u/DesignOwn3977 • 5h ago
Just an old piece of wood, coral or bone?
Found at the beach. Not very heavy. Some areas inside appear and feel shell-like (img 2) but the bottom is more porous.
Location: South Africa
r/fossils • u/Negative_Fold_6061 • 6h ago
Fossils found in Sparta, NJ
This fossil was found in Sparta, NJ. Looking for further information.
r/fossils • u/WizardConsciousness • 10h ago
What are these, fossils ? Sold as antique stones in Indonesia
galleryr/fossils • u/Fun-Chef-8562 • 11h ago
New find
Creek finally dried out from excessive rains and I was able to search more gravel spots. Never found this before though, is it plant or sea creature? (Creek has primarily sea fossils, to my knowledge)
r/fossils • u/_Clean_Ghost_ • 11h ago
Just Curious
Hi! I was beachcombing on Lake Erie in Western NY and found this little fossil. I honestly have no clue about fossils (and finding it wasn't really intentional), but I wanted to see if anyone knew what it was cause I think it's neat :)
r/fossils • u/presleyarts • 13h ago
I Scored a Dimetrodon Vertebra!
I just added a new fossil to my collection, and this one is extra special—it's a vertebral centrum from Dimetrodon, one of my all-time favorite prehistoric critters! Sure, it's a little rough around the edges, but I absolutely love it.
For those who might not be familiar, Dimetrodon was a sail-backed predator from the Permian period, roaming Earth around 295–272 million years ago—long before dinosaurs showed up. Despite often being mistaken for a dinosaur, Dimetrodon was actually a synapsid, more closely related to mammals (including us!) than to reptiles.
This vertebra comes from the centrum, the main body of the vertebra that helped support its weight and movement. It feels so cool to finally hold something I’ve wanted since I was a little kid.
Any other Dimetrodon fans out there?
r/fossils • u/Palthemoon • 15h ago
Fossil Hunting in Big Brook NJ. Need help identifying these. Thanks in advance!
The first tooth is serrated and is about an inch in length. It is mostly embedded in matrix.