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Fossil Park · Fossil Hunting & Paleontology

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Fossil Park · Fossil Hunting & Paleontology

Known for Devonian fossils including trilobites and brachiopods.

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Known for Devonian fossils including trilobites and brachiopods.

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None
Difficulty
3
Region
USA, Ohio

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Explore the striking landscape of Petrified Forest National Park with its ancient petrified wood and vibrant desert hues.

Photo by Strange Happenings

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The tuatara is a lizard-like reptile often described as a living fossil and can only be found in New Zealand.
They are in fact not lizards but the only living member of the order Rhynchocephalia, which flourished around 200 million years ago. 
Tuataras are incredibly special and here are some interesting facts about them:
- The name "Tuatara" comes from the Maori for "peaks on the back."
- Can live up to 100 years in the wild.
- Have a third eye on the top of their head which has a retina, lens, cornea, and nerve endings, but it is not used for vision.

Photo by Luca Calderone

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Photo by Scott Evans

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Vibrant petrified wood showcasing rich, colorful patterns in the Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona.

Photo by Joseph Corl

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Concentration of traces of trilobites, called Cruziana, diameter 18cm, trace about 300-500 million years old - Southern Algeria - Sahara National Park Ahaggar (Tassili du Hoggar) photo made by rouichi / switzerland

Photo by Azzedine Rouichi

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Detailed dinosaur model in a lush forest, showcasing realistic textures and vibrant colors.

Photo by Antonio Mistretta

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Photo by Sergio-sq

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A scene in the Badlands near the aptly named Interior in the SW area of SouthDakota.

Photo by NOAA

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Petrified wood log in the stunning desert landscape of Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona.

Photo by Strange Happenings

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