Fossil Digging: 400-500 Million Yr Old Kansas Fossils

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This thread revolves around the sharing and discussion of fossil finds, specifically focusing on fossils that are 400-500 million years old from Kansas, as well as other fossil discoveries from different time periods and locations. Participants share images and descriptions of their fossils, contributing to a communal exploration of paleontological interests.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a large rock containing fossils from the Kansas seabed, dating back 400-500 million years, and expresses interest in identifying the fossils present.
  • Another participant comments on a find of woolly mammoth remains, noting their dating to approximately 40,000 to 28,000 years ago, and describes the specific fossils observed.
  • A third participant mentions finding a leaf fossil along a riverbed, indicating it is much younger than the other fossils discussed.
  • There is a sentiment expressed about the enjoyment of fossil hunting, despite the focus on ancient sea beds rather than dinosaur fossils, with a mention of potential finds in nearby areas.
  • Participants acknowledge each other's finds and express enthusiasm for fossil discoveries.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the enjoyment of fossil hunting and sharing finds, but there are multiple competing views regarding the types of fossils and their respective ages, with no consensus on the significance of the different finds.

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Participants reference different time periods and locations for their fossils, which may lead to varying interpretations of their significance and context. The discussion includes a mix of fossil types and ages, which may not be directly comparable.

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Individuals interested in paleontology, fossil collecting, or geological history may find this discussion engaging and informative.

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I thought it might be fun to have a thread to show our fossils. Everyone dig up your fossil picks. I found this rock this morning. The fossils range from 400-500 million years old. I'll post more as I dig my pictures out.

I'm posting the kansas fossil page for what's on this rock (from the kansas seabed during the Pensyvanian to Permium period.

http://www.kgs.ku.edu/Extension/KSfossils.html

If you enlarge this you should be able to identify quite a few, too bad the outside fossils are so broken, my neighbor came out to see why I was sitting in the ravine, and asked me if I was going to break it open and see what's inside. The rock is 5' by 3' and solid fossils all around.

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Nice find Evo

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Corner of the living of a friend of mine, behind the couch. Fossil remains of woolly mammoths (Mammuthus primigenius). Predominantly found in the North Sea by flat fish trawlers. These remains are from a fauna that date roughly between 40,000 and 28,000 carbon dating years ago. Several lower jaws (mandibles) can be seen on the floor with the molars still attached.
 
The leaf was found along a river bed in another area near my old house, much younger than the other fossils.

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Andre said:
Nice find Evo

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Corner of the living of a friend of mine, behind the couch. Fossil remains of woolly mammoths (Mammuthus primigenius). Predominantly found in the North Sea by flat fish trawlers. These remains are from a fauna that date roughly between 40,000 and 28,000 carbon dating years ago. Several lower jaws (mandibles) can be seen on the floor with the molars still attached.
Awesome! Much more gratifying than tiny sea creatures! West of here we might find some dinosaurs. Here it's just ancient sea beds. :( But I still enjoy it, and they're in my yard.

I know matthyaouw has some neat fossils too.
 

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