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Science Kids: Science Images: Fossil
A great photo that shows a close up view of a fossilized frog. Set in stone, this frog is now a fossil when once it was a fully grown part of the animal world. Times have changed for this unlucky guy but at least he's added to the world...
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Fossilized Skull of Archaeopteryx
"A scanning device most commonly seen in hospitals is reshaping the science of paleontology by allowing researchers to peer inside irreplaceable fossils without damaging them." Find out what scientists are now able to see that they've...
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Unesco: Australia: Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)
Riversleigh and Naracoorte, situated in the north and south respectively of eastern Australia, are among the world’s 10 greatest fossil sites. They are a superb illustration of the key stages of evolution of Australia’s unique fauna.
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Fossil
A 100-million year old fossil was found in China. It was thought to have been a bird similar to a loon. Read more about this fantastic find.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Sinornithosaurus Fossil
This picture shows a fossil cast of Sinornithosaurus, a dinosaur from the early Cretaceous Period (around 124 million years ago) that lived in China. The photo was taken at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh,...
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The Virtual Fossil Museum: Fossils Across Geological Time and Evolution
Picture of the fossil Leanchoilia superlata from the Phylum Arthropoda recovered from Burgess Shale.
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Agi: Evolution and the Fossil Record
The American Geological Institute has done a great job defining and explaining evolution in this online booklet. Darwin, fossils, natural selection, and change over time are some of the concepts that are covered. Make sure to see the...
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Agi: Evolution and the Fossil Record
The American Geological Institute has done a great job defining and explaining evolution in this online booklet. Darwin, fossils, natural selection, and change over time are some of the concepts that are covered. Make sure to see the...
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A 147 Million Year Old Archaeopteryx Fossil.
NPR reports on new research about the oldest known bird, Archaeopteryx. A new study of a fossilized brain cavity suggests it was well-equipped to fly.
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Bbc: New Living Fossil Identified
Learn about the recent discovery of the the new species of coelacanth living off the coast of Indonesia.
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Map of Living Fossil Discovery
Learn about the recent discovery of the the new species of coelacanth living off the coast of Indonesia.
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One of the Fossils (Photo: Geology/gsa)
Up-to-date science and technology news stories written just for kids, with audio. Learn about exploding stars, new dino discoveries, and whether lizards can help us learn how to scale walls like Spider-Man. Stories sometimes provide a...
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Dr. Tim Rowe Poses With Elephant Bird Egg.
"A scanning device most commonly seen in hospitals is reshaping the science of paleontology by allowing researchers to peer inside irreplaceable fossils without damaging them." Find out what scientists are now able to see that they've...
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Cat Scan Image of the Insides of an Elephant Bird Egg.
"A scanning device most commonly seen in hospitals is reshaping the science of paleontology by allowing researchers to peer inside irreplaceable fossils without damaging them." Find out what scientists are now able to see that they've...
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Artist's Reconstruction
A 100-million year old fossil was found in China. It was thought to have been a bird similar to a loon. Read more about this fantastic find.
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Prehistoric Planet: Rock Layers: Timeline of Life on Earth
Geological eras showing the fossils found in each rock layer.
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New Jersey Fossils: Duckbilled Dinosaur
Skeleton of a duckbilled dinosaur or Edmontosaurus, a type of Hadrosaur.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Dinosaur Poop
This picture shows a sample of fossilized dinosaur poop. Fossilized animal dung is also known as coprolite. This particular sample was found in southwestern Saskatchewan, Canada. For more interesting information on dinosaur fossils check...
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Unesco: Italy: Monte San Giorgio
The pyramid-shaped, wooded mountain of Monte San Giorgio beside Lake Lugano is regarded as the best fossil record of marine life from the Triassic Period (245-230 million years ago). The sequence records life in a tropical lagoon...
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