/r/fossilid
Found a fossil? Submit a post here containing a few images, and we'll figure out what it is!
Submit pics of fossils you have found, and would like to know more about!
Users are encouraged to include a scale reference! (A coin, ruler, etc!)
Please tell us where you found a particular fossil (does not need to be the precise location). This will aid in the identification process. If you happen to know what age or rock formation it came from, please include this information! For users in the USA, you can find a geologic map for your state here, in Google Earth format (KML / KMZ). This is used to find out what rock formations are in the immediate area where your fossil was found.
If you know any fossil enthusiasts, or experts, let them know about this subreddit!
Other resources for identifying fossils are:
Discord chat to discuss your finds: https://discord.gg/2pBKKVw
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What is this bone lol I’m so confused I found it on a beach on the coast of wales, uk
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Orthocones found in Bruce Peninsula, Canada a few summers ago. Any tips finding out more about what species they are would be most appreciated
03:57 UTC
Some kind of invertebrate fossil?
My friend found this in the Old Man River valley near Lethbridge, Alberta.
00:54 UTC
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