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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!

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discussfossils.com

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Found in Carboniferous Limestone on Barry Island, South Wales. Is it a crinoid?

2 Comments
2024/12/02
22:12 UTC

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Gulf of Mexico shark teeth

It was a good day at the beach in Galveston TX yesterday. I've looked for ID charts for the area but not much luck. I think these are sand and bull shark teeth but can anyone confirm? Thanks!

1 Comment
2024/12/02
21:17 UTC

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Starkville, MS—Sand Creek

Please help!! Not sure if these are all the same or all different.

5 Comments
2024/12/02
21:05 UTC

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Possible Fossil found Fort Worth, TX

2 Comments
2024/12/02
17:19 UTC

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What is this fossil (?) in a limestone block (quarried on Kelley’s Island, Lake Erie in the mid 19th century) in Detroit?

In the limestone blocks at Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit. We know the blocks were quarried on Kelley’s Island in Lake Erie. This block is about a two feet wide. I thought it was an ammonite but I’ve seen things saying ammonites aren’t found in Lake Erie. Any ideas?

5 Comments
2024/12/02
16:31 UTC

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Fossil in the floor?

Hello! This interesting shape is in the floor of my parents house. My dad said the stone tile is “Jerusalem stone” if that helps. The object is about 4 inches across including the fin shape and spiny bit.

Is there a fossil in my parents’ floor or is this shape just a coincidence?

6 Comments
2024/12/02
15:14 UTC

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Shark Tooth ID? Found on SC coast.

Found our first tooth this weekend but having a hard time identifying without the root/basal!

3 Comments
2024/12/02
15:08 UTC

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Is there a way to tell if this is a real fossil?

Can someone help me identify if this is a real fossil? Thanks!

4 Comments
2024/12/02
06:28 UTC

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Petrified Wood - is it possible that an ancient woodpecker made the holes in it?

16 Comments
2024/12/02
03:32 UTC

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Recommendation wanted: website or book on how to ID fossils in Indiana

I have found so many cool fossils lately- from geodized fossils to crinoids in rocks to crinoid stem sections in creek beds to a crystallized coral! I want to learn how to ID what I’m finding without just saying, “Oh! Fossil soup!” What are your suggestions for learning about fossils in my area (Indiana)?

Thank you for sharing your expertise!

1 Comment
2024/12/02
03:28 UTC

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Any idea what I have? Western Pennsylvania find

8 Comments
2024/12/02
02:32 UTC

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Help identifying this bone I found on the beach in NC

4 Comments
2024/12/02
01:52 UTC

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Found on the shore of Lake Ontario.

Is this anything? Pardon my ignorance. Daughter and I found it on the south shore of Lake Ontario near Winona, ON. Curious if it’s worth extracting.

21 Comments
2024/12/02
01:28 UTC

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