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Fascinating Fossils

10 minutes 30 seconds

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Fossils are windows to the past. This program takes a look at how fossils are formed and preserved. Special attention is given to the meaning, significance, and use of fossils in telling about past life on Earth.

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Runtime: 10 minutes 30 seconds

Still image from: Amber Hunters
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