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Fossils

What is a fossil? A fossil is the remains of organisms that lived long ago. Fossils are: Found in the earth—such as bones Found in rocks—the shape of the animals bones have left an imprint Found in amber—fully formed insects, bugs, etc are encased in the rock like formation

What do fossils tell us? Fossils tell us: How different plants and animals are related How long life has existed on Earth What plants and animals looked like in the past They show us how animals lived or what they ate.

What do fossils tell us? Fossils tell us: Where plants and animals lived. How plants and animals have evolved over the years. Help us better understand ancient disasters—like what happened to the dinosaurs.

Woolly Mammoth vs. Elephant Can you tell which one is a woolly mammoth and which one is an elephant? How can you tell?

Saber-toothed Tiger vs. Tiger Can you tell which one is a saber-toothed tiger and which one is a regular tiger? How can you tell?

PLANT OR ANIMAL Is this a fossil of a plant or animal?

PLANT OR ANIMAL Is this a fossil of a plant or animal?

PLANT OR ANIMAL Is this a fossil of a plant or animal?