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What artist was an avid collector of animal specimens and fossils and was the first to display a mastodon?

Charles Willson Peale


What has the author Georgianne Ensign written?

Georgianne Ensign has written: 'The hunt for the mastodon' -- subject(s): Fossils, Juvenile literature, Mastodon 'Great Endings'


What would a mastodon molar in great shape be worth on the open market?

A mastodon molar in great condition can be valued between $500 to $2,000, depending on factors like size, rarity, and overall preservation. Specimens with unique features or provenance may fetch even higher prices. Collectors and enthusiasts of paleontology are typically the interested buyers, making the market niche but potentially lucrative for well-preserved fossils.


Where are most fossils found in Virginia?

The state of Virginia has a spectacular array of fossils, from 540 million year old burrows to one million year old Mastodon teeth. Most fossils are found in the Piedmont Province and Blue Ridge.


Is the continental shelf opposite the mouth of a river a good or bad place for preserving fossils?

yes. because they have found mastodon teeth and plant organisms there.


What is the collector for fossils called?

A rock collector is generally referred to as a rockhound.A person who studies the science behind rocks is called a petrologist.


Who is anning?

Mary Anning was a famous fossil collector, palaeontologist and specialist in fossils.


What does it mean when you say that australia is the oldest of the continents?

That it is upon this Continent that the oldest fossils or other geological specimens are found.


What has the author Shoshiro Hanzawa written?

Shoshiro Hanzawa has written: 'Catalogue of type-specimens of fossils in Japan' -- subject(s): Paleontology


How do you remove tiny fossils from sides of a cave?

You can use a small rock hammer to remove tiny fossils from the sides of a cave. Geologists will also use polishing clothes small picks to polish the fossils for display.


Which province in Canada has the most dinosaur fossils?

Alberta, specifically the region around Drumheller, is known for having the most dinosaur fossils in Canada. The area is home to the Royal Tyrrell Museum, which showcases a wide variety of dinosaur specimens.


Has any Tyrannosaurus rex been found that is bigger than Sue who is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago?

No larger entire specimens have yet been found, but fragmentary fossils strongly suggest that individuals larger than Sue existed. For example, the skull of a Tyrannosaurus known as MOR008 is larger than Sue's skull by 6%.