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Giant Octopus Fossil: What We Know and How to Interpret Finds

When people ask about a giant octopus fossil, they are usually imagining a spectacular, museum-quality specimen of a very large, extinct octopus. In reality, confirmed fossil oc...

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If a Man Finds a Megalodon Tooth: What It Means, What to Do, and What It’s Worth

If a man finds a megalodon tooth, the first step is to confirm it is genuine and not a misidentified fossil or common lookalike. Stay calm, document the find with photos and not...

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Kraken Fossil: What It Is, Where It Was Found, and Why It Matters

The term Kraken fossil typically refers to a marine fossil specimen that informs scientists about ancient sea ecosystems, predation, and trophic interactions. Found in late Pale...

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