Tar Pit Fossils Beetle in matrix

Tar Pit Fossils Beetle in matrixBeetle in matrix was recovered from the Maricopa asphalt seep in Southern California in the 1960s and 70s. Obtaining tar pit fossils is nearly impossible today, unless from an old collection or from private property. George Lee, a prominent fossil collector collected and kept quite a bit of this material in his warehouse for decades. It wasnt until his estate was liquidated in the early 2000s that it saw the light of day again. This specimen has been

and longshore currents have reworked those fossil-bearing layers

Megalodon teeth from Venice aren’t just fossils—they’re part of a very specific story and place

countless generations lived and died along rivers and floodplains

likely targeting different prey than adults

which includes a solid frill at the back

This find offers a tangible link to the Civil War era

Raptor teeth are smaller and more numerous

The teeth are often the most common fossils found and are a significant indicator of its size and predatory nature

Today its fossils—tusks

creating a beautiful contrast of texture and tone

ancient oceans

The same coastal plain geology that makes the Carolinas productive for Megalodon also yields angustidens