Fossils

About Fossils

Fossils represent preserved remains and traces of ancient organisms, offering collectors windows into Earth’s biological history spanning billions of years. These specimens document the evolution of life, paleoenvironmental conditions, and extinction events that shaped our planet. Fossil collections range from microfossils requiring magnification to substantial body fossils and impressive trace fossils, all providing scientific data and aesthetic appeal to both serious paleontologists and casual collectors.Significant fossil deposits occur worldwide in sedimentary rocks with varying geological ages. Notable localities include Morocco for trilobites, China for articulate fossils, and the United States for diverse paleontological material. Each geological formation and time period yields characteristic fossils reflecting local paleoenvironments and evolutionary stages. Particular deposits—the Burgess Shale in Canada, the Solnhofen limestone in Germany—yield exceptionally preserved specimens with details rivaling living organisms.Browse our fossil collection featuring quality specimens from prime worldwide paleontological deposits. Our selection includes diverse organisms and geological periods. Discover fossil specimens and add these windows into deep time to your collection.