Fossil Bonanza
Fossil Bonanza focuses on amazing fossil sites from around the world called Fossil-Lagerstätten. Each episode will focus on a fantastic fossil site like La Brea Tar Pits or Naracoorte Caves. We will discover amazing fossils, reconstruct ancient ecosystems, and learn the hidden truths about our ancient world.
Fossil Bonanza
Jehol Biota: The Mesozoic Pompeii (Part 1)
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Andy
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Season 1
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Episode 6
The last thirty years has seen of flurry of amazing fossils of feathered birds and dinosaurs from Early Cretaceous China. The Jehol Biota has influenced our understanding on the evolution of birds from dinosaurs. For part 1, we'll explore the history of it, look at the earliest flowering plants, and learn why Jehol has been nicknamed the "Mesozoic Pompeii."