A fossil preparator’s job is to carefully remove that jacket and rock, which is known as matrix, using the tools and techniques they think are most appropriate. It’s not just about making fossils ...
“It’s one of the big dilemmas,” says Grulke. “You often need substantial financial backing to make these digs possible. Maybe the fossil is bought by a wealthy individual, but they donate ...
“It’s one of the big dilemmas,” says Grulke. “You often need substantial financial backing to make these digs possible. Maybe the fossil is bought by a wealthy individual, but they donate ...