Paleontology is the study of fossils, dealing with the remains or evidence of ancient animals and plants preserved in rocks.
Recommended Resources
Collecting Fossils in California
This hobby site provides directions to fossil sites and instructions for preparing, identifying, and displaying specimens (such as shells, ammonites, trilobites, trees, and leaves) and also specifies the equipment required. Basic coverage of pertinent scientific concepts such as geologic time and plate tectonics and a forum.
http://www.gtlsys.com/
DinoData is an information website on dinosaurs. You can find an introduction to these fascinating creatures and a glossary of dinosaur terminology. The site also has a discussion section where you can share your views on dinosaurs. You can also find information on mammals.
http://www.dinodata.org
Fossil Web is an educational website that helps people understand and learn about fossils and the science of paleontology. You can also submit information on your own unidentified fossils and get help in figuring out what they are. You can also find out about fossil books here.
http://www.fossilweb.com
Amateur fossil collectors advancing paleontology. Subject matter and resources regarding fossil collecting, the site promotes collaboration between amateur and professional paleontologists. Offers multiple forums and areas to post pictures of fossils.
http://www.xfossils.com/
