Fossils
The following selected websites are great reources to better understand geologic time - which is important for understanding rocks, minerals, and especially fossils. In addition, both the Geologic Time page and the Dinosaurs page have lists of excellent selected resources. You also can find helpful books at the Books & Gear page with a link to the Gator Girl Rocks Amazon Store.
Fossil Information
- Virtual Fossil Museum - The Virtual Fossil Museum is an educational resource dedicated to fossils. High-quality pictures of fossils are presented that are organized by fossil sites and systematics. Contributions by educators, scientists and enthusiasts are invited. Many exhibits are presented for different taxa and fossil localities. Geological history, paleobiology, phylogenetics and evolutionary biology are among the supportive contextual information provided.
- Paleontology Portal - This site is a resource for anyone interested in paleontology, from the professional in the lab to the interested amateur scouting for fossils to the student in any classroom.
- Paleontological Society - The Paleontological Society is an international nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to the advancement of the science of paleontology.
- Society of Vertebrate Paleontology