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How the continents looked during the Cretaceous period 21/02/2025

Prehistoric Periods: What Was The Mesozoic Era?

The Mesozoic Era is responsible for some of our planet's most dramatic and notable changes and developments. Each shift caused hundreds of smaller changes in the aftermath. Learn all you need to know about the Mesozoic Era as we continue to explore the defining periods of prehistoric history at Fossils UK.

21/02/2025

What is an Ammonite?

At Fossils UK, we have a huge passion and admiration for everything prehistoric. Each discovery teaches us more about the world before we inhabited it and how conditions and creatures have evolved over time. Read on to learn all you need to know about the life, death and properties of ammonites.

07/01/2025

What skin did dinosaurs have and how did it feel

Plenty of common dino queries revolve around the anatomy of different kinds of dinosaurs. Did they all have the same skin? What differences were there between species? Did the dinosaurs that birds descend from have similar feathers? At Fossils UK, we aim to answer these questions and more in our comprehensive guide to dinosaur anatomy.

28/11/2024

How are Fossils Formed? Everything You Need to Know

In our guide at Fossils UK, we’ll discuss how fossils are formed, what can become a fossil, and where and why we can find fossils all around the world. Read on for a comprehensive deep dive into the formation and study of the various kinds of fossils.

13/11/2024

The Largest Dinosaurs Ever Discovered

What were the biggest dinosaurs to roam the earth millions of years before us? Read on to learn the answer to that question and more, including how you can acquire extraordinary dinosaur fossils.