Fossils

Fossils are the time capsules of the Earth — preserved remains and traces of organisms that lived millions of years ago, unearthed from rock layers and sedimentary beds. In this section you’ll explore how fossils form, what they tell us about past life and environments, and how scientists use them to reconstruct Earth’s history. Whether it’s the skeleton of a dinosaur, a delicate leaf imprint, or the burrow of a long-extinct creature, each fossil connects us to a moment in deep time and helps reveal the story of our planet.