A park ranger in California discovered a petrified forest filled with fossils

May 24, 2021 6:05 PM

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A park ranger in California was working in a petrified forest and discovered a treasure trove of prehistoric fossils. Among the fossils discovered at the site are an exceptionally well-preserved mastodon skull and the remains of a massive salmon that weighed 400 pounds.
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Link: https://www.slashgear.com/a-park-ranger-in-california-discovered-a-petrified-forest-filled-with-fossils-23674072/

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It’s cali. Must be under a huge pile of human scat.

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Didn't discover the forest; discovered a trove of fossils within it

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"First I was afraid..." - forest

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400 lbs? You know how many bagels and how much cream cheese you'd need?

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At least 3.

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400 pounds ≈ 180 kilograms or 29 stone

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How many bananas is that in weight? You know..for scale

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About 400 of your average banana

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