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Understory | The Fossil Hunter Uncovering Florida’s Past

Baratunde meets a Florida fossil hunter and learns how this hobby contributes to science.

Baratunde Thurston meets Jonathan Valentine who dives, digs, and searches for fossils all over Florida. Some of his discoveries include Megalodon Shark teeth, American Mastodon molars, and even an extinct Rhino tooth. But fossil hunting in Florida is more than just a hobby. It’s also a way citizens can uncover the state's prehistoric past and contribute to the field of paleontology.

AIR DATE 9/15/22

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About Understory

A six-part YouTube series inspired by America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston. Baratunde digs deep into what makes a person’s relationship with the outdoors unique and how their time outside is impacted by climate change, equity, access, culture, adrenaline and more.

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