Who Digs up Dinosaur Bones
In the U.S., fossil bones found on federal land are public property and can be collected only by researchers with permits. … However, fossils discovered on U.S. private land can be bought and sold, and Stan isn’t the only U.S. dinosaur fossil recently on the auction block.

Are there actual dinosaur bones?

The “dinosaur bones” that you see on display at the Museum aren’t really bones at all. Through the process of fossilization, ancient animal bones are turned into rock.

Who to contact if you find a fossil?

Then, contact your local natural history museum. Many have special events where members of the public can bring in things they’ve found for identification, and even if they do not, they will have experts in many fields on staff.

David Miller

David Miller

Executive Financial & Market Analyst

David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.

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