Fossil Huntress — Palaeo Sommelier

Apr 07 2025 115 ep. 10 mins 381
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Geeky Goodness from the Fossil Huntress. If you love palaeontology, you'll love this stream. Dinosaurs, trilobites, ammonites — you'll find them all here. It's dead sexy science for your ears. Want all the links? Head on over to Fossil Huntress HQ at www.fossilhuntress.com

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Apr 07 2025 11 mins  
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Mar 24 2025 4 mins  
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