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Not just a bunch of old fossils!

A fascinating collection of minerals and fossils from around the globe is due to be auctioned at Chilcotts Auctioneers April sale in Honiton.

With over 1200 samples, the ‘Norman Govier Collection of Minerals & Fossils’ has been amassed over two lifetimes by two different collectors, both with a passion for uncovering and cataloguing these ancient natural items.

Rare and...

Fossils from the past shed new light on oceans' capacity to survive future climate change

The single largest mass extinction in marine environment history did not wipe out a single key ecological group of animals according to new research published yesterday (Sunday).

Scientists studying the fossil record from the Permian period, 252 million years ago, have discovered for the first time that the ecosystem carried on functioning with a “skeleton crew” of species despite an...

Creatures from the Past, a Wild about Plymouth event

Join the Wild About Plymouth team to see and hold fossil bones of hyenas, rhinos, bison and hippos which lived around Buckfastleigh Hill 120,000 years ago when the climate was very warm. The caves are part of a conservation area and home to over 1,000 bats.

Learn the secret lives of our bats, walk ancient pathways, see where earthquakes happened, volcanoes erupted and enjoy some family friendly activities.

Refreshments will be provided, but bring a packed lunch. Please wear long trousers and sensible shoes.

P arking is available at the Caves site. Meet at the...