Understory | The Fossil Hunter Uncovering Florida’s Past

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston – Season 0

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.