How Do Fossils Form? A Paleobotanist Explains the Secret to Fossilization

The secret to fossilization isn't just death. Ever wonder why some plants and animals turn into fossils and others don't? The key might be dying in the right place. Watch the full podcast, "Mind of a Fossil Hunter":    • Interview: Fossil Hunting, Sinkholes, and ...   📰 Stay up to date on the latest science discoveries, full episodes, articles, videos, and more by signing up for NOVA's newsletter here: https://to.pbs.org/4brCC7Y 🛍️ Shop official NOVA 50th anniversary merch: https://nova-shop.org/ Follow on social for more NOVA content Twitter:   / novapbs   Instagram:   / novapbs   TikTok:   / novapbs