These River Banks are LOADED with Prehistoric Bones and Teeth

These River Banks are LOADED with Prehistoric Bones and Teeth | Fossil Hunting & Canoeing in Florida

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2 жыл бұрын

We have been waiting for nearly half a year for the water levels to drop low enough to return to this location! We finally got our chance to get back here with the canoe and do some exploring for Pleistocene age fossils and the occasional Eocene age shark tooth. This was a very enjoyable adventure, as they always are. We found fossils from mastodons, giant ground sloths, tapirs, alligators, camels and a lot more. The carnivores eluded us on this trip, but that just means we'll have to return here again on the next opportunity to find what we missed this time around.
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@PaleoCris 2 жыл бұрын

PaleoPacks (highly fossiliferous gravel, loaded with shark teeth) can be ordered here! paleocris.com/paleopack Hit that thumbs up button if you liked this video!

@sharibrown1668 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely some good material for Paleo Packs on this trip.

@suzsladden6620 2 жыл бұрын

I live in england how can l pay for one of your packs please

@thegeorgiacreekwalker491 2 жыл бұрын

That is a treasure trove of fossils and the way you can automatically identify what you’re finding is very impressive, Great Video, Thanks For Sharing, GL&HH.

@TimG333 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris & Bree for showing us your fossil hunt. 🙂👍

@divingwithmicheleinvirgini7957 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, yes, more fossil video. So much fun to watch, Bre and you are so cute together ❤

@cynthiaswearingen1037 2 жыл бұрын

Fossils everywhere!!! Of so many different types!!! You and Bri had such a great day!💖

@Mistress_Wolf 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing you and Bri out on awesome adventures

@sheaandtesla4599 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are living life! I love seeing your videos I wish there were places like this near me. Much love from Perth Australia

@amandathurston2720 Жыл бұрын

14:39 great information! I have tons of conch shells from those grey clay layers of earth! I’ve gotten my little nephew into fossil hunting just by taking him on fossil hunts along the roadside ditches! It’s so cool to see the excitement kids get from finding something so old they can’t even comprehend yet, but they know it’s special

@Bananamonke12 2 жыл бұрын

I love all your videos guys you guys are the ones who got me into fossil hunting

@samanthawaddell2070 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see the video cleared up, love watching you'll find these amazing fossils

@briankesterson4365 2 жыл бұрын

A great place to hunt!!! Congrats to you and Bri for finding some great fossils!

@patifagan6774 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks guys

@melissachavez1837 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I love the huge variety of fossils you guys found! What a fun trip 🤗

@leslyeschoenhuth1107 2 жыл бұрын

* Love going along with you.. Not as many Shark teeth.. Thanks for showing where the Turtle fragment went. I Love to learn.. Beaver Tooth.. Nice..

@robertabessey7990 2 жыл бұрын

What a gentleman! I can't help but be nervous when you guys are so close to the croc infested waters. Love your channel. Thank you

@clintonneuhaus1818 2 жыл бұрын

So much fun to join you on your adventures.

@TheFossilFiend 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, enjoyed it a lot!

@darcyedwards4417 2 жыл бұрын

Bri I love the color of your jacket! So pretty!! And beautiful fossils as always! 🤩😃

@willr322gt 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching your vids but man every time you and Bri are at the edge of that dark black water I cringe at the thought of a gator going at one of you! You guys be safe and keep having fun showing us more of your amazing finds!

@JaneEllenMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous journey on the creek! Hope you can get back there soon and find more sloth fossils!

@lonewolf1401 2 жыл бұрын

Great video you guys glad to see that you're so knowledgeable it takes a lot of stress away from trying to figure out what the things are that you guys find

@kellyannthibault7716 2 жыл бұрын

i love your videos with Bree!! Nice finds! i really enjoyed your bone hunting video from last year!! you should def do another one!!

@em1326 2 жыл бұрын

Great trip!! I really like Bree she's a great addition!!

@sharbean 2 жыл бұрын

Those horse teeth were awesome!

@peggyhaines7394 2 жыл бұрын

New sub. Dallmyd sent me. God bless you and your family. Stay safe. 🙋🏻‍♀️♥️🇺🇸

@WightFossilTours 2 жыл бұрын

Wow great video and finds 💪🤩

@americanrebel413 2 жыл бұрын

This was cool guys, thank you. For what it's worth when you crouch down to go through stuff and your back is right against the river it freaks me out! Please be safe!

@manderson3231 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@secretdaisy6484 2 жыл бұрын

Nice fossil finding trip. I live in Northern Kentucky and any place the dirt has been removed or washed away you can find Brachiopods and all kinds of other fossils laying everywhere. There’s a place near Maysville where you find Trilobites larger than your hand. It’s crazy. The whole state is on limestone which is responsible for the bluegrass in the greater Lexington area where racehorses are bred and the water that is used for the bourbon industry. I noticed you went to Michigan and found Petiskeys. I’ve been there too. Be safe and keep posting for us fossil nerds. 👍☮️🌞🌟🦴❤️

@jessicamermaid2438 2 жыл бұрын

That was quite the assortment of fossils; nothing crazy but, all cool. I'm always happy for any of your fossil hunting videos, though.

@Sierradragon1 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing, what I wouldn't give to go on a fossil hunting trip with you guys

@richconroy5559 2 жыл бұрын

At least Bree got higher billing than the canoe! Great fun as usual!

@dominicdoofus6935 2 жыл бұрын

Please more of this type of content!

@RM-rh3mz Жыл бұрын

Yes

@maryhutt4263 Жыл бұрын

Your so smart Chris! Ought to bee teaching at a colledge

@SusanIsListening 2 жыл бұрын

Bri is a fossil whisperer.

@raygrange7312 2 жыл бұрын

How you identify small pieces of bone is amazing.👍

@indianasmith8152 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, lots of cool finds.

@PaleoCris 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@duygukayhanisaskank4915 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaleoCris Hey Cris, THANKS for ALL your very interesting vids. I still say...regardless of all your discoveries...Bri' is your BEST find. You're truly blessed to have her in your life. Regards, Ben

@maryoneill5070 2 жыл бұрын

I think you need to canoe back to this location and find more fossils here. I really enjoy everything you do. Enjoying nature and old stuff lol. Until the next ✌🏻❤️🙂🙏

@steveandjenny149 2 жыл бұрын

You two are a great team

@PaleoCris 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@stevezozuk9622 2 жыл бұрын

WoW Chris I hate to be the one to mention this but man you two better not think like Steve Irwin and think it will never happen to you. Please please stay a little safer than that. I would be sad to find out someone got hurt due to carelessness. You mentioned yourself that you couldn't see through the dark water. Love the show Chris great content that's super easy to follow , and again love the diagram explanations ,it's a perfect reference to follow. See you soon. Cheers

@middleagecrazy4234 2 жыл бұрын

Such a massive variety of bone and teeth

@skoitch 2 жыл бұрын

I want one of those tortoise spurs! So cool!

@valiantwarrior4517 2 жыл бұрын

That poor duck was probably like: “I fell asleep on the river and woke up here! Where am I?!” Gator fell asleep on a log. He’s probably wondering where he is too.

@mikepetrucha2774 2 жыл бұрын

Near the end when you threw that large chunk of bone in the water I yelled "NO"! I'd probably want to fill the canoe with all the fossilized pieces of bone.

@GREEKEXPLORERS 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video my friend!! Thank you for sharing, full support from us to you!! Please take care!!

@dizzysunshine74 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I had subscribed to you when I went to Florida years ago. Kept finding these itty bitty "thorn" things. They were shark teeth🙄 Maybe I'll get to redeem myself one day lolol

@amymclaughlin7373 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what is a muskovy duck doing our there? Never know what you'll see out there. Great video as usual guys.

@PaleoCris 2 жыл бұрын

We were very confused as well. I’ve never seen one in a place like that, but it seemed to be gone when we returned.

@G2fish 2 жыл бұрын

Great vids u love the content😁👍🏼 makes me wish I lived in Florida sadly I live I Washington

@assajventress3204 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like the opening scenes of 'Wrong turn'.

@wernberli 2 жыл бұрын

Like how you backed up after the quick splash you made on the edge of the limestone. There are gators out there but usually avoid people. But a splash like that on the edge of deeper murky water is a signal that food may be struggling. I know you know that. Seemed like that crossed your mind as you did it.

@PaleoCris 2 жыл бұрын

You’re exactly right. The biggest alligator I’ve ever seen lives right near here. It’s tracks on the banks were way larger than my hand. I’m not messing around too much near that water here.

@enirehtaksirrah7936 2 жыл бұрын

That alligator skull would have been great for Bri's art work. Please do another skull hunting video

@jwinter1123 2 жыл бұрын

Do you do guided trips? If not could you recommend someone? I live in central Florida and would love to learn more.

@gracewashburn8276 2 жыл бұрын

I am so jealous of you too right now just being in a sweatshirt and shots when I just went through a nor’easter storm of 20 inches of snow or more and I’m cold

@destinishane1813 2 жыл бұрын

I sincerely just want to be friends with you guys and go fossil hunting! Your videos make me want to go walking around the creeks on our tree farm looking for rocks. But then my family would be like... what are you doing.......... ! 😆

@greensmart7 2 жыл бұрын

Dear friends, What a lovely country you have up there. I have been watching your vids many times and was wondering if you and this nice lady are more than good friends? Looking forward to your next adventure!!

@PaleoCris 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we are Carla. Thank you for watching the vid and commenting!

@Whateverhasbeenmynameforyears 2 жыл бұрын

You guys might want to go upstream when you have to get back to the same spot you start so you don't have to leave as much time at the end to get back. And if you get tired or someone gets hurt it is easier to get back going down stream than up.

@skoitch 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bri 😍

@b3productions974 2 жыл бұрын

Fossilize Me Captain!

@marychace1011 2 жыл бұрын

Watch out for falling iguanas!

@perujones2 2 жыл бұрын

If you ever have the chance, the North Sulphur River in Texas would be an awesome video

@LindaSChastain 2 жыл бұрын

Cris and Bri, your knowledge is amazing, you are great teachers. I look forward to your vids. I kept thinking an alligator is faster than either of you, I hope you carry a bowie knife or bear spray, maybe it would deter it long enough to get away with your life albeit missing a bit of your leg. Take care. I love you in Christ. Hugs

@scottychop1 2 жыл бұрын

Do you do guided trips? Going to be in Florida in a few weeks!

@samboliah3691 Жыл бұрын

Dragonfly larva are vicious predators.

@nethanelmasters5170 2 жыл бұрын

She does all the work while you hold the camera. You both should get the gopro chest straps so you bothe can take video. Then edit them together.

@Vshamann336 3 ай бұрын

Would you happen to be able to point me in the direction to find reliable maps or info on Florida's ancient and pre existing canals, before we re-arranged everything? Any advice will be greatly appreciated! :)

@benitagrattan193 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@gracewashburn8276 2 жыл бұрын

Like Bree said that was a domestic duck that is a Muskovy male there must be a female nearby on a nest somewhere

@bouncerslabrealnature9143 2 жыл бұрын

Sasquatch tossed that boar in the water as a warning ⚠️. Sasquatch won't eat it because it was evidently sick or worse. 😳🤔

@lindaleehulsey3167 2 жыл бұрын

LOADED for sure👍🎬📹 What a TEAM you both are🌠🌟⭐ SMART, CAUTIOUS 🛶 TALENTED 👀👁️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@piratepete842 2 жыл бұрын

Y'all coming down to fossil fest in Tampa come March?

@CharleneHoffman 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any idea how badly I want tto go to that spot to collect stuff for my jewelry making???? What amazing finds!!!!!

@paulwillis9496 Жыл бұрын

I sure wouldn't be sitting there like that with my back to the water, after him saying that is a gator slide on the other side of the river .

@rubywarrior1 Жыл бұрын

ok. ten pounds screen rinse it bag it ship it. then i'll go through it with tweezers. well, let it dry first before shipping. no need to ship excess water.

@maryhutt4263 Жыл бұрын

Me!! What's that green thing in yours Chris

@timmywood9677 2 жыл бұрын

I’m jealous I live in California I would love to search those swamp for fossils with you

@LindaSChastain 2 жыл бұрын

try desert and near the ocean and rivers. I too live in California but have found amazing rocks, fossils and shells. Btw, some rocks are actually fossilized organs of animals. Hearts, kidney, etc. Happy hunting.

@dustinfindsrocks 2 жыл бұрын

Lol you guys gotta start leaving earlier. I knew it was going to get dark on you guys when you went past the dead boar lol

@tysonspencer4958 2 жыл бұрын

Luv your vids

@rustyshackleford3281 2 жыл бұрын

go back in a year so Bree can get the boars skull, lol

@victoriastanford1844 2 жыл бұрын

Are you and bri an item? I love the chemistry you guys have

@Bananamonke12 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you guys go to find this stuff

@joshuaglaude1549 2 жыл бұрын

Chris, can any creek with the right area be searched for fossils, or what do you look for when choosing where to search?

@nicholaig8094 2 жыл бұрын

When you found that beaver molar at 2:05 is there also a garfish scale on your forearm 😂

@PaleoCris 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, I saw that during editing! Good eye.

@sharonwilliams5281 2 жыл бұрын

Where in Florida what creeks do you go to?I live in Florida and watch your videos all the time. I saw where you went to place here where I live a crystal mine near Okeechobee

@mikemorgan8859 Жыл бұрын

I can’t find the Paleo packs info. How to I see those in your store?

@larrydrewett7779 2 жыл бұрын

I found a tooth that appears to be identical to the horse teeth you found but I found it in Northern Virginia. Did they live this far north or is mine more likely modern?

@bodge6886 2 жыл бұрын

Is that all washed in or where they died?

@maryhutt4263 Жыл бұрын

What's all the yellow stuff you guys are on?

@Canned_beef 2 жыл бұрын

Now are you shoveling into the banks or just surface picking?

@PaleoCris 2 жыл бұрын

I never shovel into any banks. I don’t even carry a shovel with me anymore in places like this. Sometimes I’ll scoop some loose gravel/sediment with my hands, either from the water or accumulated inside potholes below the natural bank.

@melissas.117 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos too, and I would so love to go with you guys but I am old and live on the other side of the U.S. from you...pout pout. I was wondering...is there a place where I could send a picture of a rock I found to see if you know what it is? I have asked so many people online and no one ever answers. You two are so incredible with your identification you might know if my rock is a rock or something else. Thanks

@PaleoCris 2 жыл бұрын

I’d be glad to take a look at it and help if possible. You can email pics to me at paleocris@gmail.com.

@melissas.117 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaleoCris Message with pictures sent, Thanks so much!!

@myolo7100 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I have a question about where are you in Florida because I am going soon.

@samanthawaddell2070 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched the first bit of the video, I hope it isn't all blurry, otherwise it's great

@PaleoCris 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Samatha. It shouldn’t be blurry unless it’s an internet connection issue. There should be an option beside the video to set it to full HD (1080p). Sometimes KZfaq will auto select a lower quality, but you should be able to change that. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@Holycity_hunter 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have invisalign in or something

@PaleoCris 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do.

@danlarev6021 2 жыл бұрын

This is so interesting. I would love to do this I live in central Florida 1 hr. north of Orlando any good spots around here that you could suggest

@PaleoCris 2 жыл бұрын

I know there’s a little dig site called Ruck’s Pit (which isn’t really a pit anymore) where you can pay to find calcite crystals just south of Orlando. That might be worth it for you.

@whitewingdove7560 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Thanks to you both! Great video There is a nice spot here where I live in Sarasota, Florida Look up fossil sites in Florida and there is a really nice location chart of what you can find and exact location, one nice spot Im investigating Saturday is a place right off the freeway (I-75) where a construction company dumps their diggings My fav spots are in Ohio Two nice dry riverbeds where small marine fossils (Nice Crinoids, brachiopods and ai found a Sweet tiny rolled Flexycalimine trilobite) great for kids Many tiny fossils are scattered around for the picking, no digging needed and you can keep what you find They are Fossil park in Sylvania, Ohio

@mdv2043 2 жыл бұрын

Ya there is alligators on that river....what do you think killed that pig and had it marinating in that spot????

@PaleoCris 2 жыл бұрын

That crossed my mind too. It’s very possible. I’d be willing to bet that boars are one of the most common animals these alligators prey on. They’re everywhere in the area.

@EricWoodyVariety59 2 жыл бұрын

Pleistocene fossils

@calvinh.8882 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine what you could find diving that place.

@PaleoCris 2 жыл бұрын

It crosses my mind every time, then I remember the alligator slide mark I saw last time with alligator footprints way bigger than my hand. Alligators of that size are legitimately scary.

@calvinh.8882 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaleoCris lol.

@chasecarlson4900 2 жыл бұрын

Those clams are actually an invasive species from Asia

@dustinfindsrocks 2 жыл бұрын

So are certain areas of Florida just like a bone bed or something?! Is it a large area? Seems like it from videos I’ve seen. Why are there so SO many fossil bones in Florida?

@dr.floridaman4805 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao, pick up a geology timeline of Florida and you will understand