When you think of fossils, bones may be the first image that comes to mind. But for paleontologists, trace fossils like these can be even more exciting. Reading time 13 minutes We know them in death.

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Researchers have discovered an exceptionally preserved fossil site in Massachusetts that provides a rare glimpse into terrestrial life from over 300 million years ago. The findings, published in ...