Collecting Fossils with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History

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Research Fieldwork Prep Lab Display Glossary Credits

Once a jacket has been collected it needs to be prepared to see what's inside. Preparation is done by highly trained preparators and skilled volunteers. Preparation takes patience, a steady hand, patience, the right tools, and patience.

A skilled preparator can uncover...