Becoming a fossil is harder than it seems. Conditions have to be just right for a fossil to be preserved.
When a dinosaur died, sediment would quickly cover the body to protect it from scavengers and oxygen
that would cause the bones to decay. Over millions of years minerals (silica or iron) percolate through the soil in water and into the cells of the organism – thus making a fossil.
The Age of the Sauropods - Very Large Dinosaurs. N ...
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Now more than ever, the Naranjo Museum of Natural History needs your support to further our mission of educating East Texas. Though we are closed, our staff is still working to improve exhibits, creat ...
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Here you will find an extensive collection of fossils of the Silurian period. Notice the variety of plants and marine creatures in the diorama. After the Ordovician extinction Coral reefs began to ...
More On Current Exhibits »| Tickets | Price |
|---|---|
| Age 3 & under | Free |
| Age 4 to 18 | $5.00 |
| Adults | $8.00 |
Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tues. - Sat.: 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 1 PM to 6 PM
Final Admission: 5 PM
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