What are Fossils? Science For Kids

What are fossils?! Created over millions of years, fossils can teach paleontologists about what life was like on ancient Earth, what animals existed, how plants looked and how the ecosystem has evolved. Watch the Discovery Files for Kids to learn more about fossils! 00:00 What are Fossils? 00:29 Permineralization 00:54 More than Dinosaurs 01:04 Paleontologists 01:16 Dinosaurs and Chickens 01:30 Poop Fossils (Coprolite) 01:43 Trace Fossils 01:50 Hints of the Past