Fosil Treasures of Foulden Maar

Fossil Treasures of Foulden Maar: A window into Miocene Zealandia. Written by Daphne Lee, Uwe Kaulfuss, and John Conran.

A paleontological site of international significance, Foulden Maar in Otago is home to an amazing record of life on Earth. Formed by volcanic eruption 23 Million years ago, the maar’s undisturbed sedimentary layers contain countless rare, well-preserved fossils. The site is unsurpassed in the Southern Hemisphere as a record of changing life and ecosystems at the beginning of the Miocene. The is book reveals both the science and the beauty of this astonishing place.

A must for serious fossil collectors.