Baratunde meets a Florida fossil hunter and learns how this hobby contributes to science.

Understory | The Fossil Hunter Uncovering Florida’s Past America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

Premiered September 15, 2022
Understory | The Fossil Hunter Uncovering Florida’s Past

Baratunde Thurston meets Jonathan Valentine who dives, digs, and searches for fossils all over Florida. Some of his discoveries include Megalodon Shark teeth, American Mastodon molars, and even an extinct Rhino tooth. But fossil hunting in Florida is more than just a hobby. It’s also a way citizens can uncover the state's prehistoric past and contribute to the field of paleontology.

About the Program

America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

AMERICA OUTDOORS with BARATUNDE THURSTON returns with a brand-new season as the best-selling writer, podcaster and comedian travels the country to uncover our complex relationship with the outdoors. From biologists saving snapping turtles to BIPOC mountain bikers, Baratunde meets a fascinating cast of characters with one thing in common: a passion for being outside.

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