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24770
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The Aurora Fossil Museum, located in Aurora, North Carolina, was founded in 1976 and was the first fossil museum in the region. The museum displays the fossils uncovered in phosphate deposits in the area. In 2016, the museum celebrates its fortieth anniversary and its rich history in educational outreach and promoting geology.
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35348
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Tracey Peake and Kathryn Rende were among the authors who produced the profiles contained in the article. Topics in the septet of profiles included the evolution of feathers, a species of crab in Pender County, the Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, a famous symphonic suite, teens displaying their passion for fossils through 3-D, the winner of the Wildlife in North Carolina magazine photo competition, and a herpetologist’s visit to the National University of Laos.
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35344
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This collection contained nearly 600 photographs, some labeled, others not, of fossil invertebrate specimens. Paul Brinkman believed the discovery of this collection compiled in the late nineteenth century could contribute to new research ventures in paleontology.
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