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Watch our animation to find out how fossils form and why dinosaur fossils are rare compared to those of marine animals. Explore fossilisation in more detail: 00:00 The process of fossilisation 01:07 How dinosaur bones are discovered 01:43 Why marine fossils are the most common type of fossil 02:06 How dinosaurs died and became fossilised 03:04 Other types of dinosaur fossils ---------------- The Natural History Museum in London is home to over 80 million objects, including meteorites, dinosaur bones and a giant squid. Our channel brings the Museum to you, from what goes on behind the scenes to surprising science and stories from our scientists. Subscribe to our channel for the latest films and live broadcasts about the natural world Browse our shop: Website: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram:
