5 Best fossil finds of 2022 [the year of the penguin]

2022 will from now on always be the year of the penguin for me, it's been a dream for so long that it feels quite unreal that it's sitting here next to me as I type this!
Thanks so much for everyone's support - it honestly makes a huge difference reading the great comments and getting so much good information from them!
I cannot wait to see some of these fossils get published in scientific papers!
A special thanks to all my patreons that support me and make it possible for me to spend so much time doing this - you're the ones carrying this channel.
Maybe 2023 will be the year of the dinosaurs!
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[@sueparras6028]

So very happy that 2022 became the year of your first penguin find! This will indeed be a year to remember! And all the rest of the important finds are icing on the cake! Congratulations on here's hoping that you find many more important fossils!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much Sue!

[@timheffernan8887]

Just "found" (read: KZbin fed me) your channel today. What an absolute delight it is and you are! The mix of treasure hunt, skilled work, and deep knowledge is infectious, and you're a wonderful ambassador for your unique hobby. Among other things, I really admire that you donate so many of your finds (and the time you spend preparing them) to scientific institutions, so that more can be learned from them and shared. Simply great stuff.

[@riverAmazonNZ]

When I was really sick and couldn’t even walk, it was nice to visit familiar beaches thru your channel. I’m much better now and still enjoying your adventures

[@MamlamboFossils]

I'm really glad you're feeling better!

[@dk2614]

I was a helicopter mechanic years ago. We used ultrasonic cleaners for cleaning various parts. We filled the machines with jet fuel and turned them on and the ultrasonic waves would gently break away carbon deposits and such. Have you ever used such a thing only using the acid bath?

[@MamlamboFossils]

I do have an ultrasonic cleaner - it's a great idea to add vinegar to it! I'll give that a go one day!

[@aureaphilos]

What a great year; so glad I discovered your channel last Spring! Love watching your videos, and sharing in your discoveries. Your prep music is 'happyusic' to my brain. Merry Christmas Morne!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much!! I'm stoked you've joined us over on the patreon channel as well!

[@annehathway7737]

What a wonderful year! 🍾Here's to an equally, if not, better fossil hunting year in 2023!🥂

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks Anne! It was a great year 😀

[@alexbrueton8503]

Loved to be along for the journey. Happy New year

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks! You too Alex!

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

What adventures you've had this year! Thank you for taking us along. I wonder what you'll discover in the coming year. Take care, happy new year 🎉

[@MamlamboFossils]

Hopefully more penguins 😃

[@johnpayne2465]

May 2023 be the best year ever! Good luck!

[@MamlamboFossils]

For you too John!

[@blacksiddha]

Merry xmas and happy new year from Palmerston North. Keep up the great work and entertaining videos.

[@MamlamboFossils]

You too Richard! I hope you have a great 2023!

[@13Odrade]

Hi mister ! Thanks you very much for sharing your finds and enthusiasm here. You make me discover a lot of things and outdigging a new fossil is always amazing. Hope the best for you next year ! Have a nice last week of 2022 and see you soon.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much Marianne!!

[@billsargent3407]

I love your channel! its a place of peace and wonder!

[@billrobbins5874]

Merry Christmas to you and yours! Sure appreciate watching and all the unique specimens you have found! That 50 pound crab was spectacular after being uncovered. Others add so much more for the untrained eye to get a glimpse at. With your knowledge of what a rock may hold. So unbelievable to most! Happy 2023 to you! ♥️🎄♥️🥶♥️

[@MamlamboFossils]

Ah that is awesome Bill! I'm glad that vibe is coming through!

[@MamlamboFossils]

@@billrobbins5874 thanks Bill! I hope you have a great 2023 as well. I'm looking at that crab now, it's still one of my favorites!

[@billrobbins5874]

@@MamlamboFossils 👍 truly like your penguin too! You really have a keen eye for fossils!

[@junealaskanmal837]

My favourite is your penguin I’m so happy you found one. I remember when you were hunting with your friend and he found a penguin. I was literally gutted for you.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Now I have one of my very own 😄

[@StoneUSA]

What a great year. The Year of the Penguin! :D

[@MamlamboFossils]

It was a great one!

[@TheBambislayer]

Glad to have contact with you on Reddit the other day.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks for coming over to check out my other videos! I really appreciate it!

[@largent45]

What a fantastic year you had! I had almost forgotten the bill fish! And your penguin! The whale teeth and the saw fish rostrum! You had a fantastic year! And its almost 2023, time to start fresh and find and discover more new, and exciting things, history making discoveries! Its been a fantastic year and its going to be an epic year to come! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks !! It was a great year, it's always surprising when I look back at all the things I found to realise how good the year was!

[@tombystander]

The penguin was spectacular, but I genuinely enjoyed every video u uploaded. Glad to have discovered ur channel this year

[@MamlamboFossils]

Yay! Thanks Tom! I'm glad you found it as well 😀

[@oscarcarboni9826]

Grazie per questo bellissimo video!! È un piacere seguire le tue ricerche e lavori! Ancora grazie e saluti dalla Sardegna - Italy 👋🏼

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much Oscar!

[@vanmilton8606]

Amazing finds this year, man. Sorry I couldn’t join you this winter after Nelson flooded, things got a little crazy. Enjoying the channel and the seeing what you find. Good luck in 2023!

[@MamlamboFossils]

All good! We'll catch up next time!

[@colleenh8418]

Love the presentation, information n use of technology. Look forward to seeing more in 2023 ❤️

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks Colleen!!

[@padego58]

Happy Holidays!

[@MamlamboFossils]

You too! Thanks so much for your support!

[@mikef.1000]

Thanks so much for putting together these great vids. I really like how you have learned to identify things in the field, and then prep the finds so well. Awesome!

[@MamlamboFossils]

My pleasure Mike!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josephcormier5974]

All five were awesome finds can't wait to see the whale teeth prepared so much fun enjoy everything six stars brother

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks Joseph, I was just working on those whale teeth now 😀

[@yahiyacine5280]

There are many of these creatures in Algeria in an area called Escrim, and then it goes back from the stone ages. How we hope that you will visit it🇩🇿

[@MotoLego]

Every year gets better....

[@MamlamboFossils]

It does!! Maybe 2023 will be the year of the dinosaur?!

[@paulr6922]

Great work and knowledge.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks Paul!!

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Can't wait for 2023 fossil finds. Love the hunt and shop work.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks James!

[@JustMeJH]

Great year! Watching this, I was struck that your guesses are very accurate. You must have studied fossil anatomy a great deal! May I ask if your day job is in science? Or has this been your awesome hobby? (You don’t have to share what your day job is, I’m really just curious how you got to this point. Might be a video, even :) Happy holidays!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks JH! I don't have a background in science, I do spend a bit of time looking at fossil pictures though 😂

[@hollyodii5969]

A great year for your finds! Especially the sweet 🐧🐧🐧

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks Holly! Yeah, I love that penguin!!

[@mikeymclachlan9506]

Hey friend. Got recommended on of your videos last week and have been hooked ever since. Do you have any recommendations for somebody who would like to get into this

[@pastmasters9591]

Absolutely amazing!

[@t.t.5324]

Thank you.

[@SilentKaliSmoker]

What do you do with all the bits of rock you knock off? Outside in the yard or in the trash?

[@zatoth13]

Very exciting year!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks! It was a great year!!

[@barkingmouse8152]

Just have to find the riddler and the joker and you'll have a full set :P

[@MamlamboFossils]

🤣🤣 I'll work my way down animal villains!

[@rsk7269]

May i know what kind of weapons were using while you're work

[@conken5623]

Your very amazing 👏... what tool makes those grey scratches in rock?

[@MamlamboFossils]

It's an air scribe

[@ankurroy3979]

Please may I know what is that liquid you keep submerging it in? Is it just water? or some acid?

[@MamlamboFossils]

Vinegar, I put B72 over the bone to protect it!

[@ankurroy3979]

@@MamlamboFossils Thanks

[@ksajak]

Happy holidays everyone!

[@MamlamboFossils]

You too Kyle!

[@donnal.hanrahan2824]

Amazing!!!!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks Donna!

[@cazinman5419]

While I cannot currently fossil hunt myself, I get all my fossil fix from you, so THANK YOU. The ‘Year of the Penguin’ has surely been a fine one. All the best for 2023

[@erichaskell]

Great fossils. Are you immersing them in oxycylic acid? If so, do you keep the liquid warm or hot?

[@MamlamboFossils]

Acetic acid (vinegar) and I don't heat the solution

[@a3skywarrior929]

Very good year indeed! The next year will be even better 👊✨️⛏️🍻

[@MamlamboFossils]

Maybe the year of the dinosaur!

[@leomaida92]

hi, what tool do you use to carve?

[@trilobite3120]

2:48 Why does the side of that skull look like a dicynodont head sculpted out of clay.

[@recca12]

Squid fossole are yum

[@jaylara2592]

Do you have fossil rocks in your backyard or something??

[@MamlamboFossils]

I wish!!

[@casio204]

what tool are you using? to remove rock or sediment

[@MamlamboFossils]

It's called an air scribe

[@casio204]

@@MamlamboFossils where can i buy one?

[@Bthebaker.]

What type of eyes u need to have to find fossils like thta

[@irk72ag]

Is this all fake fossils?

[@jackienelson5804]

Very well done good luck on everything LEMAY