A Hidden River Yields TONS of Rare Fossils! An Epic Florida Canoe Voyage

This was way, WAY overdue! An expedition to find some of my favorite types of fossils, Pleistocene age vertebrates. This time period is often called the "ice age" and had a ton of fantastic megafauna as well as other interesting smaller animals. Florida was an incredible, wild place during the time all these fossils were deposited, and we always enjoy getting out to unlock the mysteries of what can be found in the gravel.
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[@PaleoCris]

PaleoPacks (highly fossiliferous gravel, loaded with shark teeth and other fossils) can be ordered here! paleocris.com/paleopack Hit that thumbs up button if you liked this video!

[@MaineMythica]

I just received my PaleoPack on Monday and have been looking through it slowly after work! You actually showed a fossil in this video that I was going to try and identify after I’ve gone through everything!!! I have myself a fossilized gar fish scale, so cool!! Thank you for sharing your passion with those of us who may not get the chance ❤️ much love to you, Bri, and Kyle!

[@TerrasTreasure]

I ordered a few of the Paleopacks during the pandemic and it was soooooo fun to sift through the "gravioli" looking for the tiniest shark teeth. Some day, I will hunt for Megs in FL but this was a pretty darn neat/close second! Thanks, Cris!

[@jfw60]

Fossil-hunting diver makes stunning ancient find off Florida coast: 'Very rare' fox13news.com/news/fossil-hunting-diver-makes-stunning-ancient-find-off-florida-coast-very-rare Saw this and thought of you all.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

I am a 63 year old Native Floridian & Have gone "Bone Diggin" (Fossil Hunting) for most of my life,, UNTIL I became disabled 14+ years ago now & I know a lot of secret places that I could/would show you if you were interested.

[@jurassicroom7673]

That'd make a great video!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@jurassicroom7673 You are probably right..Believe me,, I wish that I was still able to do it.

[@PaleoCris]

That’s very nice of you to offer. You can reach out to me at [e-mail]. I’d be interested in checking out just about anywhere in FL that I haven’t already been.

[@dizzlefshizzle]

Do it! We would love to see also!

[@pepepepito623]

Don't tell them...tell me!

[@WILDKYLE]

Man, this day was such an incredible and unforgettable adventure! Not only did we find some cool fossils, but the real treasure was getting out into some primitive and un-touched Florida wilderness, which is increasingly rare these days. And on top of that, the time spent with two of my favorite humans on this planet is priceless! I love y'all and I can't wait to do it again!

[@PaleoCris]

Absolutely agree. Primitive, wild Florida needs to stay wild as much as possible. We’re losing far too many places like this to development. Love you too, brother! Let’s do it again ASAP.

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

@@PaleoCris This was AWESOME!!!! Also, I honestly believe Bri could spend the night there...even longer...& she'd thrive. Best regards from Yucatan Mexico, Ben

[@CorpseBride64]

Does the wild include the anacondas that are taking over? Thoughts?​@@PaleoCris

[@denisemskewes6787]

I am so freakin amazed at you three. You bend down, stick your hands in the water, come up with what most of us have no Idea is. You not only know what part of the animal it is from, you know when this animal existed. You totally blow my mind every video. I love your video's, never stop making them ( at least not for awhile.

[@payal_mutha]

❤

[@robertabessey7990]

I'm not able to get out anymore due to health issues. You guys make me smile. I feel like I'm there with you. I learn a lot as well as get to laugh along with you guys. Thank you for bringing me joy and laughter. It means more than words can explain.

[@daralowry6336]

I could watch you guys all night long. You all bring such joy to the world.

[@oculusangelicus8978]

And so passes into History the three epic Fossil hunters, PaleoCris, PaleoBri and WildKyle carried off into the dark nethers of the Flroida Swamps by Florida's unofficial State Bird, the Horse Fly and it's conspiring friends the Deer flies and the "no-see-ums". Their sacrifice will be etched forever in the halls of KZbin-dom, for valor above and beyond the call of duty to acquire top quality fossils and footage of finding them. May they Rest in Pieces, very small pieces. LOL Thanks for sharing your exploits in the back-woods of Florida, you have no idea how blessed you are to be able to do what you do, and I wish I could go on a trip with you three into the far reaches of those small creeks to find unbelievable fossils literally covering the ground and the bottoms of creek beds! All of your viewers can tell, without a doubt, that you three enjoy yourselves and love what you do. Modern life is so amazing that people can do what they love and get paid for it! Such a wonderful thing! Keep up the great work!

[@JenBriSeth]

Endlessly impressed by how quickly you guys all identify bones and teeth and fossils.

[@KrisWood]

This was how I spent my summers when I was a kid, exploring miles and miles of creeks. I love that y'all are just as nerdy as I was, too, knowing all the critters that the fossils came from. And I really appreciate that you stop to smell (and name) the flowers and the trees and that you're careful to respect the reptilians.

[@Melissa-bb4hn]

Great video, beautiful thank you! I found myself ducking under the branches while y’all was canoeing down the river lol.

[@lmp8932]

5:57 I ducked too ! I love these vlogs and your enthusiam for the fossils and the hunt, thanks for taking us along 😁

[@mikepetrucha2774]

Ah, Pleistocene fossils. I'm in heaven! Kyle did make me howl in pain though when he casually pushed the piece of fossilized ivory off to the side. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@marthapatebell1040]

Great to see my favorite people back at it! Be safe! Stay away from them gators and mainly the SNAKE! Love you guys!

[@geoWhite]

Another great video, it's always good to see good friends together .take care and stay safe.

[@TerrasTreasure]

I'm trying to figure out how to say this without it coming out patronizing. You and Wild Kyle are so fun to watch because you bring a child-like excitement to your treasure hunting. Neither of you seem shy about showing your enthusiasm for the hunt and for learning and you have that masculine energy that I think should be a model for others. The same type of energy of Mr. Rogers, Bob Ross, Lavar Burton and The Crocodile Hunter. You just want to watch the world learn. Bravo. I always look forward to your videos and I love it when Bri strikes and shows you two how to *really* fossil hunt (jk-but the girl got finding game!)

[@meganrodger7282]

OMG it is SOOOoOO great to have the boys back!! (and Bree of course xx). But you two boys fill my soul with laughter and happiness. Thanks so much.

[@carolynhamilton9529]

Y’all just have the best energy together!

[@lesleyhenshaw2878]

I love when you guys are together, the way you all bounce off each other. Brie is the best shark tooth hunter. Thanks for sharing x❤

[@gjerde56]

Love this video! It is so cool seeing you all together again. Sure have missed ya'll! ❤

[@overland.viking]

Honestly, watching you all and listening to all of the noises you make when you find things is just good for my soul. Seriously love these videos.

[@em1326]

LOL'd at Bri's "and now you both kiss it at the same time!" 😂 great video guys!

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

I watched you find all those tiny shark teeth but kyle found a cood one & Bree topped her last scoop with a perfect Great White. Jealous!

[@truthinesssss]

You guys are great. You have great fun doing what you do, and are extremely knowledgeable. …very enjoyable to watch, thank you.

[@JulieRobbins-dl9gf]

You don’t know how happy I am to see you three tonight!

[@artsharkstudios]

Thank you so much for the awesome content. I've learned so much from you three. Your videos never get old, the best!!!

[@joannhempen8210]

I MISS THESE DAYS!!, I miss these videos with the three of you in the river finding loads of fossils!! Great video. Thank you❤

[@louisevallack7233]

I am so impressed by the way you guys just know straight away what each item is that you find! Having previously ordered a few things from you - horse tooth and small twigs, I am loving seeing your responses as you find these fossilised treasures!

[@dinfilm8743]

Love you folks! Love Fossils, Love Adventure, Love Nature, Love Friendship!

[@TheOtherSlideYT]

One of these days I'll have to make a trip down there, looks like a ton of fun! I'll bet it's a perfect place to take microscope samples too. I'm sure you can find all kinds of neat things around there 😯

[@PaleoBri]

The micro fossils are awesome!

[@TheOtherSlideYT]

@@PaleoBri 😯👀 What are some things you end up finding? I'm not too knowledgeable on micro fossils. Stuff like diatom frustules and rotifer trophi?

[@Julianne955]

Always fun when you get together, the ending still has me laughing! Wonderful way to start the day! Thank you for another great adventure...you're still blowing me away with the flowers! Amazing! Have a lovely week you three!

[@cheltinker7709]

Here in the UK its 02.25 hundred hours and wat does the 0 stand for omg its early. Lol. But what an awesome way to spend my time when I cant sleep, watching you guys in the boat hunting amazing stuff as always. So a massive thank you for another well done vid I always travel alone with you wondering what your gunna find next love it x

[@katecarpenter7366]

2:25am

[@cheltinker7709]

@@katecarpenter7366 yeah I know hun sorry it was something out of a Robin William's film where he says 06 hundred hours and does the 0 stand for omg its early. I'm getting old and forgot that prob went over alot of younger peoples heads didnt mean offend anyone sorry

[@user-sm5tz9sv3g]

I am so impressed by your knowledge of fossils, time periods, the animals that lived in each epoch and what all the various bones and teeth are. These videos area joy to watch. It is so especially lovely to experience the bonds of love and friendship you have with your friends. That is the real treasure.

[@Charlie-lh4xb]

Absolutely love you guys😊 Sitting here drinking my morning coffee and laughing, please don't stop doing what you all are doing 🙏

[@richconroy5559]

My favorite Fossil Squad is back!

[@amdhehe]

That area is a really massive ancient graveyard.

[@WhiteHorseAcres]

Another fun video love you all together. Such awesome finds.

[@morganrowe2330]

Such a fun hunt, well except for the flies! Glad y’all could get together for a cool video! Thanks for sharing!

[@mirkatu3249]

Awesome fossils! Thanks for the smiles. 🙂💛

[@lisawilson3759]

Oh yes! The best together again hunting fossils! Made my night! I adore all of y’all!

[@nopelindoputraperkasa5869]

Love your Vidio.. very inspiring and useful.. good luck..❤ greeting from Indonesian traditonal gold prospecting 🇮🇩⚒️⛏️💎👍

[@MichaelaC531]

Love to see you three in your element with your usual shenanigans.

[@jaklyncraft666]

Fabulous a new video from my favourite people! I love watching you guys

[@maggiesfarm7970]

I'm a Mountain West dweller, and I have never wanted to visit Florida until now! Fantastic finds!

[@katherinehoffman9865]

Great adventure with superb finds. I get so engrossed in your videos I forget to like, please remind us so we don't forget.

[@JW-fe5zv]

I am so glad I found this channel. I live in the UK and was only able to go fossil hunting on my hols. By coach and train as I do not drive. My arthritis is too bad now and I desperately miss it. I love your enthusiasm and joy. My oldest fossils are Permian. I just had to order a Paleo Pack. I know to ship to UK is expensive, just had to experience the hunt in a small way.

[@robstiles1977]

So glad you guys are uploading frequently again. Love your content and enjoyed a couple of your paleo packs.

[@caneanddawgfan4life]

Wild Kyle lookin like SpongeBob when he got the splinter in his thumb.😂

[@marylemelin1855]

This channel literally is my favorite channel. I get so flipping excited.. I like being able to guess and you guys say it right after its nice! I live in Bristol Rhode Island site of Chief Massasoit s native summer home for 10's of thousands of years. We have so many native American artifacts & alot of coast line that could be explored that video be cool as hell lol.

[@scottmckenna9164]

I’m fossil hunting vicariously through you guys.

[@respectanimals2]

Incredible variety and amount of fossils just blows my mind , lived the video , peace ✌️

[@TheHaratashi]

Wow that ended abruptly! Great video as usual.

[@cherylradabaugh2720]

Hooray ,a new video with my favorite fossil hunters

[@kirsiselei8703]

Thx for another fun/intresting video 3 of u❤. Love to watch ur adventures coz here isnt anything like that ❤👋🇫🇮

[@cynergy4]

Thank y'all for sharing your knowledge of the natural world, and especially the native and wild plants!

[@doofussays4313]

You two are fun to watch. I love your search for rocks as well as fossils. Keep up the fun! 🥂

[@sharbean]

Yay! Your videos bring me so much joy!

[@manderson3231]

Awesome video!! Thank you for sharing!! 😊

[@happymethehappyone8300]

It's hard to explain to people that haven't done it,, That the 1st time you go fossil hunting & find your 1st really cool find,, You get bit by the fossil hunting bug & want to do it all the time.

[@PaleoBri]

That is so very true, I am obsessed ! 😁

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@PaleoBri I can't blame you,, I wouldn't have stopped,, But unfortunately I would become disabled 14+ years ago & had to stop.

[@jessiejacobs7625]

Love seeing so much more of you guys keep up the content ❤

[@marierowe5969]

Stunning finds ,love you boys x

[@TheAdventurousRealtor]

So excited for this video😊

[@sheenamoore3938]

So enjoy your videos guys.Never fail to cheer me up.

[@graemero5532]

Thanks for another great video 😁

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@indianasmith8152]

Great stuff!

[@TerriAnnNiemeier-dy3no]

Its great the things you've found, what haven't you been unable to find

[@largent45]

Those were some incredible fossils! I'm sorry it costs you so much blood! Those bites look terrible! No wonder bri didn't want to come out of the water! Yikes! But that was an awesome spot for fossils! You all found some of the best rare fossils and you just kept topping them! Outstanding! My favorite find was the giant ground sloth tooth! Megatherium was an enormous animal and so freaking cool! The sharks teeth are cool but some of these other ones are just special! Like bear teeth and the giant turtle leg spurs! Neat and that enormous snake vert! That was a really big snake! Lol! Just so many super cool fossils! Florida just has so many of the coolest fossil! Thanks guys! It's wonderful to see all three of you out in the creeks! ❤

[@audraacklin9826]

Yeah, Paleocris And wildkyle! ❤

[@Jaydaydesign]

Those fossil cone shells would polish up beautifully and make interesting pendants.

[@jamesblake7338]

Good one guys!

[@swade4690]

Awesome video!

[@PaleoBri]

This was an amazing day! 💖

[@dewbottle]

Love you guys and heve learnt so much from you

[@PaintedTurtle001]

Sweet adventure!

[@kimgower1347]

Hi from MT! My daughter and i went on an adventure a couple of weekends ago and also saw bears teeth but they were still in the Bears! 4 grizzlies, 3 on a kill and 1 napping, and 1 black bear. Lots of deer, bison, elk, pronghorn. I would love to do what y'all do but the gators, snakes, big bugs, me No Likey! At least our 1 venomous snake will rattle. I'm terrified for y'all. I guess I'll stay up north here. BTW our weather forecast is for rain/snow, possible 2 ft of snow in next 24 hrs. I'll happily take it. And my grizzlies, and other things with sharp teeth.😊

[@tizianocaronni702]

Very nice river, very nice video❤

[@sanchapa5185]

So good to see you guys! Also, is there a place we can donate to buy Kyle a needle and thread to fix the hole in his fossil bag?

[@stephanieh.777]

Fun trip! Note to future selves: Take waterproof bug spray! 🤣

[@ncoutdooradventures6148]

Yeah,, ONE of the reasons I no longer live in central Florida is the number of flying critters that bite! Then there's the crawling critters that bite! The swimming critters that bite! But I sure wish there was some way to interact more personally with y'all!

[@stephanieyee9784]

I love watching videos from you guys, IHDT, and Digging Science because of the huge array of fossils you collect. I Love Fossils. Here in Australia we don't have the awesome fossils that abound in the northern hemisphere. I've learned a lot about Ice Age animals from watching your videos. I like to try to identify them as you puck them out. I got the camel tooth and the tortoise scoots. I thought the great white tooth was a small meg tooth. 🤷‍♀️ still learning. 🙂 Those flies sound like a bit of a nightmare. Maybe they should be in Australia with the rest of our bitey, stingy things.

[@williamloh9018]

Nice to see you all again...like the Blair Witch ending too. Best wishes...

[@IittIebeansprout]

Yessss a new fossil vid! Whoop whoop!

[@rebyj]

RIP Kyle's wrap! OOPS! Fun fossil hunt. It's been too long!

[@cwestb]

Hey guys, love your content!

[@PaleoCris]

Fantastic, the world needs all the silly souls that it can get.

[@Gorillatagpro979]

Today I went to the beach after school and me and my dad for years have been saying one day we will find a Meg at the beach and today I go to the beach and I see the middle of a tooth sticking out it was about a 2 inch Meg I know it’s not that big but to me and my dad it is😂. My sister and I also found a few sand dollars and about 3 11inch shells today has been so fun i found everything at stump past in Florida!

[@paulau7590]

Baby,velosaraptor claw. 😂😂

[@kelliemcswain3744]

Hey, cris, wild Kyle, and Bree. Love your vids. I know you sell fossils but it’s nothing like finding them yourself. My 50th birthday is coming up and would love to go on a hunt with you. For the last 7 months I’ve been living with my 86 year old dad who’s in hospice care so I don’t get out much. Going on a hunt with you would make me so happy I could have a family friend watch dad if I needed to. I’ll bring Pub subs/ wraps too! Let me know.

[@Jaydaydesign]

Old rock hound here: A good trick when hunting specimens in water. Get a black bucket and cut a circle out of the base leaving a lip about half an inch in from the edge. Then cut out a circular piece of Perspex a half inch bigger than the circle you cut out of the bucket. Place the Perspex into the bucket and seal it around the edge using silicone. When you place the bottom of bucket in the water you get a perfectly clear “window” of what is at the bottom without trying to squint through the reflection and distortion from the waters surface.

[@lynnscott8286]

I love going along with you guys hunting. Can you tell me how big some of the turtles and other critters were?

[@jondavis7948]

I need this place!

[@Amanda-yf7vj]

Such cool finds!! The turtle shell looks a lot like what I find in Wyoming. Sadly ours aren't as big God bless all!!

[@thundermonty]

Perfect way to end tonight!

[@skoitch]

Hi Bri! 🥰

[@kymscott2203]

beautiful

[@lauraorton8254]

Love watching you guys fossil hunting! Looks so fun...do you make or sell small jars of fossils...just curious for nephews,they love watching and learning from you all!

[@PaleoBri]

Thank you! We sell fossils and fossil hunting kits in our shop! 😊

[@kathysmith4261]

I love your videos . I learn something new every video. Those gator osteoderms are really cool and the tiny rodent jaw with molar was awesome. What was the ancester of the megaladon shark called? I couldn't quite understand what you said.😊❤ missed Natalie in this video.

[@PaleoBri]

The Megalodon ancestor is called Auriculatus!

[@sierrajones3725]

It'd be an absolute dream come true to hunt with you guys!

[@sandrahealey6385]

Love everything! Your clematis are very different from our Australian natives, sadly crocs aren't as accommodating as alligators!! Thankfully I don't have to worry about crocs in Tasmania (except the shoes) we don't have fossils like this here, everything was pushed to the mountain tops and eroded away long ago..I know some spots on the sides of mountains, but prefer to hunt agates on the beach now, so the dog and I don't run into snakes. Keep up the great work of encouraging people to be curious, and take up science based studies 🙏♥️

[@victoriastanford1844]

All hail the sacred pine cone flap!!!

[@JordanR_479]

Y'all just getting absolutely destroyed by the flies at the end 😂🤣🤣