5 months of work to reveal this rare fossil! [unknown species]

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much for watching the penguin prep - it's been quite the journey! Please like and share it and subscribe if you haven't already 😀 If you want to further support me in my fossil adventures, please check out my patreon channel for 40+ other videos: www.patreon.com/mamlambo

[@matiu8451]

how many hours to break it out?

[@STHFGDBY]

We didn't do it pal, you did it. Congratulations on finding a Penguin Fossil. I know you have been looking for one for a long long time. They must be as rare as Hens teeth. Did it really take you 4 to 5 months to finish the prep ? How many hours per day did you work on it, I know it probably wasn't every single day, but what was the longest hour day you worked on it ? And do have an idea how old the fossil is ? My guess would be 12 million years.

[@BrodyLuv2]

That looks incredible. Amazing work, incredible fossil 😳

[@ShannonL7]

How long does it usually take them to be able to identify?

[@abelis644]

🐧That's AMAZING!!!🐧 🐧WHAT???🤩🐧

[@micah06v8]

Thank you so so so much for being willing to donate that piece to a museum for further studies. It speaks volumes not only of your love for history, but of your moral character as well. It breaks my heart when people prep them and just turn around and sell them without bothering to contact the scientific community to see if it might be a new species or something of educational value. Thank you for taking that into consideration and not just looking at it as of money venture!

[@MamlamboFossils]

I wouldn't think of doing it any other way! I'm all about the scientific value rather than the monetary value.

[@dullahan7677]

@@MamlamboFossils YOU sir, are as rare as the penguin fossil......maybe even more so......

[@mcchuggernaut9378]

@@dullahan7677 You can actually do both (Give/ensure museum access while also selling fossils), which is GOOD for science because a monetary incentive allows people to pay for their work and keeps them discovering while making it viable as a profession. The two things can coexist if they are done ethically and with a little thought and effort. But yes, having things that might have scientific value go right to a collector and locked away from study I would say is harmful to science. As with most things, it needs approached with thought and care instead of simple greed.

[@audreymuzingo933]

You might be surprised how disinterested scientists can be to even give a moment of their time to take a look at something an amateur has found. I've wound up selling (or just keeping for myself) fossils and Native American artifacts that I probably WOULD have donated if the experts I contacted would have bothered scheduling even 5 minutes to take a look at what I found, instead it's "Probably nothing, people mistake ordinary rocks for something else all the time". I certainly would not just donate a specimen without some sense of whether it will provide any new insights or just get chucked in a drawer and forgotten, not after all the work I did to find and prep it. This ^ guy can probably be sure his penguin will be appreciated and studied, because it's a stellar specimen obviously. But "lesser" ones, they're perfect for Ebay or a shelf in the living room.

[@johndoe1778]

@@MamlamboFossils my man cheers for being a legend :) loved the video! Subbed for sure ✌️

[@KingofthepenguinsYT]

Rip to my fallen brother 🐧🐧

[@StrawB0ss]

F 😔

[@FrankPSF]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@largent45]

I know how much this penguin meant to you. You found it just after you were on the podcast. And you found one. And it really was a penguin! You were so super carful with your prep and it shows. So many long months, and it paid off! Its incredible! Thanks for sharing its journey!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much!! I'm so glad it turned out to be a penguin!!

[@largent45]

@@MamlamboFossils Me too. Unbelievable!! Awesome job!

[@billrobbins5874]

Great find, so very happy for you! ♥️🐧♥️ Museum wants it, what a fabulous honor! ♥️🐧♥️

[@CBlargh]

@@MamlamboFossils When do we get to find out what species it is? The amount of work you put into preparing it is impressive. I'm not quite sure how you do it!

[@MamlamboFossils]

@@CBlargh it will probably take a couple of years I think

[@catpoke9557]

You found a dinosaur fossil. You ACTUALLY did it. That's basically the ultimate goal of every fossil finder ever! Congratulations bro! Also, it's very complete and intact too, I assume because it's a penguin so it's more recent

[@MamlamboFossils]

Yesh, it's younger than fossil dinosaurs but very cool still!

[@mrZavior]

@@MamlamboFossils It's a bird, soooo..... It's a Dinosaur in my books LOL

[@LeGheyTrash]

@@mrZavior actually, birds are dinosaurs. So, pretty much we see dinosaurs everyday

[@bald_man01]

@@LeGheyTrash Yup a chicken is basically a small T-Rex

[@patstaysuckafreeboss8006]

@@LeGheyTrashBut we don’t call birds dinosaurs. 99.9999 percent of the time when people talk about dinosaurs they’re referring to you know, Dinosaurs. What the word actually means.

[@Lilith-Rose]

An absolute stunner of a find, not just a single penguin bone or even a cluster of penguin bones but a beautifully preserved and articulated specimen

[@MamlamboFossils]

I can't believe and I'm not taking it for granted!

[@jacobhoffman2553]

@@MamlamboFossils gullible arent they...

[@roytore5062]

Now we need to find out who murdered him

[@jacobhoffman2553]

@@roytore5062 there ya go, but nah you can just buy pengiun bones and stick in concrete

[@Lilith-Rose]

@@jacobhoffman2553 you have no idea what you're talking about

[@rockweiler777]

This is the first video I've seen of yours, and I am floored at your level of skill and perception. What amazing insights you possess, good sir! Fantastic work and almost magical fortune to have found such a specimen. Heartfelt congratulations, and a hug from afar for donating to a museum your heart's desire. You made a big fan today, man.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much Iosh! I appreciate your kind comment and I'm stoked you liked the video!

[@adventuresofalostboy1466]

Incredible find, and even more incredible work. The precision and patience and determination is something else.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much!

[@Bothriolepis]

Congrats on your find! You've joked about finding a penguin and told us how much you wanted to find one and luck gave you one of the most amazing penguin fossils of all. The amount of care and patience that went into this is spectacular. Happy fossil hunting! May the fossil gods bless you with another penguin soon.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks soooo much! I might be working on another penguin right now 😉

[@kingofhearts826]

He is now certainly initiated into the penguin fossil club!

[@brianfeeley6140]

Been following you for a few years now... was so happy to use your videos to my classes last year when we were studying evolution using penguins as an anchoring phenomena and you found one. Just a great to see the finished prep! Cheers!

[@sinderi218]

Growing up, penguins were my absolute favourite animal. How cool to find such a well preserved fossil specimen! Congrats! Hopefully you'll learn some more about the species along the way :D

[@MamlamboFossils]

I'll do an update if I do!

[@imaxdigital7052]

Why would you use a fake image in the thumbnail? It just made it feel like a letdown when you actually revealed the fossil.

[@para1324]

Epic find. Amazing you identified it as a penguin while still at the beach. Excellent work exposing it. You are very generous donating it to a museum. Merry Christmas and Happy New year. 👏👍

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much Para! I was lucky in that I thought I recognised the shape of a few of the bones 😀

[@Baneslayer]

omg, that is insane. i appreciate how hard that all is. the amount of skill and patience required from start to finish... and years of knowledge it must take. I can't even see what you see in those rocks. 🤯

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thank you so much!

[@zatoth13]

If it is a new species, it must be called the Mamlambo Penguin! Very good work and so happy you found it after all this time!

[@MamlamboFossils]

That would be awesome!!

[@BenState]

@@MamlamboFossils Austrodyptornithes mamlamboi

[@cazinman5419]

Astonishing preservation, and such careful preparation! I am so pleased for you. Brilliant find and absolutely worth the many many hours of hard work you put in!!

[@dfen2614]

your dedication to the prep and finished display is incredible as well as your plan to donate it after so much hard work. Loved the vid, congrats!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much!! I really appreciate your support!

[@Luxe2Point0]

My ADHD decided I needed to immediately become a fossil revealer until you said four months to complete the penguin and I realized I’d never get it done. Amazing find.

[@danvanmuizenberg6650]

I would love to hear more about the fossilisation process in terms of chemistry, how do the bones become resistant to vinegar but the mud doesn’t? Fascinating as always

[@MamlamboFossils]

The rock is calcium carbonate and the bones mostly like calcium phosphate. The vinegar reacts easier with the calcium carbonate and I also put extra phosphate into the solution so it is less likely to be affected.

[@jacobhoffman2553]

its concrete dan..... how did the penguin get in concrete....

[@TheNewFrog]

@@jacobhoffman2553 what?

[@simon_far]

@@TheNewFrog don't mind him, he made a couple comments here and seems to think fossils are a conspiracy or something.

[@Lilith-Rose]

@@simon_far Bible bashers and flat earthers love to comment on palaeontology videos

[@peperando8733]

Super happy for you man, we all know how excited you were to find this, plus the final result after the prep looks amazing. Really great job!

[@MrJudder413]

I said it before and I will say it 1000 times. Congratulations! I knew you would find a penguin 🐧. And all that hard work payed off it looks amazing!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much Adam! You really believed in me 😀

[@Johnfor3]

I don't know how you can not do both sides! It would make me nuts not being able to see the other side.

[@SuperGleekization]

Wow! Such hard work and dedication and the end result is just amazing. It is easy to see the passion you have for fossils, especially after spending so much time preparing the penguin to then donate it. I'm so glad you found it and had the experience of preparing it after searching for so long. Congrats!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much! Yeah, I'd rather get it into a public collection 😁

[@kingofhearts826]

He secured its preservation.

[@kingofhearts826]

"Not me, but that which is in me doeth the work."

[@KiwikimNZ]

Wow man huge respect to you for the whole process, starting with the 100s of hours searching for the fossil and to see all of the hard work you put into releasing this beautiful creature for all of us to see. An impressive job. Thank you so much for your hard work! ❤

[@markclelland3510]

You chased that bird a long time. Congratulations on such a nice specimen. Thank you for sharing the journey.

[@MamlamboFossils]

I wonder how many miles I walked looking for it 😂

[@melhawk6284]

Beautiful work! You HUNTED for one of these for a while, never mind having it finished and prepped! And to find such a complete fossil after all that! Congratulations!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much Mel! Yeah, I finally.got one!

[@aporue5893]

wow! never seen a fossilised penguin flipper before

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

You've uncovered a beautiful specimen! All the hard work and patience you put into it are admirable! Fascinating about the micro fractures and the little bone that remained so the species could be identified. The museum staff must get very excited when you're ready to donate such a treasure. Thank you for allowing us to watch your progress and share in your joy. Have a wonderful Christmas! 🎄

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much Gwynn! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@rhdtv2002]

I just realized I could never be do this. You have extraordinary patience and love for this

[@MamlamboFossils]

It's quite fun!

[@jaynehorn151]

Now that’s brilliant! Great find and excellent prepping

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks Jayne!

[@KristiStClair64]

This is incredible! I admire your perservence and dedication to preserving this fossil and respect your choice to donate it to a museum. Congrats on your find! It is a dream find for many rockhounders!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much!! It really was a dream find!

[@mariehillard1742]

How do you do that!? You come across a rock, that may have a few dark spots on it & you say, yes, that looks like a penguin! Then you set to work on this concretion low & behold we have a penguin! Bloody marvelous! I now dub you the fossil whisperer! Thank you that was wonderful. May you have a fantastic Christmas, all the very best from the land down under lol

[@MamlamboFossils]

I think I've spent waaaay too long looking at penguin skeletons 😂 I'm very glad it did turn out to be a penguin!

[@flamencoprof]

Excellent. As soon as I heard "penguin" I thought "Bet it's here in New Zealand", and it was. I wonder how many grinding bits you went through. :-) I can relate, in a different field. I once spent 300 hours over two years restoring the sound of a scratchy old Spanish 7" 4 track EP 45 rpm record, just because I wanted to. It's now a video on my channel.

[@morskojvolk]

First of all, congratulations! I know how much this has meant to you. I have so much respect for your skill and work ethic. Although, yes, your eternal hunt for a penguin (your white whale) has been a fun run-on joke, I was elated when you actually found one. Thank you for sharing the process with us, it's been inspiring to watch. Hopefully this beautiful bird will be a new species, and hopefully you'll not think it vain to name it for yourself. You certainly earned it!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks for your kind words! I'd love it if it was a new species! And yes, it's great to have come full circle with the penguin - it's the end of that adventure and the start of a new one!

[@morskojvolk]

@@MamlamboFossils What's next? A fully articulated ichthyosaur?! Whatever it is, I'll be watching!

[@PashaSlavaUkraine]

the music totally matches the A M A Z I N G N E S S of the channel. keep them coming buddy. good job on carving the rock off. Total pro and patience out of this world.

[@danielwendell542]

The lad is revealed! What a stunning critter. Thanks for taking us along this fascinating journey.

[@MamlamboFossils]

My pleasure Daniel!

[@davidinsvaz7883]

What are you dipping/soaking the stone in?

[@LeonCreatorwithLeonHills]

Incredible work - I've tried a bit of prepping, so I can appreciate how much effort you put in on this! Totally worth it, the specimen is superb.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks Leon! The video editing is almost as hard as the prep 😂

[@LeonCreatorwithLeonHills]

@@MamlamboFossils I hear you, but keep it up, your work is fascinating & you are so lucky to live in a location with such amazing fossils to be found. I have collected some fossils over the years but nothing as spectacular as one of your large crabs!!!

[@darenkroon661]

It doesn't get much cooler than a fossil penguin 🐧. Maybe a complete articulated T-rex but that would be a little over the top. The work you did was/is absolutely amazing. You are a lucky man to be in a place where you can find these fossils and then the ability to prepare them like you do. Keep up the good and great videos.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much Daren!! I would love to find an articulated dinosaur!

[@Ontario_Rockhound]

Awesome video, it came out great, all that hard work was well worth it, thanks for showing us the whole journey!

[@MamlamboFossils]

My pleasure!! I'm so glad it's prepped now!

[@annetalbot9151]

Stunning prep work!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lizzymoore54]

What a discovery, Mamlambo ! Looks excellent ( as always ), when you got through working your “ magic “ on the penguin. 😊

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much Lizzy!

[@SubCultureVulture702]

Wow!! Incredible ! Just wanted to comment to remember this is the very first video because you just got a fan 4 life! Just amazing! Blown away! 💖💓💕❤

[@MamlamboFossils]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that 😃

[@alexandermelchers1497]

What an amazing find and prep, Morne! Your patience and persistence really paid off big! Such an amazing fossil, and such a great reward for all the time you invested 😍 Congratulations on a life goal achieved! 😄 So, what's next; what's your target for 2023? An entire plesiosaur? 😋

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks Alexander! It certainly was a challenging prep! I would love to find even just a elasmosaurus skull, they look easy enough to carry 😂

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Mamlambo F. 👍👌👏 Oh WOW, simply fantastic! Congratulations 🎉 Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.

[@MovieNerd1994]

Fossils are so cool. I love the fact we have these fascinating remnants of the past which teach us about the creatures which existed throughout history.

[@marymacdonald805]

I love that you donate what I am sure are some if your most favorite finds to museum for study. A gift you all of us!

[@AM22Salabok]

Man this guy's really living out my childhood dreams. Congrats!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks bro!

[@shellythom7248]

I love and respect that you donate them all to museums. ❤ very awesome. Some sell them instead. Like dinosaur bones and such. People even steal them off of others land. It’s insane. So I respect that you do what is right so others can see them and learn from them. Very cool!

[@JonnoPlays]

Great work on the video. This is some top notch content.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Much appreciated!!

[@JonnoPlays]

@@MamlamboFossils thanks for replying! I noticed you just hit 100k subs. Have you got the notification in your dashboard to get your KZbin Silver Play Button award yet?

[@jellenp]

So totally cool! I’m happy it was you who discovered it… someone who really knew how to cherish it and how to uncover its beauty correctly. Brilliant!

[@nicolagraynewzealandrockho8976]

That's incredible. You did a great job on it. So wonderful it's going to a museum.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks Nicola!!

[@bonobodave9691]

Can’t wait to watch the follow up videos on the 3D modelling process and any thoughts or findings of the scientific community / local uni etc! Fantastic work you’re doing

[@gojirazillasaurus6341]

You actually found a penguin my man! Thats really shocking for real. Its so cool too me you finally accomplished your dream!

[@MamlamboFossils]

I did!!! I still cannot believe it, and the fact that the TMT is there in the concretion is just insane!

[@elrickinslayer5821]

Absolutely fantastic. I have been following your quest for a penguin for years. Your preparation is immaculate. Congratulations.

[@jknoh3065]

Congrats that you finally completed the prep! So happy for you!! :D Hope you get to properly identify which penguin linage it sits in!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thank you! Will do! I'll do an update video if I do get some more info!

[@StanleyWallice]

that intro got me hooked, your genuine excitement at your find is electric!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Ah I appreciate that! Thanks Stanley!

[@bfarm44]

Congratulations that’s an incredible find and a hell of a job preparing it. Had to have been extremely exciting for you. That’s sooooo cool

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks! Yeah, it was really exciting!!

[@greghelms4458]

This is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Congrats and kudos.

[@whatthefunction9140]

You clearly just cast a Costco rotisserie in concrete for views...

[@usmustdie4peace405]

You dont Need fake Thumbnails! Your Work is just wow! Amazing! I didnt even knew you do it like that to get fossils

[@KGTiberius]

The Pure Joy in your smile… awesome!

[@donnabeaudin9114]

This is awesome!! Congratulations!!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks Donna!

[@jeffmurphree2937]

OUTSTANDING! Absolutely amazing!!! Your patience, knowledge and skills are to ne commended. Thank you for sharing and posting this!

[@silenthashassin8912]

I knew this existed but to see someone make a YT channel just blows my mind. Thank you!

[@gaius_enceladus]

That specimen is *amazing!* The completeness and quality of preservation is unbelievable! World-class - right up there with the very best! Congratulations!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much!! 😀

[@ktinxx]

Totally blown away by your dedication and perseverence in 'digging this penguin out of the rock', so to speak! I never even knew there were people like you doing this kind of work as a hobby, stumbled upon your channel by chance. I am mightily impressed! 👏

[@MamlamboFossils]

Ah thanks so much! I appreciate you kind words, you might enjoy the giant fossil crab I prepped then: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5vHdoVoraaEiMk

[@Helmutlozzi]

This is so interesting. Thanks for sharing the process, even if sped up!!

[@nancysoto7184]

Thank you for your great posts!!!!! I love this channel, love watching your work!!!! 😊👍👍👍👍

[@splender88]

How you were even able to do this is beyond me, but I certainly appreciate your work and commend you for donating this pricelss piece.

[@paddyodriscoll8648]

That was so cool,,,, seeing the keel,,, the coracoids,,, the limb bones,,, all just appearing out of the matrix? So cool.

[@sarahsue4065]

4 months ! Wow incredible, congratulations & well done

[@m005kennedy]

You have an insane amount of talent and perseverance.

[@waltervaldivia2399]

Simply beautiful specimen and great work. I will continue to watch your work, it is beautiful!

[@terryanding2735]

SO fascinating! I wonder how you know when to stop! Your editing was very engaging. You are, officially, Mr. Cool. 😊

[@aether6098]

Love the dedication and work you put on the fossil

[@benvasq665]

Don’t think you’ll ever see this but hats off to you for not selling it and instead donating it

[@Biffle-re3db]

The prep work was amazing. Your discovery is stunning. Congratulations! So cool!👍✌️💖

[@pzh3334]

Wow, wowwww!!! This is so exciting!! Fantastic job!! My mind is running wild with all the imaginative scenarios I have about this little penguins life and its mannerisms. That little foot just takes it over the top!

[@NickVenture1]

Nice. What tool are you using? Grinder or ultrasound?

[@MamlamboFossils]

It's called an air scribe so kinda like a mini jackhammer, it doesn't grind but rather chisels the rock away

[@NickVenture1]

@@MamlamboFossils Thank you for this most appreciated reply. I subscribed and looked at the list of your other videos. I did not yet find one presenting all the tools you use or may suggest altogether at once. This can be a good tutorial to do some day.

[@robinferdinandsen7122]

just amazing 🤩 this is my first video of yours and i've already subscribed and can't wait to binge the rest. thx for sharing your passion 🐧

[@thereoncewasalimerickwriter]

I love your skill and enthusiasm.

[@maybee...]

I loved this video, the respect you showed meticulously carving out that fossil was an amazing thing to watch. I hope you carved you're name, date and where you found it into the back of the stone, for posterity. So glad you don't hit potential fossils with a hammer.

[@lancemillward1912]

Well done finding the leg bone followup on the identification would be awesome.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks Lance!

[@visillac]

So glad I found this channel!

[@tylowren2005]

Brilliant find, and great prep. Well done!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks!!

[@johnbrownell7715]

You are living my childhood dream. It's good to see that some people never give up on their dreams. I want to congratulate you on that and wish you good hunting!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Ah thanks so much John, I appreciate that!

[@stephanieyee9784]

That is an amazing find, well done you. You've done a great job uncovering the fossil without damaging it. I love fossils.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks so much Stephanie!!

[@sarejen6868]

That is a totally AMAZING find and prep job. Hopefully it can be identified as a NEW(!) find, that would be truly mind blowing. Congrats it is beautiful.

[@wallykimball8829]

Really facinating to see the process of uncovering. You have great patience. 👍

[@MamlamboFossils]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@DevonLadd]

im just glad he didnt smash it open with a sledgehammer like every other fossil video ive seen

[@peterlarsen7779]

Well done! 👏👏👏Your perseverance paid off! 👍

[@Lunamagpie33388]

this is so cool! I am so happy for you! amazing find. love it

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thabks Luni!

[@HR-th6gb]

4 months! What a stellar job!

[@lindagrant3027]

I love the way you fast forward your work. Keep up the good work. Very interesting. Thanks from San Diego.

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thanks Linda! Appreciate it!

[@billbillson3129]

WOW! Congratulations!!! Great find!

[@MamlamboFossils]

Thank you so much 😀

[@atvr100]

How are you removing the stone (what tool are you using) i would love to try doing this

[@Freakwave26]

Does the rock chip off the bone cleanly or do you need to be super precise to stop where the bone begins?

[@noapoleon_]

I see this and wonder how hard it must be to not accidentally break parts of the fossil Do you think some imaging technique could potentially scan the rock and reveal the fossils without even breaking the rock? perhaps because of the density difference in the rock and fossil (not sure that's a thing) *Basically asking if you know of a technology that could 3d scan a fossil while it's still in a rock*

[@corvavw6447]

❤🎉for fossil prep ,thanks for the donetion 😊