Woolly Mammoth Found with Blood Intact!

NPR reports on woolly mammoth blood find

Взрыв Челябинск

Amazing video of Chelyabinsk Meteorite 2013 Feb 15.

Vail TV8 video on By Nature Gallery 2/11/2012

Check out the brief interview on TV8 at the base of Beaver Creek's Centennial lift.

Scientists unveil Argentine "Saber-Toothed Squirrel"

The discovery of Cronopio dentiacutus shows incredible diversity of the mammals of the late cretaceous (approximately 94 million years ago). Read the article on NPR here.

New fossils show evolution of feathers

University of Alberta team strengthens knowledge of feathers, their structure and evolution using specimens found in amber. Read the article in The Economist magazine.

New Mars Rock Samples Unlike Any Before

Mars Rock Dar al Gani 735

New samples from the Mars rover "Opportunity" have yielded new rock compositions never before seen on Mars. You can read more about this exciting development on Yahoo News.

Precious Metals Summit coming to Beaver Creek Sept. 14, 2011

Info on this invitation-only conference is here.

Oldest Woolly Rhino Fossil Found on Tibetan Plain

Scientists have recently disovered the oldest fossil of a Woolly Rhino high on the Tibetan Plain, estimated to be the oldest such specimen ever found, at 3.6 million years old. You can read the BBC article here.

Amazing Volcanoes - Kilauea, HI

Constantly building the earth and creating dynamic geological environments, Volcanoes are at work today. To learn more about Kilauea, the engine of Hawaiian growth, enjoy this PBS video: Kilauea: Mountain of Fire.

Chinese fossil redefines mammal history

A recent fossil discovery from Lioning Province, China, has pushed back the history of placential mammals. Read more in the BBC article here.

Fossil Fish Preparation Demo September 8-11 in Jackson

By Nature Gallery is excited to host a weekend demonstration of fossil fish preparation at our gallery in Jackson Hole, WY the weekend of September 8-11, 2011. We will be featuring the fossils of the world-famous Green River Formation of Wyoming, and guests will be able to watch as quarry experts expose and prepare actual fossils. Come and learn with us!

New line of eco-friendly glass pendants

We are pleased to introduce a new line of pendants with simple dinosaur motifs and other animal and plant designs inspired by nature. Created from recycled glass in contemporary colors and classic smooth square shapes, with the design on the surface, these pendants are great for the younger set. They hang on a micro-suede  cord (synthetic) that can be tied to any length. Each piece comes with a small storage pouch.

The Buzz on Amber

Amber has been very popular this year, both in jewelry and in collector specimens with insects. We often are asked about the origins of amber and the variations in pieces we carry. Amber is ancient tree resin that has hardened and been preserved over time. Baltic Amber (succinite) accounts for about 80% of all amber found, and is the type most commonly found in jewelry. Baltic amber has been used decoratively since the Stone Age (13,000 years ago) and can be found in prominent European crown jewels. The excellent Palanga Amber Museum in Lithuania holds over 28,000 pieces, with more than 15,000 containing insect or plant inclusions.

Insect or plant inclusions can occur in all amber, with many of the finest examples found in the amber of the Dominican Republic, Lebanon and Jordan. With amber dating back as far as 320 million years, the fossil record it provides has been very valuable to scientists.

By Nature Gallery introduces new Geode Splitter

Following a special debut at the Houston Fine Mineral Show this Spring, By Nature Gallery introduced its new geode splitter this summer in the galleries in Jackson and Beaver Creek. Guests can choose a solid geode and then turn the wheel to crack the stone neatly into two halves, revealing the beautiful crystals inside. From the very start, the geode cracking experience has been a real hit with kids and adults alike, providing great photo opportunities as the mystery and surprise captivate young minds! If you have a great picture of an amazed kid, we'd love to post it here!

Baby Mammoth Remains Found Frozen in Russia - 2011 August

A reindeer herder recently found the frozen remains of a Woolly Mammoth in the permafrost of Russia. Reuters describes the find here.

This find is expected to be in similar excellent condition as the mammoth baby "Lyuba" found in 2007. Video showing Lyuba can be seen here.

What is a Trilobite?

Trilobites have long been popular with fossil collectors, and they can be found in a wide variety of places around the world in a dazzling array of structures, sizes and colors. The trilobite, a relative of the modern horseshoe crab, was the first creature known to have advanced eyesight. The condition of their compound eyes, somewhat like the eyes of a fly, is a key feature that collectors look for. The state fossil of Ohio is a trilobite (Isotelus maximus) that reached up to 14" in length. Other species had intricicate spines, eyestalks or horns that capture the imagination. Learn more about trilobites at Wikipedia.

Unfortunately, fossil counterfeiting is very common with trilobites in particular. How can I tell if a specimen is authentic? Fortunately, By Nature Gallery works directly with those who find and prepare these fossils, and assures that all of our specimens are authentic. Read here for more on trilobite counterfeits.

What's That Dig Just South of Jackson????

Dig unearths 9,500 years of native inhabitants

Artifacts tell stories of hunters “enamored with mountains.”

To Learn more about this archaeological dig along Highway 89/191 just South of Jackson, take a look at the article published in the Jackson Hole News & Guide. Read Article

Snowmass Fossil Dig Winds Down - Snowmastodon Project

In just seven weeks, crews from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science unearthed more than 4,500 fossils and identified 20 different vertebrate animals from the site. Now, scientists will take these findings and use them as an opportunity to learn about the Ice Age history of the Rocky Mountains. For a link to information about this amazing site and project, please go to the Denver Museum's Snowmastodon Project Site

Western Design Conference in Jackson Hole 2011 Sept 8-11

For amazing Western design, please be sure to visit us at the Western Design Conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming as we display the works of Quandary Design  (View Western Design Conference website). The show takes place on September 8-11, 2011, and we will be featuring this fine artist the entire weekend. A bit about the artist below:

Quandary Design & By Nature Gallery

Greg Race of Quandary Design made his design debut at the

Western Design Conference in Cody in 1997, earning the

coveted Switchback Ranch Purchase Award for a hallway table.

Rick Rolater and By Nature Gallery began collaborating with

Greg about five years ago. By Nature Gallery has designed

displays for petrified wood, fossil mammoth tusks, and fossil

dinosaur skulls.

Quandary’s organic designs are a natural complement to

the gallery’s natural objects of art. These pieces have found

their way into several exceptional western homes. By Nature

Gallery operates two locations: in Jackson Hole, at 86 East

Broadway in Crabtree Corner

Microfossil find in Australia may be oldest known

New York Times article on microfossils found in SW Australia: View article at NYTimes.com

Megalodon mega-shark video on Discovery Channel

Shark Week! Megalodon ruled the seas. See the brief video below:

Brief Bear Dog Video as seen on Discovery Channel

We have received a complete fossil Bear Dog (daphoenus felinus) from the White River Formation in South Dakota, USA. It is a fantastic specimen (pictured above) and a very interesting animal that shared characteristics of both bears and dogs. Please see the video link below for an idea of how it may have hunted.

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