ziggycardon Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 As some might have read in a previous topic, I went to visit my girlfriend in Finland. Unfortunatly Finland must be one of the worst places to find fossils in the world, I did manage to find some quartz vains and a few pieces that may or may not be amber (have to do the hot needle test on them first) Even urban fossil hunting is near impossible as pretty much all buildings are made from the fossil-lacking stones that can be found in Finland. The only urban fossils I found was in the Burger King in the Helsinki Central Station, the floor was littered with orthocones there. But Finland really isn't a good place to hunt fossils. But one thing that definitly is a worth a visit is the Finnish Museum of Natural History! It isn't a really big museum, the collection isn't that big, but the way it is presented is very awesome! One of the few musea that nails being modern and educative at the same time without overdoing it. Especially the Taxidermy diorama's were done amazingly. But I will ofcourse start this topic with what I think will interest you guys the most, the Paleontology part of the museum. A mural with Pikaia, Opabinia & Hallucigenia models Trilobites, most of which were found in Aland (Finland), Gotland (Sweden) and other neighboring countries of Finland Trilobites, most of which were found in Aland (Finland), Gotland (Sweden) and other neighboring countries of Finland Orthocone models Graptolites Eurypterid found in Saarermaa in Estonia (Silurian age) Eurypterid model Giant orthocone model Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Dunkleosteus skull Placoderm models Coelacanth model Tiktaalik model Crinoid fossil bed Carboniferous forest Stenosaurus Large cut ammonites Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Tyrannosaurus rex skull Shunosaurus Giganotosaurus Compsognathus model Archaeopteryx model Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Gastornis Bison priscus Pleistocene fossils from wooly mammoth & Bison priscus Homonid skulls Great White model Cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) bones Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 A few floors below was section of the museum dedicated to the Ice Age fauna. Cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) skeleton Juvenile wooly mammoth molar Collection of Ice Age fossils from wooly mammoth, wooly rhino, Bison priscus, elk, cave bear, short faced bear, cave lion, Donocrocuta gigantea, Wooly mammoth diorama Megalocerus model Wooly rhino & Saïga models Bison & wolf models Cave Lion model Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Then there was the bone hall with mounted skeletons of living but also of some extinct species. Steller's sea cow Grey Seal Boa constrictor Narwhal Walrus Protocetus skull Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Giant anteater Sumatran rhino Asian elephant Japanese giant salamander Platypus & echidna Tapir Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 And then there was the hall with taxidermy diarama's and it were the most beautifull displays I've ever seen in any museum! A naturally mumified crab eating seal Hunting Polar Bear Salmon fishing brown bears The African savannah Lion pride The Australian Outback New Zealand fauna Velvet worms, a living fossil The Amazon rainforest The Finnish offshore waters Siberian tiger hunting Snow leopard, one of my favorite animals Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 And here are a few pictures of other displays in the museum. I really found it a very beautifull museum that is definiatly worth a visit if you are around. I was really surprised by how amazingly done the taxidermy diarama's were done and the models of extinct fauna and flora where very nicely done! African elephant at the entrance hall Plateosaurus foot Hippo skull Two-headed calf Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxytropidoceras Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Thanks for the great pictures. Below are online PDF files of guidebooks and other publications to the geology of Finland. A couple discuss the glacial erratics. FOREGS 2002, Espoo, Finland Excursion Guide 6 - 7 September, 2002 South-western Finland - geology and history Geological Survey of Finland, Guide 50 http://tupa.gtk.fi/julkaisu/opas/op_050.pdf Pesonen, L. J., Mertanen, S., Sangchan, P. and Koljonen, E. (editors), 2012. Supercontinent Symposium 2012 – Pre-Excursion Guidebook. Geological Survey of Finland, Espoo, Finland, 100 pp http://tupa.gtk.fi/julkaisu/erikoisjulkaisu/ej_085.pdf http://www.gtk.fi/_system/print.html?from=/tietopalvelut/julkaisut/julkaisut/uusimmat/tiivistelma/EJ85.html Salonen, V.P., 1986. Glacial transport distance distributions of surface boulders in Finland (Vol. 338). Geologian tutkimuskeskus. http://tupa.gtk.fi/julkaisu/bulletin/bt_338.pdf Perttunen, M., 1988, Transport of glacial drift in Finland Proceedings of a symposium at Lammi, April 12-13, 1988, Geological Survey of Finland, Special Paper 7 Geological http://tupa.gtk.fi/julkaisu/specialpaper/sp_007.pdf Geological Setting of the Olkiluoto Investigation Site, Eurajoki, SW Finland https://inis.iaea.org/search/search.aspx?orig_q=RN:43066581 https://inis.iaea.org/collection/NCLCollectionStore/_Public/43/066/43066581.pdf Geological Model of the Olkiluoto Site Version 2.0 https://inis.iaea.org/search/search.aspx?orig_q=RN:43066659 http://www.posiva.fi/files/1439/WR_2010-70_web.pdf Nenonen, J, Portaankorva, A (Geological Survey of Finland) 2009, The Geology of the Lakeland Finland Area, https://www.uef.fi/documents/640649/725289/georeview+finland.pdf/7b267da2-ec38-4d27-b01b-33d306df062e Yours, Paul H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Amateur Paleontologist Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Thanks for the tour Looks like a nice museum -Christian Opalised fossils are the best: a wonderful mix between paleontology and mineralogy! Q. Where do dinosaurs study? A. At Khaan Academy!... My ResearchGate profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Yeah it really was a fun and beautiful museum. Just received this photo from my girlfriend which she took while we were at the museum Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplomado Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Awesome trip! Fantastic taxidermy, esp of the polar bear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 2 hours ago, aplomado said: Awesome trip! Fantastic taxidermy, esp of the polar bear... Yes indeed, I've been to many musea around the world, but this one had the most beautifull taxidermy display's I've ever seen, the pictures really don't do it justice as it is simply breathtaking in real life. Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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