290-Million-Year-Old Animal Footprint Found in PEI by Amateur Hunter

PEI fossil discovery, ancient animal footprint, pareiasaur, Permian period, amateur fossil hunter.
Discover the incredible story of Patrick Brunet, an amateur fossil hunter in Prince Edward Island, who stumbled upon a 290-million-year-old animal footprint along Hillsborough Bay. This massive 25-centimeter-wide print is believed to belong to a pareiasaur, a large plant-eating reptile from the Permian era before dinosaurs.
Learn about how Brunet found the fossil and consulted experts like geoscientist John Calder. Explore the significance of this find, the best Permian fossil record in Canada, and the impact of coastal erosion on revealing more ancient treasures. This video dives into the world of fossil hunting, climate change effects on fossils, and Brunet's passion sparked by a childhood field trip.
Watch as we cover the scientific vetting process, the potential return to the PEI Museum, and why these bulky reptiles dominated the Permian landscape. Perfect for fossil enthusiasts and science lovers!

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