Nothing equals the excitement of discovery when one uncovers a fossil of an amazingly old creature.
And the fun does not stop there. Back home one can prepare the specimen for display and start the process of identification and learning more about the animal. Also, with the use of our 'Fossil Collector Forum', you can share your discoveries, adventures and intrigues with fellow enthusiasts. The Amateur Fossil Collector Amateur fossil collectors have made significant contributions to paleontology by discovering new species. In 1983, William Walker an English plumber and fossil hunter, discovered the fossil remains of a new dinosaur species.