Jr. Paleontologists
Kid Finds Woolly Mammoth Tooth
When Kaleb Kidd of La Crosse, Wisconsin was out chasing squirrels, he got to be the hero of the dream every little boy has when he found a 30,000-year-old tooth from an extinct woolly mammoth. At first it looked like a rock, but on close inspection, Kaleb's grandfather suspected that it was a fossil. They took it to the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center and were told that it was indeed the tooth of a woolly mammoth. Kaleb was very excited and the tooth is currently on display at the Satori Arts Gallery.
Trend Themes
1. Paleontology Education - Opportunity to develop educational programs and resources to engage young children in the field of paleontology.
2. Fossil Collecting and Trading - Potential for creating a platform or app that facilitates the exchange of fossil discoveries among enthusiasts.
3. Paleoart Market - Emerging market for artists specializing in paleoart, creating opportunities for art galleries and online platforms to feature and sell their works.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Creating interactive and engaging paleontology programs for schools and museums.
2. Technology - Developing a secure digital marketplace for fossil collectors to buy, sell, and trade their finds.
3. Art and Culture - Supporting and promoting the emerging field of paleoart through galleries, exhibitions, and online platforms.