236. Lauren McClain – Big Sky Fossils

About this episode

Sheldon interviews fossil restoration expert Lauren McClain about her work and the fascinating world of prehistoric bones.

What does it take to bring a dinosaur back to life... sort of? In this episode of Panoramic Outdoors, Sheldon sits down with fossil restoration expert Lauren McClain, owner of Big Sky Fossils, to dive deep into the fascinating world of prehistoric bones, ancient creatures, and the painstaking art of fossil restoration. Lauren shares how she turned a passion for paleontology into a career, restoring fossils for museums, collectors, and educational exhibits across North America. From cleaning and rebuilding million-year-old specimens to piecing together ancient creatures like a giant 3D puzzle, Lauren gives us a behind-the-scenes look at a profession few people ever get to see. Along the way, Sheldon and Lauren discuss giant beavers, dinosaurs, fossil hunting, and some of the incredible creatures that once roamed the continent. Whether you're a hardcore fossil enthusiast or just someone who loves a good story from the natural world, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and plenty of laughs. Tune in and take a journey millions of years into the past with Sheldon and Lauren McClain of Big Sky Fossils. Thank you to our sponsors: https://www.ihunterapp.com/…

People in this episode

Host: Sheldon

Guest: Lauren McClain

Topics covered

• fossil restoration
• paleontology
• dinosaurs
• prehistoric creatures
• fossil hunting
• natural history

Keywords

• fossils
• paleontology
• dinosaur restoration
• Big Sky Fossils
• ancient creatures
• fossil hunting
• natural history

Sponsors

iHunter, Redneck Hunting Canada, SKRE

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Big Sky Fossils

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