Fossil Encounter at the Maleha Trail

 

The first fossilized twirl I observed embedded on the rocky surface

Led to another fossilized shell

A swirl coming out from the rocky crag

The distinct shape and form of a snail was very evident 

The fossils observed appeared in different forms and sizes

More fossils embedded on the rocky surface

A fossilized snail beside what looks like a fossilized slug

Loose fragments of rock revealing more fossils on the site

From entomology to paleontology! From searching for awesome insects to fossil hunting!

In a recent expedition at the Maleha Mountain Trail, during our descent, we discovered providentially, a treasure throve of awesome fossils on the rocky surfaces. 

We were having a short water break under the shaded portion of a large crevice, I removed my hiking gloves and put it down on the rocky surface, when I picked it up, I saw a cinnamon roll like twirl embedded on the rocky surface, this sighting led to more discoveries of  fossils in various shapes and sizes spread out on the rocky slopes. 

It was truly an awesome find! Discovering and seeing snails, shells and slugs preserved in rock high above a dry desert mountain environment was truly amazing!

Fossils are preserved remains, traces or impression of living things from a past geological age. Fossils can appear in the form of bones, shells, stone imprints of microbes and other animals, and other prehistoric objects preserved in amber, petrified wood, oil and coal.  

I will NOT speculate on the type of fossils we observed and comment on the time period these marine animals appeared and how they got preserved on the rock. This subject matter is way beyond my range.

Finding traces of marine life on a dry desert mountain is really awesome! 

Awesome creatures! Awesome CREATOR!