In the early 19th century, most people thought extinction was impossible - if no new creatures appeared, how could any have ever vanished? Mary Anning, a young fossil hunter from Lyme Regis, proved them wrong with discoveries that rewrote Earth’s history. Living on the Jurassic Coast, she became the first to uncover the first complete skeleton of an extinct marine reptile, changing paleontology forever. Follow us on Instagram: @watchhercookpodcast Sources: Mary Anning: the unsung hero of fossil discovery Mary Anning: Biography Mary Anning 1799-1847 Mary Anning- museum of earth The life of Mary Anning, fossil collector Smithsonian magazine The geological society Mcgill- William Buckland Sir Henry De La Beche Rosalind Franklin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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