Natural History Archives - South Carolina State Museum

Posted by SCSM on Jul 29, 2020 in Natural History | Comments Off on Two new 40 to 65 million-year-old fossil shark species discovered

Team of Scientists, including SC State Museum Curator, discover two new 40 to 65 million-year-old fossil shark species in the Southeastern U.S.

Posted by SCSM on Jul 26, 2018 in Natural History | Comments Off on Fossil Facts: Ancient Walrus Tusk Found in South Carolina

What on Earth were walruses doing in South Carolina? Read more to uncover their fascinating history!

Posted by SCSM on Jun 30, 2017 in Natural History | Comments Off on Paleopalooza Drawing Contest Winners

First Place Winner – Maxwell Second Place – Gunnar Third Place – Alexa Honorable Mention – Chloe Honorable Mention...

Posted by SC State Museum on Jan 29, 2015 in Natural History | Comments Off on FOSSIL FACTS: Saber-Cats!

Learn more about an important part of the State Museum’s natural history collection: the skull and lower jaw of a saber-toothed cat (Smilodon).