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Fossil excavation

Paleontologists use jackhammers to extract fossil whales from limestone in Waitaki valley, North Otago.

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Hamish Campbell. 'Fossils', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/fossils/8/4