We Had NO IDEA We'd Find One THIS BIG! Exploring the 345 Million Year Old Alabama Rainforest

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  • čas přidán 13. 02. 2024
  • Hey y'all! In today's video Natalie and I are in Alabama exploring and searching for fossils from the Carboniferous period. This period of time lasted between about 359-299 million years ago. This period is known as "The Age of Amphibians" because of the diversification of early amphibians. In this video we are finding the incredible plant fossils that are preserved in this time periods sediments. Hope you enjoy!
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Komentáře • 161

  • @mirkatu3249
    @mirkatu3249 Před 3 měsíci +9

    The more we watch Natalie, the more we like her. How fun to have a partner who loves the same things as you. :-)

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci +5

      This makes me very happy to hear ☺️ Not only does she love this stuff, but she's OBSESSED with it like me 😂

    • @tomwhite716
      @tomwhite716 Před 2 měsíci

      Are all of these finds for collection or for sale?

    • @mikepetrucha2774
      @mikepetrucha2774 Před 27 dny

      @@WILDKYLE One important question, does Natalie like Cheez-Its?

  • @zcurtiss2899
    @zcurtiss2899 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I had been wondering why you were frequenting Alabama so much lately! Makes sense now I know Natalie’s folks are from Alabama. Enjoyed the video and scenery. Stay Wild and stay Kyle!

  • @tombsandtemples
    @tombsandtemples Před 3 měsíci +11

    Kyle, you are a good dude. Positivity drips from your uplifting spirit in pretty much all your content. You are an important influence on this YT Rockhounding/fossilhunting community I truly hope your excellent channel continues well-deserved growth trajectory. I also wish for you and your loved ones continued peace, love and light.

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci +2

      This means the world to hear my friend. Thank you. ❤️

  • @laurieowen8696
    @laurieowen8696 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Guys, I'm blown away! Horsetail is one of the most sacred plants I work with. To see it in its ancient form is spiritual for me. FYI : The plant is used for everything cartilaginous. Joints, nails, hair. Etc. Tincture, tea, or any topical composition would be excellent for your tailbone. Wow! Wow! Wow! Never forget, everything we need grows outside our front doors. ~Much love

  • @dahlonegaprospector7012
    @dahlonegaprospector7012 Před 3 měsíci +6

    I live in Georgia and went to Alabama and found stigmaria and horsetails, one was a foot long and as big around as a cantaloupe. I love finding them, some of the stigmaria have amazing detail

  • @gayeknigge1995
    @gayeknigge1995 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Glad you let me know what that root is, I would have thought it was Indian Pottery LOL😅

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci

      It does resemble some pottery I've seen!

  • @manderson3231
    @manderson3231 Před 3 měsíci +7

    When you found the 2 pieces at the end, I was yelling, Keep digging and find more!!! 😂

  • @420scin
    @420scin Před 3 měsíci +4

    With a fellow Floridian and I just say, I love your videos the joy you get out of your adventures is contagious

  • @Hydrart
    @Hydrart Před 3 měsíci +3

    It’s amazing to think how much activity and geographical changes have happened around those ancient plants since they collapsed into the silt.

  • @firechicken455adventures
    @firechicken455adventures Před 3 měsíci +4

    I cracked up at the half dog half bird animal. All the fossil you two found were fantastic. I would like to see them cleaned up. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rebyj
    @rebyj Před 3 měsíci +5

    So nice to see Abilene! She looks like my mom's dog Katy that lived 17 years around the 1990s and her one trick was to walk between my legs when we were outside then lift her head up and THROW me. She thought that was the funniest thing ever and would dance and bark at her brilliance. I miss that old girl. Good finds so far, I'm about 10 minutes in. I used to find a lot of fern fossils in KY on our farm, it hadn't been strip mined so there were a good bit of fossils to find.

  • @maryoneill5070
    @maryoneill5070 Před 3 měsíci +3

    That last one was absolutely incredible. 2 puzzle pieces millions of years old. Perfect way to end this episode. ☮️🫶🙂🙏

  • @jaklyncraft666
    @jaklyncraft666 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I am so pleased that Natalie brings water for her dog 😊a woman like me who always carries water for our dogs ❤

  • @jaklyncraft666
    @jaklyncraft666 Před 3 měsíci +3

    How lovely to see you again, Kyle, with your delightful lady, Natalie. I love you 2 together ❤️

  • @Surrender17
    @Surrender17 Před 3 měsíci +5

    That single paw print was definitely a raccoon hand print. They leave such cute little hand prints.

  • @AlabamaFossilFiend
    @AlabamaFossilFiend Před 3 měsíci +5

    So thankful to live in sweet home Alabama. So many different kinds of fossils to find here. Shark teeth, dinosaur material, lepidodendron and calamities, etc. Love your work Kyle!

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci

      Alabama has SO much incredible history. If I ever leave Florida, Alabama would be my first choice.

  • @ricardomimosa4903
    @ricardomimosa4903 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Nice finds! Stigmaria are the roots of both Lepidodendron and Sigillaria. Nice Lepidodendron scale tree impressions as well as the Alethopteris fern pinnule finds. The red colored pieces were created by coal fires deep within the earth baking the fossils into a brick red color... would love to find more of those on my hunts! Love watching your videos!

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Absolutely love the little bit of fossil info you have put in on the last few videos!! Much appreciated and congrats on the finds thank you two for sharing your adventures ❤❤

  • @mikepetrucha2774
    @mikepetrucha2774 Před 3 měsíci +3

    That half hour video was so packed with fossil finds the time just flew by.

  • @BIGALL7777
    @BIGALL7777 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Awesome finds ! Go big or Go Home as the saying goes. LOL ! Loved the explore and great explanation of the species or specimens you were finding. Best regards to both of you ! Hope that tailbone heals for you soon.

  • @savagesquirrel9828
    @savagesquirrel9828 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Amazing finds. Looks like fun. Thanks for taking me along!

  • @tristabush5536
    @tristabush5536 Před 3 měsíci +6

    I love the excitement you have for all your finds. Would love to see you and Natalie's collections all cleaned up!

  • @helgavoorneveld1530
    @helgavoorneveld1530 Před 3 měsíci +3

    And even though I'm all the way in Ireland I'm always picking up trash from the beach and so happy to see you do the same!! Every bit helps and if people see you leading by example they might pick up a bag full next time they are out and about ❤❤❤

  • @christinemcleod6694
    @christinemcleod6694 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Great finds. Be careful with that tailbone Kyle. They take forever to heal and makes sitting difficult. Get one of those cushions with the tailbone section taken out. Will make sitting a whole lot easier. ❤

  • @kimgower1347
    @kimgower1347 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Kim from MT here. You two beautiful people again took me on such an Incredible Adventure!!! The finds just kept getting bigger And better. Good thing you went back for day 2. Still just amazed that plants have "survived" for want of a better word from so long ago. I had a great time! Thanks again for sharing!

  • @gayeknigge1995
    @gayeknigge1995 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Freaking awesome find the two-part horse tail, way to go y'all😊

  • @joedadbod8450
    @joedadbod8450 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great video, Kyle! Love the incorporation of the Leaning On the Everlasting Arms...reminds me of the True Grit soundtrack. So glad you have Natalie, she seems awesome. Glad you stayed for day two! Seems like you did better on the bigger finds on day two than the first day.

  • @kotyeo
    @kotyeo Před 3 měsíci +4

    Oh and some of those fossils remind me of my husband's legs when his feet swell. Looks like tight sock impressions... hahahaha

  • @mattdeveau1704
    @mattdeveau1704 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Awesome finds, a lot of big chonky boys. That last huge broken one was crazy

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Oh yes tons of chonky boys in this one!

  • @cherylradabaugh2720
    @cherylradabaugh2720 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Simply amazing finds .I found garnets in stones in the stone piles at work .love rock hunting for fossils and etc too.

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci

      That's awesome! Love finding stuff in those kinds of places.

  • @justjoy4239
    @justjoy4239 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Natalie ROCKS! 😂

  • @addish5022
    @addish5022 Před 3 měsíci +3

    The ferns you’re finding are twigs or branches from seed ferns. They’re a group of trees that aren’t closely related to ferns and produced seeds like the one you found in the video.

  • @patriciabock4299
    @patriciabock4299 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Awesome hunt! You all are great!

  • @largent45
    @largent45 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Wow! You guys found so many really nice ones! That's incredible! So many cool ones! Those matrix pieces are really amazing! Those huge pieces are really cool! Simply amazing finds! Thanks Kyle and Natalie! ❤

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching Lisa! ☺️

  • @robertabessey7990
    @robertabessey7990 Před 3 měsíci +5

    The illusive raccoon track. Lol
    Beautiful finds! Thanks for sharing guys. Beautiful dog! Hope you tailbone heals quickly. That hurts so bad, speaking from experience 😔.
    Love your videos and your channel.

    • @lindaleehulsey3167
      @lindaleehulsey3167 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thought it was a racoon myself........😂❤so cute & perfect for a plaster pour.

  • @lisamills-wv6nc
    @lisamills-wv6nc Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow! Cool fossils! The colors on some of them are crazy beautiful! 😊

  • @troyconnolly3027
    @troyconnolly3027 Před 3 měsíci +3

    The bird track was a Wild Turkey track and the little paw was a raccoon track.

  • @geoWhite
    @geoWhite Před 3 měsíci +3

    Kyle, Natalie, Hi from Upstate NY. You two are amazing. Always a great video. Thanks and take care.

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed ❤️

  • @TheoKellison
    @TheoKellison Před 3 měsíci +6

    Daaaang! First! That never happens!!!😂

  • @justjoy4239
    @justjoy4239 Před 3 měsíci +13

    Lovely surprise for a sad Valentine’s Day. Shots fired at the Kansas City super bowl parade. Love these fossils you’re finding! Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite hunters of history

  • @sherrie545
    @sherrie545 Před 3 měsíci +1

    So fun watching you two fossil hunting!!

  • @soul_adventurist
    @soul_adventurist Před 3 měsíci +2

    Still love watching your exciting videos! I have 2 suggestions that may save some frustration: first, get a dog leash and clip your box to your belt so you can focus on what you doing instead of chasing the box down the beach😂❤😂! Second, consider painting the inside walls of the box a flat black to cut the glare so we can “help” you look for agates! Keep up the great work Taylor ❤

  • @cherylpearson967
    @cherylpearson967 Před 3 měsíci +4

    So fun. Blessings friends. ❤

  • @kathysmith4261
    @kathysmith4261 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I love all the fossils. Happy Valentines to you both. Is this in southern Alabama?😊❤

  • @Hydrart
    @Hydrart Před 3 měsíci +2

    Your bee encounter was a Hover fly, doesn’t sting.

  • @Tammie-Burns1961
    @Tammie-Burns1961 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love the music at the beginning of the video ( I'm leaning on the everlasting arms ) Beautiful gospel song

  • @cjdeschu
    @cjdeschu Před 3 měsíci +2

    I know Mr. Rogers was from Pennsylvania not Alabama, but Kyle sounds just like him!

  • @cynthiaswearingen1037
    @cynthiaswearingen1037 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I'm so sorry you broke your tailbone, Kyle, I did that once and it took ages to heal! I love all the fossils you and sweet Natalie found!❤

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I'm not sure if it's actually broken now cause it stopped hurting 😂 it sure felt broken hahaha!

  • @doylechalfant5733
    @doylechalfant5733 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your videos even though I'm partially paralyzed still makes me want to get out there and search for ossils.

  • @kirsiselei8703
    @kirsiselei8703 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Woow, Natalie is really good finding these❤

  • @loripretti843
    @loripretti843 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great Adventure!!! Thank you for sharing it with us!!! God Bless Us All!!!

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you for taking the time to watch it! ☺️

  • @lisawalton4234
    @lisawalton4234 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Absolutely LOVE your channel! What do y’all do with all the fossils, etc. you find?

  • @kathy_beauty1955
    @kathy_beauty1955 Před měsícem

    Oh Kyle, I feel your pain landing on your tailbone. I fell roller skating years ago and broke the tip end of my tailbone completely in two! My job at the time was a medical transcriptionist and I sat most of the day. Oh the pain of sitting down! Once I got sat down I was ok, then when I stood up!!! I can't even describe how bad it hurt!

  • @hikewithmike4673
    @hikewithmike4673 Před 3 měsíci +1

    cool finds out in the wilderness!

  • @okay7325
    @okay7325 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Mr. wild Kyle, could you make a video update on cutting them in half on the tile saw..

  • @fuddy_duddy
    @fuddy_duddy Před 3 měsíci +2

    Leaning On the Everlasting Arms…❤ LOVE IT!!! :)

  • @valsummers5330
    @valsummers5330 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Am I to presume that the music is yours Kyle? Really nice tune!
    I’m guessing that when they’ve hauled that equipment all over it turned up the fossils
    Here in BC tree fossils are in segments as well. The earth moves, the rock doesn’t and snaps .The fossils we found were only about 60,000 yrs old
    What kind of tree were you finding? Almost looked like a horsetail rush except massive!❤

  • @kinggeorge945
    @kinggeorge945 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Awesome

  • @kotyeo
    @kotyeo Před 3 měsíci +2

    Your tailbone is called a Caucus. And it hurts like a big one when it gets broken. Mine was broken while teaching my kids how to roller-skate. Was told that it could be popped back into place . yes, that crazy thought that just popped into your head about how that would be done, was more than likely correct. I told the Dr that told me that that if he would let me break his tailbone I would let him fix mine. Lol lol lol. Needless to say I still have caucus issues...

  • @gracewashburn8276
    @gracewashburn8276 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow, got some beautiful beautiful things. Those horse tails absolutely beautiful fantastic adventure that’s for sure but you do have to take care of yourself. Try not to keep falling you’re gonna break your backside got to be a little more cautious. Keep adventurous but be a little more careful, we want to see you continue the adventures.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci

      Luckily it doesn't hurt at all anymore! So I don't think it was actually broken. Thank goodness!

  • @PaintedTurtle001
    @PaintedTurtle001 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Sweet finds! What part of AL? I'm from Tuscaloosa. I hate it that i wasn't into fossils as a kid....

  • @stinkasscat
    @stinkasscat Před 3 měsíci +2

    Can you polish the ends of some of those up? Great specimens!!!!

  • @terrylschumacher-levy5150
    @terrylschumacher-levy5150 Před 3 měsíci

    All your adventures make me so happy 🤗 ❤❤❤

  • @anitawarner5099
    @anitawarner5099 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for great explainations!!!! Hi Natalie and Mabeline!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @judymarkel8029
    @judymarkel8029 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That was fun

  • @Mudguaard
    @Mudguaard Před 3 měsíci

    Nice finds. Fossils get you thinking.

  • @Mike-br8vb
    @Mike-br8vb Před 3 měsíci +2

    New subscriber, excellent videos Wildkyle!

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you Mike! Welcome to the channel!

  • @wendellharker6690
    @wendellharker6690 Před 3 měsíci +1

    That was cool thanks

  • @paulwells782
    @paulwells782 Před 3 měsíci

    Another great video. I always look forward to your uploads.

  • @harrybond1485
    @harrybond1485 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I have hunted in more then 20 carboiferous sites, and have never seen so many calamites fossils.I have hunted in S.Iowa, Ill., and Penn.Lepidodendron fossils are generall y much more common in those states.I did find a salamander skull, and a dragon fly.😊

  • @danamosley
    @danamosley Před 3 měsíci +2

    I share your pain! Go to the Dr!
    I broke the side of my hand a couple weeks ago. Terrible pain! Immediate med visit!💜

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci +2

      The pain has subsided completely now since the filming of this video! So luckily I think I'm all good!

  • @Ifelta
    @Ifelta Před 2 měsíci +1

    I live in Alabama on Lake Martin. I thought we had found an old native American site. After this video I now believe we might have found a bunch of fossils instead.

  • @marciajohnson6767
    @marciajohnson6767 Před 3 měsíci

    I'm learning a lot! Thanks so much 😊😊😊

  • @intotheliminalabyssparanor6704

    Another fantastic video, thank you Kyle

  • @dylanb2302
    @dylanb2302 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Woohoo first, stoked to watch this!

  • @robertalderman1297
    @robertalderman1297 Před 3 měsíci

    Walk it off WILDKYLE!

  • @iliketocomment8144
    @iliketocomment8144 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Those two half’s were symbolic of your guys relationship. 🫶 It was totally a sign!

  • @catherinewilliams3850
    @catherinewilliams3850 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video, love coming long with you two on your fossil hunting treks, that last one was stunning.

  • @triple_A_rockhound
    @triple_A_rockhound Před 3 měsíci

    fossil Fun time 🤟
    That was beefly

  • @dollybelfiore7628
    @dollybelfiore7628 Před 3 měsíci +2

    If you haven't yet been acquainted with ''MudFossil University''... You really need to... Roger will absolutely blow your mind! He's a brilliant man.

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci +2

      He told me once an agatized coral geode I found was actually a fossil human lung 😂

    • @dollybelfiore7628
      @dollybelfiore7628 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@WILDKYLE lol...did you take a deep breath before you replied? ...Roger's always up for a good challenge. & is overly happy admit when he's proven wrong
      What did you think of him? (I luv u2 = & always). Happy Valentine's💋💋
      (I have dozens of nearly identical fossilized organs)

  • @kaboom4679
    @kaboom4679 Před 3 měsíci

    Pretty sure those quartz pebbles weathered out of one of the several conglomerate beds .
    Awesome finds .
    Hope your butt heals up , lol .
    Been there , done that .

  • @SuperCharlie2002
    @SuperCharlie2002 Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome adventures! #HEAVENYEAH

  • @gayeknigge1995
    @gayeknigge1995 Před 3 měsíci +1

    The horsetail looks like hockey pucks😊❤

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci

      OMG they really do, I hadn't thought of that!

  • @loisstump5990
    @loisstump5990 Před 3 měsíci +1

    What do you do with all these? If you split lengthwise you could plaster them on a wall.

  • @aborch7
    @aborch7 Před 3 měsíci +2

    10:12 “that’s a big hefty boy” … that is the exact same thing I said when yall pulled it out of the ground… why are you literally me 🤣

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hahahahaha I love that 😂

  • @cherylradabaugh2720
    @cherylradabaugh2720 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I broke all 5 of my tail bones ,plus dislocated my one hip.took forever for it finally heal up .( numerous yrs later )

  • @JSnowPhotography
    @JSnowPhotography Před 3 měsíci +2

    I NEEEEEEED some of these for my collection. Do you post these in your shop? 🥹🥹🥹 the red colored ones are to die for.

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci

      I think I can make that happen soon!

    • @JSnowPhotography
      @JSnowPhotography Před 3 měsíci

      @@WILDKYLE I’ve got some epic fossils and petrified wood if you’re up for trades! I love trades! I self collect, prepare and restore fossils, make jewelry with fossils and cut and polish stuff!

  • @WhiteHorseAcres
    @WhiteHorseAcres Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow that was an amazing find Natalie. Great video
    Happy Valentine’s Day.

    • @WILDKYLE
      @WILDKYLE  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Happy Valentine's Day!

  • @catholic3dod790
    @catholic3dod790 Před 3 měsíci

    Very interesting!

  • @keithkraushaar8127
    @keithkraushaar8127 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Luv ya man!!!😂😂😂😂

  • @brianwalker9185
    @brianwalker9185 Před 3 měsíci

    nice hunt.

  • @NoahM.Angell-sd4ez
    @NoahM.Angell-sd4ez Před 3 měsíci +1

    Top-notch work!

  • @gracepeterson7483
    @gracepeterson7483 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Fascinating! ❤

  • @maryoneill5070
    @maryoneill5070 Před 3 měsíci

    19:02 the boulder at the top of the ravine looked like a giant tortoise head with a wet eye. He’s crying. 😢

  • @fsutrill
    @fsutrill Před 3 měsíci

    What town are you near in AL? I’m loving this!❤

  • @pauliewallnuts4741
    @pauliewallnuts4741 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Fun video. Great finds!

  • @harrybond1485
    @harrybond1485 Před 3 měsíci

    The joints in the calamites fossils are called nodes.

  • @420scin
    @420scin Před 3 měsíci +1

    Do you guys sell any of the fossils you find? If so, is there a link to a store?

  • @lauraorton8254
    @lauraorton8254 Před 3 měsíci

    Love your fossil hunts,do you guys sell any of the horsetail fossil? Nothing like that here in Oregon! Carry on😊

  • @harrybond1485
    @harrybond1485 Před 3 měsíci

    That would be bedrock Kyle.😊