Messel Pit is the richest site for understanding the living environment of the Eocene era, between 57 million and 36 million years B.C.. In particular, it provides unique information about the early stages of the evolution of mammals and includes exceptionally well preserved mammal fossils, ranging from fully articulated skeletons to stomach contents.
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Original Title | Schätze der Welt - Die Grube Messel, Fenster zur Urzeit, Deutschland |
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Culture/Tradition/Anthropology/Ethnic studies Environment/Geography Travel/Tourism Adventure/Expeditions |
Produced by: | SWR in co-production with Telepool |
Year Of Production | 1998 |
Duration | 00h15h00h00 min |
Country Of Origin | Germany |
Language Versions | German [OV], English [DUB], Spanish [DUB] |
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