VOICED : Mongolia seeks to crush fossil black market

VOICED : Mongolia seeks to crush fossil black market

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10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the history of fossil discoveries in a region known for dinosaur eggs, highlighting the disappearance of many fossils, often taken by collectors overseas. A ranger, Sue and Jeff, works to protect these fossils with the help of police and volunteers, but the vast desert makes it challenging. In 2012, the government initiated a campaign to reclaim lost fossils, leading to the recovery of valuable collections displayed in a museum. Efforts to shut down the US black market have resulted in more fossils returning to Mongolia, with hopes of restoring them to their original locations.

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What actions were taken to combat the black market for fossils?

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What hopes are there for the fossils that are returning to Mongolia?

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