Find Fossils in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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Hey there! Ready to start digging up some ancient treasures? Finding fossils in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a super fun way to contribute to your island's museum and learn a bit about dino-history. Here’s the lowdown on how to get started!

Walkthrough

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First things first, you'll need to keep an eye out for special star-shaped markings on the ground. These little guys are your clue that a fossil is buried nearby!
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Every single day, four of these star-shaped markings will pop up somewhere on your island. It's a good idea to try and dig them all up each day to make sure you don't miss any potential finds.
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Once you spot a marking, equip your trusty shovel. You'll want to position yourself right over the star shape.
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When you're lined up perfectly, just press the **A** button to dig. Poof! You'll unearth a fossil.
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At this stage, the fossils you dig up will be unidentified. Don't worry, that's totally normal!
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Your next step is to take these unidentified fossils to Blathers, the resident owl at the museum. He's the expert and will be able to tell you exactly what you've found.
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Once your museum is up and running, Blathers will assess them, and you'll be able to see your collection grow. A lot of these fossils actually come together to form awesome, larger dinosaur exhibits!

Tips

Make sure you dig up all four fossils every day to maximize your chances of finding rare ones and completing those big dinosaur displays in the museum.
Don't forget to visit Blathers regularly to get your fossils identified. It's the only way to know what you've found and to contribute them to the museum's collection.

By finding and donating fossils, you'll help Blathers complete the museum, filling it with incredible dinosaur skeletons and ancient artifacts!

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