In The Know with Geologist/Paleontologist David Wilcots
02/24/25 • 47 min
David Wilcots is a Paleontologist and Geologist who has worked on a variety of sites and digs. He is the Senior Geologist and Manager of Environmental projects at Sci-Tek Consultants. He has also worked on digs that included the mighty T - Rex! Dr. Wilcots also loves to give back, and often does science programs at local schools, where he brings bones from his private collection!
David Wilcots is a Paleontologist and Geologist who has worked on a variety of sites and digs. He is the Senior Geologist and Manager of Environmental projects at Sci-Tek Consultants. He has also worked on digs that included the mighty T - Rex! Dr. Wilcots also loves to give back, and often does science programs at local schools, where he brings bones from his private collection!
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