The Discovery
When palaeontologist Jørn Hurum acquired Ida for the University of Oslo Natural History Museum,
a team of scientists finally had the opportunity to examine this ancient fossil.

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Messel Pit

Ida was found in a disused quarry in Germany where she had been preserved in the oil shale.
Uncovering Ida

Jørn worked with a team of internationally renowned scientists in secret for two years to decode Ida's significance.