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  1. Paleontology - Wikipedia

    Paleontology, [a] also spelled as palaeontology[b] or palæontology, [c] is the scientific study of the life of the past, mainly but not exclusively through the study of fossils.

  2. Paleontology | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    6 days ago · Paleontology, scientific study of life of the geologic past that involves the analysis of plant and animal fossils, including those of microscopic size, preserved in rocks.

  3. What is Paleontology? - AMNH

    Fossils tell stories about Earth's history. Paleontology is packed with mysteries about living things such as plants and animals that lived thousands, millions, and billions of years before the first …

  4. Paleontology - National Geographic Society

    Paleontology is the scientific study of prehistoric life and Earth’s history through the examination of fossils. Fossils are preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, which were buried in …

  5. What Is Paleontology, And What Does A Paleontologist Do?

    Mar 30, 2023 · In the simplest terms, while paleontology involves the scientific study of non-human fossils, archaeology involves the scientific study of human fossils and artifacts.

  6. Paleontology - US Forest Service

    What is Paleontology? Paleontology is the scientific study of life in the geologic past, based on examination of fossilized remains of once living organisms, such as tracks, bones, teeth, …

  7. Paleontology - Scientific American

    Mar 18, 2025 · New fossils and analytical tools provide unprecedented insights into dinosaur sensory perception. Paleontology coverage from Scientific American, featuring news and …

  8. Archeology and Paleontology - U.S. National Park Service

    Paleontology is the study of the history of life on Earth based upon fossils preserved within rock strata or some geologic context. Studies dinosaurs? Did You Know? When a paleontological …

  9. Paleontology Research Guide - Smithsonian Libraries

    The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives' Paleontology Research Guide is a select list of resources for students, teachers, and researchers to learn about paleontology.

  10. Palaeontology - Wiley Online Library

    As an official journal of The Palaeontological Association, Palaeontology includes innovative and timely hypothesis-driven research that significantly advances our understanding of the history …