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Paleontologist (Dinosaur, Fossil)

 
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Paleontologists study fossils and ancient life forms, including dinosaurs, to understand how organisms lived millions of years ago. They spend time digging at excavation sites, carefully extracting fossils from rock, and then analyzing their findings in laboratories using microscopes and other tools. They also work in museums, universities, and research institutions, writing reports and sharing discoveries with other scientists and the public.
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Publications
Journal of Vertebrate PaleontologyNature
Books
The Dinosaur HeresiesFossils: The Key to the PastWalking with Dinosaurs
Movies
Walking with DinosaursPrehistoric Planet
Key Figures
Mary AnningRichard OwenJack HornerPaul Barrett
Classification
SIC Code8733, 8733021The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference560, 930.1For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Fossil ScientistVertebrate PaleontologistPaleontological Researcher
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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