What is paleontology and what does a paleontologist do?
Most people perceive paleontology as a frivolous science. For them, the study of fossils is nothing more than a study of the trivial, distant past of the planet, making it…
Why are fossils only found in sedimentary rocks?
The key to a successful fossil hunt is finding the right place. After all, paleontologists rarely choose their sites at random. Instead, they consider a range of areas – comparing…