Paleontology is the study of past life, mostly through fossils, which are the preserved remains of ancient life forms.
This category includes resources related to the science of paleontology, as well as for collectors of fossils.
Article by Petr Kacha and Vaclav Petr discussing this subject in depth.
A web portal offering information primarily of use to professional paleontologists, including links to news, articles, job openings and field class opportunities.
Provides articles summarising research findings in archaeology, anthropology and paleontology, written for a general audience.
Information on research being undertaken by Timothy H. Heaton of the University of South Dakota.
Provides a large number of cladograms (phylogenetic trees) and taxonomic listings.
Provides information about the diversity of organisms on Earth and their phylogeny, and the geological timescale in which each group lived.
Explore Earth through a unique mix of natural history displays, interactive science features, and art exhibitions. Located in Ithaca, New York.
Summary of a 1997 meeting which outlined the current state of paleontology, and the areas which the science will encompass in the future.
Information about fossils, book reviews, photographic images, and Paleolist, a free email-based discussion list.
Interactive tour through the collections of the Paleontological Museum at the University of Oslo, Norway. Includes areas for plants, mammals, man, dinosaurs, fish, invertebrates, and background information.
Shows photos of fossils of different types. Browse by location, time period or type.
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