1. The Paleontology Portal: Home paleontology news recent site additions http://www.paleoportal.org/

Explore paleontology in North America by state and time period A collection of fossil images searchable by taxon and time An exploration of famous fossil localities and assemblages Becoming a paleontologist, degree and certification programs, links to jobs Courses, field guides, maps, publications, methods and legalities Resources of particular interest to K-12 teachers and students Search museum paleontology collections Interviews with paleontologists: personal histories and science research Produced by: UCMP PaleoSociety SVP USGS ... RSS how to paleontology news: recent site additions:

2. Paleontology - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia paleontology (British palaeontology is the study of prehistoric life, including organisms' evolution and interactions with each other and their environments (their paleoecology). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleontology

Paleontology From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search "Palaeontology" redirects here. For the scientific journal, see Palaeontology (journal) Paleontology investigates the entire history of life on Earth. A paleontologist at work at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument The preparation of the fossilized bones of Europasaurus holgeri Paleontology (British: palaeontology note 1 is the study of prehistoric life , including organisms' evolution and interactions with each other and their environments (their paleoecology ). As a "historical science" it tries to explain causes rather than conduct experiments to observe effects. Paleontological observations have been documented as far back as the 5th century BC . The science became established in the 18th century as a result of Georges Cuvier 's work on comparative anatomy , and developed rapidly in the 19th century. Fossils found in China since the 1990s have provided new information about the earliest evolution of animals , early fish dinosaurs and the evolution of birds and mammals . Paleontology lies on the border between biology and geology , and shares with archaeology a border that is difficult to define. It now uses techniques drawn from a wide range of sciences, including

3. Paleontology paleontology is the study of prehistoric life through fossils. The people that study paleontology are known as paleontologists. The two sciences that are most closely linked to http://paleontology.esmartstudent.com/paleontology.html

4. Curricular Resources In Paleontology Provides links to curricular resources in paleontology. http://www.cln.org/subjects/paleontology_cur.html

5. Paleontology: Definition From Answers.com n. The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, as represented by the fossils of plants, animals, and other organisms. paleontologic pa ' le on http://www.answers.com/topic/paleontology

6. ScienceDaily: Paleontology Articles paleontology News and Research. Read about the latest discoveries in the fossil record including theories on why the dinosaurs went extinct and more. http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/fossils_ruins/paleontology/

Paleontology Articles Monday, November 1, 2010 Print Email Bookmark Top Articles Anthropology Anthropology Cultures Early Humans Archaeology Ancient Civilizations Archaeology Lost Treasures Evolution Charles Darwin Evolution Human Evolution Origin of Life Paleontology Dinosaurs Early Birds Early Climate Early Mammals ... Books RSS Albertosaurus full story Amarna letters full story ... Ancient Egypt Browse Reference Articles 1 to 10 of 132 articles Ancient Civilizations Archaeology Anthropology Cultures ... Search ScienceDaily Number of stories in archives: 93,512 Find with keyword(s): Enter a keyword or phrase to search ScienceDaily's archives for related news topics, the latest news stories, reference articles, science videos, images, and books. Just In: Galaxy Clusters Revealed by Cosmic 'Shadows' Croplands Chipping Away at World Carbon Stocks Controlling Cells With Plant's Light Switch Brain's Frontal Lobe Key to Automatic Responses ... Breaking News ... from NewsDaily.com Discovery launch heralds last stages of shuttle era DNA barcoding aims to protect species and food Humans mastered tool making earlier than thought ... more science news In Other News ... Iraq church raid ends with 52 dead Court keeps military ban on gays during appeal Haiti scrambles to prepare for feared hurricane hit Governments tighten air security after Yemen plot ... Republicans poised to win House, gain in Senate: Reuters/Ipsos poll

7. Paleontological Collection Catalogs Paleontological Collection Catalogs and related resources from the University of California-Berkely Museum of paleontology. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/collections/otherpal.html

See also our list of on-line paleontological resources for lists of useful software, upcoming events, and more. Academy of Natural Sciences , Philadelphia Invertebrate Paleontology Collection (gopher) Annotated bibliography of Nevada paleobotany (ftp site) Annotated links to internet resources, especially for paleobotanists with an Upper Triassic bias Biodiversity Resources and Collections , University of Texas Research and Collections Vertebrate Paleontology and Radiocarbon Lab Bristol University: Palaeontology Dinosaur Database ... Fossil Vertebrates in the Burke Museum , University of Washington Vertebrate Fossil Catalog GeoScience Network Humboldt State University Natural History Museum Life Through Time Exhibit (click on "case index" links) Ichnology Page and Trace Fossil Database , Emory University Illinois State Museum Mazon Creek fossil images (includes some type specimens) Milwaukee Public Museum , Milwaukee, Wisconsin Paleontology Type Catalog Invertebrate Paleontology Database (under development) Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales , Madrid, Spain National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA

8. Science Museum Of Minnesota - Paleontology Collections paleontology Collections. The Science Museum of Minnesota paleontology collection is notable for its broad taxonomic and geologic extent, as well as its application to and inclusion http://www.smm.org/paleontology/collections/

Visit At the Museum Buy Tickets Coming Soon ... Contact Us Paleontology Collections The Science Museum of Minnesota paleontology collection is notable for its broad taxonomic and geologic extent, as well as its application to and inclusion in exhibits and educational programs. Collections range in size from pollen spores and microfossils to some of the best-preserved dinosaur fossils ever discovered. The entire range of earth history is recorded in the collection, including the local Precambrian rocks and Paleozoic invertebrate fauna, a first-class suite of Mesozoic dinosaurs, plesiosaurs, pterosaurs, and synapsids, as well as wonderful collections of early Tertiary fishes, turtles, crocodiles, mammals, and birds and Minnesota's own Pleistocene megafauna. The collection continues to grow, as Science Museum paleontologists recover fossils in their field areas. Curators Arthur Coggeshal and Louis Powell established paleontological collections early in the history of the Science Museum of Minnesota. Bruce Erickson established the modern paleontology program at the Science Museum in 1959, and his active field and lab research programs significantly added to the collection of vertebrate fossils. More recent efforts by the SMM staff have concentrated on collecting Mesozoic and Cenozoic amniotes. Collection facilities have been completely renovated since 1999 through grants from the National Science Foundation . Most specimens are housed in secure metal cabinets on user-friendly compactors. Plans are currently underway to computerize the collections database.

9. Paleontology: Information From Answers.com Concept Thanks to a certain 1993 blockbuster , most people know the name of at least one period in geologic history. Jurassic Park spurred widespread interest in dinosaurs and http://www.answers.com/topic/paleontology-3

var isReferenceAnswers = true; BodyLoad('s'); On this page Library Animal Life Health History, Politics, Society ... Technology Paleontology Science of Everyday Things: Paleontology Home Library Science Science of Everyday Things Concept Thanks to a certain 1993 blockbuster , most people know the name of at least one period in geologic history. Jurassic Park spurred widespread interest in dinosaurs and, despite its fantastic plot, encouraged popular admiration and respect for the work of paleontologists. Paleontology is the study of life-forms from the distant past, as revealed primarily through the record of fossils left on and in the earth. It is a complex and varied subdiscipline of historical geology that is tied closely to the biological sciences. As with other types of historical geology, the work of a paleontologist is similar to that of a detective investigating a case with few and deceptive clues. Reliable fossil samples are more rare, compared with the vast number of species that have lived on Earth, than one might imagine. Furthermore, several factors pose challenges for paleontologists attempting to interpret the fossil record. Nonetheless, paleontologic research has led to a growing understanding of how life emerged, how Earth has changed, and how vast animal populations became extinct over relatively short periods of time. How It Works Thinking in Terms of Geologic Time timescale that dwarfs the span of human existence. The essays Historical Geology and Geologic Time offer several comparisons to emphasize the proportions involved and to illustrate the very short period during which human life has existed on this planet.

10. The Society Of Vertebrate Paleontology Professional, international organization for VPs, publishes the Journal of Vertebrate paleontology. http://www.vertpaleo.org/

11. Paleontology - Definition Of Paleontology At YourDictionary.com noun. the branch of geology that deals with life forms from the past, esp. prehistoric life forms, through the study of fossils; a treatise on this subject http://www.yourdictionary.com/paleontology

12. USGS Paleontology Site Index Site map for paleontology at the U.S. Geological Survey http://geology.er.usgs.gov/paleo/siteindex.shtml

Site Index for USGS Paleontology USGS Paleontology Home Page Fossil Groups Brachiopods Calcareous Nannofossils Laurel M. Bybell Jean M. Self-Trail Conodonts Corals Generalized Classification William A. Oliver, Jr. Diatoms Dinoflagellates Lucy E. Edwards Benthic Foraminifera Scott E. Ishman Planktonic Foraminifera Mollusks G. Lynn Brewster-Wingard David L. Govoni John Pojeta, Jr. ... Charles L. Powell Ostracodes Radiolaria Spores and Pollen Norman O. Frederiksen Lisa M. Weimer Debra A. Willard ... Site Index this page USGS Paleontology Geologic Information USGS Home Search USGS ... U.S. Geological Survey 926 National Center, Reston, VA 20192, USA URL: http://geology.er.usgs.gov/paleo/siteindex.shtml Maintainer: Laurel Bybell Last modified: 10:47:50 Wed 08 Feb 2006

13. Paleontology Careers I Want To Be A Paleontologist ! Advice for Students and Parents. Paleontological Research Institution Ithaca, NY http://www.priweb.org/ed/lol/careers.html

I Want To Be A Paleontologist ! Advice for Students and Parents Paleontological Research Institution Ithaca, NY There is no luckier person than the person who can make their passion their career. Most professional paleontologists are just such lucky people. They are people consumed with a passion to understand the history of life on earth. Paleontology is fun, thrilling, and fascinating, but it is also hard work. It is not "easier" than the more traditional "core" science disciplines of physics, chemistry, biology, or geology. In many ways, paleontology is more difficult than any other science because to be a good paleontologist you must know a great deal about all of these fields. Paleontology is among the broadest of sciences. What is paleontology? What background do I need in high school? The best starting point is a college preparatory program with as many science and math courses as possible. Outside reading in paleontology and visiting museums with fossil displays is helpful for building up knowledge of fossils themselves. No matter how interested or knowledgeable a student is in paleontology, however, good overall grades in high school are almost always required for admission to a good college or university, which is a necessary prerequisite for a career in paleontology. What background do I need in college?

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15. Paleontology And Fossils Resources Offers extensive list of links about paleontology and fossils, library guides, and lists of books. http://members.cox.net/jdmount/paleont.html

CONTENTS Books Contact Links Webrings LINKS Here is a selected list of websites dealing with Paleontology and Fossils. Enter on the name of the page to access it. Additions to this list are appreciated. Alberta Palaeontological Society American Association of Stratigraphic Palynologists Austin Paleontological Society Birmingham Paleontological Society ... Wichita Paleontological Society Bibliographies Bibliography of American Paleobotany Bibliography of Fossil Vertebrates Bibliography of the Purbeck Formation, Dorset, UK - Vertebrates Dino Russ's Suggested Reading List ... Suggested Reading: Some Colorado BLM Paleontology Books Books about Brachiopods Books about Geology Books about Mollusks Books about Paleontology and Fossils ... Yahoo!: Paleontology Classrooms, Courses and Teaching Education Resources for Paleontology Learning From the Fossil Record Paleobiology Topics Paleontology Class' Bookmarks ... Computational Paleontology Dinosaurs BBC Online: Walking with Dinosaurs Bert's Dinosaur World Books about Dinosaurs Boomis.com: Dinosaur Ring ... Vertebrate Paleontological Resources Protection Act ("Baucus Bill") [This act did not pass] General Information Britannica.com - Paleontology

16. What Is Paleontology? paleontology is a rich field, imbued with a long and interesting past and an even more intriguing and hopeful future. Many people think paleontology is the http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/FAQ/whatispaleo.html

Paleontology is a rich field, imbued with a long and interesting past and an even more intriguing and hopeful future. Many people think paleontology is the study of fossils. In fact, paleontology is much more. Paleontology is traditionally divided into various subdisciplines: Micropaleontology: Study of generally microscopic fossils, regardless of the group to which they belong. Paleobotany: Study of fossil plants; traditionally includes the study of fossil algae and fungi in addition to land plants. Palynology: Study of pollen and spores, both living and fossil, produced by land plants and protists. Invertebrate Paleontology: Study of invertebrate animal fossils, such as mollusks, echinoderms, and others. Vertebrate Paleontology: Study of vertebrate fossils, from primitive fishes to mammals. Human Paleontology (Paleoanthropology): The study of prehistoric human and proto-human fossils. Taphonomy: Study of the processes of decay, preservation, and the formation of fossils in general. Ichnology: Study of fossil tracks, trails, and footprints.

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18. Taphonomy Provides an explanation of what preservation means in relation to paleontology and the deductions that can be made from examining fossils. http://serc.carleton.edu/research_education/paleontology/taphonomy.html

@import "/styles/layout_cutting_edge.css"; @import "/styles/base.css"; @import "/styles/cretaceous_look.css"; Advances in Paleontology New Ways to Study Ancient Life Integrating Research and Education Advances in Paleontology Taphonomy: The Study of Preservation This page was written by Ewan Wolff , Montana State University Geoscience Education Web Development Team "The fossil skeletons that we found were not articulated, which means that the bones had come apart at some point before the fossilization process began. Otherwise, we would have found neatly arranged skeletons instead of jumbles of bones. Furthermore, there were no marks or breaks showing that the bones had been cracked or chewed by predators prior to fossilization. These bits of evidence led me to think that after their deaths the babies must have lain rotting in the nest, slowly being denuded of flesh, and then, in the second stage of decay, their skeletons must have come apart as the connecting tendons and ligaments disintegrated." Jack Horner Digging Dinosaurs (p.55)

19. Paleontology | Define Paleontology At Dictionary.com –noun, plural gies for 2. 1. the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils. 2. a treatise on paleontology. Use http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/paleontology

20. Awesome Library - Science - Paleontology The Awesome Library organizes 37,000 carefully reviewed K12 education resources, the top 5 percent for teachers, students, parents, and librarians. It includes a search engine. http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroom/Science/Paleontology/Paleontology.html

Awesome Library Search Here: Home Classroom Science > Paleontology Paleontology Sub-Topics Evolution Extinction Level Event Mesozoic Period Paleozoic Period ... Precambrian Period Also Try Archaeology Dinosaurs Earth Sciences History - Ancient Lesson Plans Assessing the Ages of Fossils and Rocks (University of Indiana - Flammer) "This lesson should effectively and accurately inform students about the high level of confidence we have in the geological ages of an old Earth. At the same time, it should reveal an example of pseudoscience which should be part of any effort to improve science literacy and critical thinking." 10-04 Stratigraphic Columns (University of Indiana - Flammer) "Enables students to construct a stratigraphic column of an outcrop and understand sedimentary depositional processes." Grades 7 - 12. 10-04 Papers -Geological Periods of Time (Museum of Paleontology) Covers all of the major periods of time. 4-02 Asteroid Reports to Prevent an Extinction Level Event (National Geographic) "The Minor Planet Center, a clearing house for asteroid observations, receives up to 15,000 new sightings a day from the LINEAR telescopes alone." "The Center is part of a (U.S.) 3.5-million dollar-a-year NASA program, called Spaceguard, that locates asteroids in Earth's neighborhood. This program focuses on the estimated 1,200 to 1,500 larger asteroids in our area that are over 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) wide and could be potential planet killers, like the one that probably killed the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago." 4-05

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