What is a palaeontologist? | Field Studies

Are you fascinated by fossils? If you are, you could be on track to becoming a palaeontologist.
Join us on the Isle of Wight, where we caught up with local palaeontologists and our dinosaur scientists Professor Paul Barrett and Dr Susannah Maidment to find out about their jobs and why need to study prehistoric life.

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0:05 What is a palaeontologist? Our experts inform us about the the skills needed.
1:24 What is the best part of the job? Our experts share their highlights.
3:08 Most memorable discovery? What amazing things have they found.
4:23 Is palaeontology relevant? Understanding the past to interpret the future.

[peterburridge]

I like this video's because it gives the viewers more of a insight to what palaeontologist do and how as a team make it make sense

[suesteveb]

Hi Megs, wonderful to see you in this video !! Thank you so much for all your hard work in publishing the turtle I found !! 👍🥳💕🙏

[outdoorsy]

Fantastic video. I donated an amazingly preserved conifer cone to the NHM and I'm now taking on my geology degree, I will hopefully start my Palaeontology degree soon after.

[subhradeeppramanik]

Phenomenal information!
Want to know more about Paleobotany and Paleogenomics of crop plants which sustain mankind.

[edenveronica]

Thank you so much for such an amazing video explaining the aspects of paleontology. I myself am wanting to become a paleontologist and this video is truly wonderful.