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Paleontology

Paleontology is the study of past life on earth.  Paleontologists use fossils to understand plants, animals, and ancient environments.  They may work in the field excavating fossils or in labs where they piece together, catalog and interpret different fossil remains.

Activity

A Jurassic Murder Mystery