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(4) Who Wants to be a Paleontologist?  
 

Palaeontologists are as diverse a group as the ancient life they study. Some study fossil pollen (palynology), while others specialise in identifying fossil dung (coprolites). And modern palaeontology includes a wide range of roles from technicians and artists to model-makers and collections experts. Check out the stats on these two palaeo-players.

 

> Palaeontologist Alison Murray

> Palaeontologist Kieran Shepherd

 

Separating rock from fossil.

 

 

   
   
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