Is paleontology competitive

Answer 1

That sort of depends on what you mean by competitive. People compete for money to do Paleontology, but it isn't as cut-throat as Biology. Generally there are so few paleontologists that it is easy to know everyone in the field. It is a good field for hard workers.

Answer 2

Yes, paleontology can be competitive, particularly in terms of securing funding, gaining access to research sites, and publishing new discoveries. However, collaboration and shared knowledge are also common in the field to advance our understanding of prehistoric life.