There were those who considered prehistoric life since well before the Common Era. But it was through the work of the 18th century scientist Georges Cuvier, who looked into comparative anatomy, that really got the ball rolling. A link can be found below.
Bulletins of American Paleontology was created in 1895.
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The study of fossils and extinct organisms is called paleontology. It involves the identification, classification, and interpretation of fossils to understand the history of life on Earth.
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Vertebrate paleontology, Invertebrate paleontology, Paleobotany, Micro-paleontology, Palynology, Economic paleontology, Applied paleontology, Paleozoology, Paleoecology, Paleolimnology
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Journal of Paleontology was created in 1927.
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Robert Ernest Butler has written: 'Paleontology and stratigraphy of the Cynthiana formation' -- subject(s): Geology, Stratigraphic, Paleontology, Paleontology, Stratigraphic, Stratigraphic Geology, Stratigraphic Paleontology
The highest degree you can earn in paleontology is your doctorate (PhD).
Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology was created in 1980.
Bulletins of American Paleontology was created in 1895.
BYU Museum of Paleontology was created in 1976.
Vertebrate Paleontology - Romer - was created in 1933.