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.
Does palaeontology sound like the career for you? Dr Maidment shares her tips on how to become a palaeontologist: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to...
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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.