Paleontologist: Uncovering Earth's Ancient History | Definition & Role

Paleontologist

A paleontologist is a scientist who studies the history of life on Earth, using the fossil records and other evidence they are able to learn about prehistoric organisms, their environments and the evolution of life.

Paleontologists:

- Examine fossils and other evidence that provides clues about the history of life on earth

- Study living and extinct organisms to understand their behavior and interactions with their environment

- Develop theories and conduct experiments to test their understanding of the past