Paleontology

Tiktaalik — The Fish-Tetrapod Transition

Tiktaalik is a 375-million-year-old fossil that bridges fish and the first land animals. A textbook transitional form.

Comparative Anatomy

Discover Comparative Anatomy as a core part of Paleontology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Mass Extinctions

Five major mass extinctions have wiped out most species — including the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs.

What Is Paleontology?

Paleontology is the study of life from the past, mainly through fossils. It tells the story of evolution and extinction.

Types of Fossilization

Discover Types of Fossilization as a core part of Paleontology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Paleoart Techniques

Discover Paleoart Techniques as a core part of Paleontology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Geologic Time Periods

Discover Geologic Time Periods as a core part of Paleontology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.

Permian Great Dying

Discover Permian Great Dying as a core part of Paleontology. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.