Paleontology Research Paper

Paleontology, the study of prehistoric creatures. This topic has always been of great interest and importance to me. I have always loved going to natural history museums and seeing all the creatures there, perfectly preserved for us to study. Dinosaurs are one of my high areas of interest, but I also very much enjoy prehistoric mammals, especially around the ice ages, and marine animals. The subject gives us such an insight on how the world was before us, I do not see how anyone could not enjoy it. Ever since I can remember, I have always loved paleontology. My dad takes great pleasure in telling the story of when I was about four years old, came up to him one day, and told him I wanted to be a paleontologist. At this time, I was so young that I was not able to pronounce the word correctly. I have always loved prehistoric life and thinking about what came before us, the human race as we know it. Part of the reason I adore this subject to the extent that I do is family. Throughout the years, my family has exposed
The two sources that I use the most are the internet and books, mostly because I have the most access to them. I watch documentaries, read articles, and look through textbooks online to gain more knowledge about paleontology. Although this is very convenient and educational, it is not my favorite way to learn about the subject. The best way I like to learn about paleontology is through hands on and visual experience. Going to paleontologists talks, going to museums and their collections, and actual field work and prospecting are the ways I learn the most. I also have connections with two paleontologists, David Levering, who works at the Sternberg Museum in Hayes, and Amy Atwater, who works for Big Bend National Park in Texas. Having them is nice because I can email them whenever I want to ask questions about both paleontology and how to plan my college curriculum around