Paleontology is the study of past life, mostly through fossils, which are the preserved remains of ancient life forms.
This category includes resources related to the science of paleontology, as well as for collectors of fossils.
A system of listservers, internet pages, and ftp sites designed to enhance electronic communication among paleontologists. While primarily designed as a resource for paleontological professionals and graduate students, PaleoNet welcomes input and partici www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/Paleonet
Summary of a 1997 meeting which outlined the current state of paleontology, and the areas which the science will encompass in the future. www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/paleonet/paleo21/rr
Online museum exhibit tracing the history of a number of types of fossils from outcrop to display case. From the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. www.dmns.org/denverbasin2/fossil
Interactive tour through the collections of the Paleontological Museum at the University of Oslo, Norway. Includes areas for plants, mammals, man, dinosaurs, fish, invertebrates, and background information. www.toyen.uio.no/palmus/galleri/index_e.html
Summary information on a variety of paleontological subjects, focusing on the major events in the history of life. Includes extensive links to other resources. www.peripatus.gen.nz/paleontology/index.html
A web portal offering information primarily of use to professional paleontologists, including links to news, articles, job openings, and field class opportunities. www.epalaeontology.com
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