Paleontology’s role in environmental conservation and understanding of human history

Although paleontology holds the weight of Earth's history, it is itself a relatively recent field. With only 200 years worth of studies, this study field has destroyed all preconceived notions we’ve had in regards to everything. From dinosaurs with feathers to the human impact on ecosystems, paleontology helps fit the pieces of the biggest puzzle of the modern era - how can climate change alter the course of history?

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Ana Beatriz Nobre, Eduarda Alves, Liva Kaulina, Lukas Vyhnalík, Matilde Serra