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Paleontology
Paleontology is the science dealing with the fossils of long–deceased animals and plants that lived up to billions of years ago. It's an interdisciplinary field involving geology, archaeology, chemistry, biology, archaeology, and anthropology. Paleontologists plan, direct, and conduct field work projects to search for fossils or collect samples. They document the work projects to search for fossils or collect samples. They document the work site and dig up fossils or take core sample from lakes, soil, or ice sheets. They then need to preserve the specimens and prepare them for transport to the institution where they'll be cleaned and studied. Some work in laboratories, using chemical techniques to analyze fossilized samples and ancient pollen. They share their research by writing journal articles and presenting to colleagues at professional conferences. Most need to write applications for grants to support their research. Many teach and conduct research as faculty members at colleges and universities.

Where they worked
Most paleontologists are faculty members in the geology departments of colleges and universities. some work in museums. A handful are employed by government geological surveys, where they make geological maps or investigate geological issues. A few help oil companies search for petroleum.