Paleontology
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Life of a Rock Star
Read stories of Canada's geologists, chemists, paleontologists and botanists. Learn how the first Geological Survey of Canada team was formed and find out how the study of rocks has developed over time.
PaleoGallery
View and read about a series of sketches of fossils that demonstrate the work done by paleontologists in Canada.
Past Lives: Chronicles of Canadian Paleontology
Scroll through this electronic book to learn about paleontology in Canada, including stories and anecdotes about the people who collected or studied specific Canadian fossils.
Trace Fossil Mystery
Learn about trace fossils, such as foot prints or burrows, which give us proof of animal life from the past. Read about the different types, try out activities and link to more information on trace fossils.
Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre – Research Notes
Learn about the animals of Beringia, which existed when much of Canada was covered in massive sheets of ice. Read about the giant beaver, woolly mammoth, ancient caribou and much more.