Vertebrate Palaeontology

Vertebrate paleontology is the scientific study of ancient animals with backbones, such as fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals. It involves examining fossils—preserved remains or imprints of these creatures—to understand their anatomy, evolution, and how they lived. By analyzing fossil records, scientists can trace changes in vertebrate species over millions of years, uncovering connections between extinct animals and present-day species. This field helps us learn about Earth's biological history, how vertebrates adapted to changing environments, and the processes that shaped life on our planet.