# Episode 3: What is Paleontology?

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Podcast: [Earthen Curiousities](https://stenobird.com/podcast/earthen-curiousities-7778165)
Published: 2026-04-13T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Join us as we chat a little about the science of paleontology and all it has to offer! We go over what paleontology is and what are fossils, areas of study, and careers. We also talk about what kind of degrees you need and our experiences becoming paleontologists.

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