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We compiled 16 Reddit discussions about Paleontology apps from 3 subreddits. Here's what real users recommend, complain about, and debate.

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Favorite paleontology related app? LOE for me

r/Paleontology
At first you don’t know what dinosaur you’re excavating, and as you find more bones you gradually complete the skeleton and figure out what it is from the appearance or the name. Good wholesome fun. ... Dude I fucking love this game! Completed it awhile back and when they added the 11 new fossil set...

What are some good websites/apps that give good info?

r/Paleontology
Wikipedia would definitely be the best option. ... Not sure if others will approve but I use the reptileevolution.com from time to time.

what's a good dinasaur encyclopaedia app for Android?

r/Paleontology
Anyways there's one that can be used offline that I really like called "Paleontologas". It tells you about pretty much life in all of the periods on Earth from the Hadean period all the way to the future.

r/Paleontology - I want to share an app that I created

r/Paleontology
I created an app for the apple app store called geology timescale tutor to help learn the different ages, epochs, periods, eras, eons etc in geology. Also there are a bunch other apps there for biochemistry, endocrinology, pharmacy.

Any good paleo YouTube channels? I am back after 1.5 years and I forgot what channels to watch.

r/Paleontology
All already named and 7 Days of Science (for brief weekly news from Paleontology and other sciences), Raptor Chatter. ... In addition to the above I highly recommend Andrew Murray dinosaur profiles.

Are there any specific software used by paleontologists? Any software skills for aspiring paleontologist?

r/Paleontology
There is a popular data analysis package for paleontologists called Past. Also R and TNT as the other poster said. Also any 3D software for CT scans etc. (e.g. Avizo, VG studio, Meshlab, Blender). Also GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS). Photogrammetry.

Is there any good ways to stay updated in paleontology news?

r/Paleontology
It's a series done by Ben G Thomas on YouTube where every week they talk about a bunch of news on several types of sciences (including Paleontology) over the past week ... Ben G Thomas my beloved. I love that series ... Honestly, back when I worked at a natural history museum, the absolute best...

r/Paleontology - PaleoGeography App

r/Paleontology
This is just a shameless plug for a free app on paleogeography that I'd released a couple of months ago. Here's a link to PaleoEarth on the iTunes store.

New subreddit for the Past software

r/Paleontology
Hello paleontologists - there is a new subreddit called "past_uio" about the free software "Past", for paleontological data analysis. If you are interested in this popular program for systematics, morphometrics, ecology, stratigraphy and general statistics (or in paleontological ...

Custom Paleoacademic Websites/Webapps! - Citizen Paleontologist & Professional Web Dev looking for a cool project to support

r/Paleontology
First and foremost, I'd like to clarify that I'm not here to do self-promotion or make a profit off of this offer; I'm a life-long lover of all things paleontological who has found himself in the field of web development, but I still want to be a part of the paleontology community and...

Is photoshop a good app for doing digital paleoart?

r/Paleontology
Great u r all set then! Personally I don’t think there is a ‘best app’ that one ‘should use’. Different people might have different feelings and needs for an app. So maybe just try around and see which one u like the best.

Comparative Vert paleo app? : r/Paleontology

r/Paleontology
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dinosaur documentary recommendation

r/Paleontology
thank you for all the recommendations, as a biologist myself i love anything evolutionary biology and paleontology related lol ... Season 2 of Prehistoric Planet included them at the end of the each episode. But I think there are several ones on YT via the official Apple channel

Is Curiosity Stream worth it for paleontologiy/anthropology/evolution?

r/Paleontology
I've definitely gotten my $40 worth out of it. Between dinosaurs, ecology, oceans, fungi, and war it has most definitely paid for itself. I've used it more than any other streaming service!

Similar app for fossils?

r/iNaturalist
I have been finding fossils at my work place and I want to have them ID. I like iNaturalist and I'm wondering if there are any similar apps that do the same thing but for fossils? Share ... Although I've not seen it used that way very much, iNaturalist does cover fossils as well.

Geology apps for the field

r/geologycareers
I highly recommend both of these apps for any geologist. ... I second clino. It's an awesome app that really helps with field mapping and storing data.

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