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Cultural Anthropologist
A Cultural Anthropologist, also known as a socio-cultural anthropologist, studies the language, art, traditions and customs of societies past and present. A Cultural Anthropologist may travel across the world to study the growth and development of different cultures, or may work within a single country
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comparing information collected from neighboring states or regions. The findings of a Cultural Anthropologist may influence the allocation of resources for housing, education, medical care and other social concerns. Most Cultural Anthropologists find employment in the world of academics, either teaching or in research; however, job opportunities in museums, social services and government agencies are also available.
Paleontologist
A paleontologist is an expert in the study of fossils. Although mostly associated with dinosaurs, paleontology as a science also studies other fossils, including plants, fungi and invertebrates such as corals and ammonites. Job descriptions, duties and responsibilities of a paleontologist vary depending
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on the field of work and the setting, but they usually encompass at least a few common characteristics. A paleontologist is an expert in the study of evolution, fossils and prehistoric life. As an expert in extinct life species, paleontologists also study the relationship between life forms and their environments, drawing conclusions and formulating theories about ways of life, interactions and effects of evolution and extinction. As part of the historical sciences (which include astronomy and biology), the aim of a paleontologist is to understand the history and evolution of the universe, as well as its origin and identity.