Dorothea Bate
Palaeontologist specializing in prehistoric mammals
Born
November 8th, 1878
146 years ago
Died
1951
74 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Specialized in the study of prehistoric mammals, particularly from the Pleistocene epoch. Conducted extensive research on small fauna from the fossil records in the Mediterranean region. Worked on the excavation and identification of bones recovered from various sites. Contributed to the understanding of extinct species through detailed analyses and publications.
Published papers on Pleistocene fauna
Excavated remains of now-extinct species
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