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My name is Charlène.
I am a paleontologist and geologist.
My main method of research is based on CT scans.
I use these scans to create 3D models of fossils.
My research currently focuses on carnivorous mammals, such as Sparassodonta.
Sparassodonta lived in South America between 56 and 3 million years ago.
On this website you can learn about Sparassodonta, other vertebrates, and paleontology.
Have fun reading!
Hi!
This is the English version of the website. The French and Spanish versions are currently under construction.
Have fun exploring!
Salut!
La version francophone du site sera bientôt disponible.
Si tu as des questions, tu peux me contacter à charlene.gaillard.pal@gmail.com
Merci pour ta patience et à bientôt.
¡Hola!
Pronto estará disponible la versión del sitio web en español.
Cualquier pregunta que tengas, me puedes contactar a
charlene.gaillard.pal@gmail.com
Gracias por tu paciencia y nos vemos pronto.
On this website you will find insights into
some of the latest research in vertebrate paleontology,
news on my past and current projects,
and insights into my hobby for nature photography
🤠🦴Do you want to be a paleontologist?⚒️
Argentina is looking for PhD students to join a dynamic team of researchers.
The team works on various topics centered on South America mammals, such as the evolution of mammalian faunas of the Neogene 🦙 the paleoecology of mammalian predators 🐻 and the morphology and phylogeny of fossil carnivorans 🦊
✉️Contacts below for more information on the topics.
Are you interested in the evolution of mammalian faunas of the Neogene of South America?
Contact Ricardo Bonini at rbonini@fcnym.unlp.edu.ar or Francisco Prevosti at protocyon@hotmail.com for more information
Are you interested in the paleoecology of mammalian predators or in the phylogeny of fossil carnivorans from South America?
Contact Francisco Prevosti at protocyon@hotmail.com or Analía Forasiepi at acanthodes@gmail.com or Alberto Boscaini at aboscaini@ege.fcen.uba.ar for more information
Paleontology
Learn about paleontology and how fossils help us understand evolution.
Biology
Dive into the nervous systems and see how biology is important for paleontology.
Geology
Find out more on rocks and why they matter in paleontology.
Sparassodonta
Get to know extinct sparassodonts and their history.
3D models
Discover what are CT scans and how to make virtual 3D models.
The vision of the sabertooth marsupial
Are you curious to know how did Thylacosmilus see?
The stapes of extinct marsupials
Learn about fossils of the smallest bone of the body.
The cranium of Sipalocyon
Get to know a 21-million years old sparassodont.
The braincase endocasts of sparassodonts
Have a look at the brains of extinct metatherians.
The inner ear of Metatheria
Let's dive into the evolution of the inner ear of marsupials.
The inner ear of felids
Discover how the ear of felids gives us clues on the evolution of cats.
South America
Colombia and Argentina
Eurasia
Switzerland, Finland, Armenia, China...
Art
Artsy inspiration and abstract pictures
Plants
Mostly flowers and some plants and trees
Geology
Fun rocks and rocky landscapes
Animals
From insects to mammals, all kind of animals
This website was created to share my passion for biology and geology with you.
Send me your questions or comments and we will discover more on the evolution of life and earth together!
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