Pleistocene Vertebrate Paleontology
Research is focused on understanding the evolution and ecology of the vertebrate biota of New York State during the Pleistocene epoch.
Dr. Robert Feranec
Director of Research and Collections, Curator of Pleistocene Vertebrate Paleontology robert.feranec@nysed.gov
While my interests encompass a broad scope of topics including influences on biogeography, causes of speciation and adaptive radiation, and triggers of extinction, my research has been focused at describing the evolution of ecology in mammals. My research concentrates on examining ecology i
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Complete Mastodon Jaw Unearthed in Orange County Marks Major Discovery in New York
Published December 17, 2024 | Vertebrate Paleontology
Science Tuesday: New York's First Ice Age Predator
Published January 5, 2021 | Vertebrate Paleontology
Predators are important parts of ecosystems, and while we know species like dire wolves and saber-toothed cats lived elsewhere, there are currently no published records of Ice Age predator fossils having been found in New York. One reason for this...