Mary Anning - Wikipedia Mary Anning (21 May 1799 – 9 March 1847) was an English fossil collector, dealer, and palaeontologist She became known internationally for her discoveries in Jurassic marine fossil beds in the cliffs along the English Channel at Lyme Regis in the county of Dorset, South West England
Mary Anning: The unsung hero of fossil discovery A pioneering palaeontologist and avid fossil collector, Mary Anning’s discoveries have contributed significantly to modern-day science But until recently, she was relatively unknown Watch our video to learn about Mary's life and the important discoveries she made Read on to find out more
Mary Anning | Biography, Accomplishments, Fossils, Facts - Britannica Mary Anning (1799–1847) was a prolific English fossil hunter and amateur anatomist who is credited with the discovery of several specimens of large Mesozoic reptiles Her work and discoveries assisted in the early development of paleontology
Who was the fossil hunter Mary Anning? - BBC Bitesize My name is Mary Anning, and just as fossils are forgotten for many years, so too was I As a child I walked the seafront with my father and brother to find what we then called curiosities
Mary Anning - BBC Teach Mary Anning tells the story of her life and her astonishing fossil finds Told in the first person, and brought to life with a mix of drama, movement, music and animation
10 Facts About Mary Anning: The Pioneering Yet Forgotten Hero of . . . Although her social status and gender meant she never received the credit she deserved in her lifetime, today Mary is remembered as one of the greatest fossil hunters to have ever lived Here are 10 facts about Mary Anning, and how what she found helped change the way we think about the world
Mary Anning facts - National Geographic Kids Discover the female fossil hunter - whose awe-inspiring discoveries revealed a prehistoric world filled with strange creatures - in our Mary Anning facts!
Mary Anning - Oxford University Museum of Natural History Mary Anning was a pioneering palaeontologist who became globally renowned for important finds made along the Dorset coast Her discoveries were some of the most significant geological finds of all time Mary Anning started fossil collecting in her home town of Lyme Regis, when she was very young
Mary Anning - Lyme Regis Museum Find out about fossils with modern-day ‘Mary Anning’, geologist Dr Anjana Khatwa We’re releasing a series of short films on You Tube, where Anjana brings our fossils to life in a style very much aimed at young children
Mary Anning (1799-1847) Mary Anning has been credited with the first discovery of ichthyosaur fossils Although this is not entirely true, she did help to discover the first specimen of Ichthyosaurus to be known by the scientific community of London