Know your ologists
Wednesday, December 31, 2003
I was reading the feature on an early years ICT project on dinosaurs ('Walking with dinosaurs', 27 November), and I noticed a mistake. I have been an archaeologist for five years. Archaeologists study the human past, but palaeontologists study dino- saurs. The two never mix. I also thought it was a bit inaccurate to use a metal detector to find bones, as this would never happen in real life.
I have been an archaeologist for five years. Archaeologists study the human past, but palaeontologists study dino- saurs. The two never mix. I also thought it was a bit inaccurate to use a metal detector to find bones, as this would never happen in real life.
I am sorry to be so pedantic, but it just annoyed me. The article and rest of the magazine were very interesting and motivational.
Faye Palmer Early years and childcare service, City of York Council
