Vertebrate Paleontology The Vertebrate Paleontology Department of the Museum of Natural History & Science at Cincinnati Museum Center collects fossil vertebrate remains with special emphasis on Paleozoic and Pleistocene material from the middle Ohio Valley tri-state area (Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana). Acknowledging the popular interest in vertebrate fossils and the need for exhibit and comparative materials, however, well-preserved specimens are collected from a broad range of geologic horizons and geographic areas in keeping with the Museum’s role as a center of vertebrate paleontological research and education for the region. The collection houses representative specimens and casts of most major groups for research, teaching and exhibit purposes. The Museum collects actively in this subject area, and accepts unrestricted private donations and deposits of orphaned institutional collections. Particularly sought are specimens of high quality that either fill a significant gap in the collections, complement existing research foci, … Continue reading Vertebrate Paleontology