Artist Studies 1192 : by Mary Anning

ℹ️ Mary Anning (1799-1847) was a pioneering British fossil collector, dealer, and self-taught paleontologist who made significant contributions to the field of paleontology in the early 19th century. Born in Lyme Regis, England, Anning is best known for her discoveries of Jurassic marine fossils along the cliffs of the English Channel, including the first complete Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus skeletons. Despite facing numerous obstacles as a woman in the male-dominated scientific community of her time, Anning's expertise and determination led to her recognition as one of the foremost authorities on fossil specimens. Her discoveries provided crucial evidence for the then-emerging theory of extinction and significantly advanced our understanding of prehistoric life.