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While paleontology may not be the most popular social media niche, it is one of the more unique and entertaining ones. Have you ever considered using influencers from the field of paleontology? While this may sound like an unusual choice, paleontologists bring with them a wealth of knowledge and passion that can add an extra layer of interest when it comes to discussing topics related to science. From helping to shape science-related campaigns and designs to providing valuable information about prehistoric animals, bone studies, and beyond — paleontological influencers offer marketers a creative approach for campaigns. Check out some interesting paleontology influencers who share their vast knowledge with their followers.

Educational and exciting paleontology influencers on social media

Ethan S — T.rexellence

When it comes to field paleontology and anything dinosaur related, Ethan knows what’s up. Ethan shares his passions for learning fun facts about dinosaurs and their bones, gaining over 19.6K TikTok followers. He talks about topics like dinosaur mummies, common questions about the dinosaur eras and what his sweet dog thinks of T-rex.

Eliza Peterson

Fossil enthusiast and advocate for existentialism Eliza uses her TikTok platform to show her passion for paleontology. She has more than 464.1K followers who tune in for her quarry and dig experiences, talks about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, and paleontology humor.

@lizemopetey

POV we’re working in a quarry on your first Paleontology Dig, and the lighting is juuuust right… #paleontology #fantasticmrfox #quarry #dinosaur #science #scicomm #dig #fossils #newmexico #ghostranch #triassic

♬ stan fantastic mr fox - was saturnsnail :0

Myria Perez

As a lover of all extinct animals, Myria has gained quite the following by sharing her lifelong passion for paleontology. Her feed discusses everything from ancient animals to her journey to becoming a paleontologist. She serves as an inspiration to women who aim to participate in science-related fields of work.

Evelyn Vollmer

With over 89.2K TikTok followers, Evelyn shares her favorite ancient creatures, bones and fossils. Make sure to follow along as she shares her fossil-hunting experiences.

Roll Bones Skeleton Adventures

With over 190.1K followers and more than 8.7M likes on TikTok, Roll Bones is one of the most popular paleontology-themed accounts on social media. By sharing animals, dead and alive, the account has caught the attention of many viewers. The influencer not only shares educational content on prehistoric animals but also videos about the bones of modern-day animals.

Reysuka

Resuyka is a practicing paleontologist who mixes paleontology content with cosplay. The cosplaying paleontologist has a Ph.D. and has earned more than 174.5K followers by sharing her favorite dino and lab experiences as well as creating character costumes.

Jared Cooke

As a student at Texas A&M, Jared uses his platform to document his journey to discover bones, fossils, and all things paleontology. While he focuses on marine paleontology, Jared talks about his experiences discovering ancient animals through their bones, unique rocks, and sifting through shells and fossils.

@jared.cooke

Fighting for survival in an alien ocean for the duration of their lives, then buried for 80 million years, revealed by floodwaters from a creek, and then seen by a living thing for the first time since it was alive, after all those eons. These fossils hold incredible stories, if only they could talk. . . . paleontology fossilhunting fossils

♬ original sound - Jared

Milo — masiakasaurus

Milo considers himself to be a “college nerd” who loves science and uses his TikTok to share his interests in paleontology and biology. With over 499.7K followers, Milo shares educational content about what makes a dinosaur really a dinosaur, theories about prehistoric creatures, and more.

Joannasaurus

If you can’t tell by her TikTok handle, Joanna is a dinosaur enthusiast and science communicator with a master’s in Paleontology. Joanna has earned more than 138.8K followers with her posts on prehistoric plants, fun facts about T-Rex, and fossil reconstructions.

Harrison Thomas Duran

Arguably one of the most popular paleontologists on social media, Harrison has earned over 1.3M followers by showing his routines as a dinosaur paleontologist. The 26-year-old has collected a large following by sharing his favorite skull and bone discoveries as well as explanations of unique dinosaurs.

@duranosaur

Another triceratops skull! This is a fragmented and fragile specimen so we are soaking it in paleobond 4418 and leaving some of the matrix on the bone. #dinosaur #triceratops #fossil #paleo #paleotok

♬ Triceratops - Kara Talve & Anže Rožman

Holly Simon

As a micro-influencer and paleontologist based in Texas, Holly has earned more than 7K followers. Holly fills her feed with the daily experiences of her dream job as she travels, digs for fossils, and explores bones all across the world. She shares what it is like to be a woman in paleontology and encourages others to never stop chasing what they are passionate about.

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