Multiple choice

The study of extinct animal is called

  1. herpetology

  2. ornithology

  3. geology

  4. paleontology
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Explanation

Paleontology is the scientific study of prehistoric life, including extinct animals, through the examination of fossils. Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians, while ornithology is the study of birds.

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