Where do most paleontologists work?

Most paleontologists work at universities and museums. Some may work for federal or state governments, or in private industry. University paleontologists mostly teach and do research. Invertebrate paleontologists are usually in geology departments.

How do paleontologist decide where to dig?

Paleontology Excavations

Often, before the dig begins, the scientists scour over geological maps, fossil history, and previous fossil collecting expeditions in the same area to give the possibilities of finding their potential fossil discoveries.