Palaeozoology
Palaeozoology is the study of ancient animals and their behaviors, evolution, and ecosystems during the Paleozoic era, which spanned from approximately 541 to 252 million years ago. It involves examining fossilized remains, tracks, burrows, and other traces left behind by prehistoric animals to understand their biology and interactions with their environment. Researchers in this field use a combination of paleontological, geological, and biological methods to reconstruct the animal life of the past and shed light on the evolutionary history of modern species.