👉 The palaeoherpetologist is a field of veterinary medicine that studies the evolution and extinction of extinct species of animals. The term "palaeo" means from the past, so in this context, it refers to historical or prehistoric periods. Palaeoherpetologists study the history and distribution of various types of herpetological organisms such as snakes, lizards, and reptiles. They investigate how these creatures have evolved over time, including their adaptations for survival in their environments