Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology
Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Paleontology research center in Beijing, China
The Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology conducts studies on fossil vertebrates, from ancient fish to dinosaurs, within a dedicated research facility.
The institution originated as the Cenozoic Research Laboratory in 1929 and later evolved into a principal center for vertebrate paleontology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Scientists at the institute participate in international collaborations, publish research papers, and contribute to global knowledge through extensive fieldwork and laboratory analyses.
Located at 142 Xizhimenwai Street in Beijing, the institute maintains collections of vertebrate fossils and offers educational programs for students and researchers.
Between 1999 and 2005, researchers from the institute published forty-five scientific articles in leading journals such as Nature and Science.
Location: Beijing
Inception: 1929
Website: http://english.ivpp.cas.cn
GPS coordinates: 39.93619,116.32785
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:17
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