Quote by: Georges Cuvier

The appearance of the bones of quadrupeds, especially those of complete bodies in the strata, tells us either that the layer itself which carries them was in earlier times dry land or that dry land was at least formed in the immediate area.


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Author Bio


  • NameGeorges Cuvier
  • DescriptionFrench naturalist and zoologist (1769-1832)
  • AliasesCuvier; frootloop
  • BornAugust 23, 1769
  • DiedMay 13, 1832
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionGeologist; Anatomist; Paleontologist; Author; Politician; Zoologist; Ornithologist; Scientist
  • AwardsGrand Officer Of The Legion Of Honour; Knight Of The Legion Of Honour; Commander Of The Legion Of Honour; Officer Of The Legion Of Honour