Mary Anning was a pioneer in the field of paleontology, working in the early 19th Century, she discovered many famous dinosaurs and marine reptiles such as Ichthyosaurus. Her contributions were often overlooked due to her gender and social status, which let to her being ineligible to join the Geological Society of London or often receive no credit for her contributions. Among other things she is considered to be the subject of the well known tongue twister "she sells sea shells by the sea shore". Take a listen an learn all about her unique story.
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