Professor Mike Benton

Mike Benton is a British palaeontologist and professor at the University of Bristol. He is known for his work on vertebrate evolution and extinction. Benton has written several books on the subject, including 'Extinctions: How Life Survives, Adapts and Evolves'. He is a fellow of the Royal Society and has received several awards for his contributions to the field of palaeontology. Benton is also a popular science writer and has written for various publications, including The Guardian and The Times. He has a strong online presence, with a large following on Twitter and Instagram. Benton is based in Bristol, UK.