Georges Cuvier Books

Georges Cuvier, a towering figure in early nineteenth-century natural sciences, established the foundational principles of comparative anatomy and paleontology. Through meticulous comparisons of living specimens and fossils, he revolutionized taxonomy by incorporating extinct species and expanding classifications to include phyla. Cuvier was also instrumental in proving extinction as a scientific fact, challenging contemporary skepticism and proposing theories of geological change. His influential work on strata and ancient life forms profoundly shaped our understanding of Earth's history and the evolution of species.