Elaine Anderson

Elaine Anderson (January 8, 1936 – March 26, 2002) was an American paleontologist. She is best known for her work on vertebrate paleontology.

Biography Elaine Anderson was born in Salida, Colorado, on January 8, 1936. She was the only child of John and Edith Anderson. She was raised in Denver, Colorado.

Contributions to science Anderson specialized in vertebrate paleontology and mammals. Her particular interest in the members of Carnivora earned her the affectionate nickname of "The Carnivore Lady". She was an Associate Editor of the journal Mammalian Species, published by the American Society of Mammalogists, from 1995 until her death. She was also involved in the field of zooarcheology, long before the term was even coined. She was also active in the conservation efforts on North American mammalian fauna.