Top 70 Paleontology Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 paleontology influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 29M combined followers. Median audience size is 121K (mean 411K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.9% (median 2%). That is 0.9pp below the 3.8% paleontology industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.3pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 21.7% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $2,942–$10,931 and a Reel $5,149–$16,893 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× paleontology premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $14,710–$54,655.
Key takeaways for paleontology in September 2026
- Mamlambo Fossils, Harrison Duran, Dr Dean Lomax currently sit at the top of this paleontology ranking.
- Follower mix: 18.6% nano, 27.1% micro, 25.7% mid, 12.9% macro, 15.7% mega. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 22 countries on the list, led by United States (10%) and United Kingdom (8.6%).
- 29 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 29 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Melchizedek at 6.7%, which is not the largest audience (Rowan Iyer at 2.3M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Paleontology Influencers ranked
1.
Mamlambo Fossils Mid
@mamlambofossilsYouTube / TikTok Channel 🎥Paleontology and Geology 🦖🐧⛏Fossil prep 🦀Sheep rescuer 🐑Native tree planting 🌲🌳🌿
166K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 3,027 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Harrison Duran Mid
@duranosaurPaleontologist🦖🦕, co-discoverer of “Alice”The triceratops:), ⛏ based in Ithaca, NY, excavates in North Dakota | Deep Time on YouTube 👇
146K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 7,313 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Dr Dean Lomax Mid
@dean_r_lomaxPalaeontologist 🦕🐬🦖Author | Talk Science on TV & Radio | Ichthyosaur expert | Named a few species — Adventurer 🌍 New book: LOCKED IN TIME.
109K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 7,293 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Jared Cooke Mid
@jcookepaleoaspiring paleontologist -other stuff:
106K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 4,835 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Amy Atwater Micro
@mary_annings_revengeDirector of Paleontology | Author: The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure | Co-host | Pres-Elect, Colorado Sci Soc | Views my own
68.8K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 8,380 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Fossil Daddy Micro
@fossildaddy-📍Boston-🏳️🌈 LGBTQA+ Fossil Hunter- Fossil Pokémon Champion- Paleontological Father Figure-Subscribe to my YouTube channel! -❤️ taken
63.5K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 9,241 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Reysuka Micro
@reysuka_Cosplaying Paleontologist 🦖 Ph.D.chaos mommy ♡ scientist ♡ artist200K+ dinonuggets on TikTok
56.8K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 9,033 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Eliza Petersen Micro
@lizemopeteyI find dinosaurs in my spare time 🦖✨
35.2K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 9,075 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Lisa Seline Micro
@dinogirl.lisaselinePaleontology 👣Germany - Frankfurt 🏙In love with dinosaurs and other extinct animals 🐚Priv. Account : ♡Buy my Drawings : ⬇️ (Shop)🦖🦋
35.1K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 7,618 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Rodrigo Horodyski Micro
@rodrigo.paleontologistPaleontólogo ⚒️Divulgo novidades e curiosidades dos do mundo todo 🌎Museu de História Geológica do Rio Grande do Sul Unisinos
30.5K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 2,894 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Charlotte Hohman Micro
@charlottejhhNatural science communicator 🌿 🌋Scicomm intern 🦈B.Sc. in earth science, paleontology 🦕Alumni 🏔️
23.4K Followers 623 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 8,222 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Kallie Moore Micro
@fossil_librarianScience Communicator🦕Host - 🦣Manager - Paleo Collection at 📖 Author - Tales of the Prehistoric World
22.2K Followers 536 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 2,265 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Katherine Parsons Micro
@katie.digs.dinos•B.S. Geology🌋⛏ -•UofM Earth Science Master’s Student💙🐅-•Paleontology @ The Middle TN Museum of Natural History🦖🦕-•Tiktok | Threads | Etsy ⬇️
20.2K Followers 481 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 1,112 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Brennan Martens Micro
@brennanthepaleodudeNamed a New Species of Mosasaur World’s Biggest Anomalocaris Fan ⛏️Vancouver Paleontological Society ⚒️ &
17.7K Followers 590 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 3,548 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Myria Perez Micro
@paleontologicaAll my favortite animals are extinct 🦖🦕🦣🦤Art Account ➡️
15.3K Followers 286 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 3,087 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Bárbara Aravena Berríos Micro
@barby.paleontologa🌸 Licenciada en Biología🦕 Paleontóloga ✨️ Divulgadora científica 🦖Realizo actividades infantiles🩷 Para más información 👇🏻
11.1K Followers 409 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 9,151 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Darren Naish Nano
@tetzooDinosaurs, reptiles, mammals, cryptozoology. Zoologist and author. BBC Studios. Blog Tetrapod Zoology.
9.3K Followers 562 Avg. Likes 6.1% Engagement 5,842 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Jingmai O’Connor Nano
@paleontologistaAssociate curator of fossil reptiles at the Chicago Field Museum studying the early evolution of birds and other flying dinosaurs AKA dead bird nerd 🦤
8.6K Followers 322 Avg. Likes 5.7% Engagement 2,984 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Evelyn Vollmer Nano
@evelyn_vollmer_Hey there, Wanna talk about dinosaurs 🦖🦕3D scanning, 3D printing, 3D modeling.Paleontologist 🌎
8.4K Followers 314 Avg. Likes 4.8% Engagement 7,168 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Skye Walker Nano
@thedinomancer🦴 Paleontologist🦕 Field Tech & SciComm Manager 🦖 Science Communicator
7.5K Followers 430 Avg. Likes 6.6% Engagement 1,264 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Filippo Bertozzo Nano
@dino_doctor🤠 Dinosaur paleontologist at 🦕 Pathology, behaviour of dinosaurs🎲 D&D + dinosaurs 👉 🌍 explorer, adventurer
4.8K Followers 221 Avg. Likes 4.9% Engagement 1,985 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Paleontology Enthusiast Nano Puerto Rico
@_paleo_enthusiastThe journey of life throughout the eonsFrom the weirdest invertebrates in the Cambrian 🦂, to the monsters of the Jurassic 🦕
4.6K Followers 234 Avg. Likes 6.1% Engagement 7,830 Posts Puerto Rico
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Lee Hall Nano
@paleeoguyauthor, & artist. Expert in excavating and conserving Opinions / images = me. Ex terra scientia.📸 Shawn Raecke
3.2K Followers 101 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 4,368 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Bethany Burke Nano
@bkbonesdinosPaleo fun for everyone! Paleontologist, Sci Comm Educator, Fossil Preparator, Dino Fan, Mosasaur Lover 🦕🦖❤️ Texas Marine Paleo Researcher ATX based
2.2K Followers 67 Avg. Likes 5.5% Engagement 4,366 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Keely Sweeney Nano
@paleokeely🥼🔬 Fossil Preparator 🦖 Paleontology memes ⬇️ Merch
2.1K Followers 95 Avg. Likes 4.7% Engagement 7,942 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Timothy James Nano
@hollywoodnaturalistBaton Rouge, LA 🪴🐊Mitigation Paleontologist 🦖🦴Archaeologist 🤠🏺Actor in NM & LA 🎬📽Tiktok
1.8K Followers 83 Avg. Likes 6.6% Engagement 5,456 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Monika Nano
@gojirasaurr🦖 Dinosaury a kérky🦕 Dino fakty 🦎 Mosasaurus nie je dinosaurus 🦤 “GOJI10” 10% off
1.7K Followers 78 Avg. Likes 5% Engagement 2,115 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Melchizedek Nano
@paleontologoamador👨🏼🔬 Auxiliar voluntário no laboratório de Paleontologia - UFPI 🦖🦎Graduando em ciência biologica🦎🧑🏼🔬ADM 🦖🦕
1.2K Followers 42 Avg. Likes 6.7% Engagement 5,800 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Larí Nano
@paleopastels🇺🇸DFW-TX⛏️🇮🇸📚Undergrad •Paleontologist in-training•Metal 🎶🤘🎤⚡️•K-marine spec. & prepper•marine & herp avid•🫐Poptarts. •🎨🦕 🩵🩵🩵
597 Followers 14 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 2,845 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Rowan Iyer Mega Houston, TX
@rowanlifeCreating behind-the-scenes and how-to content as a paleontology specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
2.3M Followers 19K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 2,198 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
31.
Jun Diallo Macro Bangalore
@jun.dialloHobbyist and paleontology creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
978K Followers 19.6K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,693 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
32.
Seo-yeon Robinson Mega Honolulu, HI
@seo-yeon_robinsonCreating behind-the-scenes and how-to content as a paleontology educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
2.2M Followers 20.5K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 3,681 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
33.
Maria Wojcik ✓ Mega Manchester
@maria_wojcikCreating reviews and behind-the-scenes as a paleontology hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.4M Followers 11.3K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 295 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
34.
Leo Castillo ✓ Mega London
@leoofficialCreating how-to content and community tips as a paleontology enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.6M Followers 15.5K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 3,428 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
35.
Zoe Verma ✓ Mega Mexico City
@zoe_vermaCreating how-to content and reviews as a paleontology specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.7M Followers 11.7K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 6,644 Posts Mexico
Contact: via Instagram profile
36.
Jackson Flores ✓ Mega Moscow
@jackson30Jackson is a paleontology content creator based in Moscow, sharing how-to content and tutorials.
1.2M Followers 7.6K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 5,815 Posts Russia
Contact: via Instagram profile
37.
Massimo Lindqvist Mega Lisbon
@massimo.wildPaleontology educator from Lisbon. Posts about how-to content, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.4M Followers 16.8K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,484 Posts Portugal
Contact: via Instagram profile
38.
Aiko Johansson ✓ Mega Naples
@aiko.fitAiko is a paleontology content creator based in Naples, sharing community tips and reviews.
1.4M Followers 17.6K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 4,055 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
39.
Alexis Cruz ✓ Mega Copenhagen
@alexis42Creating behind-the-scenes and community tips as a paleontology enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.6M Followers 20.7K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 5,304 Posts Denmark
Contact: via Instagram profile
40.
Hassan Silva Mega Milan
@hassansilvaCreating reviews and tutorials as a paleontology content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.2M Followers 10.7K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 4,832 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
41.
Hiro Johansson Macro London
@hiro.johanssonPaleontology educator from London. Posts about tutorials, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
895K Followers 20.4K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 4,302 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
42.
Charlie Bianchi ✓ Macro Perth
@charlie_bianchiCreating reviews and how-to content as a paleontology enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
556K Followers 7.6K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 2,920 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
43.
Phoenix Costa ✓ Macro Karachi
@phoenix_costaPhoenix is a paleontology hobbyist based in Karachi, sharing behind-the-scenes and how-to content.
957K Followers 9.8K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 5,453 Posts Pakistan
Contact: via Instagram profile
44.
Mateo Sharma Mega Hyderabad
@mateo.sharmaPaleontology content creator from Hyderabad. Posts about community tips, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.2M Followers 9.9K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 7,525 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
45.
Diego Nowak Macro Manchester
@vibesdiegoCreating behind-the-scenes and tutorials as a paleontology hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
737K Followers 8.4K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 1,348 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
46.
Eliana Bauer Macro Sao Paulo
@eliana.bauerPaleontology content creator from Sao Paulo. Posts about reviews, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
547K Followers 10.3K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 4,011 Posts Brazil
Contact: via Instagram profile
47.
Aryan Muller Macro Sao Paulo
@wildaryanCreating community tips and how-to content as a paleontology hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
978K Followers 13K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 2,355 Posts Brazil
Contact: via Instagram profile
48.
Mikkel Ferrari ✓ Mid Singapore
@mikkel.ferrariPaleontology enthusiast from Singapore. Posts about tutorials, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
454K Followers 9.2K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 4,057 Posts Singapore
Contact: via Instagram profile
49.
Hunter Mensah Macro Chennai
@hunter.velvetContent creator and paleontology creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
527K Followers 8.4K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 2,025 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
50.
Ariel Quinn ✓ Mid Rome
@arielrebelPaleontology enthusiast from Rome. Posts about community tips, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
341K Followers 9.1K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 2,044 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
51.
Declan Conti Macro Osaka
@declan_contiCreating community tips and behind-the-scenes as a paleontology hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
502K Followers 8.6K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 3,840 Posts Japan
Contact: via Instagram profile
52.
Aisha Martinez Mid Valencia
@hqaishaEnthusiast and paleontology creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
347K Followers 8.2K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 1,558 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
53.
Dmitri Bianchi Mid Glasgow
@dmitri_bianchiHobbyist and paleontology creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
395K Followers 8.2K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 3,506 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
54.
Aaliyah Fischer ✓ Mid Chicago, IL
@aaliyah5Aaliyah is a paleontology enthusiast based in Chicago, IL, sharing how-to content and reviews.
382K Followers 12.5K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 183 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
55.
Andre Banda Mid Brooklyn, NY
@andrewanderCreating reviews and behind-the-scenes as a paleontology specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
214K Followers 5.9K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 3,277 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
56.
Noor Bennett Mid Naples
@starnoorNoor is a paleontology educator based in Naples, sharing community tips and tutorials.
239K Followers 4K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 7,393 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
57.
Skylar Sato ✓ Mid Karachi
@skylar_satoSkylar is a paleontology hobbyist based in Karachi, sharing reviews and how-to content.
228K Followers 4.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 5,551 Posts Pakistan
Contact: via Instagram profile
58.
Eli Jung Mid Hong Kong
@eli.jungContent creator and paleontology creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
153K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 133 Posts Hong Kong
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Hiro Gupta ✓ Mid San Diego, CA
@hiro_guptaPaleontology enthusiast from San Diego, CA. Posts about tutorials, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
153K Followers 3.7K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 1,369 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
Kenji Jung Mid Hyderabad
@kenjiitsEducator and paleontology creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
261K Followers 4.9K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 7,296 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Sky Johansson Mid Istanbul
@mediaskyEducator and paleontology creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
132K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 5,915 Posts Turkey
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Amari Russell Mid Atlanta, GA
@amarirussellAmari is a paleontology enthusiast based in Atlanta, GA, sharing community tips and behind-the-scenes.
169K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 4,012 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Meera Lima Mid Phoenix, AZ
@meera.limaPaleontology hobbyist from Phoenix, AZ. Posts about reviews, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
102K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 5,138 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Caleb Jung ✓ Micro Helsinki
@caleb_jungCaleb is a paleontology enthusiast based in Helsinki, sharing how-to content and tutorials.
87.8K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 918 Posts Finland
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
Bella Huang Micro Busan
@bella69Bella is a paleontology specialist creator based in Busan, sharing how-to content and tutorials.
57.8K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 2,490 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Mariana Rossi Micro Rio de Janeiro
@mariana.worldMariana is a paleontology content creator based in Rio de Janeiro, sharing tutorials and community tips.
72.5K Followers 3.6K Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 7,079 Posts Brazil
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Santiago Liu Micro Santiago
@santiago98Paleontology content creator from Santiago. Posts about tutorials, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
31.5K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 3,804 Posts Chile
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Casey Tanaka Micro Manchester
@casey_tanakaContent creator and paleontology creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
44.5K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 5,308 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Casey Fontaine ✓ Micro Medellin
@casey.fontainePaleontology specialist creator from Medellin. Posts about reviews, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
16.8K Followers 866 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 6,960 Posts Colombia
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Valentina Mensah Micro Zurich
@valentinamensahPaleontology educator from Zurich. Posts about behind-the-scenes, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
15.2K Followers 531 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 519 Posts Switzerland
Contact: via Instagram profile
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× paleontology adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $2,942 | $10,931 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $5,149 | $16,893 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $14,710 | $54,655 |
What this paleontology influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2015 (average age ~8.8 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,397 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (61.4%). A meaningful secondary slice is Spanish (7.1%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 16 female / 13 male (41 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 13 | 18.6% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 19 | 27.1% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 18 | 25.7% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 9 | 12.9% |
| Mega (1M+) | 11 | 15.7% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 7 | 10% |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 8.6% |
| India | 4 | 5.7% |
| Italy | 4 | 5.7% |
| Brazil | 3 | 4.3% |
How to brief paleontology influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Paleontology Influencers vs related lists
Paleontology Influencers averages 0.1pp more engagement than AI Influencers and has a smaller median audience (121K vs 137K).
Paleontology Influencers averages 1pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (121K vs 623K).
Paleontology Influencers averages 0.8pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (121K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paleontology Influencers (this page) | 70 | 121K | 2.9% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (29 verified public figures, 41 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Paleontology Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top paleontology influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 paleontology influencers is led by Mamlambo Fossils, Harrison Duran, Dr Dean Lomax. Combined they represent 29M followers, with an average engagement of 2.9%. 29 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this paleontology list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 121K followers, 2.9% average ER, 21.7% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for paleontology Instagram accounts?
For paleontology we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 2.9%, which is 0.9pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do paleontology influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $2,942–$10,931; a Reel is $5,149–$16,893. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these paleontology influencers based?
The ranking spans 22 countries. The largest shares are United States (10%), United Kingdom (8.6%), India (5.7%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these paleontology influencers?
29 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the paleontology list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with paleontology?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.