The Brain Scoop: The Hero Shrew
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesIn this episode, Bill Stanley, Director of the Gantz Family Collections Center, tells host Emily Graslie all about the hero shrew, with particular focus on the evolution of the development of its spine. He also discusses the discovery of a new species of hero shrew found in Africa. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 5 minutes 16 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Evolution, Mammals, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2013
- Producer/Distributor: The Field Museum
- Series: The Brain Scoop
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