The Brain Scoop: The Hero Shrew

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In 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.

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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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