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Ask a Scientist About Cuba's Reptiles and Amphibians

9 minutes 22 seconds

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Chris Raxworthy is a herpetologist at the American Museum of Natural History. In this episode, he answers students' questions about the various animals found in Cuba. Part of the "Ask a Scientist About" series.

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Runtime: 9 minutes 22 seconds

Black frog with yellow stripes that is approximately twice as long as the tip of a pencil (pencil included for size comparison). Caption: this tiny little Eleutherodactylus frog.
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Episode 1
9 minutes 22 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 8
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Episode 2
8 minutes 29 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 8
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Episode 3
4 minutes 44 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 8
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Episode 4
9 minutes 33 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 8
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Episode 5
9 minutes 4 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 8