The Brain Scoop: Science by Day, Spy by Night
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesIn this episode, host Emily Graslie highlights a few snake specimens. They were donated to the museum by Edward Harrison Taylor. He was a scientist that studied reptiles and amphibians, but he also moonlighted as a spy for the United States government. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 minutes 35 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Amphibians, Reptiles, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2018
- Producer/Distributor: The Field Museum
- Series: The Brain Scoop
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