National Fossil Day Livestream | California Academy of Sciences
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Channel: California Academy of Sciences · 2018 · Science & Technology
Get up close to some of the most spectacular Ice Age fossils from our Geology collection during this special National Fossil Day program, previously livestreamed from the Academy on October 17. Paleontology curator Peter Roopnarine and members of the Geology department present jaw-dropping Pleistocene megafauna fossils from the Bay Area, including a mammoth tusk, dire wolf skull, and a fully-articulated fossil of a saber-toothed cat—the California state fossil. Learn more about our Geology department here: http://bit.ly/2DhNYhM - - - The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it's the only place in the world to house an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—plus cutting-edge research programs—all under one living roof. Connect with us: • Facebook: https://facebook.com/calacademy • Twitter: https://twitter.com/calacademy • Instagram: https://instagram.com/calacademy • Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/heycalacademy • Tumblr: https://heycalacademy.tumblr.com
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