Sabre-Toothed Cats, Dire Wolves, and Other Ice Age Mammals from Alberta

Offered By: Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum via YouTube

Course Description

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Explore Alberta's fascinating Ice Age fossil record in this 54-minute virtual talk from the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum's Speaker Series. Delve into the exciting discoveries of late Pleistocene mammals, including Canada's only specimens of the iconic dire wolf (Canis dirus) and sabre-toothed cat (Smilodon fatalis). Learn about the rich paleontological heritage of Alberta beyond its famous dinosaur fossils, gaining insights into the diverse mammalian fauna that roamed the region during the Ice Age.

Syllabus

Ashley Reynolds 'Sabre-Toothed Cats, Dire Wolves, and other Ice Age Mammals from Alberta'

Taught by

Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

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