Extinctions: Oddballs of the Triassic
Offered By: AGU via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of Triassic-era extinctions and unusual creatures in this 35-minute AGU conference talk. Delve into the research of Hans Sues, a renowned Smithsonian paleontologist with over 40 years of global fossil-hunting experience. Discover why the Triassic period produced such an array of strange animals, examine the extinction events that bookended this era, and gain insights into the challenges of fieldwork in paleontology. Learn about vertebrate fossils, with a particular focus on Sues' expertise in both professional research and personal interest in felines. Gain a deeper understanding of the Triassic period's unique biodiversity and the events that shaped Earth's evolutionary history through this engaging presentation.
Syllabus
Extinctions: Oddballs of the Triassic
Taught by
AGU
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