How to Discover a New Mammal Species with Dr. Kris Helgen
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Meet Dr. Kristofer Helgen, a zoologist at the National Museum of Natural History. Did you know that we are still finding and naming new mammals around the world? From field expeditions and museum specimens, Kris has discovered about 100 mammal species. Hear about his surprising find of the “Olinguito” in cloud forests of Ecuador. Consider how studying mammals helps us understand how the Earth is changing. Get a glimpse of the modern technologies used to describe species and their environments. Ponder how much biodiversity still awaits discovery. This video is part of the Smithsonian Science How webcast series and aligns with national science standards. Visit http://qrius.si.edu/explore-science/webcast/how-to-discover-a-new-mammal-species for related teaching materials and more Smithsonian Science How videos.
