Articles related to "Marine Reptiles"



A List of Marine Reptiles
Learn about marine iguanas in the Galapagos, tropical venomous seas snakes, the deadly salt water crocodile, and endangered sea turtles.
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A Visit to the American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of my favorite museums to visit.
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Marine Reptiles
There is an amazing variety of living and extinct reptiles of the sea. Ogopogo and the Loch Ness Monster might even exist!
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Marine Reptiles I: Ichthyosaurs
Marine reptiles of the Mesozoic are often mistaken for dinosaurs, learn more about these fascinating animals!
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Marine Reptiles II: Plesiosaurs
The Plesiosaurs were a very successful group of marine reptiles (not dinosaurs!) that lived during the Mesozoic Era.
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Marine Reptiles III: Mosasaurs
Mosasaurs are related to our modern monitor lizards and Gila monsters.
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Sea Turtles in Southeast Alaska
It is uncommon for sea turtles to range north of Oregon, but their appearance in Alaskan waters occurs often enough that they can't be considered accidental visitors.
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Ocean Life History
Early life became complex and eventually fish evolved, later giving way to the marine reptiles, then to the marine mammals as the 'highest' life-forms.
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Reptile Skulls
Reptile families are grouped by the shape of their skulls. How are turtles different from mammals?
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Marine Animal Life
Sea animals come in many shapes and sizes, most of them unfamiliar.
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Dinosaur Resource Center
The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park, Colorado is a fun location for families and dinosaur enthusiasts.
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Environmental Reseach On Board Royal Clipper
Sail on Royal Clipper in the Mediterranean this summer and assist in various working marine biology projects while learning about conservation at the same time.
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"Walking with Dinosaurs", A Review
The much-hyped British program "Walking with Dinosaurs" is now available in the U.S., with a beautifully illustrated companion book.
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A Visit to Science City in Kansas City
Science City is a hands-on science museum in Kansas City, Missouri with plenty of activities.
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A Visit to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is one of my favorite larger museums.
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A Visit to the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman, Oklahoma is a small museum, but well worth a visit.
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Galapagos Marine Iguana
These 'clumsy lizards' disgusted Darwin at first, but they are a good example of an island species adapting to its environment.
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Mass Extinction at Cretaceous-Tertiary Boundary
Although it's not the biggest event, the mysteriousness of the Cretaceous-Tertiary (K/T) extinction gets the most attention from the public, media and even scientists.
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Mass Extinctions – Through History and Today
Paleontologists have identified several mass extinctions through geologic time. Understanding these major events may provide insight into today's biodiversity crisis.
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Mythological Creatures Halloween Costume Ideas
From the Yeti to the Unicorn and from Bigfoot to the Minotaur, cryptids and mythical creatures are ideal to create a theme party for Halloween or other special occasion.
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Natural History Museum in Rock Springs, Wyoming
This self-guided tour of the Natural History Museum at Western Wyoming Community College offers visitors fun, educational activities while visiting Sweetwater County.
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Origins of Cetaceans
The evolution of cetaceans - this is, whales, dolphins and porpoises - is a fascinating thread of paleontology.
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A Visit to the Smithsonian
The National Museum of Natural History Smithsonian Institution is one of the largest natural history museums in the United States. Join me as I tour its fascinating exhibits!
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What Do You Mean It's Not a Dinosaur?
Many extinct animals that are not dinosaurs are commonly confused with the dinosaurs, learn more about why these animals are not really dinosaurs.
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Black Throated Diver
People on shore hear its mournful call in the spring and on early summer evenings. It is a sight to behold, seeing a Black Throated Diver swimming across water while the sun mist melts the morning mist away.
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Homoplasies, Similar Character Traits
A homoplasy is a feature shared by different organisms that was not present in their most recent common ancestor. Homoplasies demonstrate adaptation in the living world.
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