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Host Emily Graslie continues her work with the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation. They have collected many insect specimens, which they take back to the lab and begin the process of identifying and cataloging. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
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In this behind-the-scenes glimpse into cataloging at The Field Museum, host Emily Graslie learns how to number small skeletal samples in the mammal collection. She also visits the seal fossil collection and examines the differences between the teeth of various species. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Ants play important roles in many ecosystems, and a team of scientists are surveying ant populations in Gorongosa Park. Leading the study is Leeanne Alonso, she is cataloging the different species of ants in Gorongosa National Park and establishing a species census to monitor the ongoing recovery of the park.
Some conservationists believe that perhaps half of all species on earth will become extinct in the next 50 to 100 years. To prevent that, several groups work to assist efforts at conserving biodiversity. Some of the efforts include taxonomy (cataloging species), managed retreat (letting nature retake areas), saving seeds, and propagating endangered plants. Man's efforts toward destruction and development must be balanced with sustainability.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie works with the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation on the prairies of Illinois. The group has a mission to restore the native prairies, and they are cataloging the insects they find. As part of her work, Graslie learns to set an insect trap. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
In this episode, host Emily Graslie tours the insect collection at The Field Museum. It is the largest collection at the museum with more than 12 million specimens. With the help of Crystal Maier, a collections manager, Graslie discusses some of the species in the collection. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.