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  • Person holding a skeleton approximately the length of her thumb. Caption: …each of the limbs, and the scapula.

    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.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Jagged shoreline with rough waves and plant life growing at the crest of the rocky peaks. Caption: ocean acidity will double by century's end

    Coral reefs are particularly sensitive to ocean acidification, which has decreased their ability to form skeletons. Ocean acidification is also causing reefs to crumble and disappear. Part of the "Coral Comeback" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Illustration of a fish with long, pointed fins. Cartilaginous Fish (thresher shark). Caption: those with skeletons of cartilage --

    The ocean is full of various species of sharks and rays. In this episode, host Emily Graslie takes a look at some of the more unique examples of these fish. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • 3D computer image of a partially destroyed skeletal structure. Caption: digital representations of skeletal anatomy

    Host Emily Graslie meets with Dr. Ryan Felice to discuss the 3-D surface scanner, which he uses to create digital representations of skeletal anatomy. He visits various museums and scans their collections hoping to help preserve research findings. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Person holding a taxidermized flying squirrel with legs extended. Caption: As you know, flying squirrels don't fly, they glide.

    In this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the skeletal collections at The Field Museum, host Emily Graslie examines various elephant skeletons. Bill Stanley, Director of the Gantz Family Collections Center, describes the differences in skull structure between the species. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • People holding very small skeletons. Caption: Like you and I, there are five lumbar vertebrae,

    In this episode, Bill Stanley, Director of the Gantz Family Collections Center, tells host Emily Graslie all about the hero shrew, with particular focus on the evolution of the development of its spine. He also discusses the discovery of a new species of hero shrew found in Africa. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Illustration of large mammals with curving tusks. Caption: and many of his paintings hung with the articulated skeletons

    The Field Museum has a long history of hiring artists to help teach people about the dinosaurs and other early life on Earth. This episode features a few famous painters: Charles R. Knight, John Conrad Hansen, and Maidi Wiebe. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Platypus with a duck-like snout, webbed feet, and a furry body. Caption: They're the craziest things I've seen in my life.

    In this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the platypus collection at The Field Museum, host Emily Graslie examines various skeletons. Bill Stanley, Director of the Gantz Family Collections Center, describes the various anatomical structures of the platypus. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.

    (Source: DCMP)