Shelf Life Episode 16: Tales From the Cryptic Species

Congo expedition of the American Museum of Natural History May 1909 to November 1915. Black and white photos of explorers with crocodile skulls and a map in the background. Caption: Those explorers had collected crocodile specimens

What do crocodiles and leopards have in common? Century-old specimens of both are helping to decode the biodiversity of ecosystems that are under threat today. Researcher Evon Hekkala and curator Joel Cracraft help unravel the mystery of cryptic species. Part of the "Shelf Life" series.

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  • Shelf Life Episode 16: Tales From the Cryptic Species

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    American Museum of Natural History
    Length:
    6 minutes