Living Fossils

Summary

In the history of life on this planet, 99.9 percent of all species have gone extinct. But a few have survived almost unchanged. Author Rebecca E. Hirsch introduces listeners to six living fossils, including the chambered nautilus, the horseshoe crab with its sticky blue blood, and venomous platypuses that sting, as well as a comprehensive explanation of evolution and extinction for listeners who may not be familiar with the terms yet.  Listeners will also discover a a spectacular timeline of the history of animal life on Earth. Dive into the stories of these incredible animals, and find out how they help scientists piece together evolutionary history.

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