

Dr Natalie Warburton & Dr Aaron Camens | Marsupial Evolution
Feb 25, 2023
Dr Natalie Warburton, Associate Professor of Anatomy at Murdoch University, and Dr Aaron Camens, Lecturer in Palaeontology at Flinders University, discuss marsupial evolution, including a newly discovered marsupial species with blade-like claws and the differences between marsupials and placental mammals. They also explore the use of CT scans and digital reconstruction in studying small animal anatomy, the significance of well-preserved fossil sites, and the importance of collaboration in paleontology.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Unique Marsupials with Blade-like Claws
05:21 • 16min
Marsupial Evolution and Fossil Studies
21:16 • 12min
Collaboration and Contributions in Paleontology
32:56 • 7min
Studying the Skeleton of the Oldest Orangutan and its Implications for Interpreting Extinct Animals
40:21 • 2min
Exploring the use of CT scans and digital reconstruction in studying small animal anatomy
41:58 • 2min
Importance of Keeping Specimens in Reserve
43:38 • 15min