Marvelous Marine Mammals: All's Whale That Ends Whale!
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Take a deep breath before we plunge into the world of marine mammals! From whales to walruses and seals to sea lions, join Dr. Jorge Velez-Juarbe, Associate Curator of Marine Mammals, and Museum Educator Tony Turner as they uncover ancient marine mammals that once swam through Los Angeles. Discover the mind-blowing evolutionary journey of whales and learn about some of the incredible fossils found in the L.A. Underwater exhibit.
Register on Zoom for the chance to ask your own questions, or stream this session on YouTube Live!
Jorge Velez-Juarbe, Associate Curator of Marine Mammals
Jorge Velez-Juarbe is the Associate Curator of Marine Mammals at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. He spends his time immersed in the watery world of fossil marine mammals. From 30-foot sea cows to dwarf sperm whales and every marine mammal in between, Dr. Velez-Juarbe investigates how these incredible creatures evolved, as well as the evolutionary history of the animals and plants of the Caribbean region where he grew up.
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