Trigger Warning
In this talk, Dr. Don Brinkman will speak about the cultural significance of turtles and what makes them so unique among living vertebrates. He will present an overview of the history of turtles, including their origin, major groups, distribution patterns, and their fossil record in Alberta. Dr. Brinkman is the Director of Preservation & Research at the Royal Tyrrell Museum where he studies how ancient animals, and turtles in particular, lived in their environments during the time of the dinosaurs. Dr. Brinkman’s presentation will include information on Shelly, the Royal Tyrrell’s soft-shelled turtle, a member of a group of turtles that has remained unchanged for 100 million years and is featured in Jason de Haan’s A house that tells you where you came from. Registration recommended.
Date
June 16, 2017
Location
Esker Foundation
1011, 9th Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
