Animal Diversity: The Amazing World of Vertebrates

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What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? How do sea turtles find their way back to their birthplace after 20 years at sea? Why do some frogs break their own bones? This course is designed for students interested in learning more about the incredible and sometimes weird world of vertebrate biology. Students will learn about the diversity, evolution, behavior, and current conservation issues of vertebrates. Students will gain a broad understanding of the process of science and an appreciation of the diversity of vertebrate life through lectures supplemented by live animal observations and examinations of preserved specimens.