Everyone knows what a ferocious predator T. rex was, but...what did it taste like? Dinosaurs aren't around anymore (right?), so archaeologists have to get creative to answer questions like this. By using a phylogeny, or an evolutionary family tree, we can learn about the past by look at animals in the present.
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Marine biologists often deploy radio trackers to follow the movement of sharks and other ocean-going animals. Ever wanted to know where sharks, dolphins, and sea turtles migrate in a year? The OCEARCH big ocean animal tracker allows you to see real-time data of tagged animals, their migratory patterns, information about the animals, and sometimes even a picture of the animal you are tracking.
Track a new ocean going friend using this page!
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