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\nDNA detective work tracing the evolutionary history of crocodiles has led to several surprising discoveries. In this lecture, Evon Hekkala, a professor at Fordham University and research associate in the Museum’s Department of...\nDNA detective work tracing the evolutionary history of crocodiles has led to several surprising discoveries. In this lecture, Evon Hekkala, a professor at Fordham University and research associate in the Museum’s Department of Herpetology, discusses how tissue samples from centuries old museum specimens shed light on the mysterious origins of the Nile crocodile—and may even explain the presence of crocodiles in medieval medicine cabinets. #mummies #crocodiles #Nilecrocodiles #DNA This SciCafe took place at the Museum on October 5, 2016. To learn about upcoming SciCafe events, visit amnh.org/scicafe. To listen to the full lecture, download the podcast here The SciCafe series is proudly sponsored by Judy and Josh Weston. Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World was created by Peeling Productions at Clyde Peeling’s REPTILAND. *** Subscribe to our channel Check out our full video catalog ‪‬‬‬‬ ‬‬ Facebook ‪‬‬‬‬‬‬ Twitter ‪‬‬‬‬‬‬ Tumblr ‪‬‬‬‬‬‬ Instagram ‪‬‬‬‬‬‬ This video and all media incorporated herein (including text, images, and audio) are the property of the American Museum of Natural History or its licensors, all rights reserved. The Museum has made this video available for your personal, educational use. You may not use this video, or any part of it, for commercial purposes, nor may you reproduce, distribute, publish, prepare derivative works from, or publicly display it without the prior written consent of the Museum. © American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY\n
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