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At Shape of Life we believe PLAY is the best form of science research. We encourage everyone to lift rocks and get messy. A whole world opens up from our curiosity.
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Handout
Constructing the Tree of Life HandoutFull Handout Material
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Factsheet
Cambrian ExplosionThe Cambrian Explosion was a burst of animal evolution that occurred in the ocean about 540 million years ago.
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Reading
Cambrian Explosion: A BIG BANG in the Evolution of AnimalsFor most of Earth's early history, there simply was no fossil record. Only recently have we come to discover otherwise: Life is virtually as old as the planet itself, and even the most ancient sedimentary rocks have yielded fossilized remains of primitive forms of life.
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Creature
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Leatherback sea turtles are the largest of the sea turtles and have been around since the time of dinosaurs.
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Leatherback sea turtles are the largest of the sea turtles and have been around since the time of dinosaurs.
Did You Know?
Sea Turtle Sex Ratios
If it’s warmer on the beach what sex will the hatchling be? And what does this mean for the sex ratio of turtles in a warming climate?
Sea Turtle Sex Ratios
If it’s warmer on the beach what sex will the hatchling be? And what does this mean for the sex ratio of turtles in a warming climate?
Scientist
Larissa Hernandez, Marine Conservation Leader, Playa Viva
“The world of sea turtle conservation is a circle of friendship, trust, collective learning, and professional growth.”2
Larissa Hernandez, Marine Conservation Leader, Playa Viva
“The world of sea turtle conservation is a circle of friendship, trust, collective learning, and professional growth.”2






