California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - Skulls Head-to-Head

It’s time to compare craniums!

Step into the Naturalist Center with Academy educator Katy as she demonstrates the differences and similarities between the skulls of an alligator snapping turtle and an American alligator.

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Biology, Zoology

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Alligators & Crocodiles, Turtles & Tortoises

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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

Reptiles, Taxonomy

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California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - Skulls Head-to-Head

It’s time to compare craniums!

Step into the Naturalist Center with Academy educator Katy as she demonstrates the differences and similarities between the skulls of an alligator snapping turtle and an American alligator.

Watch video (3 minutes)