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Rob Mortensen

Island Hopping: Creating Safety Populations of Island Animals

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Posted: June 2, 2016

Rob Mortensen recorded this Aquacast at the Aquarium on January 31, 2016. Mortensen is the Aquarium’s assistant curator of mammals and birds.

He discusses the unique species of animals found on islands, the challenges they face, and their conservation.

Video Posted: June 2, 2016 | Running time: 1:55

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