Grand Staircase-Escalante: Unveiling the Secrets of Dinosaurs and Biodiversity

America’s National Parks Podcast

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Science, Nature, Places & Travel, Society & Culture:places & Travel, Society & Culture, History

4.9 • 870 Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2024

⏱️ 15 minutes

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In this episode of America's National Parks, explore the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. Delve into its rich fossil record, uncovering the exceptional dinosaur discoveries unique to the area. Discover the park's crucial scientific contributions to understanding prehistoric climates, evolutionary patterns, and current biodiversity, including a significant bee study. Hosted by Jason Epperson Written by Lauren Eisenberg Davis Use code PARKS30 for $30 off of a $500 or more booking at www.rvshare.com.

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