Conservation Tales: Sea Otters (14-18)
In this class, learners will learn more about the biology and conservation of sea otters and what we can do to save them.
Oliver Dunn
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(33)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
What's the largest member of the weasel family yet the smallest member of the marine mammals? It's the sea otter! This isn't the only surprising fact about them, however. In this class, we will discuss: - Where sea otters are found - How type of sea otters there are - What adaptations sea otters have - What threats sea otters face - What we can do to save sea otters Learners will be introduced to these zoology topics via an interactive lecture featuring Google Slides, Photos, Videos, and personal stories from my time working directly in the zoo and aquarium world.
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Joined May, 2021
5.0
33reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Science from University of Texas at Arlington
Master's Degree in Science from University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Central Arkansas
Oliver Dunn is a zoologist who focuses on conservation through education by working in the zoo and aquarium field. A lifelong animal conservationist, Oliver has helped with projects around the world from rehabilitating injured seabirds in South Africa to tracking tigers in central India. Their involvement in the zoological community has so far spanned 15 years and has included such positions as Keeper Aide at the Memphis Zoo to Migratory Bird Researcher at the Smithsonian. When not conducting research or at work, Oliver does creative forms of science communication through Twitter, YouTube, and even in person at scientific gatherings such as EarthX.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$5
per classMeets once
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-6 learners per class
