Ammonite Fossils and Sharp Animals w/Kallie from PBS Eons | SciShow Talk Show

The SciShow Talk Show features Kallie Moore discussing her work with Eons and their collaboration with the Smithsonian. They explore the significance of ammonites and fossils, touching on the ethics of fossil trade. The show also compares hedgehogs and porcupines, highlighting convergent evolution.

What is the main focus of the show Eons?

• Botany

• Physics

• Paleontology

• Astronomy

Which museum is collaborating with Eons for a special episode?

• The National Museum of Natural History

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• The British Museum

• The Louvre

What significant feature does the Deep Time Hall have?

• A collection of modern art

• A dinosaur exhibit with new mounts

• A space exploration section

• A virtual reality experience

What is an ammonite?

• A type of ancient plant

• A type of dinosaur

• A cephalopod with a spiral shell

• A prehistoric bird

Why are ammonites important in paleontology?

• They are the rarest fossils

• They are the largest fossils found

• They help date sediment layers

• They are the most colorful fossils

What is the main concern about buying and selling fossils?

• It is harmful to the environment

• It is too expensive

• It is illegal in most countries

• It can devalue scientific specimens

What is Tickles the hedgehog's defense mechanism?

• Making loud noises

• Rolling into a ball

• Spraying a foul odor

• Camouflaging with surroundings

What is convergent evolution?

• The extinction of a species

• The process of different species evolving similar traits

• The evolution of species in isolation

• The merging of two species into one

What unique feature does Kemosabe the porcupine have?

• A prehensile tail

• A long trunk

• Gills

• Wings

How do porcupine quills differ from hedgehog spikes?

• Porcupine quills are barbed and detach easily

• Hedgehog spikes are longer

• Hedgehog spikes are poisonous

• Porcupine quills are soft and flexible