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Classes Code:	23T308
Description:	Extinct & Extant:extraordinary birds 5w
Frequency:	weekly
Tutor:	Sue Jones
Type:	Short Course
Location:	Lecture Theatre
Start Date:	16/10/2023 Mon
Finish Date:	13/11/2023
Start Time:	10:00
Finish Time:	11:00
Number of weeks:	5
Maximum enrolments:	100
Number Enrolled:	33
Comments:	Extinct and extant - stories of some extraordinary birds Alternatively, we could call this lecture series “Dodo and friends”. Taking five charismatic extinct birds as our starting points, we will first explore their stories - a mix of biology, climate change, history and, in some cases, legend. We will consider why those particular species were doomed to extinction. For each focal bird, we will broaden out our discussions to look at other members of the same family - what characteristics do those related species share, and how diverse are they as a group?
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