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HANDOUT 34: Bone Diggers Video

Describe how scientists used the information from the Thylacoleo remains to obtain a better understanding of the animal. Scientists are using the Thylacoleo skeleton to determine such things as what the animal looked like, how it moved, and what it ate. The table lists different parts of the Thylacoleo's body. As you watch the program, fill in the table, showing what information each body part revealed to scientists that helped them understand Thylacoleo or its life. Body Part Information Revealed Conclusions Reached Total size of skeleton

Complete tail bones

Jaw bones

Type of teeth

Nasal bone

Brain cavity in skull

Foot/hand bones and claws

Limb bones

Muscle markings on limbs