Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales

Nan Evans talks with paleontologist Liz Nesbitt and natural history writer David Williams about fossils of Washington State, especially the Olympic Peninsula and the Puget Sound area. Liz and David share stories and explore many of the tales of ancient critters, big and small, that are discussed in their new book, Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales. (Airdate: November 8, 2023)

Watch Liz Nesbitt's and David Williams' lecture: Fossils of Western Washington: A Marine Perspective.

Learn more about:
Burke Museum
David Williams website and newsletter
Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Ray Troll art and podcast

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