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Ancient Avian Adventurer: Smithsonian Scientist Helen James

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Ancient Avian Adventurer: Smithsonian Scientist Helen James

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Meet Smithsonian Scientist Helen James, whose job it is to dive into dormant Hawaiian volcanoes to find bird fossils. Her work to identify these species (some new species, some extinct) helps us learn about the past--specifically, how humans might have caused the extinction of these species. To meet more Smithsonian Scientists: http://smithsonianscience.org/

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