Canyonlands National Park: The Shrimp That Outlived the Dinosaurs

This is part 3 of our Canyonlands National Park podcast series. Check out our other episodes on Canyonlands National Park for kids:Part 1: A Crater, a Mesa, and a MysteryPart 2: The Last Blank Map and the One-Armed Man Who Filled it In --What if I told you that the dry, dusty "potholes" in Canyonlands National Park are actually full of life? Yes, it's true. Prehistoric shrimp live in those holes in the sandstone! Tadpole shrimp were here before the dinosaurs and somehow survive decades without any water. Listen in as find out about their "secret trick" to staying alive.🎒Scout mission included! Experience our fun mission thats great for trips or the backyard with your family.🏕️ Tadpole shrimp is a pretty boring name for the oldest animal around! If you could rename it, what name would you give it?Visit nationalparkscouts.com for coloring pages, word searches, and bingo cards!This ad is for National Park Supply Co, a family run company that makes shirts, hats and stickers for national parks. They use super soft bella canvas shirts and print on demand so nothing is wasted! Visit https://nationalparkssupplyco.com to order your next shirt.https://nationalparkscouts.com/Amazing music from Sheb3arFind National Park Scouts on Instagram