Mammal teeth: Elephants, whales, humans and more!

🦷 Why do lions have sharp teeth? Why do whales have different teeth than humans? And how can scientists learn about animals that lived millions of years ago just by studying their teeth?In this episode, paleontologist Dr. Silvia Pineda-Munoz helps Orbiters explore the fascinating world of mammal teeth. Discover what makes an animal a mammal, why different animals have different kinds of teeth, and how fossil teeth help scientists unlock secrets from the past.➡️ Featuring Dr. Silvia Pineda-Munoz, founder of Climate Ages, a project that connects stories from Earth's past with the environmental challenges we face today.💬 Submit your kids' questions! ⁠⁠www.cumbrekids.org/questions⁠⁠➡️ Coloring pages for each episode! www.cumbrekids.org/color-along💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious Club: www.cumbrekids.org/curious-clubOrbit Family Conversation Starters!• If you could borrow the teeth of any animal for a day, which animal would you choose and what would you do with them?• Why do you think lions, elephants, whales, and humans all need different kinds of teeth?Continue learning as a family!• Grab a mirror and identify your incisors, canines, and molars. What job do you think each type of tooth does?• Look up photos of a lion skull, a cow skull, and a whale skull. What clues can their teeth give you about what they eat?• Visit Climate Ages to learn more about Dr. Silvia's work exploring ancient animals and environments.• Explore fossil collections from your local natural history museum or online museum resources.• Keep a "tooth detective" journal and record interesting animal teeth you discover in books, zoos, museums, or nature documentaries.🎧 More podcasts by Cumbre Kids in English and Spanish: www.cumbrekids.org👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A message for parents about our values: www.cumbrekids.org/our-values