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by cquinto — last modified May 22, 2012 10:19 AM

"Holy Mammoth, Batman! Conservation Education and Outreach for the Preservation of a Columbian Mammoth” Vanessa Muros, Research Associate-UCLA/Getty Conservation Program

What Pizza Talk
When May 23, 2012
from 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm
Where Fowler Museum Bldg., Room A222
Contact Name Cheri Quinto
Contact Email
Contact Phone 310-825-4169
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In the fall of 2010, Vanessa was contacted by archaeologists from Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, CA, to advise them on the excavation of the fragile remains of a Columbian Mammoth.  This presentation addresses the issues and challenges of utilizing conservation techniques in the field. 

 

Columbian Mammoth
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