Uploaded November 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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You win some, and you lose some: this is true in games of chess, and sometimes in science, too. A newly discovered species can never replace the loss of another - but we persevere.
↓ More info + Links! ↓
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Papers/Articles:

A moment to remember our lost invertebrate friends:
“Two unique beetles in Arizona, Kentucky go extinct after lengthy delays in protection,” Center for Biological Diversity. bit.ly/2eVWumt

Field Museum specimens on display in chess exhibit! World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, Missouri.
For more information about the exhibit (and LOTS of images!): bit.ly/2fAqIwI

First vertebrate survey conducted in Northern Ugandan forest:
Holly Lutz’s research website has a ton of great information about her research and past field expeditions: bit.ly/2emfaj9

A Mushroom for Chicago:
Taxonomic info from Mycoguide: bit.ly/2fFcKMg
“Local scientists name new mushroom species after Chicago,” WTTW Chicago Tonight: bit.ly/2fFKju4
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Credits:

Host, Producer, Set Design: Emily Graslie
Written by: Emily Graslie, Mark Alvey
Contributions from: Patrick Leacock, Crystal Maier, Alan Resetar, Petra Sierwald, Holly Lutz, Josh Engel

Camera, Editor, Graphics, Sound: Sheheryar Ahsan

Camera, Graphics, Animation: Brandon Brungard

Music: Jason Weidner

Additional Footage: Greg Mercer

Dean Collection Images © Dean Collection 2010. Richard Beenen Photography.
Specimen Photography © World Chess Hall of Fame. Photos: Michael DeFilippo.

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