World Whale Day Celebration - Natural History Museum of Utah
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Activities Across the Museum
Swaner Forum
Learn about the importance of whales from both cultural and biological perspectives.
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1:00 PM — Storytelling by Laufou Jake Fitisemanu, Samoan Community Leader, Traditional Chief, Storyteller
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Centrality of Sperm Whale Ivory Regalia in Samoan Culture; Legend of the Tafolā Constellation, Li’I Riding a Humpback Whale Into the Sky
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3:00 PM — Lecture by Rylee Jensen, Southern Resident Killer Whale Researcher in the Pacific Northwest
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Understanding Orca Surface Behaviors, Including Breeching and Tail Slapping
Naturalist Lab
Engage with some of the living semi-aquatic animals (toads, frogs, and salamanders) that call Utah home!
Dry Caves
Stop by the dry caves to play Ecco The Dolphin, a video game from the 90’s that puts you in the fins of a dolphin searching for their lost pod.
Earth Lab
Drop by anytime during the event for orcagami, an orca-themed origami activity!
Canyon
Shadow puppet performances will be performed every 15 minutes from 11:00 am to 1:00 PM — puppets and scenery are created using environmentally friendly resources.
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