"Philly Welcomes Back the Legendary Prehistoric Fish for an Unforgettable Show"

The famous prehistoric fish fossil, Tiktaalik roseae, discovered by paleontologists Ted Daeschler and Neil Shubin, returns to Philadelphia for a new exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences. The exhibit explores the significance of Tiktaalik's discovery and its impact on understanding the evolution of life on land. The exhibit also celebrates Daeschler's storied career as he retires from his position as curator and chair of Vertebrate Zoology. Tiktaalik, a 375-million-year-old carnivore, filled a critical gap in the fossil record and is considered one of the most important paleontological finds in decades.