[ceevol] Final reminder: Zoology and Mythology - the 15th Annual Robert Grant Lecture, TODAY (Weds) at 6pm

From: "Dempster, Jane" <j.dempster@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "ceevol@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <ceevol@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:36:24 +0000

With apologies for cross-posting:

A final reminder about The Annual Robert Grant Lecture TODAY at 6pm, to be 
given by Prof Roger Wotton.

All are welcome!


You are warmly invited to the flagship event of the Grant Museum's calendar...

The 15th Annual Robert Grant Lecture
Zoology and mythology: looking at angels, fairies and dragons with Professor 
Roger Wotton

JZ Young Theatre, Anatomy Building, UCL

Wednesday 16th November, 6pm

Mythological creatures are made to seem real in representational art. Among 
these creatures are some that fly. Angels, fairies and dragons are all shown as 
having wings and an otherwise naturalistic form that we recognise readily. Yet, 
biologically speaking, are they able to fly? If not, why do we wish to suggest 
they have the same powers of flight as real flying animals?

The skills of zoologists are invaluable in answering these questions, or are 
they?

Putting art and myth under scientific scrutiny, Professor Roger Wotton (UCL 
Genetics Evolution and Environment) will investigate the biological feasibility 
of the existence of these animals.

Following the lecture join us for a free glass of wine in a private view of the 
Museum. This event is run in collaboration with the Centre for Ecology and 
Evolution. Admission is free and there is no need to book.

All the best
Jack


Acting Manager
Grant Museum of Zoology
Rockefeller Building
University College London
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London WC1E 6DE

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[ceevol] Final reminder: Zoology and Mythology - the 15th Annual Robert Grant Lecture, TODAY (Weds) at 6pm

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