Dr. Paul Andreadis
Burmese pythons are everywhere in the news in Florida. Most Floridians know that this species is not native to North America. But beyond that, much confusion and many incorrect statements abound. Dr. Andreadis will review what is known about the natural history of this beautiful, fascinating animal. Surprisingly, there is genuine conservation concern for this species in Asia. The irony will be apparent when the discussion turns to the status of Burmese pythons in South Florida, where they are reviled invaders.
Date: Wednesday, November 4
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Nyami Nyami River Lodge
Cost: $8 for Talk
$7 for Meet and Greet with Dr. Andreadis, 6 to 7 p.m.
Total Package: $15
Jack Hanna
Jack Hanna, best known for his television show (Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures) and appearances on programs such as Good Morning America and the David Letterman Show, has been director and then Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo for more than 30 years. What most people don’t know is that Jack Hanna has been a pioneer in the zoo world through his commitment to promoting the Columbus Zoo’s support of field conservation and research for the last 20 years. Jack’s conservation commitment created a conservation ethic that has resulted in over $3.8 million dollars being allocated in just the last five years alone through the Columbus Zoo Conservation Fund (CZCF).
Date: Friday, November 20
Lecture Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Nyami Nyami River Lodge
Cost: $25 per person
Meet and Greet with Jack from 6 to 7 p.m. at a cost of $50 per person.
Total Package: $75
Ian Nichols Lecture
Ian Chase Nichols is an emerging figure in the field of photography. Comfortable behind the camera, Nichols first began work in Gabon in 2003 with his father Nick, who was in Gabon on a seven-month assignment for National Geographic Magazine (NGM). While there, he volunteered as a photographer for the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Whale Team. Photographing under difficult conditions proved challenging, but successful, as he developed a body of work as well as an aesthetic vision.
Upon graduation from the University of Virginia in 2005, Nichols applied for a grant to photograph "naive chimps" at the Goualougo research site in Congo where he spent two years photographing undocumented "tool use.” These two years produced a story on Lowland Gorillas for NGM in January 2008 and an upcoming article on tool use and chimpanzees to be published in NGM in February 2010. He was also part of the Bioko Expedition in the August 2008 issue of NGM. Patient and sensitive to the nuances of primate behavior, Nichols has captured rare glimpses into man's closest relative. His intention is to capture authentic moments that inspire awareness in others and foster positive change in our world.
Date: Thursday December 10
Lecture Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Nyami Nyami River Lodge
Cost: $8 for Talk
$7 for Meet and Greet with Mr. Nichols, 6 to 7 p.m.
Total Package: $15
Photos courtesy of Ian Nichols (gorilla) and Sheldrick Trust (Jack Hanna)
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