AMNH Hosts Hunting The Hidden Reptiles of Madagascar Today

Despite more than 200 years of exploration, new species of snakes, chameleons, geckos and skinks are still being discovered in Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world. At this SciCafe, Associate Curator Christopher Raxworthy will explain what's making discovery possible: a mix of modern technologies, including satellite imagery and DNA sequencing, and "muddy boots" field biology to some of the most remote and poorly explored regions of the island.

SciCafe is the American Museum of Natural History's extremely popular after-hours science series, featuring cocktails, cutting-edge research on the latest scientific topics, and amazing stories from the field. Held on the first Wednesday of every month, the series draws on the unique expertise of the Museum's staff of more than 200 active scientists as well as their vast network of colleagues across the globe. Recent SciCafe topics include: robotics, video game design, and the hunt for parasites and blood-sucking leeches.

Proudly sponsored by Judy and Josh Weston.

WHEN Wednesday, June 1, 7 pm

WHERE American Museum of Natural History
Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth (Enter at 81st Street)

ADMISSION Free admission with cash bar; 21+ with ID

URL http://www.amnh.org/calendar/event/Hunting-the-Hidden-Reptiles-of-Madagascar/

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