Sprigg Salon: Why dinosaurs died and birds survived
Event description
The meteorite that struck the earth 66 million years ago wrought global cataclysm and wiped out three-quarters of the species on earth, including all the non-avian dinosaurs. But why did the birds survive, and what did they do next?
Join the South Australian Museum for our February Sprigg Salon as Professor Mike Lee discusses new research on the famous Cretaceous mass extinction and how it changed life on earth. You'll also have the opportunity to preview the blockbuster Six Extinctions exhibition between 5.00 and 6.00pm before the event for the bargain price of just $5!
Mike Lee is a Professor of Evolutionary Biology at Flinders University and a Senior Research Scientist at the South Australian Museum, and a former Fulbright Fellow. He is a world expert in reptile evolution and biodiversity science, and has co-authored over 200 research papers, including 17 ground-breaking works in Nature and Science.
- When: Wednesday 1st February, 2023
- Where: Pacific Cultures Gallery, Mezzanine Level, South Australian Museum, North Terrace, Adelaide
- Entry to this event includes a free welcome drink with a choice of beer, wine or a non-alcoholic beverage.
- 5.00pm - private viewing of the Six Extinctions exhibition before the event - add an exhibition ticket to your order for the discounted price of $5 per person
- 6.00pm - welcome drinks served
- 6.30pm - event commences
- Q&A session will follow the presentation by Professor Lee
Support for the Sprigg Salon series is kindly provided by Inspiring South Australia:
Image from Six Extinctions courtesy of Gondwana Studios
