SEEN 4.5

Rob Gandola sent in a link to a youtube film “101 East: return of the lizard king” which he says gives “a very real picture of what’s going on at ground level in Madagascar” (thank you Rob!)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo7O2DhUH8A

Another film from Lex Kraaijeveld, very funny (thank you Lex)! http://www.edisproduction.de/2013/10/02/what-if-animals-were-round/

Zoe Harris has found an upcoming Society of Biology event (end of March) “A fascinating insight into the secret world of bees” (thank you Zoe!) https://www.societyofbiology.org/events?event_id=279&dm_i=I1,20FGL,5BJ0EW,78L83,1

Jake Snaddon thought people with the “science/artistic flair”, as he calls it, might be interested in an introductory course to naturalistic and scientific illustration in Barcelona 12-16^th May. More information here http://www.transmittingscience.org/courses/draw/scientific-illustration/ (thank you Jake!).

Closer to home, there is also an illustration course run by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, at Testwood lakes on 11^th January http://www.hiwwt.org.uk/courses.php/159/fabulous-feathers

Pete Boyd sent in this article about tool use by crocodiles to aid with hunting http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/crocodilians-use-tools-lure-prey (thank you Pete!).

You can find the original article here http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03949370.2013.858276#preview

Piranesi O’Hare Evans sent in a link to a youtube channel (thank you Piranesi!).

She says “If, like me, you like to spend your free time watching videos of wolves being gutted, this is the youtube channel for you: http://www.youtube.com/user/thebrainscoop The Brain Scoop gives insights into the world of museums, taxidermy and science communications. +Book recommendations, careers advice, discussions about women in science and more.”

Tom Ezard has been trying again for the much coveted “staff contribution of the week” prize. Tom, this time you share it with Jake and Lex, so many contributions! It’s a video of sheep dogs playing “What’s the time Mr Wolf?” (thank you Tom!). http://www.dogheirs.com/misst/posts/1020-border-collies-sneak-up-on-each-other-video#mAfAXjDslfSCUpHC.01