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Adventures Among Ants

Join Dr. Mark Moffett, ecologist, photojournalist, and author, as he shares his adventures and discoveries in the world of ants. From exploring the top of the tallest trees to venturing into unexplored caves, Mark's experiences uncover fascinating parallels between ants and people. This talk will provide insight into the unexpected wonders of nature, showcased through Mark's storytelling and stunning photography.

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Adventures Among Ants

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  1. Adventures Among Ants # 67 Dr. Mark Moffett September 16, 2010 Produced by and for Hot Science - Cool Talks by the Environmental Science Institute. We request that the use of these materials include an acknowledgement of the presenter and Hot Science - Cool Talks by the Environmental Science Institute at UT Austin. We hope you find these materials educational and enjoyable.

  2. Dr. Mark MoffettEcologist, photojournalist and authorResearch Associate, Smithsonian Institution Adventures Among Ants: The Parallels Between Ants and People September 16, 2010

  3. Dr. Mark Moffett From the top of the world's tallest tree, to deep in unexplored caves, Mark Moffett has discovered new species and behavior while risking life and limb to find stories that make people fall in love with the unexpected in nature. Mark is a real-life adventurer with awards for writing and photography... and now the highest honors in exploration, the 2006 Lowell Thomas Medal, from the Explorers Club and Rolex, bestowed on him at Cipriani Wall Street; and the sixth Roy Chapman Andrews Society Distinguished Explorer Award (2008). With a Ph.D. from acclaimed conservationist Edward O. Wilson, Mark remains active in science, with over 80 peer-reviewed publications. He has penned more than 20 articles for National Geographic Magazine, which has featured nearly 500 of his images. You may have experienced Mark on Conan O'Brien, the Colbert Report, and National Public Radio. Dr. Moffett is author of a new book entitled Adventures Among Ants, detailing his personal observations and research of ant ecology and biology.

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