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Science Under the Stars: Recognition Abilities Across Animals
Thursday, September 08, 2022, 08:00pm
Variation in fiddler crab coloration from Detto et al. 2006, Proc. R. Soc. B
Variation in fiddler crab coloration from Detto et al. 2006, Proc. R. Soc. B
Visual identity signals across organisms (c) E.A. Tibbetts et al. 2007 Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B.
Visual identity signals across organisms (c) E.A. Tibbetts et al. 2007 Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B.
Wasp facial markings (c) E.A. Tibbetts from Tibbetts 2002 Trends Ecol. Evol.
Wasp facial markings (c) E.A. Tibbetts from Tibbetts 2002 Trends Ecol. Evol.
Mice sharing odor cues (c) Boris Heifets, Monique Smith
Mice sharing odor cues (c) Boris Heifets, Monique Smith

“Recognition Abilities Across Animals”

Emily Lessig (Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Graduate Program)

We’ve all used recognition at various times in our lives—to spot your friend at school or find your parents in a store. However, humans aren’t the only animals that use recognition in their everyday lives. Come learn about the unique recognition abilities across animals and how they can help regulate social interactions.

Science Under the Stars is a free public outreach lecture series in Austin, Texas. The talk will be held outdoors at Brackenridge Field Laboratory, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SUtS requests that visitors follow CDC and UT Austin-recommended guidelines to ensure the safety of all in attendance.

  • Before attending the event, take the CDC’s online Coronavirus Self-Checker to ensure you are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. If you are experiencing symptoms, please get tested and stay home.
  • SUtS highly recommends being up to date on vaccines and booster shots and masking provides further protection.
  • SUtS is not currently providing food or drinks; please plan accordingly.
  • Use the provided hand sanitizer and wash your hands (for at least 20 seconds) frequently.

For those who still prefer to attend virtually, SUtS will be streaming the talk live on their YouTube channel. Please tune in at 8pm CT. Feel free to post questions for the speaker in the comments and email scienceunderthestars@gmail.com with any issues.

**In order to be notified of changes in the program, due to inclement weather or for other reasons, you can subscribe to their emails, their blog, their YouTube channel, or their Facebook page.**

Here’s the schedule for this month’s event:

  • 7:00 pm: Kid’s activities and natural history displays of local animals and plants found at Brackenridge Field Laboratory 
  • 7:15 pm-7:45 pm: Guided tour of the field lab (wear sturdy shoes and bring water)!
  • 8:00 pm: Settle in, because the talk begins now!
  • 8:45 pm: Q&A with the speaker

 

Location: Brackenridge Field Laboratory, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703