Dr. Darin Croft presents 'Lost Worlds of South America' at CMNH

From CMNH: The Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s acclaimed Explorer Series lectures presents Dr. Darin Croft on “Lost Worlds of South America.”

Dr. Darin Croft, Paleomammologist and Associate Professor of Anatomy, Case Western Reserve University will be presenting at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History on March 3, 2017 at 5:30pm.

“We are looking forward to having Dr. Darin Croft share his research into the evolution of South American mammals,” said Dr. Evalyn Gates, Executive Director and CEO of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. “These compelling educational opportunities further the Museum’s commitment to science education for learners of all ages.”

South America is rich in biodiversity today, but what was it like millions of years ago, when it was isolated from other continents? Join Dr. Croft, whose research into the evolution of South American mammals has uncovered a prehistoric world of weird and wonderful creatures unlike anything else on Earth.

Following the lecture, Dr. Croft will sign copies of his book, "Horned Armadillos and Rafting Monkeys: The Fascinating Fossil Mammals of South America." A limited number of copies will be available for purchase in the Museum Store.

*Please note that Dr. Lisa Randall’s lecture, "Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs," has been postponed until next season due to a medical issue. For questions about tickets already purchased for this date, please email, tickets@cmnh.org.

The evening’s events are as follows:

5:30pm – Doors open. Enjoy complimentary light appetizers, a cash bar and live music. Museum exhibitions, galleries and store are open. Meals are available for purchase at Exploration: A Zack Bruell Restaurant, located off the main lobby.

7pm – Presentation begins in auditorium, concluding with Q&A. Book signing to follow.

$8 special event parking in the Museum garage.

How to purchase tickets

SINGLE LECTURE
*Advance Member: $10; *Advance Nonmember: $12
Day of Member: $12; Day of Nonmember: $14
Call 216-231-1177 for student/teacher rate. Have school ID ready!

STUDENT/TEACHER RATE
$6/lecture
The Museum is located at 1 Wade Oval Drive in University Circle, 15 minutes east of downtown Cleveland. For general information, call 1-800-317-9155 or 216-231-4600 or visit www.cmnh.org.

About Dr. Darin Croft
Dr. Darin Croft is a paleomammalogist. He studies the evolution of mammals over geologic time using living mammals and the fossil record. He is mainly interested in the evolution of South American mammals. South America has a rich fossil record and was geographically isolated for most of the past 66 million years. This makes it an excellent place to investigate topics such as mammal adaptation, diversification, and community ecology.

As an Associate Professor of Anatomy at Case Western Reserve University, Croft teaches human anatomy to medical and graduate students and serves as a research advisor for undergraduate and graduate students in the departments of Biology and EEPS (Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences). He is also engaged in public outreach and other activities at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, where he is a Research Associate in Vertebrate Paleontology.

About The Cleveland Museum of Natural History Explorer Series
The Explorer Series is sponsored by The Women’s Committee of The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Since 1980, the Women’s Committee has underwritten the Explorer Series and is pleased to fund the series again this year. The Women’s Committee began in 1940 and has contributed more than $1.75 million to support the Museum’s programs.

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