Finding Old Fourlegs

Finding Old Fourlegs: The Remarkable Story of the Coelacanth

Prof. Mike Bruton

Thurs 22 Jan, 19:00, Gordon's Bay Yacht Club

The capture of a living coelacanth off East London in 1938 was one of the greatest biological discoveries of the 20th century. It was like finding a living dinosaur walking down the street, but more so as coelacanths predated dinosaurs by over 150 million years! The subsequent discovery and study of coelacanths off Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, the Comoros, and even Indonesia has shown that although the coelacanth has a primitive anatomy, its behaviour and breeding strategy are very advanced. This talk will detail the remarkable figures associated with this discovery, as well as the reasons why ‘Old Fourlegs’ has been such a successful survivor.

Secure your spot at this event for R125 pp. Bar and restaurant facilities are available. Booking is essential, as seats are limited! Bookings can be…