Finding Old Fourlegs

Finding Old Fourlegs: The Remarkable Story of the Coelacanth

Prof. Mike Bruton

Thurs 21 May, 18:30, Helderberg Nature Reserve

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 living coelacanths off Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, the Comoros and Indonesia has shown that, although the coelacanth has a primitive anatomy, its behaviour and breeding strategy are very advanced.

Secure your spot at this event for R170 (adults) or R160 (pensioners/scholars), incl. wine, nature reserve entrance fee, and a Q&A with the speaker. A 20% discount is applicable to bookings of 6 or more and to members of special interest groups (please contact us to make these bookings). Booking is…