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BIRDS, SEX AND BEAUTY - A talk by Lord Matt Ridley
BIRDS, SEX AND BEAUTY
🪶 Join us for a special evening with Lord Matt Ridley!
đź“… June 3 | 19:30
đź“Ť Hosted by the Oxford University Exploration Club, School of Geography and Environment
Open to the public | Free admission for OUEC members | ÂŁ5 for non-members.
We’re thrilled to welcome Lord Matt Ridley, celebrated author and Exploration Club alumnus, for a fascinating presentation and discussion of his new book: Birds, Sex and Beauty.
In this captivating work, Ridley explores Charles Darwin’s theory of sexual selection through the dazzling world of bird displays and mating rituals—revealing the evolutionary forces behind beauty and mate choice in both animals and humans. From the ornate nests of bowerbirds to the melodic calls of curlews, this is a journey into nature’s most extravagant performances.
🎤 The talk will be followed by a Q&A session—ideal for anyone planning fieldwork or simply curious about the science of attraction in the wild.
📚 Don’t miss the chance to hear from one of our most distinguished alumni!
Date:
3 June 2025, 19:30
Venue:
Venue to be announced
Speaker:
Matt Ridley (House of Lords)
Organiser contact email address:
michael.murphy@keble.ox.ac.uk
Host:
Oxford University Exploration Club (University of Oxford)
Booking required?:
Not required
Cost:
Open to the public | Free admission for OUEC members | ÂŁ5 for non-members.
Audience:
Open to the public | Free admission for OUEC members | ÂŁ5 for non-members.
Editor:
Michael Murphy
