Presented by Duke Arts Presents
Every year, billions of animals migrate in search of food, water, or a mate. In Incredible Animal Athletes, ecologist and National Geographic Explorer Lucy Hawkes takes the stage to share the remarkable stories of animal perseverance behind these epic journeys. Along the way, meet the unexpected mammals, fish, and birds that qualify as the most incredible animal athletes, and trace their massive migrations across the globe.
A physiological ecologist, Hawkes tracks animals across the globe using advanced electronic tracking technology. Her work spans species from deep-diving basking sharks to highflying bar-headed geese. She was the first researcher to track sea turtles from populations in North Carolina and the Cape Verde Islands.
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Reynolds Industries Theater
125 Science Drive
Durham, NC 27708
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Approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes, with no intermission
Limited late seating available
Tickets available starting at $35. Student tickets always $10.
Ecologist, National Geographic Explorer
Lucy Hawkes is a physiological ecologist who uses the latest state-of-the-art miniaturized electronic tracking units to study species movement and migration. She works with a range of animal athletes, from deep-diving basking sharks to high-flying bar-headed geese. Hawkes obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Exeter, where she was the first person to track sea turtles from populations in North Carolina and the Cape Verde Islands. She has written more than 60 scientific articles, which have been cited more than 2,300 times.
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General Admission: $35
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