Significance of the Insignificant: Regarding Nature with a Finer Eye

It’s true that “charismatic megafauna” like tigers, elephants, rhinos and bears tend to get all the glory when one is on safari in the jungle or exploring a forest. But we often miss intriguing smaller things when our focus is solely on the big stuff. From intricate insect colonies to fascinating fungus, little things provide the support network to sustain other life forms. Within ecosystems, animals are dependent on each other, and no single species is expendable within the complex web of life. Join Expedition Leaders Arpita Dutta and Annie Van Dinther for a most engaging journey into “the small things” as we learn about how dragonflies mate in the air, how patterns form in leaves due to the infestation of insects and bacteria, and so much more! When you come away from this webinar, you’ll realize you’re never left empty of wonder on a journey, even if you have no large animal sightings…because there are so many captivating creatures with their own stories to reveal.


Originally presented October 21, 2021

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