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Predators and people: A deadly balance

From army ants to crocodiles, explore the science behind living alongside predators.

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The predators that can hunt, kill and eat us occupy a unique place in the human psyche. Whether it's lions in Africa, tigers in India or sharks in the world's oceans, we are fascinated by, and often terrified of, predators.

Join biologist Adam Hart as he explores the complex relationships we have with predators, and investigates what happens when humans live alongside them, sometimes making them prey.

In this talk, discover how we might both conserve the world's predators and live safely alongside them.

Copies of Adam’s latest book 'The Deadly Balance: Predators and People in a Crowded World’ are available to purchase after the event.

Event type

This is a smaller event in the Conversation room.  This event will not be livestreamed.

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About Adam Hart

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Adam Hart is an entomologist and the Professor of Science Communication at the University of Gloucestershire. As well as research and teaching, he is a regular broadcaster for BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service, presenting documentaries on topics from trophy hunting to tree diseases. He has also presented the weekly science program Science in Action for the BBC World Service. On television, Adam has co-presented several documentary series, most notably BBC4’s Planet Ant and BBC2’s Hive Alive.

Timing

The doors will open at approximately 6.45pm, with a prompt start at 7.00pm. 

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