Birds, islands and evolution with Maarten Hoepel

Join Maarten Hoepel and explore the world of birds on remote islands. This activity features two short lectures:

In the footsteps of Darwin: the bizarre evolution of birds on islands (8:15 and 11:45 PM)
Discover how islands shape evolution. Using examples from (tropical) regions, you’ll learn how birds adapt to their environment. Sometimes in unexpected ways.

Into the jungle: the search for the unique birds of Bioko (9:45 PM )
A glimpse into an expedition to the island of Bioko, home to remarkable bird species found nowhere else. What makes these birds so unique? And what does field research in such an environment involve?