AMNH Presents, SciCafe: Primate Palate: Orangutans, Obesity, and Human Evolution

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AMNH Presents, SciCafe: Primate Palate: Orangutans, Obesity, and Human Evolution
When: Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Where: American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street

212-769-5100
Price: Free for 21+ with ID

Cullman Hall of the Universe

Free for 21+ with ID

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Program begins at 7 pm

Enter at 81st Street

Dr. Erin Vogel shares her research on wild orangutans from the tropical forests of Sumatra and Borneo, illuminating how the diet, behavior, and metabolism of our primate cousins can provide insights on human conditions.

The SciCafe series is proudly sponsored by Judy and Josh Weston. 

This SciCafe event is presented in collaboration with The Leakey Foundation.                           

SciCafe: Primate Palate: Orangutans, Obesity, and Human Evolution, and related activities are generously supported by the Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).



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