Tuesday Curatorial: Native Land Snails – the Best of “Both” Worlds
Free | Gold coin donations are welcome
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To celebrate National Science Week, we are excited to share some of the stories and highlight some of the research undertaken by our very own scientists this year.
Join WA Museum scientists Lisa Kirkendale and Corey Whisson as they talk about their work with native land snail genus Bothriembryon.
Hear how the Snail Snap initiative and DNA have led to new species discoveries, and learn about all the beautiful Bothriembryon species in Southwest Western Australia. Plus find out how you might be able to help our scientists in their work by getting out there (in nature) and documenting your very own finds!
Presented by Lisa Kirkendale and Corey Whisson from the Western Australian Museum.
Lisa Kirkendale has been working at the Western Australian Museum for a decade, where she serves as the Curator of Molluscs and has been the Head of Aquatic Zoology for the past five years. She has engaged in numerous field trips collecting molluscs, including diving and shore collecting in various locations such as the Kimberley and the Recherche Archipelago.
Corey Whisson has been a Technical Officer in the Mollusc Section of the Western Australian Museum for more than 24 years. His role has involved extensive fieldwork in mollusc collection, including challenging activities like four-wheel driving, mountain hikes, and helicopter flights to remote areas. He manages the state's mollusc collection, maintains databases, and contributes to field expeditions, public outreach, and educational programs.