Protecting our Hedgehogs: understanding the impact of plastic - Emily Thrift
Schedule
Sat Nov 16 2024 at 03:30 pm to 04:15 pm
UTC+00:00Location
All Saints Centre Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LE | Lewes, EN
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Protecting our Hedgehogs: understanding the impact of plastic - Emily ThriftAll Saints Centre Lewes
East Sussex
Sat 16 Nov 2024, 3:30PM - 4:15PM
Plastic pollution is a well-known issue for marine animals, but its impact on land animals is less understood. In this talk, Emily will discuss her research that has revealed the level to which plastics are being ingested by UK hedgehogs. She sheds light on the widespread nature of plastic contamination in terrestrial ecosystems, discussing her findings on different types of plastics across insect groups, pet foods, and land use types.
Emily Thrift is a second year PhD student at the University of Sussex. She completed an MSci in Zoology at the University of Sussex as a mature student after more than a decade spent working as a pastry chef. She is passionate about the conservation of UK mammals, and the issues they face due to our plastic pollution. She enjoys outreach, and teaching people about conservation issues.
Age guidance = 8+ (children under 16 can come free to this talk, but they require a ticket. A maximum of two free child tickets per paying adult)
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Where is it happening?
All Saints Centre Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LE, 32 Friars Walk, Lewes, BN7 2, United Kingdom,Lewes, East SussexEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
