Friday 15
The University of Minnesota’s David Smith, who has been negotiating with the government of Nepal to save the endangered sloth bear, threatened by poachers and the steady elimination of its habitat, is in town tonight to talk at a meeting of the environmental group Earthwatch. He’ll show slides, describe his strategy for saving the sloth bear, and ask for volunteers to help him track down some of the few remaining bears and fit them with radio collars. The talk costs $5, $4 for Earthwatch members; it’s at 7:30 tonight at the Chicago Academy of Sciences, 2001 N. Clark. Call Earthwatch at 708-964-5046 for more info.
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Monday 18
You can learn a lot about chimpanzees tonight as the Chicago Academy of Sciences’ extensive chimp fest The Nature of Chimpanzees continues at the Ambassador West Hotel, 1300 N. State. Tonight’s show, “The Wonder of Chimpanzees,” is a selection of film and video clips on the animal’s behavior. Highlights: “nut-cracking behavior of wild chimpanzees on the Ivory Coast,” “language and tools,” and “sociosexual behavior of the pygmy chimpanzees.” A discussion led by academy prez Paul Heltne follows. It’s $8, $5 for members; Tuesday programs continue same time, same place through December 10. Call 549-0607 or 902-1500.
