By Вen Li
“Flying Frogs in Borneo” will be the topic of Brian Keating’s presentation next week. Keating, a U of C lecturer, is internationally recognized for his conservation work and his intimate knowledge of nature. He will present video gathered when he and his wife spent two months in Borneo in the areas of Sarawak and Sabah this summer.
“In the rainforests, we saw lizards with extended rib cage processes which allow them to glide through the tropical landscape and flying frogs with webbed fingers,” said Keating.
While much of Keating’s footage has aired on the Discovery Channel, his narrated video presentation at the U of C will be unique.
“It’s a story of an adventure into the heart of Borneo with my wife,” said Keating. “I’ve always wanted to go to Borneo to see the wildlife diversity.”
Keating’s travels brought him to limestone caverns befitting of 747 jetliners which were home to small birds surrounded by mangroves populated by proboscis monkeys.
“I hope students will get a sense of appreciation for the tropical environment and think about how diverse the world is,” he said.
Keating’s presentation, sponsored by the Women in Science and Engineering club, will take place on Thu., Nov. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. in ICT 121. Proceeds will go to the Calgary Zoo’s conservation fund, which sponsors projects in South America, Africa and Oceania.