R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Testing the “Sixth Sense” of Anuran Amphibians

tribe-events-schedule tribe-clearfix {display: none !important;} div.tribe-event-date-start, .tribe-event-time, {display: none !important;font-family: "klavika-web", sans-serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 10px; color: #333; font-size: 20px; font-size: 2.0rem; padding-bottom: 10px;} .tribe-events tribe-common {display: none !important;} Talk: Testing the “Sixth Sense” of Anuran Amphibians Speaker: Dr. Rafael Marquez, Senior Researcher, Museo Nacional Ciencias Naturales When: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. Museum admission not required. Anuran amphibians (adult frogs and toads) have a very unique adaptation of the inner ear that detects vibrations from soil, water, and plants. Dr. Rafael Marquez, Senior Researcher at the Museo Nacional Ciencias Naturales in Spain, will describe field tests with the emissions of vibrations to shed light on the selective advantage of this seismic detector. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided by Global Wordsmiths for in-person attendees. Registration is required to attend R.W. Moriarty Science Seminars. Register here to attend in person or click here to join us via Zoom. Upcoming R.W. Moriarty Science Seminars Learn about scientific discoveries directly from the experts in the field. Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s scientific research staff and invited speakers discuss their latest findings on numerous scientific topics at the R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar series.