Zoologist George Beccaloni on growing up in Africa, butterflies, cockroaches and Wallace

Zoologist and science historian George Beccaloni tells us about growing up in Africa, butterflies, cockroaches, his interest in the life of Alfred Russel Wallace, and how he became a ship's naturalist.

More about George's projects:

• Wallace Correspondence Project: https://wallaceletters.myspecies.info
• Wallace Memorial Fund: https://wallacefund.myspecies.info ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/George-Beccaloni-2

Or join George on one of his adventures at: www.seatrekbali.com

Next trip planned [October 2024]: https://www.seatrekbali.com/cruise/seatrek-in-search-of-wallace-and-his-living-treasures-with-dr-george-beccaloni-ternate-sorong/

And you can get an idea of the unique experience that awaits when going on a trip to remote islands with George in these articles:

• https://www.newscientist.com/tours/alfred-wallace-cruise-raja-ampat-indonesia/
• https://wallacefund.myspecies.info/content/go-trip-lifetime-travelling-footsteps-alfred-russel-wallace-malay-archipelago

Video of this episode: https://youtu.be/j0qkca9WeV4