A seal outfitted with a Crittercam
Photograph by Birgit Buhleier

As part of a three-day Animal-Borne Imaging Symposium, National Geographic presents a day of activities, including screenings of wildlife films made using the Crittercam technology pioneered by the Geographic’s Greg Marshall, an entertaining program from Busch Gardens featuring live animals, and a chance to experience an exciting exhibition marking the 20th anniversary of Crittercam’s invention.

10 am—Wild Detectives
See selections from the new show for children produced by National Geographic Mission Programs in which scientists use Crittercam and other tools to solve mysteries of animal behavior. Hosted by veteran Crittercam researcher Birgit Buhleier.

11 am—Wild Chronicles
A screening of Crittercam-related segments of Wild Chronicles, a show produced by National Geographic Mission Programs that looks at the human relationship with nature, highlighting breakthrough science that offers real hope for the future.

12 pm—Saving the Wild
A collaboration between Busch Gardens, Sea World, and National Geographic, Saving the Wild is a unique experience created for students in grades 4-12, an interactive show with a live host, live animals, and video stories of field conservation projects.

12:30 pm—Meet the Animals
An opportunity to visit with live animals from Busch Gardens and Sea World!

1 pm—Global Warming and the Animal World
A panel discussion with scientists Jerry Kooyman of Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Brendan Kelly of the National Science Foundation, and Jeff Seminoff of NOAA.

1:45 pm—Sustaining Our Fisheries
Richard Reina of Monash University, Greg Skomal of the Massachusetts Division of State Fisheries, and Moira Brown of the New England Aquarium discuss how animal-borne imaging is used to improve sustainability in fisheries around the world.

2:15 pm—The Value of Animal Instrumentation
A panel discussion with scientists Jeff Seminoff of NOAA, Tracey Rogers of the Australian Marine Mammal Research Centre, and Jeff Carrier of Albion College.

3 pm—Saving the Wild
(repeat of 12 pm program)

3:30 pm—Meet the Animals
(repeat of 12:30 pm program)

4 pm—Emperors of the Ice
Crittercam travels to Antarctica to see how emperor penguins are coping with global warming. Followed by a discussion with Greg Marshall and Jerry Kooyman of Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Visit the National Geographic Museum exhibition “Crittercam,” Aug 31, 2007-Jan 2, 2008, 17th & M Streets.