Bernard Betts on Sierra Leone scorpion expedition

Title

Bernard Betts on Sierra Leone scorpion expedition

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:01:37

Description

Bernard Betts talks about his planned expedition to search for scorpions in Sierra Leone, having gone on a reconnaissance mission searching the British Museum collection. His team plans to use UV lamps to light up the scorpion’s cuticle, which will enable the team to observe the animal’s natural behaviour. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Bernard Betts

Keywords

Africa; Scientific expeditions; British Museum; Animal behaviour; Sierra Leone; Arachnida

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