The Museum of Zoology will offer a unique insight in to the production of the BBC's new natural history series at a talk taking place next week.

To celebrate the final part of David Attenborough's ‘Life in....' series the Museum is to host a special talk on 22 February about the making of Life in Cold Blood.

The exclusive event, which has been organised by wildlife charity Froglife, will include behind-the-scenes footage and inside information on the making of the show from members of the production team.

Series producer Miles Barton and researcher Paul Williams will be giving a talk and taking questions from the audience.

The series, made by the BBC's world famous Natural History Unit, uses the latest technology including ultra-high-speed, thermal, miniature and on-board cameras to obtain never-before-seen footage.

The evening will also feature a presentation from Dr Trent Garner of the Institute of Zoology, who will talk about current research on amphibian declines globally.

Froglife's Kathy Wormald, who helped organise the event, said: “This event will give an amazing insight into how ‘Life in Cold Blood' came about. By including talks from global experts, attendees will hear about the dramatic declines that are occurring for many species worldwide, and the conservation work that is being undertaken by a host of conservationists.”

The Department of Zoology will be hosting a number of free events at the forthcoming Cambridge Science Festival. The Museum will display an exhibition of local wildlife images by international photographer Chris Gomersall as well as hosting a series of games, craft activities and museum trails with the help of the Wildlife Trust.

Cambridge Hands on Science (CHaOS), a student society aimed at increasing public interest in science, will be holding events at the Department throughout Science Saturday on 15 March. Events include Crash, Bang, Squelch, a series of hands-on experiments, demonstrations and explanations run by a group of student volunteers.

Tickets for the talk can be purchased by calling Lucy Benyon at Froglife on 01733 558960 or by emailing info@froglife.org

Froglife is a national wildlife charity concerned with the protection of Britain's amphibians and reptiles.

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