Upcoming events at the Grant Museum of Zoology

Animal Magnetism: Seduction in the animal kingdom. How big can a heart get, which romantic human superstitions are animal-related, and what lengths will creatures go to to get the girl?
5.30-8pm, Saturday 14 February. £3 on the door.

Monster Hunting: How to organise a cryptozoological expedition. CFZ discuss their recent trip to Russia in search of the Almasty, and give practical advice on how to go about monster hunting yourself.
6.30pm, Thursday 19 February. Free, no need to book.

Alien Invaders: The exotic animals and plants transported to foreign lands by humans, often with devastating results. Prof. Tim Blackburn discusses how human desires and the species' characteristics connect to drive the process of alien invasion.
6.30pm, Thursday 5 March. Free, no need to book.

Dwarf elephants – an adventure through time: 1m tall elephants lived on Mediterranean islands as recently as 10,000 years ago. How and why did these diminutive giants evolve, and what can they tell us about the importance of size in the natural world?
6pm, Tuesday 17 March. Free, no need to book.

All events are at the Grant Museum of Zoology, Darwin Building, University College London, Malet Place, WC1E 6BT, and include a free glass of wine in a private view of the museum. For more details ring 020 7679 2647 or visit the museum website.