Scorpions of Namibia: A Gateway to Biodiversity — a talk by Dr Ian Engelbrecht
- Location
- Swakopmund Museum Lecture Hall
- Category
- Family Fun
- When
- Tue, 17 Nov 2026 • 18:00
- Entrance
- Free entrance — donations welcome
- Age group
- All are welcome
About Event
A public talk hosted by the Scientific Society Swakopmund.
Dr Ian Engelbrecht is a South African scorpion and mygalomorph spider expert, currently working on a field guide to the scorpions of Namibia — a project involving extensive fieldwork across the country to photograph and document Namibia's remarkable scorpion diversity.
In this talk he introduces the fascinating world of scorpions, discusses their biology and importance, and shares some of the aims, experiences and discoveries behind the Namibian field guide project.
The talk will be held in English.
📅 Tuesday 17 November 2026 · 18:00
🎟️ Free entrance — donations welcome
📍 Lecture Hall, Swakopmund Museum, Strand Street