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“Weathering Winter: How Our Animal Neighbors Conquer the Cold”: U-M Museum of Natural History Science Café/Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub
U-M Museum of Zoology mammals collection manager Cody Thompson describes the wide range of mammals who hibernate or go through a type of semi-hibernation called “torpor,” and U-M evolutionary biology professor Ben Dantzer discusses the behavior and physiology of hibernation and other winter adaptations, as well as his research on campus squirrels. Hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m. 6–7:30 p.m., Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. Free, but drink purchases encouraged. Seating limited, so come early. (734) 764–0478.
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