AUTHOR OF
 ’THE URBAN NATURALIST’
&
’DARWIN COMES TO TOWN

Menno Schilthuizen: scientist, author, speaker

I study how animals and plants interact and evolve in our rapidly changing world, and I love telling people about my fascinations. I write books, give lectures, and organise workshops and expeditions.

WRITING

I have published numerous popular science books, including Darwin Comes to Town which was listed as one of the best books of 2018 by Newsweek.


I can be booked for lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and chairpersonships. Also available for providing expert comment on radio and TV.

Ever wanted to be like Darwin, exploring far-away jungles or mountaintops and discovering new species of wildlife? Now you can!


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I study rapid evolution of snail shells and beetle genitalia. I also do research into the ecology and evolution of species that are restricted to very small areas, like mountain tops, caves, and forest fragments.