“Killer Whales That Feed on Land”
A Presentation by Gretchen Freund
| Date: | Wednesday, November 12, 2008 |
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| Time Details: | 6:00 PM Business Meeting (Members Only) 6:30 PM Cocktails – served in Library (Cash Bar) 7:15 PM Dinner (Grove Room, second floor) 8:00 PM Program and Speaker |
| Location: | The Racquet Club 476 North Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 |
Description: |
 On the remote and wild Peninsula Valdes along the coast of Argentina, Gretchen Freund has witnessed and recorded what few people have ever seen: the rare and extraordinary sight of Orca whales strategically stalking and targeting sea lions and elephant seals from offshore and then abruptly beaching themselves to devour their unsuspecting prey. As a principal researcher for Punta Norte Orca Research and a highly talented and experienced nature photographer, Gretchen has documented this rare and revealing behavior over the course of ten dedicated years. She will be sharing her exquisite photographs and insightful observations of these illusive “Wolves of the Sea.” This program is co-sponsored by The Academy of Science of St. Louis. Additional photographs from Argentina are available on Ms. Freund’s website – www.gretchenfreund.com. |
| Walk-Ins Welcome: | No |
| Reservation Deadline: | Friday, November 7, 2008 |
| Inquiries to: | Benjamin Hulsey (bhulsey@thompsoncoburn.com) |
| Payment Information: | RSVP by mailing your check (payable to St. Louis Chapter/Explorers Club) for dinner(s) – with your name and the names of your guests – to: Ms. Becky Doane Thompson Coburn LLP One US Bank Plaza, 34th Floor St. Louis, MO 63101-9702 |
| Member Dinner Ticket: | $45 |
| Guest Dinner Ticket: | $45 |
| Lecture Only Ticket: | N/A |
