Animal Mycophiles

Free or $10 for nonmembers. Online.
Central Texas Mycology presents “Animal Mycophiles, Critters That Hunt, Farm, Self Medicate and Get High on Fungi” with Eva Gordon.

This month we are joined by Eva Gordon, is a self-described “fungal zoologist” who blends deep scientific expertise with the narrative flair of a fantasy author.

Eva’s presentation offers a rare glimpse into the largely overlooked relationships between animals and fungi—a fascinating world where creatures don’t just consume mushrooms but hunt, farm, self-medicate, and even get high on them .

During her talk, she transforms rigorous science from fields like zoology, evolutionary biology, and mycology into captivating narratives that resonate with any audience. She brings this hidden world to life with unforgettable examples, from worms feasting on fungi to elephants seeking out medicinal mushrooms, and from truffle-digging pigs to the complex partnerships between insects and their fungal crops. She will also demystify common myths such as “toadstools.”

Prepare to be amazed by the intricate web of life beneath our feet, as Eva Gordon reveals the secret lives of critters that interact with the fungal kingdom in ways you never imagined.

Please register here: ONLINE: Animal Mycophiles— Critters That Hunt, Farm, Self-Medicate and Get High on Fungi — Central Texas Mycological Society

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