How to dissect an elephant (an animal of considerable bigness)

Why did a female Asian elephant collapse and die near Broughty Ferry in 1706? What happened to its mortal remains and what were the consequences for British science? Why had the creature spent the previous twenty years travelling all over Europe? Author and translator Andy Drummond answered these questions and more in an exceptionally entertaining and informative talk on November 27th.

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