7 March 2008
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Eaten Alive – The World of Predators is back on the menu at Questacon. Officially re-launching the exhibition today, were animals from the National Zoo and Aquarium, local school children and the Questacon Excited Particles.
“After a successful tour to Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Ipswich and Newcastle the exhibition is back at Questacon. It’s particularly pleasing to see this popular exhibition back at Questacon in our 20th year,” said Professor Graham Durant, Questacon Director.
Did you know that more people are killed by bee, hornet and wasp stings each year than by great white sharks? Or that the Malaysian orchid mantis is gorgeously camouflaged as a pinky- white orchid, so unsuspecting prey move closer before they are caught? Visitors to Eaten Alive – The World of Predators will discover the answers to these questions and more!
“Eaten Alive explores the range of techniques predators use to find and capture prey. Teeth, claws, nets, barbs, traps and water pistols are just some of the amazing methods. Visitors learn about biology and the food chain through hands-on interaction with the world’s most dangerous predators,” said Graham Durant.
Eaten Alive contains interactive exhibits relating to lions, slugs, echidnas, death adders and fish. But nothing is more realistic than the Shark Encounter. Made in partnership with the ANU, this exhibit allows visitors to descend beneath the sea and wonder at the world of the shark. By merging the robotics with immersive interactive techniques, this exhibition combines thrills and fascination with education in an awesome and unforgettable experience.
Eaten Alive was designed and built at Questacon, based on recent scientific research from Australia and around the world. More than 30 scientific researchers assisted with information, images and footage, with 200 others consulted during development.
With nearly 20 different activities Eaten Alive is an entertaining and educational experience for the whole family. Eaten Alive – The World of Predators is open now at Questacon.