Zoologist and science historian George Beccaloni tells us about growing up in Africa, butterflies, cockroaches, his interest in the life of Alfred Russel Wallace, and how he became a ship's naturalist. More about George's projects: Wallace Correspondence Project: https://wallaceletters.myspecies.infoWallace Memorial Fund: https://wallacefund.myspecies.info ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/George-Beccaloni-2 Or join George on one of his adventures at: www.seatrekbali.com Next trip planned [October 2024]: https://www.seatrekbali.com/cruise/seatrek-in-search-of-wallace-and-his-living-treasures-with-dr-george-beccaloni-ternate-sorong/ And you can get an idea of the unique experience that awaits when going on a trip to remote islands with George in these articles: https://www.newscientist.com/tours/alfred-wallace-cruise-raja-ampat-indonesia/https://wallacefund.myspecies.info/content/go-trip-lifetime-travelling-footsteps-alfred-russel-wallace-malay-archipelagoVideo of this episode: https://youtu.be/j0qkca9WeV4