The Good, The Bad, and the Anatomically Incorrect - Human-Animal Hybrids in Science Fiction

Explore the fascinating world of human-animal hybrids in science fiction and fantasy through this engaging 37-minute lecture from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Join Zoology Preparator Martha MacMillan and Assistant Collection Manager Cameron Pittman as they delve into the anatomical possibilities and impossibilities of popular hybrid creatures. Learn how real-world anatomy informs the plausibility of fictional beings like twi'leks, selkies, and spider-men. Discover the scientific principles behind what makes certain hybrid combinations feasible and why others simply can't exist. Gain insights into how creators in sci-fi and fantasy push the boundaries of biology while still maintaining a sense of realism in their imaginative worlds.