Author and zoologist Jack Ashby is the Assistant Director of the University's Museum of Zoology. His work centres on engaging people with the natural world, chiefly through museums. Jack’s recent book, 'Animal Kingdom: A Natural History in 100 Objects', explores what we can learn about the incredible mechanisms behind life on earth from specimens in museums; as well as discussing how natural history museums represent nature. Jack’s main zoological passion is the mammals of Australia, where he regularly undertakes ecological fieldwork.