Omland Lab UMBC

In my article just published in The Conversation, I argue that it is fundamentally misleading to consider the egg-laying echidna as primitive, simple, lower, ancient or basal. AND it is flawed to think of humans as advanced, complex, higher, recent or derived. These arguments are detailed in my book: "Understanding the Tree of Life".

With master’s student Alan Reich out radio tracking eastern bluebirds in the non-breeding season. Turned into a spectacular 60° day :-)

Lots of great photos of Omland Lab students doing fieldwork. Thanks to Sarah Hansen for a great article about my new book: “Understanding the Tree of Life”.

Michelle Moyer, Eriberto Osorio

Understanding The Tree Of Life: A Fresh Look At Evolution With Biology Professor Kevin Omland Kevin Omland has spent 25 years teaching and researching evolution. His new book, Understanding the Tree of Life, is the latest in the “Understanding Life” series published by Cambridge University Press. Omland’s contribution challenges what he views as an outdated understanding of evolution a...