Episode 287: Beguiled by Bull Sharks
As one of the ocean's top predators, Bull Sharks are demonized and characterized as man-killing machines. What gives this myth even more teeth is the fact that Bull Sharks can be found in many major r...
20 Heinä 20221h 24min
Episode 286: Mind Blown w/ Mantis Shrimp
Out of all the species we have covered , none can compare to the insane adaptations of the Mantis Shrimp. Over 500 million years of evolution have produced one of the most advanced biological entities...
13 Heinä 20221h 26min
Episode 285: Plastics and Our World w/Dr Lisa Erdle 5 Gyres Institute
As we kick off our Plastic Free July Challenge, this week we welcome Dr. Lisa Erdle from the 5 Gyres Instiute. Dr. Erdle is the Director of Science & Innovation at the 5 Gyres Institute. She is a micr...
8 Heinä 202259min
Episode 284:Glassy Glass Frogs
An absolute unique wonder of the natural world is the Glass Frog. These species of amphibian that are native to South and Central America, are characterized with undersides that are actually "see-thro...
29 Kesä 20221h 15min
Episode 283: Ba Ba Ba...Babirusa
One of the most unique and striking mammals has to be the Babirusa. Native to four islands in Indonesia, this member of the swine family is one of the most ancient and often misunderstood. The Babirus...
22 Kesä 20221h 16min
Episode 282: Crashin’ w/Bandicoots
Down in Australia and in New Guinea is a unique and popular marsupial, the Bandicoot. Made famous by the video game Crash Bandicoot, these small animals are nocturnal omnivores and true ecological eng...
15 Kesä 20221h 15min
Episode 281: Taking Flight w/the Paradise Tree Snake
Yes, it is true, there are flying snakes! You may not know this but in fact, there are FIVE recognized species of flying snakes. These natives to Asia absolutely are not only stunningly beautiful, but...
8 Kesä 20221h 11min
Episode 280:History of Aotearoa New Zealand w/Thomas Rillstone
Following our Kākāpō episode we are very excited to speak with Thomas Rillstone, who hosts the popular History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast. Aotearoa is the Māori name for New Zealand and we talk a...
1 Kesä 20221h 22min
