Hammy’s Story: a Journey from Cage to Companion
Dr. Susan interviews journalist Melanie D.G. Kaplan about her adopted research beagle Hammy, discussing his journey from a research kennel to a loving home. His story, in the context of an in-depth e...
4 Feb 39min
Frost & Feathers: Backyard Chickens in Winter
How do backyard chickens fare when it's negative 15 out there? Dr. Susan explores both the human and the chicken experience with backyard chicken flocks in wintertime, with interviews, snowy flock vis...
21 Jan 1h 10min
Shells, Spirals, and Survival: exploring mollusk shell diversity
Join Dr. Susan in exploring beaches in Southwest Florida, searching for shells and discussing shell diversity with world-renowned scientist Dr. Geerat Vermeij. Dr. Vermeij has won numerous awards, pub...
7 Jan 1h 33min
Tracks in the Snow: Changing winters and wildlife ecology
Host Dr. Susan explores winter ecology, featuring an interview with Dr. Alex Sutton on defining winter, its ecological importance, and how climate change is altering winter patterns for wildlife. The ...
24 Des 202548min
Nature Spies: photographers in the wild
Get behind the lens and look at nature with a different perspective as Dr. Susan interviews three passionate nature and wildlife photographers. Each shares their different views on getting out in the ...
10 Des 202544min
North America’s History of Turkey Domestication
Just in time to listen in on your drive to Grandma’s house for Turkey Day (or even to Friendsgiving for Tofurkey), join Dr. Susan to learn all about domestic turkeys. Dr. Erin Thornton (an Archaeologi...
26 Nov 202550min
Turkey Talk: Wild Turkey Biology
Host Dr. Susan explores wild turkeys, blending field observations with expert interviews to reveal their behavior, population trends, and close ties to the hunting community. The episode features a co...
12 Nov 20251h 2min
City Slickers: Squirrels and Urban Ecology
Join Dr. Susan as she leaps among a few different branches of topics related to squirrels and their biology: urban ecology, squirrel behavior, even an interesting discussion about improving accessibil...
29 Okt 202555min
