The Joys of Gardening
Join Dr. Susan in discussing gardens and our love of them, and the many health benefits they have for us. Interviewee Ricky Kemery is a master gardener and educator, and publisher of the 2022 book Sen...
29 Apr 41min
Creepy Crawly Critters: Fear, Disgust & Biophobias
In this episode of Biologica, we examine why certain animals trigger fear or disgust. The show features interviews with friends and family about animals that make them uncomfortable, plus a conversati...
15 Apr 42min
Puppy Love - Raising happy and healthy dogs
Join Dr. Susan and Pippin the rescue Boston terrier puppy in this episode about raising puppies to be happy and healthy dogs. The episode includes a fascinating discussion with Amber Zawrotny, a shelt...
1 Apr 1h 9min
The Brachycephalic Boom: little faces breed big issues
Dr. Susan is welcoming a new puppy, Pippin, into her home. Pippin is a rescue boston terrier, and inspired an episode on the "smushed-face" (brachycephalic) breeds. Dr. Mark Hanks and the host discuss...
18 Mar 49min
Animals, Ethics, and Bears, Oh my...
Today's episode of Biologica introduces animal ethics with an interview with philosopher and ethicist Dr. Clare Palmer from Texas A&M University. We discuss the field of animal ethics, real research e...
4 Mar 54min
The Secrets of Snowmass Wildlife
Join Dr. Susan for a field episode at Snowmass Ski Resort in the White River National Forest to explore the plants, animals, and adaptations of winter in the Colorado Rockies. Discover the hidden secr...
18 Feb 48min
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
