Siamese Fighting Fish
How do you breed betta fish in a US prison? How come betta bubbles don't pop? Why do betta fish gulp air? And what does this have to do with self-defense law? Come get your answers to these questions,...
24 Okt 202120min
Platypus
Welcome back! Thank you all for your support and patience over the summer. Come learn about what the platypus has in common with sharks, snakes, beavers, ducks, hamsters, and a bunch of other animals ...
10 Okt 202117min
The Other Kind of Evolution | Dr. Joe Henrich
Today I sat down with Professor Joe Henrich to discuss what makes our species special—which is, by his lights, culture. Our conversation centers on how culture develops, and from this topic, we manage...
8 Aug 20211h
Slowing down for the summer...
Unfortunately, due to a variety of personal factors, I need to slow down Species to a less-than-weekly schedule, at least until October. This is heartbreaking for me, but I need to take my foot off th...
26 Juli 20214min
Porcupine
Why do porcupines have antibiotics on their quills? Is urination romantic? Can porcupines throw their quills? Find out the answer to all these questions and more on this episode of Species. Bibliograp...
11 Juli 202121min
Leaf Sheep
How do plants get energy from the sun, and why are they green? Come learn about a solar-powered slug on this episode of Species. Bibliography: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JVpieyxEDEWpKLjVOtW...
28 Juni 202119min
Black-capped Chickadee
This bird wipes their own memory so they don't starve. Find out all about how they survive Alaskan winters and the perks of forgetfulness on this episode of Species. Bibliography: https://docs.googl...
20 Juni 202121min
Ensatina
Why do these salamanders get their own powerpoint in every biology class? What is a ring species, and what if the animals between us and chimps were still alive? Come learn about one of the most theor...
13 Juni 202116min
