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Dispatches from the Forest

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Dispatches from the Forest is all about nature and the natural world. Hosted by Tim O"Hara, Dispatches from the Forest explores the curious, the interesting and the surprising world of nature - often found right in your own backyard!

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Episode 41: Home, Home on the Range

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2023/02/08

"Oh give me a home, where the buffalo roam and the deer and the antelope play..." But there were not actually buffalo or antelope roaming or playing. You can learn more about bison and pronghorn - the ones that were roaming and playing with the deer on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast! Also, we now have merch! Check out our merch store at Cafepress.com/dispatchesfromtheforest. If you want to support our work, please consider becoming a patron. You can do that at

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Episode 40: A Waddle of What??

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2023/01/25

What's black and white and red all over? A penguin with a sunburn! Learn more about these flightless fowl of the south on this week's episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast! To support future episodes please consider becoming a patron at Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest. Individual donations are also accepted via PayPal at Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com.

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Episode 39: Sea Turtles on the Seashore

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2023/01/11

Sea turtles are amazing creatures! The largest species, the Leatherback Sea Turtle can grow to be over 1000 pounds. Learn more about these ocean-dwelling reptiles on this episode!

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Episode 38: The Bear Necessities

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2022/12/28

I know plenty of people that would hibernate through the winter if they could. For the last episode of the year, we take a closer look at those iconic hibernators (or are they?) black bears, grizzly bears and polar bears.

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Episode 37: Reindeer Games

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2022/12/14

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and all the rest, but do you know all the amazing features that make Reindeer the perfect animal to pull Santa's sleigh? Learn all about these amazing and unique members of the deer family!

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Episode 36: Invasive Species

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2022/11/30

What's the difference between a native species, a non-native naturalized species and an invasive species? Good question! Listen to this week's episode and find out!

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Episode 35: The Junk Drawer

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2022/11/16

I frequently find cool stuff that I want to talk about that just don't warrant their own episode, so this episode is dedicated to some of those critters. Crayfish, dusky salamanders, ground beetles and a parasite that drives its host to drown itself. Dig through the junk drawer of my observations!

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Episode 34: Wonders from Down Under

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2022/11/02

On this episode we'll take a look at 3 "Non-placental" mammals from Australia: Wombats, Platypuses and Tasmanian Devils. 2 marsupials and a monotreme. There's cube-shaped poop, butt slams, egg-layng, venom and a whole lot of teeth! If you need a conversation starter for Thanksgiving dinner - this is the episode you need!

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Episode 33: Creepy Crawlies

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2022/10/19

Continuing with a Halloween theme, this episode takes a closer look at some "Halloween adjacent" arthropods - the crawliest of the creepy crawlies: Centipedes and Millipedes. Some of the first land animals on earth, Centipedes and Millipedes don't just have a lot of feet, they can perform a lot of feats - including glow in the dark - how cool is that? If you're enjoying the podcast please consider becoming a patron by visiting Patreon.com/Dispatchesfromtheforest. Want to get me a message?

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Episode 32: Who’s there? Just us Owls!

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2022/10/05

Welcome to spooky season! In ancient Greece owls were associated with protection and wisdom, but sometime in the Middle Ages in Europe they became associated with witches - probably owing to the fact they were nocturnal and mysterious. Learn about how these amazing birds and how they have evolved to be masters of the nighttime hunt!

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Episode 31: The Toads and Frogs of Dispatches HQ

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2022/09/21

Meet the toads and frogs that are commonly found right here at Dispatches HQ: American Toads, Fowler's Toads, Green Tree Frogs, Cope's Grey Tree Frogs, Cricket Frogs and Pickerel Frogs.

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Episode 30: Wasps: Now that’s a SPICY insect!

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2022/09/07

Wasps get a lot of hate - primarily because we are afraid of getting stung. But did you know that of the 4000 species of wasp found in the United States, only 30 - less than 1% - are capable of stinging. And in addition to being pollinators, wasps provide natural pest control. Learn more about the fascinating world of wasps on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast! If you'd like to support the podcast, please consider becoming a patron. You can find all the information at

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Episode 29: Take a Hike!

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2022/08/24

I know I said I was going to talk about wasps, but I had another idea - come along with me as I take a hike at Crow's Nest Natural Preserve Area - a 2872-acre peninsula situated between two tidal creek tributaries of the Potomac River in Stafford County, Virginia. This property has been used by humans for the last 11000 years and with its mature hardwood forests and freshwater marshes it has a fantastic amount of biodiversity! What did I see? Listen and find out!

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Episode 28: The Bee Team

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2022/08/10

About 80% of flowering plants rely on living pollinators to move their pollen between flowers. In this episode I'll tell you about just a few of those - Honeybees, Bumblebees, Carpenter Bees and Mason Bees. Fascinating insects that have incredibly important jobs!

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BONUS CONTENT! Town Talk Radio Show

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2022/08/03

What's this? Bonus content? That's right! I had a chance to go on the radio "Town Talk" hosted by Ted Schubel last week (News Talk 1230 WFVA) here in Fredericksburg, VA with my friend and opossum rehabilitator Karen Brace (check her out at awesomepossumz.com and on Instagram @awesomepossumz1). We talked about what's involved in becoming an animal rehabilitator and why wild animals should not be kept as pets. Check it out!

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Episode 27: Venomous Snakes of the United States

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2022/07/27

Snakes are one of the most feared and misunderstood animals around. But snakes, venomous or not, generally just want humans to leave them alone. Over half of all bites from venomous snakes in the United States are completely avoidable. Snakes occupy a very important place in the ecosystem. In this episode I'll tell you why snakes - even the ones with medically significant venom - are not nearly as dangerous and scary as most people think - and why they are worthy of your respect.

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Episode 26: Just Deserts

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2022/07/13

When we think of deserts, we tend to think of them as being dry, hot and devoid of life. But a surprising number of plants and animals are adapted to these harsh conditions. Learn more about the deserts of the United States, and just a few of the amazing plants and animals that call them home. Includes the song "Saguaro" by the Austin Lounge Lizards (used with permission). Check them out at Austinloungelizards.com. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting future episodes by

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Episode 25: Summer Nights

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2022/06/29

Nothing beats a perfect summer evening. Learn more about 2 of the most iconic insects of summer nights: crickets and fireflies - including the dark side of fireflies!

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Episode 24: Stranger than Fiction

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2022/06/15

A micro-animal that can go into suspended animation and survive extreme conditions. A venomous snail that hunts fish by smell using a poison harpoon. Another snail with an iron shell. A crustacean that can punch through aquarium glass. Sounds like science fiction, but all these animals actually exist! Come learn about some amazing animals with abilities that will blow your mind!

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Episode 23: Turtle Talk

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2022/06/01

Turtles have long been associated with longevity due to their long life spans. They are also the only animal whose pelvic girdle is on the inside of their ribcage. Learn more about these heroes in a half-shell (turtle power!)

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