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Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka

Dr. Stephanie Schuttler, the Fancy Scientist, is a wildlife biologist who loves breaking stereotypes and talking about the natural world. In this podcast, she shares her knowledge of animals, experiences as a wildlife biologist, and simple lifestyle choices you can make to conserve nature. Her 17 years in wildlife biology taught her that science alone cannot save species. We need to take collective action through simple things we can do every day. This podcast is for anyone who likes animals and

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31:41

10 Best Activities to Connect to Wildlife

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2020/06/28

Over the summer, kids go to summer camps and aspiring wildlife biologists have technician positions, internships, or volunteer opportunities. With COVID-19 causing much of the country to shut down, many outdoor programs for kids have been cancelled and young wildlife biologists are left without any summer experience.Summer is the perfect time to go outside and connect to wildlife. In episode 7, I talked about how aspiring wildlife biologists can spend the summer honing some skills related to

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36:09

My Big Mistake in My Wildlife Biology Career and How...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2020/06/21

I have been applying for jobs in wildlife biology on and off since I graduated with my Ph.D. in 2012. While I knew jobs in academia were competitive, I didn't realize until after I finished school, how competitive careers in wildlife biology were too. My biggest mistake in my wildlife biology career has been my source of inspiration for writing my upcoming book. This week, I have been writing up a storm trying to finish my book, so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to talk about what what

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35:29

Sunscreen and Coral Reefs and You

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2020/06/14

t's summertime which means lots of people are headed to the beach, which also means lots of sunscreen. But before you grab a new bottle, you might not have known that what you put on your body has been harming ocean life in a big way. Sunscreen has had such a big impact on the marine environment, that the state of Hawaii even banned a certain type of it. Some ingredients in sunscreen hav been shown to negatively affect coral reefs. In this podcast episode, I break down not only sunscreen and

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57:06

Bird Basics with Ornithologist Lauren Pharr

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2020/06/07

Birds are one of my favorite backyard animals because they are everywhere! I invited ornithologist Lauren Pharr on the podcast to discuss bird basics. In this episode we go over: How to attract birds to your backyard including:• Songbirds• Hawks and other raptors• Owls• HummingbirdsBird basics on food:• Is feeding okay?• What kinds of foods to give for different types of birds• Keeping feeders cleanTips for people who want to get started in birding:• Apps to use• Citizen science• Tips for learning

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3 Tips for Aspiring Wildlife Biologists Stuck at Home

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2020/06/05

Summer is a key time for aspiring wildlife biologists. To be successful in this career, you need experience. Most wildlife biologists conduct their field work in the summer when professors don't have to teach and students don't have to take courses. Therefore, summer is a key time to gain experience. But in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced biologists to cancel their field work and stay home. It forced museums, nonprofits, zoos, and wildlife sanctuaries to shut down, most of which are still

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33:42

See a Snake? What to do and Resources for Identifying...

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2020/05/31

I grew up loving snakes, but I also grew up in an area with 0 venomous snakes. Since then I've lived alongside venomous snakes in Kenya, Gabon, and now North Carolina, where I see them on a near-regular basis. But guess what? I still love them! The goal of this podcast is to hopefully get you to love them - or like them - or at least live with them. In this podcast, I go over:My experiences being up close with copperheads and rattlesnakesWhat to do when you see a snakeWho you can ask to identify

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25:28

Wildlife Biologist Job Questions Answered!

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2020/05/26

I frequently get emails asking me wildlife biologist questions: what we do, how we spend our time, and how you can better prepare for a career in wildlife biology. In this special episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast, I agreed to answer questions from one aspiring wildlife biologist for her high school assignment. Given how much people want to know about this career, I thought it would be a great idea to answer these wildlife biologist job questions on air.

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Diet Changes to Help Wildlife

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2020/05/24

Our diets have a gigantic impact on wildlife. In this episode, learn the biggest change that you can make to reduce deforestation and mitigate climate change. In fact, it's one of the biggest things you can do in general to reduce your carbon footprint. I give you my own tips and tricks for transitioning. For all of the resources mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes here.

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Animals During Lockdown: What's Going on with Wildlife

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2020/05/17

As COVID-19 spread across the world, countries and states ordered for people to stay at home. This massive change in human behavior gave wildlife the opportunity to roam without human interruption.I summarize some of the newsworthy responses of animals during lockdown and talk about how unusual they really are (or aren't).Show notes here.

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32:34

Animal Selfies: More than a Selfie

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2020/05/10

Social media has made selfies an everyday occurrence. But when they involve wildlife, they can quite literally put their lives as risk. Learn about why animal selfies are more than just a selfie, and how you can take more ethical photos of wildlife that send a more powerful message.For full show notes visit: https://stephanieschuttler.com/animal-selfies-more-than-a-selfie/

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32:24

Conversations on Animals in Captivity: Tiger King

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2020/05/10

In this episode, I talk about the frustrations I had with the Netflix series Tiger King. While the show focused on big cat owners, it skirted around major issues on animals in captivity.Do zoos play a role in conservation? How?Are the facilities in the Tiger King really the same? From my 17 years in wildlife biology, I provide an expert opinion.For full show notes visit: https://stephanieschuttler.com/conversations-on-animals-in-captivity-tiger-king/

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Welcome to the Fancy Scientist Podcast!

Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka ·

2020/04/22

Dr. Stephanie Schuttler, the Fancy Scientist, is a wildlife biologist who loves breaking stereotypes and talking about the natural world. In this podcast, she shares her knowledge of animals, experiences as a wildlife biologist, and simple lifestyle choices you can make to conserve nature. This is a short intro episode about what the Fancy Scientist podcast is all about, who’s it for, and what you’ll get from listening.

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