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The Wild Life

An optimistic, curiosity-chasing show about the wonder and wildness of life, following the threads that connect us to the natural world. The Wild Life is, always has been, and always will be a show about the diversity of life within the animal kingdom, but it"s about more than that. It"s about connections. It"s about how the natural world inspires our culture, movies, and technologies. It"s about the patterns that persist throughout not just life, but the universe itself. It"s about us. The Wild

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45:12

How to Make a Snowflake

The Wild Life ·

2019/12/14

In this episode, Devon and Richard talk snow, Frozen 2, whether or not water has memory (and if it's good or bad), the Big Bang, the formation of planets, the secret role of bacteria, why snowflakes are intricately symmetrical, and more! **Stay tuned for an updated episode description containing a link to 2 video demonstrations for our Try This at Home segments!Become a patron (and our best friend), and get tons of cool perks at www.patreon.com/TheWildLife and help us to keep doing what we are doing

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01:22:59

Fireflies with Lynn Frierson Faust

The Wild Life ·

2019/11/20

Discover why we are seeing less fireflies, the secrets behind their natural glow, how to find yourself a lady firefly, and so much more in this jam-packed episode.Our guest is Lynn Frierson Faust, the lightning bug lady of Knoxville, TN. She’s the author of Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs,which details flash patterns of the 75+ species found in the eastern and central United States and Canada. She has over 20 years of experience as an independent researcher working with university teams,

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12:31

The Smell of Rain

The Wild Life ·

2019/11/11

It's summer and a storm has just passed through. You step outside and are instantly greeted with that good ole' familiar smell---the smell of rain. But what is that smell? After all, water itself isn't particularly smelly, right? In this episode, Richard's first solo mission, we explore the surprising secrets behind the smell of rain.It is also our first ever member drive. If you become a member during the November Membership Drive, we’ll double your first two months' conscious conservation

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19:14

A Tell Tale Beetle Romance Story

The Wild Life ·

2019/10/31

Happy Halloween! In this super special, unexpected, and therefore super last minute holiday treat (and trick), Devon reads a retelling of Edgar Allen Poe's famous short story, A Tell Tale Heart, that you undoubtedly were coerced into reading in high school. In our somewhat modernized version, we get a different, more wildlife oriented ending that turns out to be the most opposite from horror as you can get.Become a patron (and our best friend), and get tons of cool perks at

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19:57

Stardust: Time, Tides, and Theia

The Wild Life ·

2019/10/27

The Wild Life presents, Stardust---a show that explores all of the other science-y things that don’t quite fit under the umbrella of The Wild Life.Things like why is the ocean salty, where did all the of earths water come from, how is gold made, what happens when two black holes collide, time travel, lithium, and basically everything else.This is our test pilot, of sorts!In this episode, we explore the Earth's moon, it's phases, it's origin, and it's impact on tides, teens, and time itself!Become a

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45:14

Myth-understood + Nature's Vampires

The Wild Life ·

2019/10/13

In honor of Spooktober, we are doing the time warp to revisit two fan-favorites on one of nature's most needlessly feared and misunderstood critters: bats.Part 1Belief…belief is an interesting thing. Some of our beliefs are very close to our hearts, untouchable, unchangeable. Some of our beliefs are more flexible, changing if you have some kind of evidence or experience that can convince you otherwise. Belief can be harmless and belief can be harmful. Belief can be truth and it can be myth. This

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01:24:19

Mr Smarty Plants with Dr Liz Van Volkenburgh

The Wild Life ·

2019/10/06

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56:19

The Fungus Among Us| Part 2 with Dr Kabir Peay

The Wild Life ·

2019/09/30

In this episode, we sit down with Stanford's Dr Kabir Peay, self described mykophile and fungi expert who recently helped to maap out the Wood Wide Web on a global scale. We talk Spongebob, Gringotts, Wall Street, and reveal the secrets of an underground ecosystem that will change the way you see the forest for forever!Become a patron (and our best friend), and get tons of cool perks at www.patreon.com/TheWildLife and help us to keep doing what we are doing and getting better! If you are

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56:51

#CitizenScienceFriday with Carrie Seltzer of iNaturalist

The Wild Life ·

2019/09/28

It's our very first #CitizenScienceFriday! We sit down to chat with Carrie Seltzer, Stakeholder Engagement Strategist at iNaturalist to discuss their amazing platform, how it works, the democratization of science, bird feathers, dragonfly wings, Russian nature geeks, and so much more! Now, you can join our new The Wild Life community on iNaturalist with a new joinable project! Connect with a community of over 750,000 scientists and naturalists who can help you learn more about nature and help

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01:04:53

The Fungus Among Us| Part I with Dr Tom Volk

The Wild Life ·

2019/09/22

In this episode, we sit down and chat with a really fun guy (get it? like fungi? aha..ha...), Dr Tom Volk of UW-Lacrosse, and holy cow, pun intended (you’ll see), we covered a lot of ground. Everything from how mushrooms are made, to the best mushrooms to forage, how fungi hunt, fungi in the brain, whether or not bakers yeast is the same organism associated with yeast infections, an underground Gringotts, how to avoid exploding out of both ends, and so much more. Tune in next weekend for part II

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14:59

The Mystery of Zebra Stripes with Dr Tim Caro

The Wild Life ·

2019/09/19

Interview with Dr. Tim Caro, professor of Wildife Biology at UC Davis, on his research which may have revealed the truth behind the mystery of zebra stripes.

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11:43

A Parasitic Ghost of a Plant

The Wild Life ·

2019/09/14

An unexpected turn of events, a last-minute decision, and here we are! This week, we revisit an oldie but a goodie as we preview what is to come. Next week is The Fungus Among Us Part I, and the following week will be a double whammy: Part II and our first #CitizenScienceFriday! Thank you for being patient while we work to make sure you get the awesome episodes that you deserve! Read more and see images of the find here:

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49:52

Velvet (Worm) Revolver with Tia Freeman

The Wild Life ·

2019/09/06

This creature is one of the oldest living animals in existence, it shoots a death slime out of its face, and drinks it’s prey up like a smoothie. They're one of the coolest creatures on 20+ legs--- I’m talking about, of course, the Velvet Worm. Hold onto your butts, you’re about to get a whole face full of velvety worm. ***CORRECTION*** As it turns out, there are actually currently just about 200 species identified. The 700 number mentioned is referring to some reports that identify 700 as a

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05:49

When a Spider isn't a Spider

The Wild Life ·

2019/08/03

Nothing is ever as it seems. Get ready for a tangled web of semantics and systematics! To read the blog version and see the video mentioned, visit https://thewildlife.blog/2019/07/09/when-a-spider-isnt-a-spider/ If you are interested in learning more about our upcoming hikes, visit https://thewildlife.blog/hike/ Become a patron (and our best friend), and get tons of cool perks at www.patreon.com/TheWildLife and help us to keep doing what we are doing and getting better!

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07:39

Frogcicles

The Wild Life ·

2019/07/27

If you live in the north, you almost definitely know we have frogs, but how do they survive the winter? If you are interested in learning more about our upcoming hikes, visit https://thewildlife.blog/hike/ Become a patron (and our best friend), and get tons of cool perks at www.patreon.com/TheWildLife and help us to keep doing what we are doing and getting better! Follow us on instagram at instagram.com/devonthenatureguy and instagram.com/thewildlife.blog

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20:42

Like, Pelican Fly

The Wild Life ·

2019/07/19

How do Pelican beaks work? How much can they fit in their pouch? How do Pelicans hunt? I've got the answers to those and more! To read the blog version and see the video mentioned, visit https://thewildlife.blog/2018/07/07/pelicans-are-fly/ If you are interested in learning more about our upcoming hikes, visit https://thewildlife.blog/hike/ Become a patron (and our best friend), and get tons of cool perks at www.patreon.com/TheWildLife and help us to keep doing what we are doing and getting

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14:19

The Electric Light Loving, Scuba Diving, Toe Biting,...

The Wild Life ·

2019/07/12

Toe-Biter, Electric-Light Bug, Alligator-Tick; people have come up with many names for the fascinating critter. It’s actual name is perhaps the most boring—the Giant Water Bug. They are the largest of the ‘true bugs’ and belong to the Belostomatidae family of insects. To read the blog version and see the video mentioned, visit https://thewildlife.blog/2018/06/02/the-electric-light-loving-scuba-diving-toe-biting-giant-water-bug/ Become a patron (and our best friend), and get tons of cool perks at

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13:42

Head in the Sand? All About Ostriches

The Wild Life ·

2019/07/06

This week, it’s time to bust some myths, bow down in awe, and learn something new about the biggest birds outside of Sesame Street. To read the blog version and see an ostrich dance an some adorable babies, visit https://thewildlife.blog/2019/06/27/get-your-head-out-of-the-sand-ostriches-are-actually-pretty-amazing/ Become a patron (and our best friend), and get tons of cool perks at www.patreon.com/TheWildLife and help us to keep doing what we are doing and getting better! Follow us on instagram

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09:58

Turtle Trekkers

The Wild Life ·

2019/06/29

This time of year, a spin on a classic joke about a chicken comes to life as thousands of turtles are seen crossing roadways and trails, leading many to wonder, “why?” and “how can I help do it safely?”. Well, here's the answer to both! To read the blog version, visit https://thewildlife.blog/2018/06/07/its-turtle-time-how-you-can-help-turtles-cross-roads-safely/ As promised, here is the link to check out HerpMapper https://www.herpmapper.org/ Become a patron (and our best friend), and get tons

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08:26

Gulls and the Concrete Sea: Why do Seagulls Love...

The Wild Life ·

2019/06/22

Why do seagulls hang out in parking lots? Do seagulls even exist? Why are they always after my fries?!?!?! Find out in this short episode of #TheWildLife To read the blog version, visit https://thewildlife.blog/2018/08/09/gulls-and-the-concrete-sea/ Become a patron (and our best friend) at www.patreon.com/TheWildLife and help us to keep doing what we are doing and getting better! Follow us on instagram at instagram.com/devonthenatureguy and instagram.com/thewildlife.blog

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