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Dispatches from the Forest

Dispatchesfromtheforest

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 106: Koala Kapers

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/08/06

When George Perry published the first image of a koala in his 1810 natural history work Arcana, he wrote, “…they have little either in their character or appearance to interest the Naturalist or Philosopher." But I say that this just proves that ol' George was not a very good Naturalist. Learn why George was so very wrong on this episode of the Podcast! Support the podcast by becoming a Patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or email me!

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Dirt Dispatch #34

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/07/30

The world's largest wildlife crossing is nearing completion not too far from Dispatches HQ and a couple of really cool insects that I saw this week. Check it out! Support the podcast by becoming a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or send me an email! dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate using the Cash App and the cashtag $ForestNerd Check out the merch store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook,

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Episode 105: The Panda Files

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/07/23

There are two animals that are called, at least in English, "Pandas" - the Red Panda and the Giant Panda (aka "Panda Bear"). But other than sharing part of their names, they're not closely related. Learn more about two of the most adorable members of the animal kingdom on this episode!Support the Podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or email me: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate using the Cash App and $ForestNerd Check out the merch store:

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Dirt Dispatch #33

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/07/16

There is an abundance of wildflowers in bloom here around Dispatches HQ - learn about some of these plants and how they were traditionally used on this episode of Dirt Dispatches!Support the podcast! Patreon: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest PayPal (and my email address!): Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Cash App: $ForestNerd Merch Store: www.cafepress.com/shop/Dispatchesfromtheforest Follow us on FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

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Episode 104: Leaping Lemurs Batman!

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/07/09

Lemurs are kind of a zoo staple, but how much do you know about them beyond that they're super cute? Well learn all about these adorable primates on this episode of the podcast!Support the podcast by becoming a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Make a donation using PayPal or email me! dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate using the Cash App and the Cashtag ForestNerd Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

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Dirt Dispatch #32

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/07/02

It's baby season here at Dispatches HQ! In this dispatch I'll tell you about predator satiation strategies and the plants and animals that employ them! Support the podcast by becoming a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email me or donate via PayPal! Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate using the Cash App: $ForestNerd Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube

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Episode 103: Pretty in Pink (Flamingoes)

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/06/25

I went to the zoo last week and saw a bunch of stuff - including flamingoes! Other than being pink what else do you know about these brightly colored birds? Well tune in to learn all about them!Support the podcast by becoming a Patron! www.Patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest is where you can find all the details! Email me or donate via PayPal with my email address: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com. If you prefer to just send a check, email me for my mailing address. Donate using the Cash

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Dirt Dispatch #31

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/06/18

My nature observations of the week, a plea for using humane methods to get mice out of your house, and an addendum to the last episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast! Check it out!Support the podcast! Become a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate with the Cash App using $ForestNerd Donate via PayPal or send me an email: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the Merch Store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest

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Episode 102: Aquatic Insects

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/06/11

Water striders and predacious diving beetles are found in almost every aquatic habitat in the world. In seasonal wetlands they seem to appear like magic. Learn more about these amazing aquatic insects on this episode!Support the Podcast Please! Become a Patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email me or donate via PayPal: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Make a donation with the Cash App: $ForestNerd Check out the merch store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow

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08:39

Dirt Dispatch #30

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/06/04

Birds sometimes nest in strange places - but maybe they know what they're doing. Also the magic of seasonal wetlands. Tune in to get all the details!Support the podcast by becoming a Patron. Todd Sauls approved. www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email me or donate via PayPal: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate via the Cash App: $ForestNerd Merch store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok and

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18:41

Episode 101: Weirdos: Pangolins and Echidnas

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/05/28

On this episode I'll tell you about a couple of strange critters that share some similarities but are not closely related. One of them has a 4 headed penis. Intrigued? Learn more by listening to the episode!Support the podcast by becoming a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate or contact me with my email address: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate using the Cash App and the cashtag $ForestNerd Check out the merch store

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Dirt Dispatch #29

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/05/21

Why do some people just seem to hate wildlife? Well, I've been giving it some thought and I've got some ideas. Find out what I'm thinking on this episode!Support the podcast by becoming a Patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or send me an email: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate using the Cash App: $ForestNerd Get some Dispatches from the Forest merch! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram,

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19:34

Episode 100: Mighty Morphin' Mustelids

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/05/14

100th Episode? How is that possible? Learn about some more mustelids: mink, ermine and long tailed weasels. How are they different? How are they similar? What are their superpowers? (Yes they have superpowers!) Learn all about them in this episode!Support the podcast by becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or send me an email: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate using the Cash App: Cashtag: ForestNerd Merch store:

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Dirt Dispatch #28

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/05/07

Some really cool and unusual wildlife sightings this week! Plus porcupines as a rabies vector and the "alarming" rate at which they reproduce. Tune it to hear why people on the internet need wildlife education.Support the podcast! Become a patron at www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or send me an email: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate using the Cash App: $ForestNerd Check out the merch store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from

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Episode 99: The Tale of Black Bart & Old West...

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/04/30

We're heading back to the Old West, because the portrayals of nature in most movies and TV shows set in that era tends to be....well, misleading. Learn about some of the less-than-accurate portrayals of nature in the Old West on this episode!Support the podcast pardner, become a Patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Make a donation using the Cash App and the Cashtag "ForestNerd" or via PayPal and my email address: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com - which is also where you can contact me

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Dirt Dispatch #27

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/04/23

Wyoming wildflowers are in bloom and an unusual mustelid sighting! Find out what I've been seeing this week!Support the Podcast with a donation! Become a patron at www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Or donate via the Cash App with the Cashtag #ForestNerd or PayPal and my email address: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store at www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

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Episode 98: Release the Kraken

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/04/16

Cephalopods! If they had a longer lifespan and a way to pass on generational knowledge they'd rule the planet! Learn more about these amazing invertebrates on this episode!Support the podcast by becoming a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Donate via PayPal or send me an email: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate with the Cash App using the Cashtag ForestNerd Check out the Merch store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on

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Dirt Dispatch #26

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/04/09

Spring is in the air! Western Meadowlarks, Turkey Vultures and Kestrels! Plus I talk about heat lightning. Learn more about all of these things on this episode!Support the podcast! Become a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email me or make a donation through PayPal: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Check out the merch store! www.cafepress.com/shop/dispatchesfromtheforest Follow Dispatches from the Forest on FaceBook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube!

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Episode 97: Muskrat Love

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/04/02

Nutria and muskrats are often mistaken for beavers, but once you get to know them, it's easy to tell these semi-aquatic rodents apart. Get to know nutria and muskrats better - learn who's an invasive species and where - and what makes these them so interesting. Support the podcast! Become a patron! www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Email me or donate via PayPal: Dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com Donate using the Cash App! $ForestNerd Check out the merch store

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Dirt Dispatch #25

Dispatches from the Forest ·

2025/03/26

Spring is here (at least according to the calendar) and even if we're still getting snow, the signs of spring are all around: Northern Flickers, Mountain Bluebirds, the return of my Pelican Army and ground squirrels coming out of hibernation. Also, I had another uncommon animal sighting this week. Find out more in this Dirt Dispatch!Support the podcast! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/dispatchesfromtheforest Support the podcast! Donate via PayPal: dispatchesfromtheforest@gmail.com or donate

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