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PODCAST

MUUUH Nature Documentaries

Karl-Heinz Müller

A podcast series that helps you learn about animals one species at a time. Each episode explores a different amphibian, bird, reptile, butterfly, or mammal through structured, science-informed content. Drawn from field observations and carefully curated research, these episodes are designed for curious naturalists and non-specialist biologists alike. Created by MUUUH Nature Documentaries, this podcast offers an informative and accessible way to deepen your understanding of the natural world - from

kids & family pets & animals

All Episodes

00:31:46

Northern Flicker - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

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2025/05/09

Explore the fascinating Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus), a widespread woodpecker known for its ground-foraging habits and distinct subspecies that hybridize across North America. This deep dive covers their complex communication through drumming and calls, their ecological role as insect controllers and cavity creators, and their adaptability across habitats—from forests to urban parks.👉 View photos and videos Northern Flickers:⁠https://muuuh.com/birds/northern-flicker/⁠---This podcast episode

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00:39:51

Hairy Woodpecker - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/05/08

Take a deep dive into the world of the Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus), one of North America's most widespread and adaptable birds, found from Alaska down to Panama. We'll explore its remarkable physical adaptations like a shock-absorbing skull and barbed tongue, uncover its complex communication methods like drumming and calls, and highlight its crucial role in forest health as a natural pest controller and habitat creator for other species.

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00:30:49

Downy Woodpecker - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

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2025/05/07

Dive into the fascinating world of the Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens). Discover its remarkable physical adaptations for life in the trees and how this small bird plays a critical role in controlling insect populations and supporting forest health across North America. We'll explore its communication methods, daily life, and why this widespread species is a key subject in ecological research.

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00:44:07

Eastern Screech-Owl - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/05/06

Join us for a deep dive into the world of the Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio), an incredibly adaptable raptor found from natural woodlands to city parks across eastern North America. Discover its unique trill and whinny calls and learn how this small nocturnal hunter plays a vital role in controlling pest populations while navigating the challenges of a changing environment.

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00:32:47

Barred Owl - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/05/05

Join us for a deep dive into the world of the Barred Owl (Strix varia). Discover their distinctive "Who cooks for you?" call, remarkable physical adaptations enabling silent flight and keen hunting, and their broad range across North American forests. We'll explore their significant recent westward expansion, the ecological role they play as adaptable predators, and the complex conservation challenges arising from their competition with the native Northern Spotted Owl.

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00:49:32

Peregrine Falcon - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/05/04

Join us for a deep dive into the world of the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), the fastest bird on Earth, found across nearly every continent. We'll explore its incredible hunting prowess, remarkable recovery from pesticide-induced declines thanks to conservation efforts, and how it thrives in diverse habitats from remote cliffs to urban skyscrapers.

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00:45:29

Merlin Falcon - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/05/03

Dive deep into the world of the Merlin Falcon (Falco columbarius), a small yet powerful bird of prey with a broad geographic distribution across the Northern Hemisphere. Discover its adaptability to diverse habitats, incredible hunting skills that make it a key predator of small birds, and its notable seasonal migration patterns. We'll explore its fascinating life cycle, unique physical adaptations for speed and agility, and the ecological role it plays, including its significance in natural

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00:40:05

Turkey Vulture - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/05/02

Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating world of the Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura). Discover how these widespread scavengers across the Americas use their incredible sense of smell and soaring ability to find food, and learn about their crucial ecological role in keeping ecosystems clean and preventing disease.

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00:37:50

Osprey - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/05/01

Dive into the world of the Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), a remarkable bird of prey found globally and uniquely adapted for hunting fish. Learn about its incredible recovery from past threats like DDT, its long-distance migrations, and how its health serves as a vital indicator of aquatic ecosystem health.

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00:38:59

Red-shouldered Hawk - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/04/30

Unpack the world of the Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus), a distinct forest raptor known for its loud "kee-aah" call and role as a predator of small animals like rodents and amphibians. Explore how this adaptable bird serves as an indicator species for healthy wooded and wetland ecosystems across North America. Join us to delve into its behaviors, regional variations, and the conservation efforts helping this species thrive.

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00:42:36

Cooper's Hawk - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/04/29

Dive into the world of the Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii), a resilient raptor that has made a remarkable comeback and adapted to flourish in both forests and urban landscapes across North America. Discover its vital role as a predator maintaining ecosystem balance, the fascinating behaviors of these agile birds, and the ongoing research and conservation efforts ensuring their future.

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01:23:24

Bald Eagle - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/04/28

Join us for a deep dive into comprehensive research on the Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). We cover its dramatic recovery across North America thanks to conservation efforts, exploring its vast distribution from Alaska to Mexico and its preference for habitats near open water. Discover its intriguing behaviors, from elaborate courtship displays and cooperative parenting to its vital role as a top predator and indicator of ecosystem health.

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00:25:39

Northern Map Turtle - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/04/27

Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating life of the Northern Map Turtle (Graptemys geographica), from its distinctive, map-like shell and specialized mollusk diet to its role as an indicator of freshwater ecosystem health. We'll explore how these turtles navigate environmental challenges like pollution and habitat degradation across their North American range.

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00:36:02

DeKays Brownsnake - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/04/26

This deep dive podcast explores the latest research on the adaptable DeKays Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi). We uncover its surprising life cycle, specialized diet as a natural pest controller, defense mechanisms, and its importance as an indicator species and subject of scientific study. Join us to understand the ecological nuances of this common yet often-overlooked reptile.

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00:41:18

Painted Turtle - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/04/25

Dive into the fascinating world of the Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)! This widespread North American species adapts to diverse freshwater habitats with remarkable physical and physiological adaptations, including surviving prolonged periods underwater without oxygen during winter brumation. We'll explore its unique non-vocal communication, seasonal movements, and crucial role as both predator and prey in its ecosystem.

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00:30:36

Common Snapping Turtle - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/04/24

Explore the fascinating Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina), an adaptable creature thriving in freshwater habitats across North America. Uncover its significant ecological role as both predator and scavenger, crucial for maintaining healthy wetlands. Join us for a deep dive into its life, remarkable adaptations, and the conservation challenges it faces.

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00:39:31

Common Garter Snake - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/04/23

Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating life of the Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis). Learn about their remarkable adaptability across North America, from surviving cold winters in communal hibernacula and engaging in mating balls upon emergence, to their crucial role as natural pest controllers and surprising resistance to toxins found in some prey.

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01:03:03

American Toad - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/04/22

Dive into the fascinating world of the **American Toad** (_Anaxyrus americanus_), a common yet remarkable amphibian found across North America. Learn about its distinctive calls used to attract mates, its incredible life cycle from egg to adult, and its vital role as a natural pest controller in our ecosystems. Discover how this resilient creature navigates predators, pollution, and a changing climate, making it a fascinating subject of study and conservation.

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Green Frog - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/04/21

Tune into our deep dive on the widespread and adaptable Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans). We'll explore its remarkable physical and behavioral adaptations, including its famous "banjo-like" call, its crucial role as both predator and prey in various aquatic ecosystems, and the environmental challenges it navigates despite its "Least Concern" status. Join us to uncover what makes this familiar amphibian so resilient and vital to North American wetlands.

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00:35:40

Northern Leopard Frog - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

MUUUH Nature Documentaries ·

2025/04/20

The Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens) is more than just a distinctive spotted amphibian. This deep dive explores its significant role in pest control, its value as a model organism and bioindicator in scientific research, and the major environmental threats like pollution and climate change that challenge its future.

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