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Strange by Nature Podcast

Strange by Nature

Life is strange, naturally you want to hear about it. Strange by Nature is your guide to the strange, weird and unbelievable side of nature. Professional naturalists present weekly curated stories about just how strange nature can get.

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35:55

The Disco Clam

Strange by Nature Podcast ·

2024/09/04

Having survived wild thunderstorms, your intrepid hosts return with tales of the strange.Rachel brings us a story of the coolest (coldest) lava flowing on Earth. It still isn't cold enough to pick up with your hands but it's super strange. Victoria heads to the ocean to veer into Rachel's lane and shares with us the marvels of the Disco Clam, an amazing creature with a cool way to survive in the wild. Kirk wraps this week up with some new research that possibly suggests that our mitochondria could

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27:24

Using Karaoke for Science

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2024/08/28

This week Kirk starts us off with a bizarre story about the weirdly human trait of blushing when we are embarrassed. He then tells us about a wild new study that had teenage girls blushing while in an MRI machine all though the magic of Karaoke.Rachel this week tackles pollination and flips the script on how and why we think it happens. It turns out, once again, nature laughs at our little boxes and loves to do things different than we expect. Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our

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30:18

Neurotoxins, Necrosis and News

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2024/08/21

I can't believe I am about to type this sentence but Rachel's topic this week is Foot-long Neurotoxic Invasive Terrestrial Flatworms. Yeah. That's...that's a lot.So as not to leave the neurotoxin train, Kirk follows that up with a discussion of Cobras, cobra venom, neurotoxins, and necrotic flesh. Good news though, there's a possible new cure to talk about. Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode ad free! Support us:

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38:57

Going to the Ant Surgeon

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2024/08/14

This week, Kirk brings us a story about ants that perform surgery on injured colony members. Warning, the only surgery they know is amputation.Rachel, talks about a fish that was seen living inside of a jellyfish. Victoria caps it all off this week by getting extra weird talking about inter-species fornication. Why do they do it? It's quite a ride. Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode ad free! Support us: patreon.com/strangebynature Email us:

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42:06

Flashing Your Butt to Attract a Mate

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2024/08/07

This week, Victoria talks about the bird pirates of the sea, the Great Skua. These birds have an incredible memory for people they don't like and they have also been known to steal other animals eyeballs. Woah.Kirk is up next with a story about the epic battles waged by Pavement Ants. These colonies go head to head battling colony vs colony but their strange behavior is acutaly making them highly dominant in their urban habitats. Rachel is up last and she tackles the topic of Fireflies. It turns

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32:25

Training Sharks to eat Lions

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2024/07/31

This week it's back to the briny deep as Rachel talks about a program to train sharks to eat lion fish. It's the latest in a strange list of ways people have been trying to control this invasive fish species.Kirk brings us the strange tale of the 2000 foot tall WEAU TV tower in Wisconsin that was responsible for thousands of bird deaths every year until it fell. The truly strange part is that the antenna wasn't special. "Tower kills" account for somewhere between 4 and 50 million bird deaths in

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33:47

The Moss Chicken

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2024/07/24

On this week's show, Kirk talks about the uncomfortable middle path. How does ambiguity shape our choices? Why do things that are not quite one thing or the other make us uncomfortable. Up second, Rachel takes us to New Zealand to talk about the heaviest parrot in the world. the Kākāpō aka, the Moss Chicken. Enjoy these two very different and strange topics this week! Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode ad free! Support us:

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36:17

The Mystery of the Glowing Wounds

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2024/07/17

The gang's all together this week. Victoria kicks things off with a story about a bizarre fern that displayed a totally new concept in plants. Ladies and Gentlemen, we present, the Zombie Fern. This bizarre plant can convert dead fronds into roots. It's something we've never seen before and completely strange.Rachel is up next to tell us the tale of the Wētā. These giant insects from New Zealand are large and amazing, just be careful how you pronounce their name. Kirk is up last this week and he

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40:05

Leaf Blowers for Lizards

Strange by Nature Podcast ·

2024/07/10

Hello Everyone, ready for another fun episode? Rachel kicks us off this week by talking about Alpha Gal. No, she's not a superhero. Alpha Gal is an allergy to mammal meat you can get from being bitten by a tick. Absolutely terrible.Victoria delves into the strange phenomenon of animals playing dead and what it may have to do with something called Tonic immobility. Many animals, when turned on their back, go into a trance-like state. It's truly bizarre. Kirk rounds out the show by talking about

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38:21

Why We Drop 14.7 million Screwworms from Planes Every...

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2024/07/03

Kirk once again takes us back to space this week to talk about Schloz's Star. Incredibly, scientists discovered that 70,000 years ago, this star actually passed THROUGH our solar system. Rachel's tale this week is almost as big and mind boggling but it takes place right here on Earth. She tells us why we are spending millions of dollars to drop 14.7 million screwworms into the rainforest in Panama EVERY WEEK! Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode ad

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34:29

From the Ocean to Outer Space

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2024/06/26

Rachel goes back to the ocean to talk about bizarre, small, upside-down, solar powered jellyfish.Kirk goes the exact opposite direction and takes us to space with a primer on the Heliosphere. It's all just so he can tell us about some strange research that came out that suggests the sun's heliosphere collapsing 2 million years ago may have caused the last ice age or even the evolution of modern humans. So, wide berth in topics this week but ultimately they both come back to the sun. Join us

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42:29

Stepping on Snakes for Science

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2024/06/19

Kirk tells us all about the amazing but extinct Elephant Bird, an incredible bird that could grow to a massive 2000 pounds. Rachel next brings us an absolutely astounding story of a researcher who wanted to answer the question of why snakes strike and bite and that research involved stepping on snakes 40,000 times. Victoria rounds out this week by telling us about mushrooms and the intriguing cases where the edible Morel mushrooms ended up being poisonous.Join us weekly for more strange nature

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37:35

400 days in a year...

Strange by Nature Podcast ·

2024/06/12

We're all over the place this week. Victoria is back and she brings a mind blower talking about how the length of the day and the number of days in a year have changed dramatically over time. Kirk then brings things back to birds (of course) with a talk about the amazing Ostrich. Rachel rounds out this week's show talking about the tiny but mighty Mottled Cup Caterpillar, a little critter that packs a potent sting.Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode

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44:42

When Everyone Looks Like a Dragon

Strange by Nature Podcast ·

2024/06/05

This week Kirk starts us off with a fascinating story of PMO or Prosopometamorphopsia, a condition where people strangely see distortions to other people's faces that can make them look like demons, elves or dragons.Rachel wants to tell us all about ticks this week and it turns into a bit of a PSA on tick safety before going into some interesting facts about these much maligned blood sucking creatures. Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode ad

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37:21

Liquifying a Frog for Lunch

Strange by Nature Podcast ·

2024/05/30

This week Rachel and Kirk share some incredible stories. Rachel starts us of with some amazing facts about the Albatross. They are truly giant and amazing birds that spend much of their life at sea. I know, you thought Rachel had turned a page and wasn't going to do a story about the ocean but alas, even when she talks about birds she finds a way to make it about the sea. Kirk shares this week about the Epomis Beetle, a truly bizarre little creature that turns the table on the predator-prey

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35:08

Are Feathers Actually OLDER than Dinosaurs?

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2024/05/22

On this week's show, Kirk tells us about a fascinating discovery that may mean feathers are older than dinosaurs.Rachel is up next with the story about a rare Tiger Quoll that suddenly showed up in an unexpected spot. Victoria rounds out this week's show with an amazing tale of a man who narrowly escaped death after eating the poisonous Spotted Water Hemlock. Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode ad free! Support us:

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40:50

Beware the Raw Bacon

Strange by Nature Podcast ·

2024/05/15

Victoria kicks things off this week with a bizarre question, is there anything we have three of in our body? This interesting question lead her on a deep dive looking at the strange diversity of body plans on Earth. Kirk pours on the nightmare fuel with the story of a patient who's headaches ended up being...wait for it...tapeworms in his brain. Rachel rounds out the show with an uplifting story about efforts to restore coral reefs in Florida with the help of hungry crabs. We don't think they'll

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32:12

When Sharks Walk on Land

Strange by Nature Podcast ·

2024/05/08

This week Rachel brings nightmares to life with a land shark. That's right, a shark that walks on land. Listen to this week's show to learn more about epaulette sharks! Not to be outdone, Kirk tells us about the new discovery of a beetle that can be eaten by a frog and survive a trip through the digestive tract and crawl out the other end. Truly a bizarre week of stories. Thanks for being along for the ride. Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode ad

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36:53

Everything's Bigger Than We Expected

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2024/05/01

This week we ended up with the accidental theme of things being bigger than we expected. Kirk tells us the tale of coming face to face with enormous coastal manta rays while swimming in the ocean at night and Rachel blows Kirk's mind with the world's tallest sunflower. Everything's huge. Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode ad free! Support us: patreon.com/strangebynature Email us: contact@strangebynaturepodcast.com Visit us at:

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57:45

The Dinosaurs Died in the Spring

Strange by Nature Podcast ·

2024/04/24

This week Victoria tells us all about the strange bird, the Pelican. Did you know they can fit 5 gallons of water in their mouth? Kirk is up next and blows our minds when it comes to a new find that teaches us about the very last minute dinosaurs spent on Earth. Rachel is up last and tells us about one of her favorite flowers, the very useful Jewelweed. Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode ad free! Support us: patreon.com/strangebynature Email

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