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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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Behind the SCiENcES with Dr Kassandra Ford

The Wild Life ·

2021/08/31

Now DR Kassandra Ford, aka @kassthefish on social media, is front and center on this weeks Behind the SCiENcES! Kassandra did her undergraduate research focused on neurobiology and development in zebrafishes under Dr. Mary Halloran.She then worked for a year at TAMU-Corpus Christi under Dr. Frank Pezold. He showed her lab management skills, curatorial skills, and the nuts and bolts of taxonomy and systematics.Kassandra's path towards a doctorate in Biology, Ecology, and Evolutionary Biology took her

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10:33

Inside the Brilliant Minds of Elephants

The Wild Life ·

2021/08/29

Memory, complex social lives, communication, expression, grief, and revenge.In this episode, we pull from our interview with Lynn Von Hagen to explore the inner machinations of the elephant mind in all of its brilliance. Support The Wild Life at www.patreon.com/thewildlife

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African Elephants with Lynn Von Hagen

The Wild Life ·

2021/08/27

In this episode, we talk about everything elephants with expert, Lynn Von Hagen! Intelligence, communication, trophy hunting, general biology, staggering stats, sonic superpowers, and so much more!Lynn is a Conservation Biologist and Presidential Research Fellow at Auburn University conducting collaborative research in the Tsavo Ecosystem of Kenya. She studies African elephant behavior, movement, and the development of community-based coexistence strategies reducing elephant and human conflicts

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Behind the SCiENcES with Lynn Von Hagen

The Wild Life ·

2021/08/23

Get to know Lynn before our full episode on elephants later this weekShe is a Conservation Biologist and Presidential Research Fellow at Auburn University conducting collaborative research in the Tsavo Ecosystem of Kenya. She studies African elephant behavior, movement, and the development of community-based coexistence strategies reducing elephant and human conflicts among MANY other varied research interests.Back when I spoke to her, she was stateside on account of COVID at her home in Nashville

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20:36

When an Elephant Dies

The Wild Life ·

2021/08/18

A year or so ago, we did an episode with Dr Diva Amon about the deep sea. One of the topics we covered were Whale Falls--what happens when a whale dies and the ecosystem that follows.A recent listen back on this episode got us thinking. Whales are the largest animals in the ocean, does anything comparable happen when the largest animals on land die?Today on The Wild Life, we ask the question, "what happens when an elephant dies?"In this episode, we also reference a recent article by the Guardian

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Platypuses with Dr Gilad Bino

The Wild Life ·

2021/08/13

In this episode, we sit down to talk with Dr Gilad Bino all about platypuses!We talk about their name (and some alternates), conservation efforts, absurd adaptations, forgeries and fakeries, what it's like to be stung by one, and so much more.Support our show at patreon.com/TheWildLife

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Behind the SCiENcES with Dr Gilad Bino

The Wild Life ·

2021/08/08

Before you sit down with us to learn all about platypuses, join us for a glimpse Behind the SCiENcES with Dr Gilad Bino.Dr Bino is passionate about conservation and science. He seeks to address the ongoing biodiversity crisis by understanding the underlying processes that shape biodiversity at multiple spatial and temporal scales to inform and prioritize conservation management.Research ActivitiesPlatypus Conservation InitiativeGlobal Standard for Wetland ConservationSupport as at

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Dispatches from Somewhere #5| the American Alligator

The Wild Life ·

2021/08/05

This is one of my favorite shots I’ve ever managed to capture. I snapped this in 2015 at one of my all-time favorite parks,@brazosbendstateparknear Houston, TX. It sorta looks like she’s lunging forward, but in reality, she was sitting in a quickly flowing stream with her mouth open against the flow, presumably to catch fish or other critters that flowed by. It’s estimated about 250 alligators over 6 feet long live within the over 1000 acres of water at Brazos Bend, and have been for the last 65

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Dispatch from Somewhere #4| Antheraea polyphemus

The Wild Life ·

2021/08/04

Read the post and see the picture here: https://thewildlife.blog/2021/08/04/dispatches-from-somewhere-4-antheraea-polyphemus/Support The Wild Life at www.patreon.com/thewildlife

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45:33

Bears with Brogan Holcombe

The Wild Life ·

2021/07/23

In this episode, Devon and Richard sit down with Brogan Holcombe to talk all about bears!Outline:Bear encounter storiesAre all black bears black?Black bear range in North AmericaHow many species of bearHow large black bears getDiet (through life and year)BehaviorHibernationCubs (how many? How long do they stay with mom? Etc)Interactions with people (becoming comfortable around people)Mitigating issues and fostering coexistenceGrowler BearsBrogans researchBrogan is a Master’s Student working in the

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Behind the SCiENcES with Brogan Holcombe

The Wild Life ·

2021/07/21

Brogan is a Master’s Student working in the Wildlife Habitat & Population Analysis Lab at Virginia TechShe’s also the one behind #SundayScientistShoutout on Twitter which she does every week for scientists or STEM activists from underrepresented groups.Follow Brogan @Brogan_Holcombe or look up her #bearseyeview for awesome bear videos!Make a donation to our 501(c)3 organizationBecome a Member-SupporterSign up for our Newsletter!Follow us on all of our

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42:19

Carnivore Ecology with Dr Mariela Gantchoff

The Wild Life ·

2021/07/16

In this episode, Devon sits down with Carnivore Ecologist Dr Mariela Gantchoff to talk aboutWhat defines carnivoresHow their population sizes compare with those of their preyHow carnivores impact their ecosystem and what would their ecosystems look like without their presence, specifically bears and cougarsBasic biology, diet, and behaviorImpacts on populationsHow there behavior in biology influence by humansSources of conflictHow people can be more tolerant so that the species can persist How we

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Behind the 𝗦𝗖i𝗘𝗡c𝗘𝗦 with Dr Mariela Gantchoff

The Wild Life ·

2021/07/14

Meet this week’s guest before the episode airs!She is an ecologist at the intersection of theoretical and applied ecology, currently working on landscape and quantitative ecology in relation to the conservation and management of terrestrial wildlife. A lot of her current research involves working to understand wildlife use of natural and developed landscapes, range expansion of recolonizing species, how sex-specific differences can influence conservation and management, and the interactions between

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49:17

Birds of Paradise with Dr Bruce Beehler

The Wild Life ·

2021/06/25

Make a donation to our 501(c)3 organizationSign up for our Newsletter!Become a Member-SupporterFollow us on all of our platformsIf you've ever seen a documentary series narrated by David Attenborough, you've almost surely seen the Birds of Paradise. They are a favorite of his, and many others around the world for their otherworldly, almost ethereal appearance, sounds, and behaviors. In this episode, we explore their fascinating world and biology with Dr Bruce Beehler, ornithologist and research

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Behind the 𝗦𝗖i𝗘𝗡c𝗘𝗦 with Dr Bruce Beehler

The Wild Life ·

2021/06/23

Meet this week’s guest before the episode airs! Dr Bruce M. Beehler (born October 11, 1951 in Baltimore) is an ornithologist and research associate of the Bird Division of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. Prior to this appointment, Beehler worked for Conservation International, the Wildlife Conservation Society, Counterpart International, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.Bruce Beehler graduated from Williams College and received his Masters and PhD

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Dragonflies and Damselflies with Dr Jessica L Ware

The Wild Life ·

2021/05/14

Dragonflies and Damselflies have been on our planet for millions of years. They're embedded in our art, culture, stories, and even our skin as a popular tattoo subject.They also live amazing lives.Join us for a deep dive on dragonfly lives with Dr Jessica L WareBlog Post on DragonhuntersMake a donation to our 501(c)3 organizationSign up for our Newsletter!Become a Member-SupporterFollow us on all of our platformsCheck out our Dragonfly themed t-shirt!Dr Ware's Must-Read Book Picks:Chasing

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Behind the 𝗦𝗖i𝗘𝗡c𝗘𝗦 with Dr Jessica L Ware

The Wild Life ·

2021/05/12

Meet this week's guest before the episode airs, Dr Jessica L Ware, assistant curator in invertebrate zoology at the American Museum of Natural History.Dr. Ware’s research focuses on the evolution of behavioral and physiological adaptations in insects, with an emphasis on how these occur in Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) and Dictyoptera (termites, cockroaches and mantises). Her research group focuses on phylogenetics/phylogenomics and uses these tools to inform their work on reproductive,

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Nature's Pooper Scooper (Dung Beetles!) with...

The Wild Life ·

2021/05/03

Before you read what this episode is about, we have an ask. Whoever you are, wherever you are, whichever platform you are using to listen, please consider leaving us a rating and review. Aside from the feedback being helpful to shape our work, it also increases our visibility and helps to grow our community and organization. Plus you'll forever be our favorite listener!Professor Marcus Byrne teaches us about the fantastical and unexpected world of dung beetles, their ecological importance, their

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Behind the 𝗦𝗖i𝗘𝗡c𝗘𝗦 with Professor Marcus Byrne

The Wild Life ·

2021/04/28

Get to know this week's guest before the episode drops!Donate to the Binoculars for Young Birders Program hereSupport The Wild Life at https://www.patreon.com/thewildlife

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11:57

Us: Can the Market Save the World?

The Wild Life ·

2021/04/23

Welcome to part two in an ongoing series examining our connections and impact on the environment, sustainability, and our changing climate.Part 1 through roughly 9 will focus on laying the groundwork for understanding these complicated issues from a variety of perspectives, while parts 10 through 20 or so will place the first half into real-world context, examining issues and controversies surrounding Deforestation, Overfishing, Recycling, and E-Waste.Today we ask, if economic systems are the

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