Mr. Bee is drunk, depressed and feeling destructive. His species are under pressure from pesticides and intensive agriculture. So, to cheer him up, Mother Nature agrees to dedicate the episode to insects, and sends an assistant to England to speak with insect enthusiast and scientist David Goulson. However, Mother Nature soon discovers that one bee – the domesticated honey bee – is actually thriving. Meanwhile, Maya Tekeli calls with an update on the search for Leonardo DiCaprio. Sweet Little...

Ancient giant remembers everything... Get cozy and relax! This podcast is funded by advertising. Info and offers from our sponsors: https://linktr.ee/PodcastForSleep Here's the Wikipedia article (revised): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephant CC BY-SA 4.0

Muchas aves juegan solas, balanceándose, deslizándose o rodando. Algunas especies interactúan con objetos, como dejar caer una piedra y recogerla nuevamente. Pero unas pocas aves juegan con otros miembros de su especie. Los científicos lo llaman juego social. Este tipo de interacción parece tener implicaciones en la evolución del tamaño cerebral tanto en las aves como en nuestra propia especie.Listen to this episode in English here. Más información y transcripción en BirdNote.org.¿Quieres más

Twenty-nine years ago cowboy Warner Glen took the first photograph of a jaguar that crossed from Mexico into Arizona. His surprising story opens our show. Today though, there is something very different happening on the border. Chris and his producer Matt Martin follow two biologists,one from Mexico and one from the USA, as they track the biggest cats in the Americas along the border. Jaguars are expanding their range from Mexico into the United States but now there is something that is getting in

First and Foremost Mike Sells is a trapper and we're lucky to be able to share his life story from running away from home, learning how to trap, becoming an influence in the industry all while balancing his job as a game warden. His story spans decades of dedication to wildlife management, trapping traditions, and defending the North American Model against extremist agendas. Hear firsthand stories from the field—finding the passion, managing wildlife populations with science, developing call...

Climate change is melting our glaciers at an alarming rate, dramatically changing landscapes. That might suggest visitors to popular glacier sites would leave with better environmental intentions. Paul visits the Rhône Glacier in Switzerland and discovers not everyone is making the connection. Does our adversity to ambiguity help us avoid connecting glacial melting with our personal lifestyle? More info on mindbrainplanet.com

It's Halloween on Planet People Podcast, and this episode dives into the eerie intersection of nature and folklore. Hosts Natalie and Coral are joined by their teammate Hugh Carr to explore the misunderstood realities of four creatures that have long haunted human imagination—the raven, coyote, tarantula, and owl. Hugh unpacks the mythological roots of ravens and coyotes as tricksters and spirit messengers. Additionally, he presents a fascinating theory regarding what may have contributed to ravens'

This episode Amanda and Dr Kelly Z discuss house centipedes. They are so fast! And so cute?! We learn a lot about these common domestic bugs, which are definitely not insects. Tangents include isopods, cats, Survivor, and piles of leaves (leave them!)Bug discussion begins around 5:15 Kelly's Field Notes and pictures from Kevin Weiner: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/scooty Send us questions and suggestions! BugsNeedHeroes@gmail.com Join us on Instagram:

Chris and Xand continue their conversation about napping with Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience at the University of Oxford.They want to know why some people drift off easily while others struggle to shut their eyes. Beyond that, they explore how our ability and even our desire to nap changes depending on our age, and how it differs across cultures and regions of the world. From siestas in Spain to power naps in Japan, and from toddlers who fight sleep to adults who crave it, we’ll

What happens when a man finds sobriety in the high deserts of Southern California — and ends up face to face with something massive, quiet, and watching? In this powerful and wide-ranging episode, we sit down with John, an amateur filmmaker and RC truck hobbyist whose solo desert outings put him directly into the path of a rogue Sasquatch. From secret tunnels in the brush to a deafening roar that silenced a pack of coyotes, John’s experiences stretch across a mysterious “desert triangle” —

Welcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken tackle the confusion around every aspect of our health and wellbeing.In this episode, they’re asking, what’s the deal with naps? Some people nod off in minutes, while others can’t manage it at all. So why is napping so different from person to person? Is it actually good for us? Is there a “right” way to nap - and should we all be making time for it? Also, they uncover what’s really happening inside

In this episode Simon Doxford interviews Kayleigh Chaston-Vickers, policy advisor at the Canadian Government. During the interview we discuss Kayleigh’s decade-long work in the public sector, which is now centred on equipping government employees with the skills, mindset and networks required to integrate climate and nature considerations into everyday decision-making.Our discussion covers the wide range of skills and training inscope of this work; from upskilling in technical areas, to the role of

As academic institutions in the United States experience a dramatic defunding of research related to decolonization, in Canada and Australia, these efforts are ongoing and accelerating. Given the larger political […]

Chris and Angie explore the fascinating world of praying mantises. As mammalian biologists venturing into the realm of invertebrates, they discuss the diverse species, striking adaptations, and complex behaviors of mantises. Topics covered include their iconic hunting skills, unique physiology, and intriguing mating rituals—complete with the infamous act of sexual cannibalism.The discussion also highlights the mantis's remarkable vision, advanced reflexes, and the environmental threats they face

In this episode, we root into questions of land, healing, and accountability. We explore how misogynoir shows up in our movement spaces, and how Black men are reimagining their relationships to land, to self, and to each other. Through reflection, care, and vision, we ask: what does it mean to build liberated futures without carrying harm into the soil?Bertram Williams Jr is an actor, voice artist and community advocate with urban agriculture as his medium. Williams is best known for his role as

Step into the shadows for this special Halloween edition of The Nature Wanderer. Join me as I take a moonlit walk through the woods — where every rustle, hoot, and whisper holds both a mystery and a lesson from nature.In this immersive storytelling episode, fear and fascination intertwine. As strange sounds echo through the night, you’ll uncover the real creatures behind the myths, learn how nocturnal animals adapt to darkness, and discover why our imaginations run wild under the canopy of night.So

Welcome Beneath the Canopy. In this podcast forest bathing guides Cat and Orlagh help you to connect to nature in an easy and accessible way. Every episode is full of nature facts, tips on how to connect with nature in your own time, and our personal stories from nature. In this episode we talk about fire. Why are we so drawn to it? How can you use it to connect with nature? And how to make sure you stay safe and sustainable? We also talk about conspiracy theories we believe in (don't w...

Send us a text Doug Peacock has lived a life few could imagine — from serving as a Green Beret medic in Vietnam, to spending decades alone among grizzlies in the wilds of Yellowstone, Glacier, and beyond. A lifelong author, filmmaker, and conservationist, Doug’s story is one of survival, humility, and fierce love for the wilderness. In this intimate and powerful conversation with Scott Harris, he shares how encounters with grizzly bears helped him heal from the trauma of war and shaped a life...

As the evenings draw in, we're heading out with environmental historian Dr Andrew Flack to experience how the night change our sensory perception of the world. He has written a new book called Dark Natures: Finding Life in the Shadows, which is out soon. Annabel Ross is your host this week, looking at how humans and animals adapt to the dark – and how it can stoke fears and understanding of the natural world.Andrew is Associate Professor in Environmental and Sensory History at Bristol University