Summary: We usually study birds to understand their behavior and habitat needs, but what if birds could help us study topics such as weather patterns, deep sea currents, and trash dispersal in cities? Join Kiersten to find out how birds are doing just that! Show Notes: “Help Wanted” by Ashely Stimpson, Audubon Magazine, Spring 2025 Internet of Animals: https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-earth-exchange-nex/new-missions-support/internet-of-animals/ “Great Frigatebirds Wearing Backpacks Map the

A terrifying legend once stalked the Arizona frontier. They called it the Red Ghost—but what witnesses claimed they saw wandering through the desert was even stranger than the name.Then we head to the skies over Iran, where a mysterious sighting bears an eerie resemblance to something reported in the same region more than 50 years ago. What keeps returning to the skies over Iran? And finally, the people building the world’s most powerful AI are warning that we may be moving too fast. What happens

A $19 billion seed pipeline just walked out of Corteva and started trading on its own.Corteva completed the spin-off of its seed and genetics business on October 1, and it now trades on the NYSE as Vylor, led by CEO Chuck Magro from Johnston, Iowa. The company values its corn, soybean and wheat pipeline at $19 billion, plans 12 platform launches over the next decade — including the Xpedite hybrid wheat system and the Vylor One licensing arm — and targets $11.2–11.9 billion in

As a kid, Rae Wynn-Grant dreamed of traveling the world to tell stories about wildlife science. But the path to realizing this dream wasn’t always clear. In this episode of “Our Wild Lives,” Rae Wynn-Grant, large carnivore ecologist, author, podcast host and co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild recounts the long days in the field, advanced college degrees and harsh rejections that led to her dream career as a nature show host. This episode spans tales from...

In this episode, Dillon is joined by John Courteney-Smith MRSB to discuss his latest book, Biosynergy, which explores the interconnected nature of biology and environmental factors in reptile care. John explains how the concept of biosynergy emerged from past discussions about animal locomotion and stressors, highlighting his core belief that nature provides perfect solutions that we must replicate in captivity.The conversation traces the evolution of John's thinking across his five-book

Realtor and CRP planter Steve Hansen joins Nicolas and Kent to test a new Friday format: a rolodex of topics. They cover Iowa's public land trail camera ban, drones in hunting, the 2016 pollinator CRP boom, 44% of Iowa CRP expiring in 2027, farmland values, and whether elk could return.hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, backyard prairie, hunting mixes, CRP mixes, native pasture mixes, and more) BirdHunterSupply.com (for all your bird hunting supplies and dog hunting supplies)

As a teen, Lobsang Yangtso left her home in Tibet. It took two decades to return, and what she found shocked her. China's clean energy revolution is bringing major gains, but also difficult trade-offs.

In this episode, Justin and Rob have Clip show #10Who will win? You decide. Reptile Fight Club!Follow Justin Julander @Australian Addiction Reptiles-http://www.australianaddiction.comIG https://www.instagram.com/jgjulander/Follow Rob @ https://www.instagram.com/highplainsherp/Follow MPR Network @FB: https://www.facebook.com/MoreliaPythonRadioIG: https://www.instagram.com/mpr_network/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQWebsite: https://mprnetwork.transistor.fm/

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick are back with a brand new episode of The Buzz. Tom and Fran are eating on air again. What are they eating this time? “That’s Hot” spend some time in the prairies.  “This or That” asks some difficult questions about what is best. We are giving listener shoutouts – Lots of them!  Tom introduces a brand new segment and you can bet it's a good one. Intro music by RJ Comer, Outro music by Dave Bennett.That’s Hot – Fran’s Plant / Tom’s Plant Read Fran’s Article /

What happens when we stop treating wildlife, environmental sustainability, human well-being, and animal protection as separate issues?In this episode of Wildlife Wire, Mark Surls talks with educator, author, and Institute for Humane Education co-founder and president Zoe Weil about the interconnected systems that shape our lives—and how learning to see those connections can help us become better problem-solvers. Zoe shares the story of how a class she taught in 1987 launched her career in humane

With the chaos of putting together the final bits and pieces for the YWP Exhibition later this month, Gabby found time for a quick catch-up with a familiar face to the Birding Life, Joshua Winter.It’s been a busy year for Josh too. While there may have been fewer wildlife trips than usual, he’s spent plenty of time in the field, gaining hands-on experience working with wild animals in the Waterberg and on the outskirts of Johannesburg as he continues his journey into veterinary science.In this

Welcome to the forty fifth episode of the Zoology Ramblings Podcast! In this episode, Emma and Robi recount their recent wildlife adventure to Skomer Island, where they were dodging toads and bombarded by Manx Shearwaters. For their species of the week, they both pick weird invertebrates. Robi talks about the prehistoric-looking trilobite beetle and Emma talks about the equally unusual sea mouse. For their local conservation stories, Emma and Robi both talk about wildcats, with Robi talking about

In this episode of the Spark Bird Podcast, Kaitlyn Teer joins our hosts Janet McNally and Jenn Lodi-Smith. Kaitlyn is writer from Bellingham, Washington who has just released her debut collection of essays, Little Apocolypses. She shares stories from her familiy's exploration in nearby natural spaces and the unforseen challenges of raising childen during a climate crisis. Resources and Links from This Episode 📖Read Kaitlyn's collection of Essays, Little Apocalypses Essays on Motherhood, Climate

Around 3 a.m., four workers on Vancouver Island’s West Coast Trail woke to something pounding against their remote cabin. They were too frightened to turn on a light. Their inspection the next morning left them with another mystery.In Bigfoot Society Episode 1210, Jeremiah Byron hears firsthand accounts from people describing unexplained encounters across North America. A West Virginia witness recalls opening his bedroom curtain as a child and finding a figure roughly three feet away. An Alabama

What is calisthenics, and can beginners really build strength using their own body weight? Discover how bodyweight training works, the fundamental movements of calisthenics, beginner-friendly progressions, common mistakes, muscle building, recovery, and how to create a simple routine that grows with you. Whether you're completely new to exercise or looking for a flexible way to become stronger and more capable, this beginner's guide will help you understand where to start.💡 Stay Curious. 💪 Stay

There's cryptids in the Ozarks! Wyatt of Boone County Cryptids joins me to talk about some of his experiences with bigfoot, dogman, and other strange things around Table Rock Lake along the border of Arkansas and Missouri.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bigfoot-crossroads--5637756/support.

After the rains, a mountain stream giggles once again. You pause beside it, marvelling that so tiny a flow should, over the years, have carved a deep cleft in the hillside that is home to gorse, rowans and stunted oaks. A raven circles overhead, its croak almost as old as the hills.BBC Countryfile Magazine's Plodcast Sound Escapes are a weekly audio postcard from the countryside to help you relax and transport you somewhere beautiful, wherever you happen to be. Recorded by Fergus Collins and

In a shocking turn of events, a recent flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a violent altercation between the pilots, leaving many wondering if it was a hijacking attempt. The speaker breaks down the details of the incident, highlighting the heroic actions of the pilots and passengers who intervened to prevent a potential disaster. This episode delves into the complexities of the Middle East, where tensions are running high, and the threat of terrorism is ever-present. The speaker discusses the

Deep in the forgotten wilderness, something massive is watching. Turn off the lights, lock your doors, and find out why some forests should never be entered.