This summer, the Wildlife Conservation Society welcomed Adam Falk as its new president and CEO. Previously the president of Williams College and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Adam brings to his new role a deep commitment to science, a passion for education, and a belief in the power of collaboration. As WCS begins a new chapter, Adam sat down with Wild Audio to share his excitement for his new position and the opportunity to lead the Wildlife Conservation Society as it confronts the urgent

Welcome to H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide, a Quiet Please production. I’m your host, and today we’re taking you inside the latest wave of highly pathogenic avian influenza circling the globe, with vital updates from every continent, major science breakthroughs, and what it all means for public health and global trade.Let’s start with a global snapshot. Since 2020, H5N1—a subtype of avian influenza—has swept every continent except Australia, according to recent analyses. Outbreaks have

Welcome to Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu Guide. I’m your host, here to make sense of bird flu—what it is, how it affects us, and what you really need to know.Let’s start simple. Bird flu, officially known as **H5N1 avian influenza**, is a virus that mostly infects birds but can sometimes spread to other animals, including humans. Imagine viruses as tiny packages of genetic instructions. Influenza viruses are like unpredictable guests at a party—they mix, mingle, and sometimes change costume

The mysteries of nature. So many people chase the sunlight, shadows, droplets of water and whatever else serves as a bread crumb leading to the destination of uncovering a mystery. Is that really what you want or are you more inspired and influenced by not know? It happens to us more than just in a forest. It's all around us. Mystery! The art of not know. Is that your true fuel of locating the end of the rainbow?

t’s fall, which means the leaves are falling off the trees and soon they’ll be on the ground. But don’t throw those leaves out! Here you’ll learn how leaves are a valuable resource for wildlife. In this video, we’re going to get curious about and explore the beautiful transformation of leaves from their normal green into shades of red, orange, and yellow. Have you ever wondered why this happens? And why, after this color change leaves eventually fall off? Then, I’ll talk about why leaves are so

Chief Meteorologist Dave Turley and Meteorologist Andrew Gorton talk about Hurricane Melissa and upcoming Halloween, time change weekend.

Discover how to achieve more with less effort. In this episode, learn practical strategies to manage your time, sharpen your focus, and shift your mindset toward smarter, purpose-driven productivity. It’s not about working harder—it’s about working with clarity, balance, and intention.💡 Stay curious. Stay resilient. Keep the spark alive.🎧 Love this episode? Check out the full LifeFuel365 Podcast Playlist for more inspiring content! 👉 LifeFuel365 Podcast Playlist.#WorkSmarterNotHarder

Come and hear about the only entire bird family to go extinct in recent times... Footage of the last Kauaʻi ʻōʻō : https://youtu.be/x2KH5AoyeBc?si=rEONFaoyUNL6Cpsm References: Fleischer, R. C., Campana, M. G., & James, H. F. (2022). Hawaiian songbird radiations. Current Biology, 32(20), R1070-R1072. Fleischer, R. C., James, H. F., & Olson, S. L. (2008). Convergent evolution of Hawaiian and Australo-Pacific honeyeaters from distant songbird ancestors. Current Biology, 18(24),...

Summary: How do colonies of ants live in trees? Find out in this episode about arboreal ants.For my hearing impaired followers, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean Show Notes: “Adventures Among Ants” by Mark W. Moffett Music written and performed by Katherine Camp Transcript (Piano music plays) Kiersten - This is Ten Things I Like About…a ten minute, ten episode podcast about unknown or misunderstood wildlife. (Piano music stops) Kiersten - Welcome to

Tennessee's forests hide something most people refuse to acknowledge: tall white beings that appear, watch, and vanish. Matt Larson knows—he encountered them. Walking through remote woods, he came across entities that defied explanation: humanoid figures, impossibly tall and pale, with features that were almost human but disturbingly wrong. They weren't animals. They weren't people. They were something else entirely, and they were watching him with clear intelligence. The encounter lasted only

Welcome to Quiet Please. You’re listening to Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu Guide. Today, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about H5N1 avian flu – from the science, to the history, to the big questions on people’s minds right now. Let’s get started.Let’s start with some basic virology. The virus causing all this concern is called H5N1, which stands for Hemagglutinin type 5 and Neuraminidase type 1. Those are just fancy names for proteins on the surface of the virus. H5N1 belongs to a

Welcome to Avian Flu Watch: Global H5N1 Tracker. This week, we're focusing on the current state of the H5N1 avian influenza virus—a pathogen affecting birds, mammals, and, increasingly, humans worldwide—with a close analysis of its geographic spread, key data points, and emerging risks.Let's start with the numbers. According to the Pan American Health Organization, as of mid-October 2025, the Americas have seen over 5,000 documented outbreaks in birds, with 76 confirmed human infections and two

Chief Meteorologist Dave Turley and Meteorologist Andrew Gortontalk about our wet start to the week but drier air for Halloween. We also update the latest on Hurricane Melissa.

Welcome to Quiet Please. Today: Bird Flu Explained—H5N1 Risks & Prevention. This is your essential guide to understanding avian influenza, what it means for you, and how to stay safe.First, what is bird flu? H5N1 is a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza that primarily infects birds but can spread to other animals, including mammals like cows—and occasionally to humans. According to Stanford Medicine, while H5N1 doesn’t currently spread easily between people, it’s a virus scientists are

Welcome to Avian Flu Watch: Global H5N1 Tracker, your data-focused briefing on the rapidly evolving landscape of bird flu around the world as of October 2025.Let’s start with the headline stats. According to the Pan American Health Organization, since 2022, more than 5,000 outbreaks of H5N1 have struck 19 countries and territories in the Americas alone, with 76 reported human infections and two deaths in this region. Globally, the World Health Organization reports a cumulative total of 990 confirmed

Send us a text Subscribe and listen closely… if you can. 👂 In this Nature Mysteries Minisode, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole tune into one of the strangest modern mysteries: the Taos Hum. Since the 1990s, people in Taos, New Mexico have reported a low, constant humming sound that only a small percentage of the population can hear. The rest? Silence. 🎧 What is the Taos Hum—and why can only some people hear it? 🌍 Is it microseismic vibrations from the Earth itself? ⚡ Could it com...

This week’s Wild Line opens with a federal court order that halts layoffs at the Department of the Interior during the shutdown. In Washington, Senators launched a new bipartisan Senate Stewardship Caucus. House Democrats challenged Interior and USDA over shutdown decisions that favor extractive industries even as critical safety work is left to skeleton crews. Federal agencies announced new funding for Western migration corridors, and legal and political pressure reignited the debate over

The Old World Swallowtail is scientifically known as Papilio machaon. And yes this the butterfly on all those classic field guide covers”. The yellow wings with black veins and those elegant little tails make them iconic in the world of butterflies, but it’s not just a pretty face — it’s a survivor, an actor in myths, and a worldwide traveler that’s been gliding through history for thousands of years.Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube:

I discuss the relationship of ladybirds to Christianity. Sources include: Books - A cultural history of insects in the medieval age Encyclopedia of Easter celebrations

Welcome to Avian Flu Watch: Global H5N1 Tracker, your data-focused update on the worldwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, H5N1, as of late October 2025.Let’s start with a geographic breakdown. According to the Centre for Health Protection and the Pan American Health Organization, H5N1 outbreaks and documented human and animal infections are active on every continent except Antarctica. In the Americas, there have been over 5,000 outbreaks since 2022, with hot spots in the United States,