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220: Belted Kingfisher w/ Alex Troutman!
28 december 2023 · 41 min
Join Ellen & returning special guest, wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, for a review of some of our favorite mohawked chatterboxes: belted kingfishers. We discuss topics including but not limited to the vicious mockery of birds who fish better than us, biomimicry in train engineering, the truth behind Hollywood bird calls and lion roars, and stories from the field including spooky sounds in the forests of Borneo. Lees meer
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Bugs Need Heroes: Bug-Type Pokemon & the Bugs that Inspired Them
21 december 2023 · 1 uur 15 min
We're out traveling this week! In the meantime, please enjoy this episode of Bugs Need Heroes, in which Ellen joined hosts Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman for a conversation about bug-type Pokemon, the real-world bugs that inspired them, and the ecology we can learn from the world of Pokemon. Originally aired on the Bugs Need Heroes podcast on November 5, 2023. Lees meer
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219: Star-Nosed Mole & Devil's Hole Pupfish
14 december 2023 · 1 uur 6 min
Christian digs into the star-nosed mole & Ellen goes for a deep dive into the Devil's Hole pupfish. We discuss flowery tentacles, mole lore in Avatar: the Last Airbender, waves in the desert, a Supreme Court ruling, and the future ecological impacts of nuclear testing. Lees meer
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218: Pacific Lamprey w/ Ralph Crewe!
6 december 2023 · 46 min
Ellen is joined by a familiar voice, science communicator Ralph Crewe, back with us to review the wiggly little living fossils full of teeth and blood: Pacific lampreys. We discuss the intersection between the natural and manmade world, what lampreys can tell us about the history of vertebrate evolution, the unique adaptations that have let them thrive from riverbeds all the way to the open ocean and back for hundreds of millions of years, and why you should thank a lamprey today. Lees meer
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217: Loggerhead Shrike & Five-lined Skink
30 november 2023 · 49 min
Ellen gets hooked on the loggerhead shrike & Christian makes a clean getaway with the five-lined skink. We discuss tomial teeth, impalement, dropping tails, and regeneration. Lees meer
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216: Sturgeon w/ Brenda Pracheil!
23 november 2023 · 48 min
Join Ellen & special guest, fish biologist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Brenda Pracheil, for a review of the gentle giants that have been swimming up and down our rivers since the dinosaur age: sturgeon. We discuss being a fish lawyer, ancient genetics, scales, whiskers, caviar, woosh tubes, and more. Lees meer
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World Fish Migration Day
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215: Bark Scorpion & Pūteketeke
17 november 2023 · 55 min
Christian leaves a glowing review for the bark scorpion & Ellen casts a vote for the pūteketeke. We discuss neurotoxin, biofluorescence, the ghostly penguin dance, and John Oliver's impact on the Bird of the Century. Lees meer
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214: Pigs w/ Kendall Long!
9 november 2023 · 47 min
Ellen & special guest, Bachelor star turned science communicator Kendall Long, review pigs! In this episode, we discuss pigs and their achievements in some surprising endeavors, from digging up truffles and thriving in the wilderness to playing video games and basking on the beaches of the Bahamas. Lees meer
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213: Stoat & Barreleye
2 november 2023 · 44 min
Ellen falls down a rabbit hole with the stoat & Christian looks up to the barreleye. We discuss the weasel war dance, rabbit assassins, paradoxical eyes, and deep sea body horror. Lees meer
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212: Crowned Lemur w/ Ben Freed!
26 oktober 2023 · 52 min
In celebration of World Lemur Day, Ellen is joined by anthropology professor Ben Freed for a look up into the treetops of northern Madagascar to review crowned lemurs. Our guest brings his insight from experience studying these charismatic primates to discuss topics like the rainforest dress code, what your cell phone has in common with lemur cognition, and the unbreakable interspecies bonds between primates that remind us humans of our own place in nature. Lees meer
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Learn more about the community-based conservation & ecotourism programs at Bobaomby Nature Conservation.
Ben also recommends checking out the Lemur Conservation Foundation to learn more about conservation in Madagascar.
Visit the Lemur Conservation Network's website for more opportunities to celebrate lemurs for World Lemur Day!
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211: Mosquitoes w/ Kelly Zimmerman!
19 oktober 2023 · 52 min
Ellen & special guest, ecologist and entomologist Kelly Zimmerman, review one of the world’s deadliest creatures. This killer could fit in a teaspoon, and yet humans just can’t seem to get rid of the darn things. In this episode, we discuss the humble mosquito’s formidable resilience, defend their often underestimated role in their ecosystems, and dish up a serving of girl dinner. Lees meer
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210: Snowy Owl & Polar Bear
11 oktober 2023 · 57 min
Christian turns heads with the snowy owl & Ellen lands a slam dunk with the polar bear. In this arctic-themed episode, we discuss why owls turn their head so much, feather acoustics, irruptions, fur fiber optics, and polar bear basketball. Lees meer
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209: Roadrunner w/ Alana Baliga!
5 oktober 2023 · 58 min
Ellen and special guest, science communicator and educator Alana Baliga, review the iconic little birds zooming around the cactuses and tumbleweeds: roadrunners! We discuss things like the glamorous highlights of working for a science museum, what Looney Tunes got right and wrong about Mr. Runner, and how these fascinating animals are able to thrive in the extreme climates of the American southwest. Lees meer
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208: Coati & Gharial
27 september 2023 · 54 min
Ellen joins the band of coatis & Christian gives us the buzz on gharials. We discuss Star Wars names, banana wars, animal influences on computer science, problematic age gaps, and the funkiest crocodilian snout. Lees meer
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207: African Lion w/ Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant!
21 september 2023 · 45 min
Join Ellen & wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant for a review of savannah royalty: African lions! We discuss what it’s like to be an ecologist working in the field alongside truly awe-inspiring wildlife, what makes lions such iconic big cats from their impressive mane all the way down to their surprisingly tactical tail, and why their relationship to us is so important for inspiring passion for conservation and learning to live peacefully with our wild neighbors. Lees meer
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Learn more about Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and her work on her website!
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206: Daddy Long Legs & Vaquita
13 september 2023 · 50 min
Christian does the spider shake with daddies long leg & Ellen tells the story of the imperiled panda of the sea, the vaquita. We discuss spider myths, web design, porpoises, and what happens when wildlife conservation meets organized crime. Lees meer
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24: Tardigrade & Platypus (REPLAY)
8 september 2023 · 53 min
In this week's re-broadcast of an episode from October of 2019, Christian zooms in on the tardigrades & Ellen demystifies the unique platypus. Lees meer
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205: Aardvark w/ Kailey Hart!
30 augustus 2023 · 53 min
Ellen & special guest, zookeeper Kailey Hart, review the humble earth pig. We discuss their evolutionary loneliness, unique hodge-podge of surprising traits, tube-teeth, Pokemon, the PBS cartoon Arthur, and pro tips for planning your next zoo trip. Lees meer
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204: Leaf Sheep & Basilisk
23 augustus 2023 · 53 min
Ellen soaks up the sun with the leaf sheep & Christian gets biblical with the miraculous basilisk. We discuss photosynthesis, losing your head over parasites, outrunning physics, and mythology. Lees meer
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203: Cuttlefish w/ Meg Mindlin!
16 augustus 2023 · 46 min
Ellen & special guest, marine biologist and artist Meg Mindlin, review the mind-blowing rogues of the sea: cuttlefish! We discuss RNA editing, cephalopod brains, how cuttlefish are able to change their skin in the blink of an eye, use deception and disguise to win over mates, and how connecting with nature inspires art and innovation that makes the whole world a better place. Lees meer
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202: Basking Shark & Glass Frog
10 augustus 2023 · 53 min
Christian basks in the glory of the basking shark & Ellen sees right through the glass frog. We discuss the origins of gills, livers full of oil AND blood, and making little gelatin frogs for science. Lees meer
To learn more about protecting rainforests and the wonderful frogs that live in them, check out the Rainforest Alliance!
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201: Hoary Bats w/ Sophiane Nacer!
3 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 7 min
Ellen & special guest, ecologist Sophiane Nacer, review the powdered donuts of the skies: hoary bats. We discuss frosted tips, tree roosters, bat memes and why you should care about bats all year long and not just for Halloween. If you haven’t fallen in love with bats yet, I think you will by the time we’re done. Lees meer
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200: Sockeye Salmon & Grizzly Bear
27 juli 2023 · 1 uur 5 min
Ellen brings it home with the sockeye salmon & Christian looks for the bear necessities with the grizzly bear. We discuss our recent relocation to the Pacific Northwest, how fish use magnets to navigate over thousands of miles, and bear safety tips to keep you - and the bears - safe while you enjoy nature. Lees meer
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133: Slow Loris & Cassowary (REPLAY)
12 juli 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
In this week's re-broadcast of an episode from February of 2022, Ellen hangs out with the slow loris & Christian observes leg day with the southern cassowary. We discuss armpit alchemy, the pitfalls of cute animal videos, rumbles in the jungle, and real life dinosaurs. Lees meer
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199: Satin Bowerbird w/ Dr. Seth Coleman!
5 juli 2023 · 58 min
Join Ellen & special guest, evolutionary biologist Dr. Seth Coleman, for a review of the little birds with the ultimate rizz: satin bowerbirds! Anyone who’s ever tried to impress a crush can take some notes from this episode as we discuss building and decorating the ultimate bachelor pad, the value of a little practice courtship with the fellas, learning the delicate art of choosing the right mate, and so much more. One man’s trash does in fact become one bird’s treasure, and by “trash” I mean “toothbrush.” Lees meer
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198: California Condor
21 juni 2023 · 56 min
Ellen takes off with the story of the California condor and their miraculous return to the southwestern skies. We discuss how their bodies are adapted to scavenging, their unwavering dedication to parenthood, their plummet towards extinction, and triumphant recovery with a little help from their friends on the ground. Lees meer
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Article: "Inside the Race to Save a Single Condor Egg After Avian Flu Killed Its Mother"
Video: "Yurok Tribe Song in Honor of Prey-go-neesh (Condor)"
Yurok Tribe's YouTube channel
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197: Pterosaurs w/ Adele Pentland!
16 juni 2023 · 1 uur 17 min
Ellen & special guest, paleontologist Adele Pentland, review the reptiles who once ruled our planet’s skies: pterosaurs! Even though they’ve been gone for millions of years, the fossils they left behind can tell fascinating stories about how they lived. We discuss what life was like for the largest creatures to ever fly, where Pokemon got paleontology right and wrong, and how knowledge of the present can inform theories about the past. We also get some insight into what it’s like to study fossils in Australia and use snapshots of the past to bring these bizarre and fascinating animals back to life, from digging in the Outback to naming an entire species. If you think having to get your laptop out of your bag is annoying, try getting pterosaur bones through airport security. Lees meer
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196: Grasshopper Mouse & Freshwater Mussels
9 juni 2023 · 51 min
Ellen howls at the moon with the grasshopper mouse & Christian lures us in with freshwater mussels. We discuss brain chemistry, an evolutionary uno reverse card, lion software on mouse hardware, tongue-feet, pretty boogers, and the worst day of a poor unsuspecting fish's life. Lees meer
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195: Gray Wolf w/ Danielle LaRock!
31 mei 2023 · 1 uur
Ellen & special guest, podcaster and wildlife educator Danielle LaRock, review one of our world’s most misunderstood, maligned, and magical creatures: gray wolves. We’re not just talking teeth and claws and fluffy coats - we’re also discussing alliances with crows, howls that rattle your very soul, the irreplaceable ecological role of wolves, their conflicts with humans, and how we can all make peace with our wild neighbors. Lees meer
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YouTube video: "How Wolves Change Rivers"
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194: Antlions & Trap-jaw Ants
24 mei 2023 · 48 min
Christian explains the pitfalls of antlions & Ellen snaps back with the trap-jaw ant. We discuss metamorphosis, structural engineering, sand doodles, the Sarlacc, Darwin's thoughts on Australia, Pokémon, sticky babies, and a literal scientific arena. Lees meer
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193: Asian Water Monitor w/ Ivan Kwan!
18 mei 2023 · 1 uur 21 min
Join Ellen & special guest, naturalist Ivan Kwan, for a review of the scaly friends with the world’s most chaotic energy: Asian water monitors! We talked about the history and landscape of Singapore, smelling in stereo, Krakatoa, and the giant lizards showing up where you least expect them, from treetops to shipwrecks, racetracks and even toilets. It’s their world, we’re just living in it. Lees meer
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192: Proboscis Monkey & Sarcastic Fringehead
10 mei 2023 · 45 min
Ellen nose what's up with the proboscis monkey & Christian sizes up the sarcastic fringehead. We discuss the form and function of a uniquely bizarre nose, the impact memes can have on conservation, and why you might want to think twice before reaching into a hole in the sea floor. Lees meer
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The Borneo Nature Foundation
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191: Fireflies w/ Dr. Sarah Lower!
3 mei 2023 · 54 min
Join Ellen & special guest, biology professor and researcher Sarah Lower, for a review of nature’s very own glimmering fairy lights: fireflies! We discuss how to do the beetle dance, tips for packing a bioluminescent picnic, and the shockingly diabolical world of fireflies - from friendly fire to catfishing, thievery, and snailshakes. Lees meer
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The Lower Lab website
Dr. Lower's Twitter
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iNaturalist
The Xerces Society's Firefly Atlas
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190: Pom-Pom Crab & Mourning Dove
26 april 2023 · 53 min
Christian cheers for pom-pom crabs & Ellen explains what makes mourning doves so coo-l. We discuss how crabs clone their own pets, what type of milk pigeons order in their lattes, and a suspicious pattern of criminal activity. Lees meer
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189: Freshwater Megafish w/ Zeb Hogan!
19 april 2023 · 40 min
Join Ellen & special guest, biologist and host of Nat Geo WILD’s TV series “Monster Fish” Zeb Hogan, for a review of the giants lurking in the waters of the world’s rivers and lakes: freshwater megafish. We discuss how and why fish are able to reach massive sizes, what it’s like to research and work alongside these enormous creatures in their own homes, and how we can help protect and conserve the natural habitats we all rely on to thrive. Lees meer
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188: Brown Pelican & Przewalski's Horse
12 april 2023 · 1 uur 8 min
Ellen dives into the brown pelican & Christian goes wild with Przewalski's horse. We discuss gular pouches, aerodynamics, stud piles, and conservation success stories. Lees meer
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Cover photos: David Baileys (pelican) & Irén Udvarházi (Przewalski's horses), via Getty images
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187: Mangrove Rivulus w/ Brooke Fitzwater (AKA "Oceanfilly")!
5 april 2023 · 48 min
Join Ellen & special guest, biologist and science communicator Brooke Fitzwater, for a review of the tiny indestructible ogres of the swamp: the mangrove rivulus! We discuss parasites and their role in courtship and reproduction, what fish would put on their tinder profiles, and life as a fish who isn’t quite sure about this whole “being a fish” thing. Lees meer
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186: Your Questions & Stories!
29 maart 2023 · 59 min
For the second and final week of the 2023 MaxFunDrive, we're answering your questions and sharing your stories! We get into all of the exciting places the podcast has taken us, how it's helped you all connect with the animal kingdom, our favorite Muppets, and more. Lees meer
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185: Megalodon & Thylacine
22 maart 2023 · 1 uur 17 min
It's a special trip in the time machine for the MaxFunDrive! Christian chomps on the megalodon & Ellen laments for the thylacine. We ask the important questions: What were they like? Are they really gone? Should we bring them back? Lees meer
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Planthropology: Grass-Type Pokemon & the Plants that Inspired Them
15 maart 2023 · 1 uur 18 min
We're out traveling this week! In the meantime, please enjoy this episode of Planthropology, in which Ellen joined host Dr. Vikram Baliga for a conversation about grass-type Pokemon and the real-world plants that inspired them. Originally aired on the Planthropology podcast on March 1, 2022. Lees meer
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184: D&D Classes w/ Eric Silver!
8 maart 2023 · 55 min
Join Ellen & tabletop roleplaying game podcaster and expert game master Eric Silver for an exploration of Dungeons & Dragons character classes and the real-world animals that embody them. We discuss animals with maxed out dexterity, charisma and strength. If you’ve never played D&D, don’t worry! We give explanations of the basics along the way so that anybody can enjoy. Lees meer
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183: Octopuses w/ Chelsea Bennice, the OctoGirl!
1 maart 2023 · 57 min
Join Ellen & special guest, marine biologist Chelsea Bennice, for a review of the multifunctional, multicolored, multi-armed aliens of the ocean: octopuses! We discuss octopus handshakes, donut brains, swiss army mouths, goat eyes, toxic friendships and Eiffel towers. Lees meer
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182: Greater Sage Grouse & Pistol Shrimp
22 februari 2023 · 48 min
Ellen struts with the greater sage grouse & Christian pops off about the pistol shrimp. We discuss what happens at a lek, whether or not the sage grouse poses a threat to the United States military, what pistol shrimps can teach you about your pressure cooker, and the Shrimp of Theseus. Lees meer
Links:
Vox: "This goofy bird vs. the fossil fuel industry"
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181: Loggerhead Turtles w/ Jesse Gilbert!
15 februari 2023 · 43 min
Join Ellen and special guest, President and CEO of the Texas State Aquarium Jesse Gilbert, for a review of the living tanks of the sea: loggerhead turtles! We discuss the challenges faced by sea turtles in a changing world, the aquarium's work rescuing and rehabilitating loggerhead turtles and other marine life, and the magic of connecting with another species. Lees meer
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180: Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle & Indian Muntjac
10 februari 2023 · 59 min
Christian throws down with the Japanese rhinoceros beetle & Ellen goes on a journey through evolutionary history with the Indian muntjac. We discuss the toxic masculinity of beetles and why the Indian muntjac's bark is just as bad as their bite. Lees meer
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The muntjac video shown to Christian
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179: Spider Monkey w/ Dr. Michelle Rodrigues!
1 februari 2023 · 48 min
Ellen & special guest, primatologist and biological anthropologist Dr. Michelle Rodrigues, review the ballerinas of the Central and South American rain forests: spider monkeys. We discuss what life in the treetops looks like through a spider monkey’s big beautiful eyes, the latest innovations in butt-scratching technology, and the power of friendship. Lees meer
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178: Vicuña & Cookie Cutter Shark
25 januari 2023 · 50 min
Ellen luxuriates in the vicuña & Christian takes a bite out of crime with the cookie cutter shark. We discuss adaptations to life in the Andes, vicuña wool as political bribery, suctorial lips, and how to play an Uno Reverse card on some of the ocean's top predators. Lees meer
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177: American Crocodile w/ Alec Baines!
18 januari 2023 · 53 min
Join Ellen & paleontology researcher and fellow Floridian Alec Baines for a review of the saltwater guardians, American crocodiles. We discuss the archosaur family tree, flower-picking and other crocodilian leisure activities, what to do if you find yourself in the chompin’ zone, and falling in love at a punk croc concert. Lees meer
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176: Rio Cauca Caecilian & Rubber Boa
11 januari 2023 · 46 min
Christian attends the caecilian cotillion & Ellen gets friendly with the rubber boa. We discuss life as a humble amphibian wiggling around in the mud and explain how even limbless creatures can still throw hands. Lees meer
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175: Cane Toad w/ Bethany Brookshire!
5 januari 2023 · 55 min
Join Ellen & science journalist Bethany Brookshire for a review of the lumpy little tide pods disrupting ecosystems all over the globe: cane toads. We discuss toxic shoulder pads, retro nature documentary excellence, poison butts and teacher toads, ugly animals, and the complicated relationships humans have with the wildlife around us. Lees meer
Further viewing:
Cane Toads: An Unnatural History (1988)
Cane toad mating call (up close in 4K)
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