At Risk

Today we explore the importance of life on our planet, and how each individual animal/plant can make a differance on our society.  I talk about genetic diversity, ecological redundancy, and the mongoose crisis in Hawaii.

Rainforest Alliance: https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/support/

Greenpeace Fund: https://engage.us.greenpeace.org/onlineactions/YSYX-A-4fEG9XlrTOjZ55A2?utm_source=website&utm_medium=header&utm_campaign=fundheader&sourceid=1015092&_ga=2.68104465.1630636775.1671844962-1859405117.1671844962

WWF: https://www.worldwildlife.org/

Listen to me talk to Gillian Chow Frasier about caribou.  We talk about why they are going extinct, what people are doing to save them, and tons more fun facts!

Listen to me talk to Derek Hennen, a millipede and centipede expert.  We talk about fun facts, the difference between millipedes and centipedes, how they help their ecosystems, and so much more.

Listen to me talk to Andrew Lewin, marine biologist and podcast host, about why science communication is so important, his inspirations, and so much more.

Listen to me finish my conversation with John, as we talk about takeaways and fun closing questions.

Listen to me talk to John Vanek, a wildlife biologist and a PhD graduate.  We go back and trace the projects he's done over the years to get to where he is today in this two part series.  

Listen to me talk to Professor Dave Watson, about his work in ecology.  We discuss habitat fragmentation, acoustic ecology, mistletoe, brushes with giant snakes and so much more.

Listen to me talk to Dr. Jaimi Gray, who uses CT scans to examine animals under a fine tooth comb.  We discuss frog and snake brains, evolution, online databases and so much more.

Today, I talk with returning guest Anna Thonis about what it's like to work away from home.  We talk about creepy crawlies, groceries, dead batteries, coastal camping, and so much more!