Dispatches from the Forest

By Dispatchesfromtheforest

Dispatches from the Forest is all about nature and the natural world. Hosted by Tim O'Hara, Dispatches from the Forest explores the curious, the interesting and the surprising world of nature - often... more

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The podcast currently has 190 episodes available.

Dispatches from the Forest episodes:

July 22, 2026 Episode 131: Dragons and Damels
Dragonflies and damselflies are one of my favorite insects, but I think that we don't really give them too much thought. But I think they deserve more love. I mean first of all, they eat a lot of insects like mosquitos - both as adults and as larvae - but secondly, the adult form that we see flying around is the end of their life cycle. By the time we see them, they're on a short timer. Learn more about these amazing insects on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast.
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19min
July 15, 2026 Dirt Dispatch #58
I was recently gifted a book from the Michigan Depart of Natural Resources that was published in 1972. Tune in to hear what the Michigan Department of Natural Resources had to say about Opossums 50+ years ago - you won't be disappointed!

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17min
July 08, 2026 Episode 130: A Giraffe and a Half
Giraffes are the tallest terrestrial animal and largest ruminant on the planet. But what the heck are ossicones? And what does "necking" mean when it comes to giraffes? Find out all this and more on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!
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25min
July 01, 2026 Dirt Dispatch #57
Prairie dogs are a keystone species - as a source of denning and nesting sites, regenerating soil, and as food. And when plague comes to town, it can wipe out 98% of a colony in a matter of weeks. And there's no species more dependent on Prairie dogs than the critically endangered Black-footed ferret. Tune in to learn how scientists are using drone technology to combat plague in Prairie dogs in order to save Black-footed ferrets.
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10min
June 24, 2026 Episode 129: Meep Meep! Born to Run!
A bird that was born to run, the Greater Roadrunner is faster than a human, eats scorpions and rattlesnakes and survives in the harsh desert landscapes of the southwest United States and Mexico. Learn more about this bas-ass avian on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!
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18min
June 17, 2026 Dirt Dispatch #56
The other day a saw a bird here near Dispatches HQ that I didn't recognize - and that's always a chance to learn something new! Meet the Lark Bunting, a species of New World Sparrow, on this Dirt Dispatch!
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11min
June 10, 2026 Episode 128: Sea Slugs
In this episode I want to tell you about couple groups of marine gastropods - sea slugs - which have some amazing abilities that just might blow your mind! Nudibranchs and Sacoglassans. Tune in to learn more!
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16min
June 03, 2026 Dirt Dispatch #55
Are racoons and coyotes becoming domesticated? Are rattlesnakes losing their rattles? And a couple of questions involving native wildlife. Tune in to hear my thoughts!

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11min
May 27, 2026 Episode 127: Back to Puerto Rico: Parakeets, Crabs and Termites
We're going back Puerto Rico to take a look at the Monk parakeet, the Sally lightfoot crab and then down a fascinating rabbit hole to learn about the conehead termite. Trust me, you don't want to miss it!
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18min
May 20, 2026 Dirt Dispatch #54
During our recent visit to Puerto Rico there was an animal that we didn't see, but we did hear - Coquis. Coqui is the common name for at least 17 species of small frog that are native to Puerto Rico - and they're an unofficial national symbol for the island. Learn more about these small but mighty loud little frogs on this episode of Dirt Dispatches!
Support the podcast!
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10min

FAQs about Dispatches from the Forest:

How many episodes does Dispatches from the Forest have?

The podcast currently has 190 episodes available.