Find out what cool observations I've made recently, the world's largest spider web is discovered (not by me though!) and a couple social media rants!  Tune in and then go outside and get dirty!

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Thanks to Dawn for this listener-requested topic: Siamese Fighting Fish, A.K.A. Bettas.  This ubiquitous pet store fish is one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world, and not only is their history with humans interesting, but they are interesting from a wildlife perspective too!  Learn more on this episode!

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There are seasons that are defined by the rising and setting of the sun, and seasons that are defined by which invertebrates are invading my house.  Learn more about Miller Moths, Boxelder bugs and Western conifer seed bugs in this Dirt Dispatch!

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We're capping off Spooky Season by learning about some of the biggest spiders in the world!  No tricks, just treats!

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I'm not social media savvy, but a video I posted on TikTok and Instagram of a pair of owls being mobbed by crows got really popular!  Yay!  On this Dirt Dispatch I'll address some of the questions and misconceptions that came up in the comments of this and another of my videos.

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We'll continue on the theme of "creepy" animals with a look at the Aye-aye and the Vampire Squid.  How are they creepy?  Well, I guess if you want to know you'll need to come into the darkness to find out....bwahahahahahaha!

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My thoughts on being outside in the dark, and what the data says about the impact of wolves on deer populations.  Check it out!

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It's finally "spooky season"!  So let's talk about things that lurk in the dark.  Because we humans are not afraid of the dark, per se, but of the things IN the dark, the things the darkness is concealing. Whippoorwills are one of those things.  And like other things that we hear calling in the dark of night, they’re the subject of many a legend.  Lean more about these legendary birds in this episode!

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My stance on the use of A.I. as it relates to the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast, and one of my favorite things ever - the singing of coyotes in response to a unique aspect of living on a military base.  Check it out on this Dirt Dispatch!

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The largest butterflies in the world are species of Swallowtail butterflies.  Learn more about these big, beautiful members of Lepidoptera on this episode!

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