The Double-crested Cormorant is a diving bird that's widespread across North America.  If you've spent any time near water you've probably seen one, but this is your chance to learn more about these fascinating divers! And afterwards you can go outside and get dirty!

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How does wildlife survive extreme weather and a whole bunch of animal observations on this Dirt Dispatch!

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When George Perry published the first image of a koala in his 1810 natural history work Arcana, he wrote, “…they have little either in their character or appearance to interest the Naturalist or Philosopher."   But I say that this just proves that ol' George was not a very good Naturalist.  Learn why George was so very wrong on this episode of the Podcast!

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The world's largest wildlife crossing is nearing completion not too far from Dispatches HQ and a couple of really cool insects that I saw this week.  Check it out!

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There are two animals that are called, at least in English, "Pandas" - the Red Panda and the Giant Panda (aka "Panda Bear").  But other than sharing part of their names, they're not closely related.  Learn more about two of the most adorable members of the animal kingdom on this episode!

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There is an abundance of wildflowers in bloom here around Dispatches HQ - learn about some of these plants and how they were traditionally used on this episode of Dirt Dispatches!

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Lemurs are kind of a zoo staple, but how much do you know about them beyond that they're super cute?  Well learn all about these adorable primates on this episode of the podcast!

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It's baby season here at Dispatches HQ!  In this dispatch I'll tell you about predator satiation strategies and the plants and animals that employ them!  

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I went to the zoo last week and saw a bunch of stuff - including flamingoes!  Other than being pink what else do you know about these brightly colored birds?  Well tune in to learn all about them!

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My nature observations of the week, a plea for using humane methods to get mice out of your house, and an addendum to the last episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!  Check it out!

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