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In this feel-good episode of For the Love of Nature, Laura and Katy explore the unexpected friendships between animals that defy the laws of nature. From capybaras cuddling with all kinds of creatures to the famous bond between Koko the gorilla and her beloved kitten, All Ball, get ready for heartwarming tales of animals showing that friendship knows no species. Whether it’s a protective donkey guiding a blind cow or a giraffe and ostrich forming an unusual bond, these odd animal pairs will melt your heart. Tune in for some "chicken soup for the soul" nature stories!

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Explore the hidden wonders of Movile Cave, a 5.5 million-year-old subterranean world cut off from sunlight and life as we know it. Join Laura and Katy as they dive into the mysteries of this unique ecosystem, where life thrives through chemosynthesis and over 51 species have adapted to an extreme environment. Discover the fascinating science behind this UNESCO World Heritage Site and the astonishing creatures that call it home. Tune in for this thrilling episode of 'For the Love of Nature.'

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After a 10-month break, Laura and Katy return with a deep dive into the fascinating world of microecosystems. In this episode, they explore the tiny but mighty environments of epiphytes and mosses, revealing how these miniature ecosystems are teeming with life and play a crucial role in larger ecological systems. Discover the incredible biodiversity of these small worlds, from tardigrades to moss piglets, and learn how these overlooked habitats contribute to our planet's health. Join us as we kick off the new season of For the Love of Nature with laughter, science, and a renewed passion for the wonders of nature's tiny miracles.

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We’ve all heard of climate change, but what does that really mean? Katy and Laura explain what climate change is and human-induced climate change is the largest threat our world faces right now. Don’t worry though, it isn’t all bad news! Learn about how we can all take actions toward making a better future.

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For over 100,000 years, humans have developed a wide variety of rituals and practices after the death of their loved ones. But are humans the only animals that have these practices or exhibit grief? Katy and Laura dig into how elephants and lemurs are just two species that show that non-human animals mourn their dead in ways very similar to us.

Warning: this episode contains examples and anecdotes of death and loss regarding both humans and animals.

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Not all top predators have to be as large as tigers and bears. As "fun size" humans, Katy and Laura have an appreciation for animals that are small but fierce. In this episode, they discuss some of nature's most incredible and deadly tiny  predators.

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Join Laura and Katy for....we don't know what week it is.....but this week on Beastly Ballers we're going to face off University of Georgia vs. University of Kentucky for college football. For the NFL this week, the Philadelphia Eagles take on the LA Rams......or is it the other way around? Find out who Laura and Katy pick and why they suddenly have become mini Tennessee Titans fans. 

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Week 3 of the football mascot battle is here! This week in college football it’s Colorado State vs Colorado, and in the NFL, Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts. Mascot Chaos vs Actual Reason, is tied in the series, so let’s see who will come out victorious in today’s episode!

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How much do you really know about sharks? Can you tell fact from fiction? In this week's episode, Laura and Katy go snout to snout to see who can spot the lies when it comes to these amazing aquatic predators!

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Join Laura and Katy, hosts of For the Love of Nature, for a fun miniseries: Beastly Ballers. They will be joined by a special guest Donnie "Hail Mary Hootenanny" Martin, a football analyst, as they dive into the quirky world of college football and NFL predictions based on mascots. In this episode, they dissect the showdown between Alabama Crimson Tide and Texas Longhorns, followed by the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns.  Get ready for hilarious mascot battles and some football insights. Who will emerge victorious on the field and in the cage? Tune in to find out!

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