Meet your co-host, Anika Hazra! Anika is a former restoration ecologist turned science communicator, and in this episode, she’s teaching us all about her past work life. Restoration ecology is a less popular method of conservation that holds a lot of potential and Anika walks us through restoration 101. Then, she speaks with behavioral and forest ecologist, Dr. Mario Pesendorfer. Mario shares his work following the unique relationship between seed dispersal birds like corvids and successfully revitalized forests. Jays and crows step into the limelight in this episode. Grab your snacks and tune in!

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