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In Episode #26 I will discuss whether we should or should not feed wildlife.  And if we do feed wildlife what are the dangers and the ramifications to both them and to us?  Do Not Feed the Wildlife!

Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".


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• In this episode I will discuss whether we should or should not feed wildlife.
• I will discuss some stories involving black bears, striped skunks, alligators, duck and geese and even a squirrel with some sharp teeth.
• Please tell me any stories that you might have and you can tell me on my Facebook site for the Amateur Naturalist podcast.  I would love to hear your stories!!

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Sources this week:
"The Hidden Harm in Feeding Your Local Wildlife";   by Caitlin May                                             U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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In Episode #25 I will discuss the very interesting and elusive Southern Devil Scorpion.

Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".


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We will talk about:

• Biological classification of the Southern Devil Scorpion ...Vaejovis Carolinianus.
• If you have a new year's resolution that involves nature, go to my Facebook site for "The Amateur Naturalist" and let us all know.  The more people you tell then the more likely you will stick to it.  My resolution is to lose 20 pounds and I will.  Walk more often and I will. And to get out into nature more often.
• I discussed the mating behavior and gestation period  
• We discussed what prey that this scorpion hunts and eats.
• We discussed what predators will predate on this scorpion.
• Spoke about where they live and what areas of the world and that they are only absent from Antarctica.
• Told about the times that I have found the scorpions under leaf litter, under logs, and also next to a big rock.
• AND...........discussed how they actually will glow in the dark blue-green when you utilize a handheld ultraviolet light to illuminate the woods floor.

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The short music intro and outro is:
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Sources this week:
Britannica: Scorpions       by Joseph Culin

Not Exactly Rocket Science     Why Do Scorpions Glow in the Dark    by Ed Yong

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In Episode #24 I will discuss the beautiful red fox.

Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".


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We will talk about:

• Biological classification of the red fox. Vulpes vulpes
• If you have a new year's resolution that involves nature, go to my Facebook site for "The Amateur Naturalist" and let us all know.  The more people you tell then the more likely you will stick to it.  My resolution is to lose 20 pounds and I will.  Walk more often and I will. And to get out into nature more often.
• I discussed the mating behavior and gestation period  
• I talked about Carl Linnaeus a bit
• We discussed what prey animals and fruit that foxes will eat
• We discussed what predators will predate on foxes and eat them.
• Spoke about where they live and what areas of the world and that they are only absent from Antarctica.
• Spoke a couple of times about seeing and hearing foxes around my neighborhood and behind my house

There will be an advertisement for Buzzsprout so if you want to make your own podcast you can click in my show notes the Buzzsprout link and I have an offer to you for $20 off.  It cost only $12 per month to do a podcast and you can add to that with further upgrades BUT I do not.  Just $12 per month.

My website:
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Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  
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Sources for today:  Britannica;  "The Biology of the Red Fox"

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In Episode #23 I will discuss what is Biological Classification, why do we use it, who were some of the main inventors of Biological Classification.

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We will talk about:

• Biological classification  
• If you have a new year's resolution that involves nature, go to my Facebook site for "The Amateur Naturalist" and let us all know.  The more people you tell then the more likely you will stick to it.  My resolution is to lose 20 pounds and I will.  Walk more often and I will. And to get out into nature more often.
• I discussed Aristotle 
• I talked about Carl Linnaeus
• I spoke about R.H. Whitaker
• I will break down the history of the differing methods from way back to "early man" and then Aristotle
• I will give the listeners some examples
• I will suggest that if you really want to learn Biological Classification then pull out a notebook and some paper and jot down some notes so you can see it written down.  It helps....trust me!

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My website:
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Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
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The short music intro and outro is:
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Sources for today:  Britannica;  "The Objectives of Biological Classification"

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In Episode #22 I will discuss reindeer and caribou.

Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".


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We will talk about:

• The biological classification of 7 reindeer and/or caribou.
• A discussion and history of the reindeer.
• The differences of reindeer and caribou.
• Where they live?
• Some reindeer "magic".
• The reindeer rut
• Some history of reindeer throughout time

Christmas music this week is Royalty Free and is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by The Jingle Punks    Thank you so much for the nice Christmas music!  I love it.

My website:
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  
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This music is royalty free.

Sources:

“Donner, Donder, or Dundee?  Santa’s Reindeer’s Name Explained “  
Emery, David 2019

“The  World Encyclopedia of Christmas”.   Bowling, Gerry 2000

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In Episode #21 I will discuss some natural decorations we use for the holiday season such as pine trees, and holly trees.

Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".


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We will talk about:

• The biological classification of 4 pine trees found in the eastern United States.
• A discussion and history of the Holly tree or bush.
• Eastern White Pines, Pitch Pines, Virginia Pines, and Yellow Pines
• Where they live?
• What do we use these plants for?
• Some history of the plants usage
• Why are they used at Christmas

Christmas music this week is Royalty Free and is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by The Jingle Punks    Thank you so much for the nice Christmas music!  I love it.

My website:
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Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.

You can help me out by:

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The short music intro and outro is:
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In Episode #20 I will discuss the holiday Cranberry.

Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".


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We will talk about:

• The biological classification of the Cranberry.
• Where they live
• How they are grown and farmed.
• What states they live in in the United States.
• Do they grow in water?
• Why do the farmers flood the bogs or marshes with water?
• What they look like
• Medicinal uses by Native Americans and in Europe
• Basic recipe for cranberry sauce … delicious!

Christmas music this week is Royalty Free and is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by The Jingle Punks    Thank you so much for the nice Christmas music!  I love it.

My website:
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Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
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The short music intro and outro is:
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In Episode #19 I will discuss the holiday plant, mistletoe.

Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".

We will talk about:

• The biological classification of the mistletoe.
• Where they live
• How did hanging mistletoe on a door way and the kissing practice actually get started?!?!
• What they look like
• Medicinal uses by Native Americans and in Europe
• Does it actually kill trees?
• Can you eat or can you smoke it to get high?

Christmas music this week is Royalty Free and is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by The Jingle Punks    Thank you so much for the nice Christmas music!  I love it.

My website:
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Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
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You can help me out by:

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The short music intro and outro is:
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In Episode #18 I will discuss the Christmas Fern. 

Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".

We will talk about:

• The biological classification of the Christmas Fern.
• Where they live
• Talk about sporophyte and Gametophyte Life cycle of the ferns
• What they look like
• Medicinal uses by Native Americans and early pioneers
• Why do they call this plant "The Christmas Fern"

Christmas music this week is Royalty Free and is "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by The Jingle Punks    Thank you so much for the nice Christmas music!  I love it.

The Life Cycle of the fern some of the research came from SoftSchools.com   Thank you and please go visit their truly wonderful site.  I highly recommend if you have children.

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The short music intro and outro is:
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In Episode #17 we discuss the Eastern Wild Turkey.  Also called The Thunder Chicken.

Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".

We will talk about:

• The biological classification of the Wild Turkey and we will mention 5 other sub-species.
• What they eat
• Where they live
• The sounds that they make
• Mating habits
• What they look like
• Nesting
• Conservation efforts that took the turkey from almost extinction to where they are today.
• Think about joining The National Wild Turkey Federation or the Audubon Society

My website:
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The short music intro and outro is:
"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  
I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.

This music is royalty free.

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