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Welcome to the Natural Selection—we're a group of taxonomists who want to bring their passion for nature into the wild.Join us as we discuss the latest discoveries in the natural world and bring an ... more
FAQs about The Natural Selection Presents:How many episodes does The Natural Selection Presents have?The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.
April 28, 2020Episode 7 - HomesAfter a very long hiatus the Natural Selection are back! Join Nic, Naomi and Nick as they talk all about homes. They chat a bit about their own isolation living situations and feature some amazing animal architects from show off bower birds to master engineer beavers. Tune in to find out what bird has built the largest nest, how termites stay cool and what Nic spotted out his window. This episode was recorded during covid-19 isolation so please bear with the sound quality and thanks for listening!...more46minPlay
June 05, 2019Episode 6 - DesertsNick, Naomi and new face Hannah discuss Deserts. Learn why maple trees change sex, why thorny devils are not the strangest thing to have on your school blazer and why the easter bunny doesn't go to australia....more45minPlay
May 22, 2019Episode 5 - FireJoin Nick, Nic and Naomi as they talk about the aether, how macadamia nuts burn and just exactly how fast that spider in your bedroom can run. This week is Nic's last week in the country, so we interview him to see how his adventures affect the way he sees nature....more49minPlay
May 20, 2019Episode 4 - Extremes Nic, Nick and Naomi talk all things extreme in the natural world, where we discuss where the best place to wee if you're hot, and finally settle once and for all, which is bigger, a school bus or a London bus! ...more54minPlay
May 20, 2019Episode 3 - The Ends of the Earth Join Nick, Nic and Naomi as they discuss the weeks science news, theme of the week and a noteworthy project. This weeks theme was 'The Ends of the Earth' and they discussed a range of topics such as Skrillex, where bears don't live and the romantic effects of biomes. This weeks highlighted project was the exciting Bumblebee Conservation Trust, which helps you protect bees in your own back garden. Listen to learn more. ...more52minPlay
May 20, 2019Epsiode 2 - Mimicry Join Nick, Lizzie, Nic and Naomi as they discuss the weeks science news, theme of the week and a noteworthy project. This weeks theme was mimicry and they discussed a range of topics such as smelly carrion plants, sneaky batesian mimics and the terrifying spider-tailed hornet viper. This weeks highlighted project was the exciting S.A.F.E conservation project based in Borneo. Listen to learn more ...more57minPlay
May 20, 2019Episode 1 - Firsts Join Nick, Lizzie, Nic and Naomi as they discuss the weeks science news, theme of the week and a noteworthy project. This weeks theme is Firsts and we discuss a range of topics such as who has snails in their shoes, if figs are vegan and if birds are having a zombie apocalypse. This weeks highlighted Conservation project was Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the World. Listen to learn more ...more51minPlay
FAQs about The Natural Selection Presents:How many episodes does The Natural Selection Presents have?The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.