Walkin' on the Wild Side

Caribou or reindeer?  Reindeer or caribou?  These animals are amazing critters that are adapted to the most unforgiving, inhospitable, and frigid environments.  Marvin and Gabrielle talk about these adaptations, unique and fascinating facts, as well as the relationship between reindeer and Santa, of course!

Reindeer and Caribou Websites to Visit:
https://blog.nwf.org/2010/12/reindeer-twelve-fascinating-facts-about-these-amazing-creatures/
https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/fun-facts-about-reindeer-and-caribou
https://www.treehugger.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-reindeer-4864068

Santa, Reindeer, and Rudolph:
https://a-z-animals.com/blog/christmas-reindeer-whats-the-story-behind-santa-and-reindeer/
https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/snapshot/rudolph-red-nosed-reindeer

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*Gabrielle, our co-host, is actively fundraising for Make-A-Wish and finished her 3rd 28.3 mile hike.  Please help her meet her fundraising goal:
- Gabrielle Bouknight Trailblaze Challenge - Donate Now!
- Make-A-Wish Homepage

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If it's cold outside, we can throw on a jacket, turn up the heat, or stay inside, but how do animals and plants handle the cold?  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they talk about the different strategies, adaptations, and abilities different animals and plants have to cope with the cold!

Here are a few websites for more information:
- Surviving cold weather:
http://thescienceexplorer.com/nature/fat-fur-and-feathers-how-animals-survive-winter-polar-vortex-or-not
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/animals-weather-winter-cold-reindeer
https://wildmaryland101.blogspot.com/2013/03/md-naturalists-notes-how-do-animals.html
- Cellular antifreeze:
https://pdb101.rcsb.org/motm/120
- The amazing skunk cabbage:
https://www.knowyouroots.com/ijustgottashare/2019/04/16/thermogenesis-and-skunk-cabbage-simply-brilliant/

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*Gabrielle, our co-host, is actively fundraising for Make-A-Wish and finished her 3rd 28.3 mile hike.  Please help her meet her fundraising goal:
- Gabrielle Bouknight Trailblaze Challenge - Donate Now!
- Make-A-Wish Homepage

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Many birds have amazing adaptations to compete and survive in the world, and the woodpecker is no exception.  Even though early naturalists didn't use much imagination naming the bird (I mean seriously...a bird that pecks wood so they call him a wood pecker...c'mon y'all!) , they certainly were amazed at the coloration, adaptations, and behavior of woodpeckers.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they talk about the amazing antics and adaptations of woodpeckers and share stories about these unique birds.

Here's some great websites about woodpeckers:
https://birdfeederhub.com/woodpeckers-in-south-carolina/
http://www.ivorybill.org
https://www.livescience.com/19586-woodpecker-skull-concussions
How Congaree Was Saved by the Ivory-bill Woodpecker

In this episode, we also include a special shout out to the Trailblazers of Make-A-Wish and the amazing and selfless work, dedication, and volunteer commitments they make to big a ray of sunshine and glimmer of hope to critically ill children and their families. 

*Gabrielle, our co-host, is actively fundraising for Make-A-Wish and finished her 3rd 28.3 mile hike.  Please help her meet her fundraising goal:

Gabrielle Bouknight Trailblaze Challenge - Donate Now!

Make-A-Wish Homepage

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Beasts, Bigfoot, and Boohags make up this special Halloween podcast!  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they share stories and tales of the beasts, monsters, ghouls, and ghosts of the U.S. Southeast.  

Here's some links to our stories and more!

• Story of Boohags
• Bigfoot Expedition, Cherry Log, GA
• The Legend of the Lizardman of Scape Ore Swamp
• The Gray Man
• Third Eye Man
• Chupacabra

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Sound effects used were found on Freesound.org
door opening sound - https://www.jshaw.co.uk
doorbell sound - https://freesound.org/people/kwahmah_02/
dance music - https://freesound.org/people/Xcreenplay/

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Like 'em or loathe 'em, skunks are instantly recognizable, whether you see them or smell them.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they share a few skunk stories, as well as facts and observations about the these "scent-sational" little mammals, including the scoop on just how to get the smell out of anything or anyone who bears the brunt of these marvelous "mephitids"! 

Here's some resources for further info:

https://birdwatchinghq.com/skunk-facts/
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/63307/10-pungent-facts-about-skunks
https://www.presstelegram.com/2018/06/26/csulb-professor-finds-scientific-discoveries-in-a-common-backyard-nuisance/
How to remove that wonderful smell off you and your dogs:  https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/de-skunking-your-dog
Clothing, upholstery, etc.:
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-get-rid-of-skunk-smell#off-clothes-and-furniture

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Foxes are some of the most mysterious and magnificent little canine predators in the Southeast.  These sly little creatures are amazingly agile, smart, and crafty, and sometimes get a bad rap.  Join Marvin Bouknight, wildlife biologist and naturalist as he "flies solo" on this podcast to learn more about these fascinating foxes, including fun and interesting facts and biology about some of our faunal favorites, red and gray foxes!

Here's a few websites to learn more:

https://www.ncwildlife.org
https://www.ncwildlife.org/Gray-fox
https://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/species/redfox
https://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/species/grayfox
https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Red-Fox

What to do if you see a fox in your yard:
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/what-do-about-foxes

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It's time for another podcast about the amazing diversity of wildlife found here in the southeastern U.S.  This episode features the much maligned but absolutely amazing argiope spider.  This incredible spider may cause some of you a little or a lot of anxiety, but one thing is for sure, this time of year they are  easy to notice and identify due to their large size and impressively beautiful orb web!  Hopefully,  y'all will listen and learn about this wonderful and beneficial spider, and perhaps come away with a different perspective and (dare I say it?) maybe even an appreciation...

Here's some great websites to learn more:

Marvin's Writin' Spider Video
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/big-yellow-spiders-in-south-carolina/
https://extensionentomology.tamu.edu/insects/black-and-yellow-argiope-zipper-spider-corn-spider/
https://www.cnet.com/news/spider-web-artificial-swedish-university-agriculture/
https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/24/scientists-can-now-make-synthetic-spider-web-silk
https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a466684/bolt-threads-synthetic-spider-silk/

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Flying squirrels are incredible little rodents that have mastered aerodynamics and can glide over 100 yards.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle to find out more about these mysterious nocturnal squirrels that are more common than you realize, but have been hiding a secret for years and has only recently been discovered!

A special shout out to Timbre  and FreeSound for the Game Show music for this podcast.  Find out more about FreeSound and Timbre here:
https://freesound.org/people/Timbre/sounds/94897/
https: //freesound.org
*This is for non-commercial use only.  Thanks Timbre!!

For more information about flying squirrels, check out these educational and informative websites:
http://archive-srel.uga.edu/outreach/factsheet/flyingsquirrel.html
https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Flying-Squirrels
http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek070301.html
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/flying-squirrels-glow-fluorescent-pink-under-ultraviolet-light-180971397/

And if you find an injured flying squirrel or nest blown out of a tree with flying squirrels:
https://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/rehab/mammals.html

And a shout out to our friends at Skydive Carolina!
https://www.skydivecarolina.com

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Nothing is more southern than the call of the whippoorwill and chuck will's widow.  Join Marvin and Gabrielle to learn about this amazing family of strange birds often called goatsuckers, but commonly known as whippoorwills, chuck will's widow, and common nighthawks.  They discuss the calls, behaviors and odd appearances of these nocturnal nightjars, and even discuss why they were once "harbingers of death"!

Here are some wonderful websites to learn more about these interesting birds:
https://www.almanac.com/when-whippoorwill-calls
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Whip-poor-will/id
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Chuck-wills-widow/id
https://www.audubon.org/birds-of-america/chuck-wills-widow
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Nighthawk/id
https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/learn/identification/goatsuckers/common-nighthawk.php

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Honeybees are amazing eusocial insects that are known for their hive behaviors, pollinating, and of course, making honey!  Join Marvin and Gabrielle to learn more about not only that delicious "nectar of the Gods" everyone loves , but also fascinating facts about pollinators, including learning what a BOB is, and why bumblebees buzz...
To learn more:
https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
https://honey.com
https://entomology.ces.ncsu.edu/apiculture/
USDA Honeybee Research
The Effects of Neonicotinoids/Insecticides on Honeybees

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