Walkin' on the Wild Side

Hey everyone, I know it may not seem like it, but spring is on the way!  One thing we are ready to see go away are all the brown stink bugs!  Hundreds of them and we're not the only ones!  Join Marvin and Gabrielle and share in our frustration of an invasive species of stink bug who's population is exploding!  If you aren't dealing with brown marmorated stink bugs, you will soon...learn about where they came from, why there are so many, and what in the world can be done!

Here are some websites for more info
https://extension.psu.edu/brown-marmorated-stink-bug
https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol/brown-marmorated-stink-bug
Why stink bugs stink...
What is a wheel bug?
https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/wheel-bugs-are-most-terrifying-thing-ever/

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Our recent travels to Minnesota and the chance to see ermine and pine marten kinda made us think, what about our own weasels here in the South?  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as we talk about the frenetic world of the long-tailed weasel (Mustela/Neogale frenata).  Learn about this  little predator, who, pound for pound has been called the most ferocious predator in the woods and capable of taking down prey twice its size!

Here are some websites for more info
-https://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/species/longtailedweasel
-https://www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/Species/Mammals/Long-tailed-Weasel
-Weasel hunting hare (*CAUTION - THIS VIDEO INVOLVES SOME GRAPHIC SCENES OF A WEASEL HUNTING AND KILLING A HARE)
-What is the weasel war dance?
-Weasel War Dance - (*CAUTION - THIS VIDEO INVOLVES SOME GRAPHIC SCENES OF A WEASEL HUNTING AND KILLING A HARE)
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Walkin' on the Wild Side

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Welcome back to Walkin' on the Wild Side and we have a special podcast in store!  For this episode, Gabrielle and Marvin head up to the great white North, to Sax Zim Bog in northern Minnesota.  This amazing place is an incredible mix of habitats that attract a whole host of boreal species such as northern owl species, winter finches, and a diversity of other critters like ermine, snowshoe hare, etc.  Join us as we broadcast from the bog and share observations, fun facts, and interesting tidbits about this wonderful and beautiful bog!

Here are some websites for more info
https://saxzim.org/
What is a spruce bog?
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Hawk_Owl/id
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/great_gray_owl
Mammals of Sax Zim Bog

Don't forget to visit the Friends of Sax Zim Bog Facebook page for amazing photos and information at https://www.facebook.com/groups/saxzimbog

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Marvin is flying' solo on this podcast, but he happens to be talking about one of his favorite plants, the skunk cabbage.  Why?  Well, believe it or not, the skunk cabbage is an amazing plant for many reasons, but it is one of the few plants that can generate heat!  Join Marvin for an enlightening pod cast about a strange, but special plant that lives up to it's name, but is so much more than just a stinky flower.
Here are some websites for more info and image of the skunk cabbage:
https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Plants-and-Fungi/Skunk-Cabbage
https://www.britannica.com/plant/skunk-cabbage
https://mbgna.umich.edu/native-plant-of-the-week-eastern-skunk-cabbage/
Info on the edible and medicinal properties of eastern skunk cabbage
(*PLEASE NOTE:  This information is provided for educational purposes, and not an endorsement or encouragement by  the podcast hosts for the use of the plant in any way)

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Welcome 2023 and this episode, join Marvin and Gabrielle on the front porch to chat about the wildcat of the woods, the bobcat!  Hear stories, listen to observations and experiences with these cats, and learn about the habits, habitats, and interesting biology of this fascinating feline...

Here are some websites about bobcats:
SCDNR Bobcat page
The Nature Conservancy Bobcat Page
25 fascinating facts about bobcats
Bobcats are not pets! - Funny bobcat story...

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Happy New Year and welcome to 2023!  We'll kick of another year of Walkin' on the Wild Side by ushering in the "year of the rabbit" on the Chinese calendar.  Join Gabrielle and Marvin and learn some pretty interesting facts about rabbits found in the Southeastern US.  Many folks don't realize that there are multiple species of rabbits in our area, so take a listen and discover some fascinating facts and stories about these amazing animals!

To learn more about rabbits, check out these websites:
SCDNR - Eastern Cottontail Rabbit
SCDNR - Marsh Rabbits
SCDNR - Swamp Rabbits
SCDNR - Appalachian Cottontail Rabbits
Jimmy Carter and the Fearsome Swamp Rabbit
Coprophagy - Why Rabbits Eat Their Own Poop

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For many folks, like Gabrielle and I, when you think of playful critters, the amazing otter comes to mind.  These playful and cute members of the weasel family always look like they are having fun, and they probably are, but they are also amazingly adapted to the semiaquatic lifestyles they lead.  Incredibly smooth and agile in the water, these little carnivores not only are physically adapted to their environment, but studies show that they are one of the smartest animals in the animal kingdom!  Join us and maybe learn something new that might endear these critters to you even more (if that's possible)!
To learn more about river otters, check out these websites:
SCDNR Website about Otters
https://www.bioexpedition.com/northern-river-otter/
South Carolina Aquarium - Two New Otters in 2021!

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Coyotes are nearer than you think and chances are, whether you live in the city or the country, you probably have a population of coyotes nearby.  Join Gabrielle and I as we talk about this native canid, how it spread to just about every ecosystem in North America, how it survived incredible and reckless efforts to extirpate it, some amazing facts about this adaptable and intelligent "prairie wolf", and how we're just going to have to learn to live with them, because like it or not, they are here to stay!

To learn more about coyotes, check out these websites:
Coyote Species Profile
Why killing coyotes doesn't work
General info about coyotes
Predator Killing - It's still happening
How to avoid conflicts with coyotes in your neighborhood
Coyotes in Native American Mythology

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Turkeys have always been associated with Thanksgiving, but how much do you know about this under appreciated and amazing bird?  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they talk a little turkey about this large bird that almost became extinct, but bounced back and is once again strutting' their stuff and gracing our landscapes with their bubbly call and prehistoric-like silhouettes.  Happy Thanksgiving!

 To learn more about wild turkeys, check out these websites:
https://fws.gov/story/wild-facts-about-wild-turkeys
https://www.britannica.com/animal/turkey-bird
https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-we-eat-turkey-on-thanksgiving
https://www.thedodo.com/turkeys-saved-from-extinction-840746855.html

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Happy Halloween!  This episode features on of the more creepy, fearsome, but definitely beneficial spiders in the Southeast.  Join Gabrielle and Marvin to learn about this large spider, learn how to recognize them, and learn just how CREEPY they can be!  That's not to say they are not beneficial and take care of a lot of pests, but hey, it's HALLOWEEN, right?
To learn more about wolf spiders, check out these websites:
Identifying wolf spiders
https://aboutwolfspider.com/carolina-wolf-spider/
https://southcarolinaparks.com/see-and-do/wildlife/carolina-wolf-spider
How to find wolf spiders at night with a flashlight

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