The Intelligence of Ravens
Dr. Susan explores the world of ravens and the humans that are fascinated by them— their acrobatic flight, intelligence, and close ties with humans. She interviews Dr. Thomas Bugnyar about raven socia...
15 Okt 202548min
Biology and Perceptions of Bats
As Halloween approaches here in the US, find out about cutting edge bat research in Germany. Discover just how bats manage to fly out of caves in the thousands without hitting each other. Also, challe...
1 Okt 202543min
Saving Giants Part 2: Conservation of Pandas
Join Dr. Susan and explore the biology and conservation of giant pandas through a visit to the National Zoo, interviews with a Smithsonian scientist, and more. The episode covers panda captive care, h...
17 Sep 202546min
Saving Giants Part One: Conservation of Endangered Large Mammals
Explore how conservation biologists are saving magnificent giants like elephants, Scimitar-Horned Oryx, and more. Join Dr. Susan in checking out some of these charismatic mammals at the National Zoo a...
3 Sep 202548min
High-flying Hummingbirds: Evolution, Adaptations, and Altitude
Explore with Dr. Susan how these avian marvels adapt to and live at high altitude in the mountains near the equator. Come hiking and soak up the sounds of the forest, with waterfalls and the calls of ...
20 Aug 202554min
Horsing Around: biology and conservation of the wild ponies of Assateague
Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Assateague Island, neighbor of Chincoteague Island and home to its renowned wild horses. A biologist at Assateague Island National Seashore shares captiv...
6 Aug 202551min
Moonlight Meetings: Mating behavior and ecology of Horseshoe Crabs
Join Dr. Susan as she interviews Dr. Jane Brockmann, a renowned animal behaviorist from the University of Florida. Discover the ancient lineage and unique breeding behaviors of horseshoe crabs. Learn ...
23 Juli 20251h 4min
Magical Monarchs: Conserving an Icon
The iconic monarch butterfly has inspired generations with its beauty and its complex and mysterious migration - come be inspired by the monarch again. In this episode, join Dr. Susan in exploring mon...
9 Juli 202555min
