Selects: How Zero Population Growth Works

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Turkeys are a very interesting bird as it turns out. Which may be why many people are leaving it off their Thanksgiving table this year. Learn all about them right now in this classic episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The World Needs More Manatees

Are there any cuddlier amphibious mammals than manatees in the heavyweight class? No, there aren’t. And what makes manatees even better is that their demeanor and approach to life exactly match how they appear - gentle, lazy, caring, and friend to all.See omnystudio.com/listener ...  Show more

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