S7 E7: Insect-o-vison

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you crossed a tiger with a shark? Nope that’s not what a tiger shark is. Today, I’m exploring the mystery of hybrid animals. Animals whose parents are members of different species. We’re not talking Griffons, which are half Eagle, half ...  عرض المزيد

Today I’m talking to conservation biologist Megan Quinn who works with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Together we will find out all about the amazing biodiversity of an area of Canada called the Frontenac Arc!———————————Are you a card-carrying Earth Rangers member yet? Make su ...  عرض المزيد

Today, you’ll learn about the fastest mini robots ever created, how Bigfoot sightings may help scientists study bear populations, and the link between financial stress and poor health. Insect Robots Mini-robots modeled on insects may be smallest, lightest, fastest ever developed. ...  عرض المزيد

Tens of thousands of animal species are facing extinction, mostly because of human activity. But thanks to conservationists, there are some animals that are making a comeback. This is part four of “The New Conservationists,” a four-part series about the evolving world of animal c ...  عرض المزيد

This winter marks the 125th year of Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count, in which bird nerds across the Western Hemisp ...

Static electricity plays an invisible role in the natural world, and it may even help insects pollinate plants. To understand this hidden force, scientists have jumped through some pretty weird experimental hoops — and “walked” butterflies through literal hoops. Guests: Sam Engla ...  عرض المزيد