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At the dawn of the social media era, Belle Gibson became a pioneering wellness influencer - telling the world how she beat cancer with an alternative diet. Her bestselling cookbook and online app provided her success, respect, and a connection to the cancer-battling influencer she admired the most. But a curious journalist with a sick wife began asking questions that even those closest to Belle began to wonder. Was the online star faking her cancer and fooling the world? Kaitlyn Dever stars in the Netflix hit series Apple Cider Vinegar . Inspired by true events, the dramatized story follows Belle’s journey from self-styled wellness thought leader to disgraced con artist. It also explores themes of hope and acceptance - and how far we’ll go to maintain it. In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews executive producer Samantha Strauss. SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Apple Cider Vinegar yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts .…

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Nature’s Archive, hosted by Michael Hawk, delves into the beauty and complexity of the natural world through interviews with ecologists, naturalists, educators, authors, and researchers. Each episode inspires curiosity and reveals nature’s surprising nuances. Part of Jumpstart Nature, a movement empowering everyone to support the environment, this podcast invites you to connect with nature like never before.

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#110: Why We Need Apex Predators - Coexistence with Dr. Jonny Hanson 1:13:28

10 дней назад1:13:28

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Dr. Jonny Hanson is an environmental social scientist, conservationist, and former community farmer. He's also the author of Living with Lynx, Sharing Landscapes with Big Cats, Wolves, and Bears . He spent months traveling Europe and the United States learning about the real-life challenges of reintroducing apex predators to landscapes, and how to make coexistence successful for everyone involved. Today, we discuss Jonny’s travels, stories, and lessons learned. And of course, we begin with “why reintroduce apex predators in the first place”. As an environmental social scientist, Jonny spends much of his time learning how to bridge the gaps in how different communities consider living with predators, and by the time we were done, I felt more confident than ever that we can and should allow these magnificent animals back into our landscapes. This episode is full of amazing insights, and Jonny seems to be a quote machine. There were so many well stated tidbits throughout that I know I’m going to use in the future. Not only that, but you’ll get to hear how Jonny actually bred mosquitos for money, and how that influenced him. And if you stick around to the end, you’ll also get to hear about his experience with concentrated bobcat urine. If you can’t tell, this is a nutrient dense episode, but with plenty of fun stories, too. Be sure to check out Jonny at jonnyhanson.com , and on facebook , instagram , youtube , and tiktok . FULL SHOW NOTES Links: Dr. Hanson's New Book - Living With Lynx Coexisting with Carnivores - Dr. Hanson's TEDx Talk Joanna Lambert Trailer for Dr. Hanson's Snow Leopard documentary Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network Support Us On Patreon! Buy our Merch! Music : Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need. Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!…

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#109: Cultural Fire with Margo Robbins 52:45

18 дней назад52:45

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Today’s episode is very timely. Our guest is Margo Robbins, cofounder and Executive Director of the Cultural Fire Management Council . Margo advocates for the return of cultural burning practices as a way to strengthen community, support biodiversity, and mitigate out of control fires that plague so many areas. But before I get further into the details of today's episode, I want to note that it was recorded just a few days prior to the tragic and devastating wildfires that affected the Los Angeles area in January. We’ve had numerous interviews on Nature’s Archive with wildfire and prescribed burning experts, so if you’ve heard any of those, you know that fire frequency, intensity, and management practices vary dramatically depending on what habitats and climates we’re talking about. Los Angeles is predominantly shrubland and chaparral, which has been invaded by numerous invasive grass species, further enhancing fire risk. Today’s episode focuses largely on the forested lands of Northern California, specifically, Yurok tribal lands. So while the topics discussed here may apply to other habitats, the specifics will vary. Despite all of the past episodes relating to wildfire, we’ve had a notable gap - that is, no one has been able to speak to traditional indigenous use of fire. That is, until today. So today you’ll hear why cultural fire is so important across so many dimensions of life. You’ll hear how cultural fire can be safely practiced, and how it has strengthened the Yurok community. If the idea of purposeful fire being beneficial to the land is new to you, I invite you to check out episode #89 with Lenya Quinn-Davidson - it’s one of our most popular and provides good baseline information for today’s episode. In fact, we have several other episodes that discuss wildfire, prescribed burning, and more - all are listed below. I was incredibly grateful for Margo spending the time with us today. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. FULL SHOW NOTES Links Cultural Fire Management Council Indigenous Peoples Burning Network (IPBN) Tending the Wild by M. Kat Anderson Related Nature's Archive Episodes #89: Burning Questions: Understanding Fire Management with Lenya Quinn-Davidson #82: Amanda Monthei – Life with Fire #24: Justin Angle – On The Fireline -Wildfires in the Western USA ENCORE: Rick Halsey – Wildfire Ecology in the Chaparral and the American West Support Us On Patreon! Buy our Merch! Music : Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need. Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!…

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#108: Acorn Woodpeckers and Oak Masting with Dr. Walt Koenig 1:16:29

6 weeks назад1:16:29

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As a nature lover, I’m often asked about my favorite plants, animals, and insects. And I always struggle to answer those questions, because I have so many favorites, and they are context dependent. But when it comes to birds, woodpeckers often come to mind first. They’re often colorful, charismatic, and have such an amazing set of adaptations that let them drill into trees, excavate insects from bark, and some even fly catch on the wing. One of the most interesting woodpecker species is the Acorn Woodpecker, found in much of the west and southwest. They live in large groups, are loud, have a clown face, and can store thousands of acorns in specially drilled holes that are just acorn sizes. Today’s guest is Dr. Walt Koenig, who has spent several decades studying these birds, in affiliation with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and UC Berkeley. Today we’ll learn about their behaviors, why you don’t find acorn woodpeckers in the east, despite a nice variety of oak trees, and get this - acorns aren’t even their preferred food! Dr. Koenig has studied their breeding behaviors and group compositions, which is perhaps the most fascinating part of the interview, and I can’t do it justice in a short intro - so you’ll just have to listen. And if one studies acorn woodpeckers, it follows that one studies acorns, too. So we also discuss the phenomenon of masting - that is, when oak trees produce bumper crops of acorns, in synchrony across wide geographic ranges! In fact, this past year was a mast year for some oak species in California. So if you are interested in what causes masting, you might want to jump to the last 23 minutes or so of the interview. FULL SHOW NOTES LINKS Acorn Woodpeckers at All About Birds Dr. Koenig's Website Support Us On Patreon! Buy our Merch! Music : Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need. Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!…

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Alison Pollack - Finding and Photographing Slime Molds 1:05:54

7 weeks назад1:05:54

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Slime molds (Myxomycetes) are beautiful, weird, and amazing organisms. Often mistaken for fungi, they are actually single celled, yet they grow and efficiently move in search of food, can start and stop their life cycle based on environmental conditions, and even change colors several times during their brief life cycle. They can be beautifully colored, frequently iridescent, and can be ornately shaped. And better still, they can be found in much of the world - maybe even in your yard. My guest today, Alison Pollack, is a renowned slime mold photographer and unabashed enthusiast of slime molds and their habitats. If you follow nature photographers on Instagram, perhaps you count yourself as one of her nearly 60,000 followers. Today, Alison tells us what exactly a slime mold is - and no, it is not a mold or fungi. She tells us about their fascinating lifecycle, where they grow, and how to find them. Alison then tells us about her astonishing macro photography of slime molds - both in the field and in her home studio. She walks through her process, technique, and equipment she uses to create her acclaimed photos. If you do nothing else, follow her on Instagram @marin_mushrooms , or check the photos below to get a hint of the beauty of the slime molds, and Alison's artistic skill in capturing them. You can also find Alison on Facebook at AlisonKPollack , and on iNaturalist at alison_pollack . FULL SHOW NOTES Links To Topics Discussed From Macro to Micro: The Art of Fungi Photography with Alison Pollack Damon Tighe - was on Episode 36 talking Fungi Nikon Small World Master of Microscopy Slime Mold Identification and Appreciation - Facebook Group All the Rain Promises and More by David Arora Laowa ultra macro lens - there are models for each major camera manufacturer. Les Myxomycètes Myxomycetes - A Handbook of Slime Molds by Steven Stephenson NOVA Slime Mold episode Olympus Tough TG-6 - this seems to be the most recommended pocket camera by naturalists of many types Raynox DCR-250 Where the Slime Mould Creeps by Sarah Lloyd Support Us On Patreon! Buy our Merch! Music : Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need. Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!…

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#107: The Best of Nature's Archive 2024 48:31

10 weeks назад48:31

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I spent several hours assembling the highlights of the 24 episodes we produced in 2024, all packaged in this nice short recap. It was a lot of work, so I hope you like it! If you want to hear any of these episodes in their entirety, simply check our feed or naturesarchive.com. And for easy reference, the full year's episodes are listed below. And I'd love your feedback on Nature's Archive in general! I made a short survey (probably only takes 1 minute). Please fill it out: https://naturesarchive.com/survey #106: Why Ants Might Be the Most Interesting Creatures on Earth with Chloe Jelley #105: From Fear to Fascination: Kevin Wiener on His Journey at All Bugs Go to Kevin #104: Wasting Away: The Battle to Save Sunflower Sea Stars and Kelp Forests with the Sunflower Star Lab #103: Exploring Wildlife Forensics with Ashley Bray #102: Sophie Osborn – From the Brink: Reintroducing Endangered Birds #101: Connecting Climate, Carbon, Tree Leaf Phenology and Genetics with Dr. Hanna Makowski #100: The Biggest Nature Lesson I’ve Learned from 100 Nature’s Archive Episodes #99: Into the Wild: Snow Leopards and Wildlife Photography with Jake Davis #98: Ocean’s Green Giants: The Vital Role of Kelp with Tristin Anoush McHugh #97: How to Love a Forest with Ethan Tapper #96: From Rattles to Kings: Unraveling the Secrets of Snakes With Dr. Emily Taylor #95: The Rare 2024 Cicada Double Emergence with Dr. Chris Simon #94: Secrets of the Octopus with Sy Montgomery and Warren Carlyle #93: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant – Carnivore Ecology, Wild Life, and Environmental Justice #92: Secrets of Beautifully Fuzzy Velvet Ants with Dr. Joseph Wilson (and a bit about native bees, too!) #91: Examining Tree Physiology with Dr. Lucy Kerhoulas: Insights into Drought Adaptation and the Carbon Smoking Gun #90: From Invasive Species to Allergenic Pollen with Allasandra Valdez (The Happy Botanist Podcast) and Dr. Daniel Katz Support Us On Patreon! Buy our Merch! Music : Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need. Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!…

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#106: Why Ants Might Be the Most Interesting Creatures on Earth with Chloe Jelley 1:06:00

13 weeks назад1:06:00

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I love discovering overlooked plants and animals that play outsized roles in the environment. I’m also fascinated by complex systems, especially when they’re easy to observe. And nothing ticks all three of those boxes better than ants. One estimate says that for every human on earth, there may be as many as 2.5 million ants. And these ants form complex societies with unique roles. They communicate in mysteriously complex ways, and can range in size from almost microscopic to an inch and a half long. Ants can build colonies in acorns, hollow twigs, leaf baskets, massive tree branches, and of course, in the ground. The largest super colonies stretch for hundreds of miles - and by the way, you can find such super colonies in California and in southern Europe. They can farm fungi, and ranch aphids. My guest today helped unveil all of this and more. Chloe Jelly is a graduate researcher at Cornell University in the Moreau lab. She particularly enjoys outreach, which made her an ideal guest for today’s episode. People sometimes say that viruses and microbes rule the world, but after today’s discussion, you’ll see that ants aren’t very far behind. Find Chloe on her website , at the Moreau Lab , and on BlueSky . Check our Full Show Notes for photos and videos that were discussed today. Links Discussed In The Show Chloe's website , and Chloe on BlueSky Chloe Jelley's papers (Google Scholar) In the Shadow of Man by Jane Goodall Moreau Lab at Cornell Support Us On Patreon! Buy our Merch! Music : Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need. Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!…

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#105: From Fear to Fascination: Kevin Wiener on His Journey at All Bugs Go to Kevin 1:04:21

16 weeks назад1:04:21

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Do you love spiders and insects? Or perhaps you are more apprehensive of them - or even suffer from arachnophobia. In either case, today’s discussion is for you. Join me for an enlightening journey into the world of insects and arachnids with Kevin Wiener. Kevin is an environmental educator and founder of the thriving 'All Bugs Go To Kevin' community. In this episode, Kevin shares his inspiring path from pest control to becoming a passionate advocate for arthropods. Explore the crucial roles insects play in our ecosystem, debunk common myths about animals like the Brown Recluse spider, and learn about sustainable pest control methods - including what you can do in your own home. Kevin also discusses his experiences with arthropod pets, the importance of community support in overcoming fears, and the joys of integrating photography into environmental education and personal discovery. Whether you're a seasoned nature enthusiast or just curious, this episode offers fascinating insights and practical tips for fostering a balanced ecosystem in your own backyard. Don't miss this chance to transform fear into fascination and discover the often overlooked beauty of bugs. You can find Kevin at allbugsgotokevin.com , and of course, if you’re on Facebook, consider joining the All Bugs Go to Kevin group . It’s one of the bright spots of social media. FULL SHOW NOTES on jumpstartnature.com LINKS All Bugs Go To Kevin - website All Bugs Go To Kevin - Facebook Group Brown Recluse Spider by Richard Vetter Travis McEnery’s Brown Recluse Documentary Spiders of North America by Sarah Rose Podcasts Mentioned Kevin Wiener on the Bugs Need Heroes podcast Jumpstart Nature's Cicada Episode (Kevin is featured) Sarah Rose on Nature's Archive (spiders!) Support Us On Patreon! Buy our Merch! Music : Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need. Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!…

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#104: Wasting Away: The Battle to Save Sunflower Sea Stars and Kelp Forests with the Sunflower Star Lab 1:16:47

18 weeks назад1:16:47

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Today we’re discussing perhaps the most important 24 armed creature you quite possibly have never heard of before. Each arm has eyes, or more accurately, eyespots on the ends, and they have thousands of tube feet that they closely coordinate to move. It’s a keystone species which used to have populations around 6 billion. And in a matter of a couple of years, about 5 billion of those vanished, melting away, literally turning to goo. Or at least that’s how SCUBA divers and biologists described it. It almost sounds like an alien science fiction story, but I assure you, it’s real. Maybe you’ve figured out what I’m talking about. And if you listened to my kelp forest interview with Tristin McHugh , we briefly mentioned this creature. It’s the Sunflower Sea Star, an amazing creature whose disappearance has caused havoc in marine systems. I traveled 45 minutes from my house to meet with Reuven Bank and Andrew Kim from the inspiring and innovative Sunflower Star Laboratory in Moss Landing, California - right in the middle of the coast of the world famous Monterey Bay. It’s a small bustling town full of marine research institutes, fishers, and ecotourism. This episode has two parts rolled into one - it’s a sit-down interview, right on the Moss Landing Harbour. And then we go on a mini-field trip - a tour to learn how the Sunflower Star Lab is an important driver in recovering this incredible species. As you’ll hear in the recording, we had a lot of…ambiance, from sea lions to raucous gulls patrolling the harbor, and the hums of pumps and water you’d expect in an aquaculture facility. Yes, that’s my way of saying this was a bit of a challenging episode to record and edit. But despite a few rough spots, I think it turned out quite well. Reuven is chairman of the board for the Sunflower Star Lab. He’s also an interpretive diving ranger for the National Park Service, though his work at the lab is independent from that. And Andrew is the lead aquaculture research technician at Moss Landing Marine Labs, a member of the Sunflower Star Lab board, offering his expertise on aquaculture to the lab. Oh, and we also had a brief discussion with Vincent Christian while he was working in the lab. As you’ll here, Vincent is the reason why the lab even exists. Check the Sunflower Star Lab at sunflowerstarlab.org and on Facebook and Instagram . FULL SHOW NOTES LINKS Birch Aquarium at Scripps Pycnopodia Recovery Working Group Roadmap to Recovery for the Sunflower Sea Star Sunflower Star Laboratory Support Us On Patreon! Buy our Merch! Music : Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need. Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!…

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Saving a Valley: How Coyote Valley Inspires Conservation 34:35

20 weeks назад34:35

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Have you ever thought about how or why natural areas, like state or county parks, open space, or wildlife refuges were set aside and saved? Sometimes it seems amazingly unlikely that these places exist. And it’s too easy to assume that there is no land left to set aside. But today we’re telling the story of Coyote Valley, a land adjacent to the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley. I don’t want to spoil the story, but I will tell you it is inspiring and shows just what can happen with the right combination of ingredients. And it turns out those ingredients probably exist wherever you live, too. This episode was actually aired on our Jumpstart Nature podcast last month. The Jumpstart Nature podcast is a little different than Nature’s Archive. It’s an immersive narrative style, hosted by Griff Griffith. Our goal with Jumpstart Nature is to not only inspire existing nature lovers, but to reach beyond the choir, so to speak. Here are the show notes from Jumpstart Nature: On a 1983 morning, Steve Jobs scouted Coyote Valley for Apple’s new headquarters. Despite his plans, Coyote Valley remains one of the most important undeveloped landscapes near Silicon Valley. This episode tells the story of its conservation through unexpected alliances, resilience, and the invaluable ecosystem services it provides. From critical wildlife connectivity to indigenous cultural significance, discover how perseverance and community action can protect cherished landscapes. Join host Griff Griffith and our guests, Andrea Mackenzie, Amah Mutsun Chairman Valentin Lopez, Megan Fluke, Nick Perry, and Dr. Stuart Weiss as they provide unique and inspiring perspectives as they explore how to protect and steward unique lands like Coyote Valley, whether near Silicon Valley or your own backyard. FULL SHOW NOTES LINKS Amah Mutsun Land Trust Amah Mutsun Tribal Band Cars, Cows, Checkerspot Butterflies – Dr. Stuart Weiss’s paper Creekside Science Green Foothills Obi Kaufmann P-22 , The Mountain Lion of Hollywood Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing RELATED PODCAST EPISODES The Age of Connectivity Dr. Stuart Weiss – Of Checkerspots, Cars, and Cows Credits This podcast episode was written and produced by Michael Hawk. Our host and co-writer is Griff Griffith. The Support Us On Patreon! Buy our Merch! Music : Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need. Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!…

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#103: Exploring Wildlife Forensics with Ashley Bray 1:04:40

22 weeks назад1:04:40

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I’ve been looking forward to today’s episode for a really long time - and for two great reasons. One, it’s about wildlife forensics, which is an immense field that requires knowledge of everything from wildlife behavior and morphology, to DNA, to crime scene investigation, to policy and the law. I’ve always been a bit of a generalist who likes to deep dive into topics on occasion…so this is a field true to my heart. And the second reason I’ve been looking forward to it is the guest - forensic wildlife biologist Ashley Bray. As you’ll hear, Ashley - in addition to being a forensic wildlife biologist - is also a podcaster. And her podcast is a slant on human/wildlife conflict - with - as you might expect from a forensic biologist - with a true crime twist. Oh - it’s called Get Out Alive - be sure to check it out. Today we take a broad look at what forensic wildlife biology entails, and the surprising connections it reveals, such as the connection between wildlife crimes and drug and human trafficking - and organized crime in general. Ashley has a few nice case examples that we review. And hold tight - you’re going to learn about a super cute animal called a vaquita. So, get ready for a wide ranging discussion with forensic wildlife biologist Ashley Bray. And you can find Ashley on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook ! FULL SHOW NOTES (Includes Photos!) LINKS An Immense World by Ed Yong CITES Treaty information Sea of Shadows documentary Sea Shepherd Conservation Society University of Florida's Wildlife Forensics Program RELATED PODCAST EPISODES #102: Sophie Osborn - From the Brink: Reintroducing Endangered Birds Support Us On Patreon! Buy our Merch! Music : Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need. Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!…

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BONUS: Top 10 Favorite Species with Griff Griffith, Michelle Fullner, and Michael Hawk 1:10:52

23 weeks назад1:10:52

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What do parasitic plants, 600 year old oak trees, salmon, and hoverflies have in common? Well, they are some of Griff's, Michelle Fullner’s and my favorite wild organisms! Today’s episode is a fun conversation with Michelle Fullner, Griff Griffith, and myself, Michael Hawk, where we advocate for our 10 favorite animals and plants. We each bring three species to the conversation…well, not physically. And we had a bit of a game to decide who got to pick the 10th one. All I’m saying is that I still think that aphids would be good at soccer, but you’ll have to listen to hear what that’s about. This idea was all Michelle’s - and if you don’t know Michelle, she’s the host and producer of the Golden State Naturalist podcast , which is a fun and entertaining California-centric nature podcast. Her fourth season is about to launch, and she plans to cover topics that I know you’ll love - wildlife crossings, coastal wetlands, red-legged frogs, and much more. Be sure to check out her podcast and follow her social media , too. And looking ahead, Jumpstart Nature is in the late stages of three new episodes for this fall, covering invasive species, outdoor cats, and an inspiring land conservation story that succeeded against all odds. And if you’re listening to this on the Nature’s Archive feed , well, we have plenty of fun episodes coming too - covering topics ranging from wildlife forensics to ants! FULL SHOW NOTES (be sure to check it for some great photos!) LINKS Snakes with Emily Taylor - Nature's Archive Newt Patrol Support Us On Patreon! Buy our Merch! Music : Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need. Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!…

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#102: Sophie Osborn - From the Brink: Reintroducing Endangered Birds 1:12:36

25 weeks назад1:12:36

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring a species back from the brink of extinction? Today, we’re diving into the front lines of one of the most challenging and inspiring conservation efforts of our time, with Sophie Osborn as our guide. This episode unravels the incredible stories of the Peregrine Falcon, Hawaiian Crow, and California Condor—three iconic birds with a common thread of survival against the odds. We’ll explore the daunting threats these birds have faced, and surprisingly, how those same dangers continue to impact us all. Take lead ammunition, for instance—it’s a well-known hazard to wildlife like the Condor. But did you know that the tiny fragments left behind in game can be ingested by people, leading to serious health risks? You’ll find a striking X-ray image in our show notes that drives this point home. But this isn’t just a tale of challenges—it’s also a story of hope. Sophie shares the hard-won successes and the relentless dedication of biologists who are making a difference. Sophie discussed all of this and much more in her new book, ‘ Feather Trails ’. It’s a beautifully crafted narrative that blends humor and suspense, along with Sophie’s personal journey alongside these remarkable species. Trust me, it’s well worth the read. Be sure to check out Sophie’s work at wordsforbirds.net , and her Substack blog, ‘ Words for Birds. ’ FULL SHOW NOTES with photos Links from Today's Episode Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds - Sophie Osborn's most recent book School for Field Studies Sophie's Substack Blog: Words for Birds Sophie's website: wordsforbirds.net Vocalizations of the Hawaiian Crow Note: links to books are affiliate links to Bookshop.org. You can support independent bookstores AND Jumpstart Nature by purchasing through our affiliate links or our bookshop store . Related Podcast Episodes Plant Your Birdfeeder Condors with Tiana Williams-Claussen (Golden State Naturalist Crossover!) CREDITS : Thanks to Kat Hill for editing help with this episode! Support Us On Patreon! Buy our Merch! Music : Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need. Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!…

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#101: Connecting Climate, Carbon, Tree Leaf Phenology and Genetics with Dr. Hanna Makowski 1:00:45

27 weeks назад1:00:45

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Have you ever wondered how biologists figure out how plants respond to drought, heat, cold, and other environmental factors? One way is to study phenology. That’s a fancy word that accounts for seasonal and cyclical growth patterns of plants and animals. Researchers can look at various attributes, like when a plant flowers, leafs out, drops leaves, and more, and then see how that correlates to environmental factors, weather, climate, and genetics. Today, our guest is Dr. Hanna Makowski, and she tells us all about her research at Black Rock Forest in New York - and why she’s had to become proficient with a shotgun! Dr. Makowski shares her work on understanding the variations in leaf-out and leaf-drop phases among trees, the genetic and environmental factors driving these changes, and the broader implications for biodiversity and climate change adaptation. Black Rock Forest is a special place for this kind of research, because it is at a transition zone where southern species and northern species meet. I know that I want to visit if I ever find myself in that part of New York. Dr. Makowski’s findings could be helpful for tree conservation efforts and predicting forest resilience in the face of global climate shifts. You can find Dr. Makowski on her website at www.hannamakowski.com , on twitter @hannamakowski , and on LinkedIn . FULL SHOW NOTES LINKS Black Rock Forest Hillary Cooper - Dr. Makowski referenced Hillary Cooper’s study on Fremont Cottonwood phenology Sarah Fitzpatrick of Michigan State The Yard of the Future Podcast Support Us On Patreon! Buy our Merch! Music : Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need. Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!…

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#100: The Biggest Nature Lesson I've Learned from 100 Nature's Archive Episodes 21:26

29 weeks назад21:26

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Nature's Archive has published 100 episodes now. Well, actually over 100, because I normally don't count solo episodes. This week, I wanted to share one of the most important lessons I've learned from these past four years and 100 episodes. Spoiler: it's an angle on how 'everything is connected', and a deeper, more profound understanding of ecosystem services. Regular interview episodes return in two weeks, so stay tuned! FULL SHOW NOTES LINKS Cadillac Desert by Marc Reisner Wildfire with Lenya Quinn-Davidson Hydrology and Water Management with Sam Sandoval Support Us On Patreon! Buy our Merch! Music : Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need. Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!…

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