Episodes
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Episode 65: Moles and Voles and Shrews (Oh My!)
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Last episode I told you about a "Golden Mole" which, as it turns out, is not actually a mole. So what IS a mole? And what's the difference between a Mole and Vole? And what's a shrew and can it be tamed? All these questions will be answered in this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!
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Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Episode 64: 2023 Nature News Roundup
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
We finish off 2023 by looking at some of the notable news from the past year, including new species discovered, old species re-discovered and species re-introduced into the wild. We've got insects, spiders, monotremes, a snake named Harrison Ford and more! Check it out!
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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Episode 63: Wolverines!
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Today I'm talking about more mustelids! You've probably heard of a wolverine - whether it's the superhero or the University of Michigan mascot - but what do you really know about wolverines? Probably not much (I know I didn't!) so join me to learn more about the mighty wolverine and his little cousin the fisher.
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Episode 62: Mustang Sally
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
"Wild Horses" aka Mustangs in America are a surprisingly complex and controversial issue. Ride along as we explore the history of horses in North America and venture into the controversy surrounding one of the iconic animals of the American West - the Mustang.
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Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Episode 61: Timberdoodles
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Timberdoodle, Labrador Twister, Bogsucker, Hokumpoke and Fiddle Squeak are just a few of the nicknames for a gamebird whose real name is the American Woodcock. They aren't flashy, but Monty Python's Ministry of Silly Walks would be proud. Learn more on this episode!
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Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Episode 60: Loony Tunes
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Common loons are anything but common - unless you count their drab winter plumage, but HEY - who among us DOESN'T look a bit drab in the winter? Discounting their winter look, they are amazing birds - divers who carry their chicks on their backs and whose calls are among my list of "Top 10 sounds of Wilderness". Learn all about the common loon on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!
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Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Episode 59: Some ”Otter” Mustelids
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Otters are arguably some of the cutest members of the Mustelid, or Weasel, family. Learn about North America's two native otter species: Sea otters and River otters on this episode of the Dispatches from the Forest Podcast!
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Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Episode 58: Best of 2022
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
In our continuing celebration of hitting 10k downloads I give you some of the best from 2022! Turtle Rabbits, Thorn Pigs, Iron Snails, Foxes, Mantis Shrimp and much more! If you've already heard those episodes hopefully this will remind you of some cool stuff - and if you haven't listened to those episodes hopefully it will inspire you to go back and learn more! Next episode will be all about Otters so make sure to leave a "like" and Subscribe or Follow so you don't miss it!
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