Dispatches from the Forest

Episode 100: Mighty Morphin' Mustelids

100th Episode?  How is that possible? Learn about some more mustelids:  mink, ermine and long tailed weasels.  How are they different?  How are they similar?  What are their superpowers?  (Yes they have superpowers!)  Learn all about them in this episode!
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Dirt Dispatch #28

Some really cool and unusual wildlife sightings this week! Plus porcupines as a rabies vector and the "alarming" rate at which they reproduce.  Tune it to hear why people on the internet need wildlife education.
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Episode 99: The Tale of Black Bart & Old West Misconceptions

We're heading back to the Old West, because the portrayals of nature in most movies and TV shows set in that era tends to be....well, misleading. Learn about some of the less-than-accurate portrayals of nature in the Old West on this episode!
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Dirt Dispatch #27

Wyoming wildflowers are in bloom and an unusual mustelid sighting!  Find out what I've been seeing this week!
 
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Episode 98: Release the Kraken

Cephalopods!  If they had a longer lifespan and a way to pass on generational knowledge they'd rule the planet!  Learn more about these amazing invertebrates on this episode!
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Dirt Dispatch #26

Spring is in the air!  Western Meadowlarks, Turkey Vultures and Kestrels!  Plus I talk about heat lightning.  Learn more about all of these things on this episode!
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Episode 97: Muskrat Love

Nutria and muskrats are often mistaken for beavers, but once you get to know them, it's easy to tell these semi-aquatic rodents apart. 
Get to know nutria and muskrats better - learn who's an invasive species and where - and what makes these them so interesting.
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Dirt Dispatch #25

Spring is here (at least according to the calendar) and even if we're still getting snow, the signs of spring are all around: Northern Flickers, Mountain Bluebirds, the return of my Pelican Army and ground squirrels coming out of hibernation.  Also, I had another uncommon animal sighting this week.  Find out more in this Dirt Dispatch!
 
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