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Ep. 78 - 3 Guys and A Gator (featuring Chip Campbell)

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Ep. 78 - 3 Guys and A Gator (featuring Chip Campbell)

It’s gator time, folks! It seems like we should’ve already covered this topic, but, nope, this is our first ever episode on the American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), and we’ve got two ringers to help: Daniel returns (our Field Guide host who moved to Florida last year) and he’s joined by his mentor in all things swamp-related, Chip Campbell. Chip spent twenty years running Okefenokee Adventures, leading interpretive tours in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, and his knowledge of alligator natural history and ecology runs deep.

Thanks to our Patrons, this episode is also an on-the-road joint. The guys are deep in the Florida Everglades on a multi-day paddling trip, and they take a break at camp to talk with Chip about all things alligator — with a special focus on separating gator myths from reality.

And, unfortunately for those of you crushing on Steve, this one’s 100% Steve-free.

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Ep. 77 - Mite-y Cool: The Amazing, Unseen World of Feather Mites

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Ep. 77 - Mite-y Cool: The Amazing, Unseen World of Feather Mites

Bill and Steve dive into a tiny, bustling world - a world that’s hiding on the feathers of the birds we see every day. Joining them is Dr. Alix Matthews, postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University at Buffalo, and she reveals the strange lives of feather mites — how these barely-visible hitchhikers feed and get around and whether or not they’re helping or hurting their avian hosts.

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Ep. 71 - The Field Guides Go Crikey!

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Ep. 71 - The Field Guides Go Crikey!

The guys return to Everglades National Park, again looking for a predator that Daniel wants to get too close to: the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus). Listen in as Daniel shares some research, busts croc-related myths, and Steve probably gets a little too excited about how crocs deal with salt water. Bill doesn’t have much to say, but he’s there, too. Enjoy!

This episode was recorded on January 7, 2025 on the Bear Lake Trail in Everglades National Park. The last little bit was also recorded in the Park at the Flamingo Marina.

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Ep. 67 - Fishers in the Field: A Hike with Fisher Researcher Dr. Scott LaPoint

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Ep. 67 - Fishers in the Field: A Hike with Fisher Researcher Dr. Scott LaPoint

If we want to help wildlife, we need to know when and where they’re moving on the landscape. Dr. Scott LaPoint has spent his career researching just that. When our recent episode on fisher cats left us with a lot of questions, we figured who better to help us out than Dr. LaPoint. He was kind enough to join Daniel and Bill for a hike, sharing his expertise and his amazing ability to communicate science with enthusiasm, humor, and clarity. Join the guys for a wide-ranging discussion on fishers, connectivity, and wildlife-human interaction.

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Ep. 49 - Whither the Snowy Owl? (Part 2)

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Ep. 49 - Whither the Snowy Owl? (Part 2)

This winter (2021) marked the first time a Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) was spotted in New York City’s Central Park in 130 years. Why was it there? Where did it come from? Since 99.9% of the population immediately just thinks of Harry Potter when Snowy Owls are mentioned, the guys wanted to cast the proverbial “Lumos!” and shed some light on the subject.

Join them and guest Daniel Mlodozeniec (photographer and naturalist) as they delve into the Snowy Owl’s ecology in part 1. Then, in part 2, come along as they look into the research behind what drives Snowy Owl irruptions, those irregular migrations that cause Snowies to end up in Central Park and even in places like Bermuda and Hawaii!

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Ep. 49 - Whither the Snowy Owl? (Part 1)

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Ep. 49 - Whither the Snowy Owl? (Part 1)

This winter (2021) marked the first time a Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) was spotted in New York City’s Central Park in 130 years. Why was it there? Where did it come from? Since 99.9% of the population immediately just thinks of Harry Potter when Snowy Owls are mentioned, the guys wanted to cast the proverbial “Lumos!” and shed some light on the subject.

Join them and guest Daniel Mlodozeniec (photographer and naturalist) as they delve into the Snowy Owl’s ecology in part 1. Then, in part 2, come along as they look into the research behind what drives Snowy Owl irruptions, those irregular migrations that cause Snowies to end up in Central Park and even in places like Bermuda and Hawaii!

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Ep. 43 - The Coyest Dog Around (Part 2) - The Coywolf?

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Ep. 43 - The Coyest Dog Around (Part 2) - The Coywolf?

This month, Steve and Bill present part 2 of their episode on coyotes, focusing on the questions, “How big of a threat to livestock are coyotes?” and, “Is the coyote in the east a new species?”

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Ep. 43 - The Coyest Dog Around (Part 1)

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Ep. 43 - The Coyest Dog Around (Part 1)

Awooooo! This month, Bill and Steve talk all about coyotes.

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