Nature’s Archive has reached 100 episodes, reflecting on the interconnectedness of everything in nature. I share a personal story and helped drive home the importance of ecosystem services, while hopefully dispelling some misunderstandings about ecosystem services. … More #100: The Biggest Nature Lesson I’ve Learned from 100 Nature’s Archive Episodes
Join wildlife photographer Jake Davis as he shares his incredible encounters, techniques, and the technology behind capturing spectacular footage for shows like Planet Earth 3. Discover what it takes to film elusive snow leopards, intense bear fights, and curious wolf pups along with insights into nature photography and wildlife behavior. … More #99: Into the Wild: Snow Leopards and Wildlife Photography with Jake Davis
Have you seen all of the scary headlines about massive venomous Joro spiders invading the eastern USA? Well, as you might imagine, these headlines are designed to drive clicks so that individuals and media can monetize their content.
Dr. Sarah Rose helps set the record straight, and also answers some questions about spider mating rituals, which turn out to be complex and fascinating!
And after that short Q&A, we play the full interview with Dr. Rose from Episode 58. … More Joro Spiders: Should You Be Concerned? And more Astounding Spiders with Dr. Sarah Rose
The ocean is a mysterious realm, home to vital kelp forests that are now in peril. Tristin Anoush McHugh, Kelp Project Director at The Nature Conservancy, sheds light on the threats facing these underwater ecosystems, from sea star diseases to warming oceans. Discover what we can do in this fascinating episode. … More #98: Ocean’s Green Giants: The Vital Role of Kelp with Tristin Anoush McHugh
Ethan Tapper has had an incredible personal journey into the world of forestry. His observations and experiences speak to a land ethic required to restore forests and help the public understand what is required. … More #97: How to Love a Forest with Ethan Tapper
Snakes are often generalized to fit a worst-case stereotype, but once you start learning just a small bit about them, it’s easy to see how important and amazing they are.
Dr. Emily Taylor, author of the new book California Snakes and How To Find Them, discusses snake diversity, benefits, and threats, and much more in this Nature’s Archive podcast episode. … More #96: From Rattles to Kings: Unraveling the Secrets of Snakes With Dr. Emily Taylor
Periodical cicadas emerge on 13 or 17 year intervals, but offset depending on the location. But 2024 features a DUAL emergence, with billions of cicadas coming out at the same time.
How do they know to emerge at the same time? Where will the emerge, and how can you see them? Dr. Chris Simon, the world’s top cicada expert shares all of this and more. … More #95: The Rare 2024 Cicada Double Emergence with Dr. Chris Simon
In this mind-bending episode, Sy Montgomery and Warren Carlyle, discuss the incredible world of octopuses, focusing on their intelligence, adaptations, relationships with humans, and their new book “Secrets of the Octopus”. … More #94: Secrets of the Octopus with Sy Montgomery and Warren Carlyle
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, wildlife ecologist, co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, and author of “Wild Life,” shares her personal journey into wildlife ecology and environmental justice. Her research on bears and mountain lions, including their beach visits, inspires and educates. Her memoir, “Wild Life,” offers suspenseful wildlife encounters and personal struggles, blending adventure and life lessons. … More #93: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant – Carnivore Ecology, Wild Life, and Environmental Justice
Those brightly colored fuzzy ants? Well, they aren’t ants at all! Learn what they are, how to find them, and also a bit about native bees from bee and velvet ant expert Dr. Joseph Wilson. … More #92: Secrets of Beautifully Fuzzy Velvet Ants with Dr. Joseph Wilson (and a bit about native bees, too!)
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