Tag: ecology

#93: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant – Carnivore Ecology, Wild Life, and Environmental Justice

March 25, 2024

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

#37: Dr. Stuart Weiss – Of Checkerspots, Cars, and Cows

January 10, 2022

Summary Today, my guest Dr. Stuart Weiss tells us about an amazing and unexpected series of discoveries that connect cows, cars, and conservation, all triggered by the study of the threatened Bay Checkerspot butterfly. These discoveries have had reverberations across ecological circles and have led to amazing conservation successes, despite a senior US Air Force … More #37: Dr. Stuart Weiss – Of Checkerspots, Cars, and Cows

#28: Milkweeds with Dr. Carrie Olson-Manning and Sydney Kreutzmann

September 7, 2021

Summary My guests in this episode are Dr. Carrie Olson-Manning and Sydney Kreutzmann. Dr. Olson-Manning is an Assistant Professor at Augustana University, has a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Genetics from Duke University, and leads the Olson-Manning Lab which focuses on understanding how biochemical pathways evolve. Sydney Kreutzmann is a Research Technician in Dr. Olson-Manning’s lab, working … More #28: Milkweeds with Dr. Carrie Olson-Manning and Sydney Kreutzmann