Borkenkäfer haben einen schlechten Ruf. Bei Massenvermehrung können sie Wälder zum Absterben bringen, mit Millionenschäden für die Waldbesitzer. Dabei sind sie eigentlich große Nützlinge, die sich mit der Fichte in Symbiose entwickelt haben. Doch industrielle Forstwirtschaft und der Klimawandel haben dieses Gleichgewicht gründlich durcheinander gebracht. Von ... Show More
Feb 2022
Carnivore Ecology (LIONS, TIGERS, & BEARS) with Rae Wynn-Grant
<p>Ah, charismatic megafauna! Teeth, claws, fur, hibernation, bear hugs, hiking, cougar attacks, nature preserves, and living your childhood dreams with Alie’s longtime -ologist crush, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. The large carnivore ecologist, researcher and TV presenter tells us all abo ... Show More
1h 34m
Jun 2023
Fire Ecology (WILDFIRES & INDIGENOUS FIRE MANAGEMENT) Mega Encore with Gavin Jones & Amy Christianson
<p>Once again: the world is on fire. As wildfires burn across Canada and their smoke pours down the continent, we thought it would be a good time to encore these Fire Ecology episodes. First, Dr. Gavin Jones brings the heat talking about what fire is, how hot it burns, fire trend ... Show More
2h 22m
Nov 2023
Road Ecology (ROAD KILL) with Ben Goldfarb
<p>Deer in headlights! Alligators in crosswalks! A possum in the oven? If you love wildlife, this is a must-listen to avoid killing critters with your car. Ben Goldfarb wrote the book on road kill and we chat about: wildlife crossings, skunk smells, moose impacts, ocelot facts, w ... Show More
1h 24m
Apr 2024
Phantasmic Mr Fox
<p>Despite spending years and millions of dollars, the Tasmanian Fox Eradication team never, not once, not ever, spotted a live fox on the Apple Isle.</p><p>While their efforts yielded zero foxes, it spawned a tale of lies, alleged corruption, and more scats than you could poke a ... Show More
25m 17s