Whether you see some deer, have a fox cross your path, or spot a moose, there’s something disportionately delightful about encountering wildlife. Even seeing something pedestrian like a possum feels really fun.
If you’d like to have more of these kinds of encounters, and a deeper experience with nature as a result, my guest has some tips for making them hap ... Show More
Nov 4
Hercules at the Crossroads — Choosing the Hard Path That Leads to a Good Life
<p>In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising pleasure and ease; the other, hardship and struggle — but also growth and greatness. According to today’s guest, this ancient parable is more relevant than ever.</p><p>Dr. Paul T ... Show More
58m 27s
Nov 2022
There’s a Bear in My Backyard
Sure, we love bears when they show up in books or cartoons. But what if one is outside our window? Human-bear encounters are becoming far more frequent as development continues to spread and people and bears seek similar resources of food, water, and shelter. National Geographic ... Show More
35m 39s
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
Apr 2024
BONUS: When Animals Attack with Tooth & Claw | 6
<p>On this special episode of <em>Against the Odds</em>, wildlife biologist and host of the podcast <a href="https://www.toothandclawpod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks</em></a>, Wes Larson, joins Mike Corey to ... Show More
45m 26s
Jan 2023
Animal Justice with Martha Nussbaum
Wild animals who build communities, domestic companions who love, and captive creatures who suffer. In episode 69 of Overthink, Ellie and David talk with renowned philosopher Martha Nussbaum about her capabilities approach to animal justice. They touch on topics as varied as anim ... Show More
59m 6s
Jul 2023
Wild, le podcast animalier
Suit la formidable exploratrice, Ambre, pour une folle rencontre avec des animaux à travers la planète, en compagnie du professeur Sapions, un vieux scientifique bougon, puits de science intarissable qui sympathise avec tous les animaux.Wild, le podcast animalier est pour tous le ... Show More
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