Researchers say chinstrap penguins have adapted their sleep pattern to their high-stress environment, particularly after the birth of their chicks. - Dei ricercatori sostengono che il pigoscelide antartico abbia adattato i suoi cicli di sonno al loro stile di vita molto stressante, particolarmente dopo la nascita dei pulcini.
Jun 26
Ep.375: Tasmania's muttonbirds, and muttonbirders, face uncertain future - Ep.375: Un futuro incerto per la berta codacorta e i suoi allevatori
For thousands of years, Aboriginal people in Tasmania have harvested yula, also known as muttonbirds, a short-tailed shearwater. Its harvest is one of the oldest cultural practices for Tasmanian Aboriginal people. But as another season is looming, it's facing a number of threats. ... Show More
5m 44s
Jun 19
Ep.374: 'Be curious': New campaign aims to improve autism understanding - Ep.374: "Be Curious", una nuova campagna per migliorare la comprensione dell'autismo
A survey of more than 1,000 Australians [conducted in Feb 2025] has found 45 per cent had only a limited understanding of the lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. Advocates say societal attitudes can have a very significant impact on the quality of life of Australians with auti ... Show More
12m 30s
Dec 2022
Climate Change Stresses Out These Chipmunks. Why Are Their Cousins So Chill?
Kwasi Wrensford describes the subjects of his research as "elfin": skittish little squirrel-cousins with angular faces, pointy ears and narrow, furry tails. He studies two species in particular: the Alpine chipmunk and the Lodgepole chipmunk. As the climate warms, these two chipm ... Show More
12m 16s
Nov 2022
Sleep in the Wild
When you’re a wildlife documentarian, you camp in the most remote parts of the world, ready at a moment’s notice to record elusive subjects. You also have to sleep when you can, where you can, often in extreme, uncomfortable, sometimes sub-zero conditions. Chris Morgan is a renow ... Show More
20m 19s
Feb 2024
What happens now bird flu has reached the Antarctic?
The moment scientists had been dreading arrived late last year, when H5N1, or bird flu, was found for the first time in the Antarctic. Last week a king penguin on the island of South Georgia became the first in the region to be suspected to have died from the disease. The Guardia ... Show More
13m 39s
Jan 2022
Wingspan! It's Got Birds, Science, Caterpillars - An Ideal Night In
Wingspan is a board game that brings the world of ornithology into the living room. The game comes with 170 illustrated birds cards, each equipped with a power that reflects that bird's behavior in nature. Wingspan game designer Elizabeth Hargrave speaks with Short Wave's Emily K ... Show More
13m 11s