The Wandering Naturalist

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Episode 150: The Painted Duck - A Conservation Story Dec 07, 2022

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Greg Hoch, author of the book With Wings Extended: A Leap into a Wood Duck's World. Joins us to talk about the history of Wood Duck conservation, how people can help Wood Ducks even if they don't live by water, and how Wood Ducks were an inspiration for aircraft carriers in World War 1.

Episode 149: The Painted Duck - Leaping into Wood Ducks Dec 07, 2022

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Jeff Bahls from the National Wood Duck Society joins us to explore the fascinating world of Wood Ducks. How far of a fall can a baby Wood Duck survive? Where do they go in the winter? Why are we talking about Wood Ducks in December? Listen to find out!

Episode 148: The Future of Conservation - There's an App for That Nov 02, 2022

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Chris Smith joins us to talk about an app he helped to create, HerpMapper. Designed to document reptiles and amphibians around the world, Chris explains the features that make it safe for the animals being documented and how the app helps conservation.

Episode 147: The Future of Conservation - Who's a Good Conservationist?! Nov 02, 2022

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Breanne Black from Working Dogs for Conservation joins us to talk about conservation's best friend, dogs! Working Dogs for Conservation rescues dogs from shelters and trains them to perform conservation work. Whether it is searching for bumblebee nests, keeping habitats safe from invasive species, protecting rare animals from poachers, or other jobs, dogs have unique traits that help them accomplish these goals.

Episode 146: The Future of Conservation - Drones, Monarchs, and Milkweed Oh My Nov 02, 2022

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Wander with us as we explore next and exciting tools being used by scientists in the field of conservation! Wendy Caldwell from Monarch Joint Venture joins us to discuss how drones and remote sensing are becoming an important tool for monarch conservation.

Episode 145: The Art of the Wandering Naturalist Oct 25, 2022

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In recognition of "International Artist Day" Angela and Brandon talk with artist Michelle Davis about her artistic process and how nature inspires the wonderful illustrations she creates for the podcast.

Episode 144: Minnesota's Other State Bird - Good Mosquitos? Oct 05, 2022

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Dr. Dan Peach, "Dan the Mosquito Man", joins us to talk about his research on mosquitos, and what he calls the secret life of mosquitos. He shares the benefits that mosquitos bring to an ecosystem and why we should think twice before trying to squash one.

Episode 143: Minnesota's Other State Bird - Mosquito Control District Oct 05, 2022

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Nancy Read from the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District explains what the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District is, how it evaluates when and where mosquitos need to be controlled, and what methods they use.

Episode 142: Minnesota's Other State Bird - Mosquitos 101 Oct 05, 2022

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John Moriarty, Senior Wildlife Manager at Three Rivers Park District, joins us to discuss everyone's favorite insect, mosquitos! We discuss some basic mosquito biology, why some mosquitos drink blood, and what Three Rivers Park District's policy is on mosquito control.

Episode 141: Glowing Amphibians - The Salamanders of Minnesota Sep 07, 2022

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John Moriarty, author of the book "Amphibians and Reptiles in Minnesota" joins us to discuss the salamanders that live in Minnesota, how new species are discovered, and the unique life strategy that several of Minnesota's salamanders have.

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