How Do You Science | Meet an Ecologist (for the birds!)

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English - April 01, 2024 23:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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Previous Episode: How Do You Science | Meet a Science Librarian

Welcome back, young scientists. I’m Dr. Universe. If you’re anything like me, you’ve got lots of big questions about our world.

Today we're talking about birds with Jennifer Phillips, an ecologist at Washington State University.

Learn about sensory pollution and the difference between a phenotype and a genotypeFind out how birds get tagged and measured—and how it's a little bit like an alien abductionHear Dr. Phillips' journey to be a scientist, her favorite bird fact and how being a scientist is like being a spy

Resources You Can Use

Check out this video that shows how a cardinal's syrinx makes two sounds at onceDid you know there's a poisonous bird? Meet the PitohuiLearn all about birds with Audubon for KidsEnjoy these spy activities from the Spy Museum

As always, submit burning questions at askdruniverse.wsu.edu. Who knows where your questions will take us next.