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Nature Guys

251 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 499 ratings

Nature Guys connects you to the exciting natural world right in your own neighborhood. These nature connections will help you be cool, calm, collected and ready to make a positive difference in the world. Nature Guys is hosted by Bob a long time nature lover.

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Grey Squirrels

May 12, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Grey Squirrels are easy to see in certain areas. They are really cute even when they are eating all your birdseed! Our sources for this episode include: Eastern Gray Squirrel https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/eastern-gray-squirrel/ Squirrels: Diet, Habits & Other Facts https://www.livescience.com/28182-squirrels.html 22 things you may not know about squirrels https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/blogs/happy-squirrel-appreciation-day

Land Art

May 08, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.48 MB

Bob invites artist Adrian Hawk to tell us how we can do Land Art right in our own neighborhoods. Our sources for this episode include: Andy Goldworthy Digital Catalogue https://www.goldsworthy.cc.gla.ac.uk Imago Rangers - Land Art https://imagoearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Day-7-Land-Art-.pdf

Blue Violets are Sometimes Blue

May 05, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Bob has his back yard torn up. He is amazed to find Blue Violets returning in pure clay soil. Our sources for this episode include: Common Blue Violet https://www.gardenexperiments.com/common-blue-violet/ 7 Fun Facts about Violets https://www.teleflora.com/blog/7-fun-facts-about-violets/ Interesting facts about violets http://justfunfacts.com/interesting-facts-about-violets/

Fort Building

May 01, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MB

Bill and Bob remember a fun outside activity they did as kids. Our sources for this episode include: Let’s Go Outside by Jennifer Ward https://www.jenniferwardbooks.com/

Zoo Town

April 28, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MB

Bill talks with Thane Maynard the Director of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Learn how Thane went from a kid chasing gaters in Florida to the head of one of the best zoos in the world. Resources mentioned include: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden http://cincinnatizoo.org/ Cincinnati Zoo live safaris on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/cincinnatizoo/live Cincinnati Nature Center https://www.cincynature.org/ Center for Plant Conservation https://saveplants.org/ Afric...

Hug a Tree

April 24, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes - 6.83 MB

Bill and Bob explain a simple activity you can do to connect your kids and yourself to trees. Our sources for this episode include: Sharing Nature with Children by Joseph Cornell https://www.sharingnature.com/  

Wildflower Pilgrimage

April 21, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 10.8 MB

Bob interviews Nancy Stranahan the Executive Director of the Arc of Appalachia. Nancy is an inspiration and we can all use a large dose of that right now.  Related episode: Spring Wildflowers (http://natureguys.org/spring-wildflowers/) The Arc of Appalachia - Saving Ohio's Wildlands https://arcofappalachia.org/

56 Pillbugs

April 17, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 3.4 MB

Bill and Bob do a short follow up to the pillbug episode. This has some great ideas to lift your spirits and a special guest. Related episode: Some Pillbugs are Roly Polies (http://natureguys.org/pillbugs/) Our sources for this episode include: Pillbug Project: A Guide to Investigation by Robin Burnett https://www.nsta.org/recommends/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=12142 Blue pillbug https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7718485

Goldfinch is Our Mascot

April 14, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

Goldfinch is just the bird to cheer you up! This is a great bird to have at your feeders. Our sources for this episode include: American Goldfinch https://abcbirds.org/bird/american-goldfinch/ Interesting American Goldfinch Facts http://www.birdhouses101.com/american-goldfinch-facts.asp 21 Facts on Goldfinches https://www.livingwithbirds.com/tweetapedia/21-facts-on-goldfinch Fun Facts about Goldfinches https://billingsgazette.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/fun-facts-about-goldfi...

Holes Hike

April 10, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 4.45 MB

Bob and Bill hope to inspire you to take a Nature Break. This episode has a fun activity that Bob used at nature summer camp. Related episode: Screech Owl (http://natureguys.org/screech-owl/)

Some Pillbugs are Roly Polies

April 07, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 17.2 MB

Bob and Bill are inspired by an Imago Ranger program (https://imagoearth.org/imago-rangers/) to do an episode on pillbugs. If you're a little stressed out go outside and find some of these guys. Our sources for this episode include: Imago Rangers Pillbugs https://imagoearth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Day-5_-Pillbugs.pdf Pillbugs and Sowbugs https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/pillbugs-and-sowbugs-land-isopods 15 Facinating Facts About Pill Bugs https://www.tho...

Step Outside During Coronavirus

March 31, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 9.63 MB

Bob has a conversation with Chris from Imago about how nature can help us deal with the coronavirus. Organizations mentioned in this podcast include: Imago - https://imagoearth.org/ J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge - https://www.fws.gov/refuge/jn_ding_darling/ Sanibel Sea School - https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/ The Arc of Appalacia - https://arcofappalachia.org/

Tuliptrees are Straight and Tall

March 24, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MB

Bob has two large tuliptrees in his yard. Tune in to find out why these trees are so interesting. Our sources for this episode include: Tuliptree Profile https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-grow-tulip-trees-2132098 The Tuliptree http://www-pub.naz.edu/~treewalk/tuliptree/tuliptree.htm Facts About the Tuliptree https://www.gardenguides.com/113941-tulip-tree.html The Native Tree Society http://www.nativetreesociety.org/

Africa

March 17, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 12.2 MB

Bill says Africa is number one on his places to explore. Tune in to find out how a trip to Africa might change your life.  Related episodes: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys (http://natureguys.org/travel/)

Beach Wrack

March 03, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MB

Every wonder about the stuff that washes up on a beech as the tide comes in and out? Doc Bruce from Sanibel Sea School explains why this is such an important place on a beach. Our sources for this episode include: Guest J. Bruce Neill (Doc Bruce), Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sanibel Sea School https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/

Scoop on White Pelicans

February 18, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 11.2 MB

Ranger Toni tells the amazing story of a white pelican stuck in the ice in Minnesota. Tune in to find out how it got to Ding Darling. Related episode: Wildlife at Ding (http://natureguys.org/wildlife-ding/) Our sources for this episode include: J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge https://www.fws.gov/refuge/jn_ding_darling/ Nature Works https://nhpbs.org/natureworks/whitepelican.htm 10 Fun Facts about White Pelicans https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/515654/10-fun-facts-ab...

Wildlife at Ding

February 11, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 8.09 MB

Bob meets Ranger Toni at the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. She talks about the amazing system of wildlife refuges that are all over the United States. Related: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys (http://natureguys.org/travel/) Our sources for this episode include: J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge https://www.fws.gov/refuge/jn_ding_darling/ National Wildlife Refuge System https://www.fws.gov/refuges/

A Long Way to Australia

February 04, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 14.9 MB

Bill explains the many wonders of the land down under. Related: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys (http://natureguys.org/travel/)  

Grizzly Bear Joe

January 21, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MB

Bob and Bill have a special guest that has a ton of experience and stories of Grizzly Bears in Alaska. We start out with five fun and informative questions for our live audience at Roads, Rivers and Trails (https://www.roadsriversandtrails.com/). Related: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys (http://natureguys.org/travel/) Our sources for this episode include: Brown Bear Fact Sheet https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/bears-of-the-last-frontier-brown-bear-factsheet/6522/ Brown Bear Frequently ...

Welcome 2020

January 07, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MB

Bill and Bob welcome in the new year with a special conversation with Chris Anderson the executive producer and host of Science Around Cincy. You can find our more about Chris Anderson’s projects at: Science Around Cincy https://sciaroundcincy.com/ Science Over Everything http://scienceovereverything.com/

Christmas in October

December 24, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 15.4 MB

Christmas in October Bob and Bill invite some friends to share stories of Christmas Trees. Hope this episode brings a smile to your face! Our sources for this episode include: There are up to 25,000 bugs in the average Christmas tree https://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/stories/25000-bugs-christmas-tree What You Need to Know About Recycling Your Christmas Tree http://blog.davey.com/2013/12/what-you-need-to-know-about-recycling-your-christmas-tree/ A Toilet Brush Christmas? Invent...

Millions of Sand Dollars

December 10, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MB

Bob takes a walk on the beach and becomes really curious about sand dollars. Luckily he finds a wonderful source of information, “Sanibel Sea School.” Our sources for this episode include: Sanibel Sea School https://www.sanibelseaschool.org/ Dead or alive? 3 ways to spot the difference https://www.heraldsun.com/news/state/south-carolina/article213506774.html#storylink=cpy Dead sand dollars on Florida beaches could be result of natural cycle https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/f...

Giving Tuesday -Canary in the Coal Mine

November 26, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

Bill and Bob talk about organizations that support the birds we love. Organizations Bill and Bob Support Arc of Appalachia | Savings Ohio's Wildlands https://arcofappalachia.org Edge of Appalachia - Cincinnati Museum Center https://www.cincymuseum.org/nature/ The Nature Conservancy https://www.nature.org/en-us/ The American Bird Conservancy https://abcbirds.org/

Ants are Amazing Part 2

November 12, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MB

Ants are so amazing we had to do a follow up to our episode Ants in My Plants. Tune in to learn why these insects are so important. Our sources for this episode include: 10 Crazy Facts About Ants https://futurism.com/10-crazy-facts-about-ants 6 amazing facts about ants https://earthsky.org/earth/amazing-facts-ants COOL FACTS ABOUT ANTS! https://www.natgeokids.com/za/discover/animals/insects/ant-facts/

Ants in My Plants

October 29, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MB

We got a request to do a podcast at a local garden club. The organizer even provided us with the title. This topic is so vast that it is a two part podcast. Our sources include: 13 natural solutions for killing and deterring ants https://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/blogs/13-natural-remedies-for-the-ant-invasion 30 Natural Home Remedies To Get Rid of Ants From Home & Garden https://balconygardenweb.com/30-natural-home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-ants-from-home-garden/ ANTS IN YOUR HOUSE...

Stinky Weasels

October 15, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

Have you ever seen a weasel? A listener saw what he thought might be a weasel and his email inspired this podcast. Our sources for this episode include: Weasels: Tiny but mighty https://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/weasels-tiny-but-mighty/406436.html Nature: Weasels intriguing despite bad rep https://www.dispatch.com/article/20101107/lifestyle/311079702 Fierce Facts About Weasels http://mentalfloss.com/article/64193/7-fierce-facts-about-weasels

Knowing Robins

October 01, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MB

Almost everyone knows what a Robin looks like. Tune in to find out all about this very common bird.  Related episode: Sit Spot (http://natureguys.org/sit-spot/) Our sources for this episode include: Book “What the Robin Knows” by Jon Young http://birdlanguage.com/ American Robin https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Robin/overview Fun Facts About American Robins https://www.thespruce.com/american-robin-facts-4143588 Robin Facts https://journeynorth.org/tm/robin/fact_pag...

Sycamores Can Be Huge Trees

September 17, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 13 MB

This is an easy tree to identify even in winter. Bill tells the tales of some amazing sycamores that he has known over the years. If you get lost this tree will lead you to water. Our sources for this episode include: Sycamores, Trees of Wonder http://biologicalthinking.blogspot.com/2013/03/sycamores-trees-of-wonder.html American Sycamore https://naturewalk.yale.edu/trees/platanaceae/platanus-occidentalis/american-sycamore-29 Sycamore Get No Respect http://www.eattheweeds.com/sycam...

Mighty Mosquito

September 03, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

Mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on earth. Find out how to get along with these challenging insects. Our sources for this episode include: Birds Bats and mosquitoes https://www.thoughtco.com/birds-and-bats-no-help-with-mosquitos-3970964 Natural Mosquito Repellents https://www.thoughtco.com/natural-mosquito-repellents-602178 Do Bug Zappers Kill Mosquitoes? https://www.thoughtco.com/do-bug-zappers-kill-mosquitoes-1968054 Bobʼs Favorite Insect Repellent is Alpenglow https://w...

Hognose Snakes can Dig

August 20, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MB

Bill rarely sees this snake but it is one of his favorites. The hognose snake has some amazing behaviors. S Related episodes: Black Rat Snake (http://natureguys.org/black-rat-snake/), Red-shouldered or Red-wristed Hawk (http://natureguys.org/red-shouldered-hawk/) Our sources for this episode include: Eastern Hognose Snake http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Heterodon_platirhinos/ Eastern Hognose https://nhpbs.org/wild/easternhognosesnake.asp Hognose Snakes http://www.lihs.org/f...

Mallards Mate with Other Ducks

August 06, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

Mallards are a very common duck that are easy to find. Find out why Bill thinks they may be an invasive species.  Our sources for this episode include: Unflappable Facts About Mallards http://mentalfloss.com/article/78330/15-unflappable-facts-about-mallards Mallard duck facts http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/mallard_duck_facts/587/ Mallard https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mallard/lifehistory

Smoky Mountains

July 23, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

This is the most visited park in the United States. It is free and is amazing any month of the year. Related episodes: Through the Eyes of Nature Guys http://natureguys.org/travel/ Our sources for this episode include: Fightmaster Fly Fishing - Rob Fightmaster is a great fly fishing guide. Even Bob and Beth can catch fish with Rob at their side! https://fightmasterflyfishing.com A Wondrous Diversity of Life - Great Smokey Mountains https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/index.htm D...

Nuthatch the Upside Down Bird

July 09, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

If you see a bird on a tree with its head toward the ground chances are good you are looking at a nuthatch.  Our sources for this episode include: White-breasted Nuthatch (The Cornell Lab of Ornithology) https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-breasted_Nuthatch/overview What is a Nuthatch? http://www.10000birds.com/nuthatches?doing_wp_cron=1550344848.9804060459136962890625 9 fun facts about nuthatches https://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/sports/outdoors/2016/04/27/9-funfacts-n...

Clover Come Back

June 25, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

Bobʼs neighbor Wayne had a simple question. Why do you have clover in your yard? Bob and Bill decided to do a podcast to explain to Wayne why we both keep and even plant clover in our yards. Our sources for this episode include: Advantages and Disadvantages of Clover Lawns https://dengarden.com/gardening/Clover-Lawns Establishing White Clover in Lawns http://versicolor.ca/lawnsoldsite/docs/clover.html Blades of glory: America's love affair with lawns https://theweek.com/articles/48...

Looking for Lizards

June 11, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 12.1 MB

Bill and Bob explore a lizard that started showing up in Cincinnati in the 1950ʼs. Tune in for the fascinating story of how this lizard got to Cincinnati all the way from Italy. Our sources for this episode include: Revisiting Some Scaly Old Friends https://bygl.osu.edu/node/926 Bottlenecks and Microhabitat Preference in Invasive Wall Lizard, Podarcis muralis https://etd.ohiolink.edu/ap/10?0::NOM10MP10_ETD_SUBIDM89321 They came from Italy. Now, they outnumber us all. https://www.ci...

Run Rabbit Run

May 28, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MB

Rabbits are fun and sometimes confusing. Bob and Bill will cover everything from legend to fact about a very cool animal that everyone knows. Our sources for this episode include: 39 Most Famous Bunnies of All Time https://247wallst.com/special-report/2018/03/28/39-most-famous-bunnies-of-all-time/ 14 Fascinating Facts About Rabbits http://mentalfloss.com/article/557234/facts-about-rabbits 20 Fascinating Facts About Rabbits https://www.care2.com/causes/20-fascinating-facts-about-rab...

Don't Hang Out Under Black Walnut Trees

May 14, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 12.6 MB

Black Walnut trees are valuable for their beautiful wood. Bobʼs dad sold their big Black Walnuts when Bob was a kid. Tune in to find out all about this amazing tree! Related episode: Fall Webworms in Summer (http://natureguys.org/fall-webworms/) Our sources for this episode include: A Wild Crop and Backyard Harvest https://www.americanforests.org/magazine/article/a-wild-crop-and-backyard-harvest/ Eastern Black Walnut https://naturewalk.yale.edu/trees/juglandaceae/juglans-nigra/easte...

Softshell Turtles

April 30, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 12 MB

If you like to kayak or canoe you can find these really cool turtles in streams.  Our sources for this episode include: Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle (Apalone spinifera spinifera) - Ohio's 12 Species of Turtles at a Glance https://trekohio.com/2012/07/19/ohios-12-species-of-turtles-at-a-glance/ Facts about Softshell Turtles https://animals.mom.me/softshell-turtles-3184.html Spiny Softshell Turtle - Diet https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Reptiles/Spiny-Softsh...

Red-Eared Slider

April 16, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

When Bill and Bob were kids they had sliders as pets. Tune is to find out where you can find these turtles today. Our sources for this episode include: Red-Eared Slider http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/red-eared_slider_712.html Red-Eared Slider, Map and Painted Turtles – Semi-Aquatic Turtle Care http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatreptileblog/2012/03/06/red-eared-slider-map-and-painted-turtles-semi-aquatic-turtle-care/ Global invasive species list - 100 of the World's W...

Painted Turtle

April 02, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 11.1 MB

Learn everything you need to know about this very beautiful turtle.  Our sources for this episode include: Five Facts You Probably Didn't Know about Painted Turtles https://dickinsoncountyconservationboard.com/2018/03/05/five-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-about-painted-turtles/ Painted Turtle https://www.warnernaturecenter.org/animals/paintedturtle

Black Racer is One Fast Snake

March 19, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

Bob runs into a snake in Florida that exhibits a behavior that he has never seen before. Tune in the hear all about this very fast snake. Our sources for this episode include: Black Racer https://www.acaquarium.com/animals/black-racer/ Black Racer – Deceiving Speed http://www.beaufortonline.com/black-racer-deceiving-speed/ North American Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) https://kysnakes.ca.uky.edu/snake/coluber-constrictor

Going to Galapagos

March 05, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this edition of Through the Eyes of Nature Guys, Bill shares stories of trips to one of his top two destinations in the world - the Galapagos Islands. Related episodes: Bill's Travel Tips http://natureguys.org/bills-travel-tips/ Belize http://natureguys.org/belize/ Our sources for this episode include: The experiences of Bill on his trips to the Galapagos

Mourning Doves

February 19, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes - 10.3 MB

The Mourning Dove is easy to find both by sight and by ear. Our sources for this episode include: Fun Mourning Dove Facts http://backyardbirdingblog.com/fun-mourning-dove-facts/ Mourning Dove https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mourning_Dove/lifehistory The Secret Life of the Mourning Dove http://northernwoodlands.org/outside_story/article/the-secret-life-of-the-mourning-dove

Chickadee Dee Dee

February 05, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB

This is a bird that is so friendly it will eat out of your hand! Tune in to find out more about this cute little bird that is easy to find. Our sources for this episode include: Black-capped chickadees are amazing little birds - https://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/thom-smith-naturewatch-black-capped-chickadees-are-amazing-little-birds,532813 10 Interesting Facts About Chickadees - https://www.backyardchirper.com/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-chickadees/ Carolina Chickadees - http...

Tufted Titmouse

January 22, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MB

This is a bird that is easily identified. It will come to your feeder and is a year round resident in Cincinnati. Tune in to learn more about the little bird with the bad haircut. Our sources for this episode include: What is a Titmouse? - http://www.10000birds.com/titmouse.htm Titmouse - https://www.britannica.com/animal/titmouse Tufted Titmouse - https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/tufted-titmouse

Cordyceps Can Be Helpful

January 08, 2019 11:00 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MB

Cordyceps is a fungus that can destroy ant colonies. Tune in to find out how cicadas found a way to use cordyceps to survive. Our sources for this episode include: Fungus turns ‘zombie antsʼ into booby traps https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2014/08/19/fungus-turns-zombie-ants-into-booby-traps/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.549321d845b5 6 Benefits of Cordyceps, All Backed by Science https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cordyceps-benefits#section8 Cordyceps: The Most...

Horsehair Worms

December 25, 2018 11:00 - 21 minutes - 10.3 MB

Horsehair worms are easy to find. They are fascinating and harmless. Keep your eyes open when you are near water. Bill found one crawling out of a grasshopper. Our sources for this episode include: Horsehair Worms (https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/files/efpdf3/ef613.pdf) Iowa State Horsehair Worms (https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/horsehair-worm) Wild Fact #752 – Bad Company – Nematomorpha (http://www.wild-facts.com/2010/wild-fact-752-bad-company-nematomorpha/) Zombie Fungus Ensl...

Water Striders Walk on Water

December 11, 2018 11:00 - 27 minutes - 13 MB

Water Striders are amazing insects that you can find in lakes and streams. Tune in to find out what they eat, how fast they are and much more. This episode was recorded live at Roads, Rivers and Trails (https://roadsriversandtrails.com/). Our sources for this episode include: Facts About Water Striders https://someinterestingfacts.net/facts-water-striders This Is Why Water Striders Make Terrible Lifeguards - KQED You Tube video https://www.kqed.org/science/1871155/this-is-why-water...

Giving Tuesday

November 27, 2018 11:00 - 20 minutes - 9.86 MB

As human beings we have a chance to contribute to organizations that help educate and protect the natural world. Bob and Bill talk about some of their favorite organizations and what they are able to accomplish with a little help from people like you. If you are donating to an organization please consider leaving a comment under this episode. Organizations that Bob and Bill support: Imago https://imagoearth.org Cincinnati Nature Center https://www.cincynature.org The Nature Conserva...

Parachuting Beavers

November 13, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MB

The beaver is one of the largest rodents in North America. Tune in to find out how and why beavers actually took up parachuting! Our sources for this episode include: Parachuting beavers featured in 'Fur For the Future,' 1950s-era film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gNAjBPIyjQ Amazing Facts About the Beaver https://onekindplanet.org/animal/beaver/ Facts About Beavers https://www.livescience.com/52460-beavers.html 11 Fascinating Facts About Beavers http://mentalfloss.com/articl...