Biologica: Where Humans and Animals Meet
Biologica: Where Humans and Animals Meet
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Through stories and interviews, join Dr. Susan - shelter veterinarian and science educator - to explore how animals and humans interact and how nature and society intersect. From the vernal pools of Maine to the mountains of Ecuador, let’s dive in and make discoveries together.
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Focuses on the intersection of human-animal interactions and environmental awareness, with episodes exploring topics such as the care of street dogs in Ecuador and the ecological significance of vernal pools, exemplified by the rescue mission of Amici Cannis in Cotacachi.
Through stories and interviews, join Dr. Susan – shelter veterinarian and science educator – to explore how animals and humans interact and how nature and society intersect. From the vernal pools of Maine to the mountains of Ecuador, let’s dive in and make discoveries together.
Just in time to listen in on your drive to Grandma’s house for Turkey Day (or even to Friendsgiving for Tofurkey), join Dr. Susan to learn all about domestic turkeys. Dr. Erin Thornton (an Archaeologist from Washington State University) explains the surprising discoveries that archaeological bones and ancient DNA reveal about the domestic turkey. Dr. Susan also weaves in some interviews with friends and family about turkey at Thanksgiving dinner, and bridges the gap from ancient history to now with some stories gleaned from the book The Turkey- an American Story. Two research highlights, a poem, and some fun samples from modern media will round out the episode. It’s a great episode to enjoy over the Thanksgiving holiday or to share with friends and family.
Learn more- find lots of interesting information on the website for Dr. Erin Thornton: https://anthro.wsu.edu/faculty-and-staff/erin-thornton/
(Note – the episode cover image is not meant to be scientifically or culturally, accurate, but more to be a symbolic representation of the topic)
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