Summary: In this episode Kiersten and a guest host talk about a few things we know only a little bit about, such as caecilian origins and how they communicate. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Caecilians: An Overview https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/caecilians “Petrified Forest Brings the Funk with the World’s Oldest Fossil Caecilian.” Park Paleontology News, Vol 15, No...
May 24, 2023•8 min•Ep. 34
Summary: Join Kiersten as she talks about how caecilians defend themselves against predators. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “Morphological Evidence for an Oral Venom System in Caecilian Amphibians,” by Pedro Luis Mailho-Fontana, Marta Maria Antoniazzi, Cesar Alenandre, Daniel Carvalho Pimenta, Juliana Mozer Sciani, Edmund D. Brodie Jr., and Carlos Jared. iScience , Volume 23. Issue 7,101234, July 2020. http...
May 17, 2023•10 min•Ep. 33
Summary: Now that we know about the existence of caecilians. Let’s talk about how caecilians make more caecilians! Join Kiersten as she walks us through the various ways caecilians reproduce. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “The Care and Captive Breeding of the Caecilian Typhlonectes natans” by Richard Parkinson. Herpetological Bulletin, 2004, Number 88. “Reproductive ecology of female caecilian amphibians (g...
May 10, 2023•13 min•Ep. 32
Summary: What do these secretive amphibians eat? Join Kiersten as she takes you on a culinary journey in this episode on caecilian diet. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “Caecilian jaw-closing mechanics: integrating two muscle systems” by Thomas Kleinteich, Alexander Haas, and Adam P. Summers. J R Soc Interface, 2008 Dec 6: 5(29): 1491-1504. doi: 10.1098/rsif.2008.0155 “Diet of the Banana Caecilian Ichthyophis...
May 03, 2023•9 min•Ep. 31
Summary: Caecilians are legless amphibians, so how do they get around? Join Kiersten as she talks about caecilian locomotion. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “The kinematics of locomotion in caecilians: effects of substrate and body shape” by Anthony Here et. al, J Exp Cool A Ecol Genet Physiol . 2010. Https// pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov “A comparative study of locomotion in the caecilian Dermophis mexicanus and ...
Apr 26, 2023•10 min•Ep. 30
Summary: This little known amphibian has 200 different species in its ranks. Join Kiersten as she takes you on a quick tour of the different caecilian species. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: The Amphibian Class by Rebecca Stefoff https://www.britannica.com/animal/caecilian-amphibian/classification Music written and performed by Katherine Camp Transcript (Piano music plays) Kiersten - This is Ten Things I Lik...
Apr 19, 2023•11 min•Ep. 29
Summary: Caecilians are unique vertebrates that have some incredible anatomy. Join Kiersten as she takes on a tour of the caecilian body. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: The Amphibian Class by Rebecca Stefoff Caecilians: An Overview https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/caecilians “An insight into the skin glands, dermal scales and secretions of the caecilian amphibian Icht...
Apr 12, 2023•11 min•Ep. 28
Summary: This amazing amphibian’s senses are unique and almost unbelievable! Join Kiersten as she sheds a little light on caecilian senses. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: The Amphibian Class by Rebecca Stefoff “Underground amphibians evolved unique ear.” by PlanetEarth Online. https://phys,org/news/2014-07-underground-amphibians-evolved-unique-ear.html Caecilians: An Overview https://www.sciencedirect.com/to...
Apr 05, 2023•9 min•Ep. 27
Summary: Have you ever heard of a caecilian? Join Kiersten and a guest co-host to find out what it is! For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: The Amphibian Class by Rebecca Stefoff https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/carcilians-found-in-south-florida “The Creature Feature: 10 Fun FactsAbout Caecilians (or, This Amphibian is One in a Caecilian)” by Mary Bates, https://www.wired.com Transcript (Piano music plays...
Mar 29, 2023•9 min•Ep. 26
Summary: Even tarantulas need a little love! Many species of tarantulas are disappearing and in this episode Kiersten talk about what’s happening and what we’re doing to help. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: The Tarantula Scientist by Sy Montgomery “Farewell to the World’s Smallest Tarantula?” By Jane Schneider https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2017/Oct-Nov/Conservation/Spruce-Fir-Moss_Spider “B...
Mar 15, 2023•12 min•Ep. 25
Summary: There are so many myths about tarantulas that are untrue and perpetuate fear. Join Kiersten as she dispels some of these myths. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: https://tomsbigspiders.com/2015/08/15/the-best-and-most-ridiculous-tarantula-myths/ “The Natural History of Tarantula Spiders” by Richard C. Gallon https://www.thebts.co.uk/old_articles/natural.htm Transcript (Piano music plays) Kiersten - Thi...
Mar 02, 2023•9 min•Ep. 24
Summary: Tarantulas have many predators and they have developed a plethora of ways to defend themselves. Join Kiersten as she discusses these interesting and surprising behaviors. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: The Tarantula Scientist by Sy Montgomery “The Natural History of Tarantula Spiders” by Richard C. Gallon https://www.thebts.co.uk/old_articles/natural.htm “Parasites of Tarantulas,” Pizzi, Romain. Jou...
Feb 22, 2023•11 min•Ep. 23
Summary: Making babies isn’t easy for tarantulas! So many steps go into creating tarantula spiderlings. Join Kiersten as she talks you through this fascinating behavior. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: The Tarantula Scientist by Sy Montgomery “The Natural History of Tarantula Spiders” by Richard C. Gallon https://www.thebts.co.uk/old_articles/natural.htm Transcript (Piano music plays) Kiersten - This is Ten T...
Feb 15, 2023•11 min•Ep. 22
Summary: Tarantulas have taught us some pretty cool things! Join Kiersten and a guest co-host as they talk about what tarantulas have taught us about colors and pain killers. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “Tarantula venom could be used as a potent pain reliever” by Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN; https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200414/Tarantula-venom-could-be-used-as-a-potent-pain-reliver.aspx “Tarantu...
Feb 09, 2023•9 min•Ep. 21
Summary: Did you know that there are more than 850 species of tarantulas and that they’ve been around since the time of the dinosaurs? Join Kiersten as she delves into the natural history of the tarantula and takes a look at the different species alive today. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: The Tarantula Scientist by Sy Montgomery Remarkable Animals: The Tarantula by Gail LaBonte “Tarantulas are everywhere an...
Feb 01, 2023•10 min•Ep. 20
Summary: Tarantulas are predators! They have a unique way of hunting their prey. Join Kiersten as she walks you through how these eight-legged wonders catch food. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: The Tarantula Scientist by Sy Montgomery Remarkable Animals: The Tarantula by Gail LaBonte Transcript (Piano music plays) Kiersten - This is Ten Things I Like About…a ten minute, ten episode podcast about unknown or m...
Jan 25, 2023•9 min•Ep. 19
Summary: Tarantuals live all over the world! Join Kiersten as she talks about where tarantulas live, what habitats they like, and how they got all over the planet. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: The Tarantula Scientist by Sy Montgomery “Tarantulas are everywhere and now researchers know why” by Mihai Andrei, ZME Science https://www.zmescience.com/science/biology/tarantula-evolution-gondwana-19042021/ https:/...
Jan 18, 2023•10 min•Ep. 18
Summary: The senses of the tarantula are complex and bind-blowing! Join Kiersten as she walks you through this amazing arachnid’s sense of sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: The Tarantula Scientist by Sy Montgomery https://study.com/academy/lesson/tarantulas-anatomy-habitat-bite.html https://www.labroots.com/trending/plants-and-animals/18796/surprise-tarantulas-color-visio...
Jan 12, 2023•11 min•Ep. 17
Summary: Tarantulas are a frequently misunderstood animal so join Kiersten as she illuminates what makes them so cool! We start off with anatomy. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show notes: The Tarantula Scientist by Sy Montgomery https://study.com/academy/lesson/tarantulas-anatomy-habitat-bite.html https://www.britannica.com/science/book-lung https://www.tarantulasdemexico.com/en/anatomia_en.htm Transcript (Piano music ...
Jan 04, 2023•11 min•Ep. 16
Episode 15: Vaquita: Conservation Summary: The vaquita is balancing on the edge of extinction. With only 10 left, can we save these beautiful porpoises? Join Kiersten as she talks about the conservation efforts surrounding the vaquita. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/west-coast/science-data/vaquita-conservation-and-abundance https://seasheperd.org/milagro/ Robinson, Jacqueline; ...
Dec 28, 2022•10 min•Ep. 15
Summary: Scientific research into the natural history of animals is incredibly important. Join Kiersten as she talks about the ways we are researching the vaquita. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Vaquita: Science, Politics, and Crime in the Sea of Cortez by Brooke Bessesen Original music written and performed by Katherine Camp Vaquita Conservation Organizations porpoise.org Transcript (Piano music plays) Kier...
Dec 21, 2022•9 min•Ep. 14
Summary: Vaquita behavior is another fascinating thing about this unknown animal! Join Kiersten as she gives you a glimpse into the behavior of vaquita marina . For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter/species/vaquita https://porpoise.org/save-the-vaquita/ Vaquita: Science, Politics, and Crime in the Sea of Cortez by Brooke Bessesen Vaquita Conservation Organizati...
Dec 14, 2022•9 min•Ep. 13
Summary: The vaquita lives in the most biodiverse body of water on the planet! Join Kiersten as she take you on a journey through the Sea of Cortez. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: https://www.nmmf.org/marine-mammal/vaquita-porpoise/ https://www.britannica.com/place/Gulf-of-California https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1182 “Birth of an Ocean” by Annie Reisewitz: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/birth-ocean https://...
Dec 08, 2022•11 min•Ep. 12
Summary: What is a vaquita? Join Kiersten as she takes you under the sea to learn about this amazing porpoise. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/525704/facts-about-the-vaquita https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter/species/vaquita https://porpoise.org/save-the-vaquita/ https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/dolphin_porpoise.html Vaquita Conservation Organizations...
Nov 23, 2022•9 min•Ep. 11
Summary: Pangolins are in danger of extinction but there are people out there trying to help. Join Kiersten as she highlights four organizations that are working toward saving the pangolin. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Save Pangolins: https://www.savepangolins.org Zoological Society of London: https://www.zsl.org Rare and Endangered Species Trust Namibia: https://www.restnamibia.org Save Vietnam’s Wildlife...
Nov 16, 2022•9 min•Ep. 10
Summary: All pangolins have tails, but each species’ tail is unique. Join Kiersten and a special guest co-host as they discuss pangolin tails. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Pangolin ID Guide: https://www.usaidrdw.org//resources/pangolin-species-identification-guide/pangolin-id-guide-rast-english.pdf pangolins.org https://arkansasresearch.uark.edu/researcherss-discover-fossil-of-new-species-of-pangolin-in-eu...
Nov 09, 2022•10 min•Ep. 9
Summary: There are many different habitats that pangolins call home. Join Kiersten as she talks about these diverse areas. For my hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes. Show Notes: animaldiversity.org africanpangolin.org animalia.bio Pangolin Conservation Organizations: Rare and Endangered Species Trust - www.restnamibia.org Save Vietnam’s Wildlife - www.svw.vn Transcript (Piano music plays) Kiersten - This is Ten Things I Like About…a ten minute, ten ep...
Nov 02, 2022•12 min•Ep. 8
Summary: Sight, sound, taste, and smell. These senses help pangolins hunt, communicate, and survive. Join Kiersten as she talks about what we know about pangolin senses. For my hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes. Show Notes: “Pangolin genomes and the evolution of mammalian scales and immunity.” View Woh Choo, Mike Rayko, Tze King Tan, Ranjeev Hair, Aleksey Komissarov, Wei See Wee, Andrey A. Yurchenko, Sergey Oliver, Gail Tamazian, Agostinho Antunes, R...
Oct 26, 2022•10 min•Ep. 7
Summary: Pangolins have one of the strangest gaits in the animal kingdom! Join Kiersten and a special co-host as they talk about pangolin feet and gait. For my hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes. Show Notes: Pangolin ID Guide: https://www.usaidrdw.org//resources/pangolin-species-identification-guide/pangolin-id-guide-rast-english.pdf The Encyclopedia of Mammals edited by Dr. David Macdonald Pangolin Conservation Organizations: Rare and Endangered Spec...
Oct 19, 2022•8 min•Ep. 6
Summary: How do pangolins defend themselves from predators? They actually have five different strategies. Join Kiersten as she talks about her fifth favorite thing about pangolins. For my hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes. Show Notes: animaldiversity.org bioweb.uwlax.edu iucn.org www.savepangolins.org The Encyclopedia of Mammals edited by Dr. David Macdonald Pangolin Conservation Organizations: Rare and Endangered Species Trust - www.restnamibia.org ...
Oct 12, 2022•10 min•Ep. 5
