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The Zoologists' CampfireMatthew Rowe on his close encounters with snakes, scorpions, and a brazen baboon called WimpyBehavioral ecologist Professor Matthew Rowe of the University of Oklahoma shares many stories of close animal encounters, serendipitous findings, and his love for biology.For more information on his work:https://rowelab.oucreate.com/Follow Matt on ResearchGate:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matthew-Rowe-12View the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/6QV93RWoAM42024-12-201h 01
The Zoologists' CampfireRodrigo Willemart on ant-guided dating, and not drowning on an empty stomachArachnologist Rodrigo Willemart works on arachnids in Brazil. He talks about encountering large mammals like bears and jaguars, getting professional and personal help from army-ants, and traversing a fast-flowing stream.More about Rodrigo: http://each.uspnet.usp.br/willemart/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rodrigo-WillemartWatch the video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/YGnM6xm3EcI2024-09-2542 min
The Zoologists' CampfireZoologist George Beccaloni on growing up in Africa, butterflies, cockroaches and WallaceZoologist and science historian George Beccaloni tells us about growing up in Africa, butterflies, cockroaches, his interest in the life of Alfred Russel Wallace, and how he became a ship's naturalist.More about George's projects:Wallace Correspondence Project: https://wallaceletters.myspecies.infoWallace Memorial Fund: https://wallacefund.myspecies.info ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/George-Beccaloni-2Or join George on one of his adventures at: www.seatrekbali.comNext trip planned [October 2024]: https://www.seatrekbali.com/cruise/seatrek-in-search-of-wallace-and-his-living-treasures-with-dr-george-beccaloni-ternate-sorong/And you can get an idea of the unique experience...2024-09-031h 02
The Zoologists' CampfireMarianne Porter on sharks, the scientific mindset and a tremendous underwater experienceBiologist Marianne Porter of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL, tells us how she started out as a biologist working on moths, switched to sharks, and shares some of her unique diving adventures.More about Marianne:https://mepbiomechanics.com/X.com: @MarianneEPorterhttps://bsky.app/profile/marianneporter.bsky.socialWatch the video: https://youtu.be/uInYSX0QpvM2024-08-2944 min
The Zoologists' CampfireRunning for your life with Anthony HerrelBiologist Anthony Herrel of the CNRS in Paris takes us to different places in Africa, and has to beat a quick retreat every time.More about Anthony:http://www.anthonyherrel.fr/X.com: @AnthonyHerrelVideo on YouTube for this episode: https://youtu.be/UenAXhBGJOkX.com: @ZooCampfire2024-07-1037 min
The Zoologists' CampfireMiquel Arnedo on hiding hippos, rolling stones, and the culture of isolated islandsEvolutionary biologist Miquel Àngel Arnedo specializes in spiders in isolated ecosystems. He takes us to Africa, Turkey and the islands off Chile.More about Miquel:https://www.marnedo.net/https://twitter.com/SpiderSysEvohttps://www.instagram.com/spidersysevo/Video on YouTube for this episode: https://youtu.be/CBO-meVmh6M2024-04-2547 min
The Zoologists' CampfireSergé Bogaerts -fired up for fire salamandersBiologist and ecologist Sergé Bogaerts on finding salamanders in Turkey, Syria and Tunisia.More about Sergé:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Serge-Bogaertshttps://www.facebook.com/serge.bogaerts.7You can find the video for this episode here: https://youtu.be/ea0iq-1AsIY Subscribe to the Zoologists' Campfire podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/thezoologistscampfire/Or find us on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Samsung Podcasts Pandora Deezer and other podcast distributors!2024-03-2154 min
The Zoologists' CampfireChasing lizards around the lab and the Mediterranean with Antigoni KaliontzopoulouResearch biologist Antigoni Kaliontzopoulou is a specialist on lizard evolution, and follows her passion for lizards all around the MediterraneanMore about Antigoni:https://sites.google.com/view/akaliontzopoulou/https://sites.google.com/view/phenevol/teamWatch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/JWsjNYatOXI2024-02-2334 min
The Zoologists' CampfireBears, monkeys and logistics with Ana Luisa Santos and Michael Sanderson of Ateles FilmsWildlife film makers Ana Luisa Santos and Michael Sanderson of Ateles Films take us along on three of their adventures.More about Ateles Films:https://www.ateles.org/https://www.instagram.com/atelesfilms/Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/g3deh30lDIw2024-01-2255 min
The Zoologists' CampfireRaymond Tilburg transports tigers, boards bumblebees and checks-in chicksRaymond Tilburg is an animal transport expert helping millions of animals travel around the globe with minimal discomfort. He tells us about the day-old chicks or bumblebees that may be on your flight, feeding tiger cubs while flying high over the ocean, and why you should not give tranquilizers to your dog before a flight.More about Raymond Tilburg and his work:https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-tilburg-36ab944/https://www.animaltransportationassociation.orghttps://www.ipata.org/Watch the video for this episode: https://youtu.be/oRS_RDLU5Zg2024-01-1244 min
The Zoologists' CampfireMichael J. Jowers; Scary scorpions to Caribbean amphibiansMichael J. Jowers takes us across the Caribbean and South America in his search for scorpions, frogs and an elusive snake.More about Michael: https://michaeljowers.wixsite.com/misitioWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A-QKEQU6swE2024-01-0558 min
The Zoologists' CampfireThe joys and perils of fieldwork in Angola with Javier Lobon RoviraBiologist and photographer Dr. Javier Lobon Rovira takes us to hunt for geckoes in Angola, and as a bonus, brings us on a stormy night to Costa Rica. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9I9uwdqpT7Q Find out more about Javier here: www.javierlobonrovira.com www.instagram.com/javier_lobonrovira2023-12-1743 min
The Zoologists' CampfireMarieta Braks; Mosquitos vs PeopleDr. Marieta Braks tells us what a medical entomologist experiences while chasing mosquitos (Audio Issue Fixed 13-12-2023). Video: https://youtu.be/RVCDpSA_rOM2023-12-0856 min
The Zoologists' CampfireRoel Wouters; adventures in the Netherlands, Arizona, Borneo and BoliviaBiologist Roel Wouters talks about his run-ins with law enforcement in the field, and the extreme highs and lows he experienced traveling as a biologist.For the video, please see: https://youtu.be/QOH9DTffri82023-12-0136 min
The Zoologists' CampfireJosé Carlos Brito on the Mauritanian desertExpert desert biologist Dr. José Carlos Brito talks about finding crocodiles in the desert, and traveling without roads across Mauritania. Apologies for the failing audio at some points. For the video, please visit: https://youtu.be/ecX8PvaCe-Q2023-11-2424 min
The Zoologists' CampfireExploring Morocco with James HarrisHerpetologist Dr. James Harris tells us about his experiences in Morocco, from his own first difficult trip to his experience guiding students in the field.NOTE: Apologies for the failing audio at some points.For the video, please visit: https://youtu.be/GEroEh8iA002023-11-1743 min
The Zoologists' CampfireGetting lost in Madagascar with Angelica CrottiniIn this episode, Madagascar herpetologist Dr. Angelica Crottini tells us how she fell in love with Madagascar, how she got lost in the jungle, and about discovering new species of reptiles.For the video, see: https://youtu.be/ODrA6bwPq-E2023-11-1041 min
The Zoologists' CampfireHunting big snakes with Ignazio AvellaIgnazio Avella studies snake venoms. He tells me about an exciting encounter with his favorite snake!For the video, see: https://youtu.be/w7xd5SVBt7Q2023-10-2729 min