Best Anthropo Scene Podcasts (2024)

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Um, Could I Get Some Kelp? 55:42

3M ago55:42

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Send us a text Sea a star, make a wish! Many of us know how awful heat waves can be (I know I for one have been very glad to have access to AC this summer)... now imagine being underwater where it is even harder, if not impossible, to cool yourself down. Marine invertebrates face many challenges, and heat is definitely one of them, but could kelp f…

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I Hope You Are Doin' Whale 58:38

4M ago58:38

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Send us a text If you have ever heard whale song before you are likely to agree that it is beautiful, and can be quite powerful. So what if we took these incredible singers (along with dolphins too!) and added our own music to it - all for a greater cause? In the search of helping people to practice mindfulness, improve mental health, and to raise …

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Bear With Me For a Sec 1:04:03

7M ago1:04:03

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Send us a text As we expand into natural areas we are undoubtedly expanding into the habitat of other animals. However, sometimes, instead of being pushed out these animals adapt to our landscape… becoming what we refer to as “urbanized.” Today, we dive into co-existing with urbanized black bears in the Tahoe area with Toogee Sielsch! Links from th…

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It Just Felis Right 1:03:59

7M ago1:03:59

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Send us a text Here kitty kitty kitty. Did you know there are black bobcats in Florida?! And a lot more wild cats in the USA than you might think! Join me chatting with Carnivore Ecologist Aidan Branney about his new paper on melanistic bobcats, as well as how we can work to start getting big cats back on the landscape, in a way that actually works…

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Feelin' a Little Swamped 1:00:01

8M ago1:00:01

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Send us a text Reptiles are an underappreciated, and often feared, group of animals… So, who will come to their aid when they need it? Well none other than Florida’s local reptile superhero, Swamp Girl! Join me chatting with Kim Tittergton, founder of Swamp Girl Adventures, all about the good, the bad, and the ugly of reptile rehabilitation. From i…

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Don’t Be a Hippo-crit 38:49

8M ago38:49

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Send us a text What is actual eco tourism and how do you sniff out a hypocrite greenwashing company? Join me chatting with Dr. Camille Fritsch about hippos, eagles, snakes, and lions, and his new science based ecotourism initiative in Africa. Also, ever wondered what Africa’s stinkiest animal is? The answer might surprise you Links from the show: C…

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Baby, Give Me a Sign 44:08

9M ago44:08

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Send us a text Combining Art and Science to tell a story is a real… well, art! Join me chatting with Dr. Heather Hinham, founder of Second Nature Creative Interpretations about her interpretive work, from digital media to interpretive trails and more, Heather helps bring stories to life for the community! We also chat a little about career transiti…

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Sorry, I Didn't Bycatch That 51:04

9M ago51:04

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Send us a text Today we explore some really interesting conservation issues tightly ingrained with socio-economics, culture, tradition, and even modern day pirates. Join me chatting with conservation ecologist Maria Dabrowski about her masters project in Coastal Ecuador working with fisherman and marine conservation! Links from the episode: GoFundM…

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Not So Nice To Meat You 48:58

10M ago48:58

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Send us a text I’m back baby! Season 3 is here and I couldn’t be more excited to share episode one with you! Today Conservation Ecologist Hali’a Eastburn talks to us all about (wait for it) CARNIVOROUS PLANTS! What are they? Why do they do what they do? Why are they endangered? Join us to find out! Links from the episode: Hali’a on IG: https://www.…

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A Tribute for Nicholas <3 1:19

1y ago1:19

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Send us a text To anyone who is unaware, Nicholas passed away last month. I made them this small tribute while I was trying to make sense of it all. We miss you already dear friend. The world of nature education and scicomm won't be the same without you. With love, Kirstynn Support the showBy Anthropo

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The Scene is Set 1:28:14

1+ y ago1:28:14

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Send us a text Guest episode alert! Get behind the scenes with us and award-winning filmmaker Jordan Hoffmaster! We talk about origins, passions, and what it is like to work as a documentary filmmaker. What does it really take to produce the films that have inspired so many of us to love nature? You don't want to miss this one! Follow Jordan on Ins…

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A State of Panic 1:12:21

2y ago1:12:21

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Send us a text Just like any good "Florida Man" news headline demonstrates throughout the year, without fail, sometimes things get a little out of hand... and in terms of Florida's invasive species problem, well, we have quite a problem. Join us as we explore the state of Florida (USA), and just how much of a butt f*ckery we have created in terms o…

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Horrorble Science: A Halloween Special 1:09:12

2y ago1:09:12

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Send us a text Today we have a bit of fun with some spooooooky "what if" invasive species. So get cozy and make sure you leave a light on by your bedside tonight! Happy Halloween! Thanks to @gaiafloraco for the special (and oh so creepy) thumbnail art! The Anthropo Scene is an independent project by young ecologists who are passionate about sharing…

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Ambidisastrous 1:06:57

2+ y ago1:06:57

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Send us a text We see a repeating pattern in the study of invasive species, where an invasive plant or animal is, well… invasive and even disastrous in one area, and endangered in their native ecosystem. And though it is a common pattern, it doesn’t cease to be interesting! Join us today while we take a dive into Tiger Salamanders (Ambystoma Sp.). …

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Hotel Calif-Osmia 36:47

2+ y ago36:47

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Send us a text Our last episode talked about the insect collapse, so what can you do to help? How about a bee hotel? Join us with special guest Sabrina Moore talking all about bee hotels - tips and tricks on what to do, and most importantly what NOT to do. What is a bee hotel? Are bee hotels good? Are bee hotels bad? What is good material to use fo…

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Electric Bugaloo 2:09:20

2+ y ago2:09:20

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Send us a text Two-hour special alert! Guess who's back back back?! Back again?! Becca's back, with buggy friends! Our amazing guest Bug Girl Becca returns to talk to us about a difficult and very real problem the modern is facing. Join us for the emotional roller coaster that is the depressing stats, tarantula babies, the main causes behind insect…

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Snip 2.4.5 I Got 99 Problems but Tusks Aint One 31:31

2+ y ago31:31

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Send us a text Anthropo Snips are a quick look at new(ish) interesting papers and concepts related to anthropogenic impacts on natural ecosystems. No tusks no problem, right? The issue is a bit more complicated than it may seem at first, joins us today while we explore the following paper: Today Kirstynn and guests co-host Francisco Romero explore …

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Charismatic Megafaun...uh? 1:01:38

2+ y ago1:01:38

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Send us a text Invasive species tend to be small, cryptic, and difficult to locate... right? Come with us to the heart of the Colombian Rain Forest to talk about one of the weirdest invasive species out there, with a intriguing past and a complicated story to tell. The Anthropo Scene is an independent project by young ecologists who are passionate …

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Snip 2.3.5 - QnA Number 2! 43:43

2+ y ago43:43

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Send us a text For today's Anthropo Snip we went to Instagram and got our lovely fans to ask us some questions and here are some answers! Thank you to everyone who asked! Feel free to send us questions whenever so we can do another episode like this. Some rescources for cleaning gear and stopping the spread of invasives: http://www.northeastparc.or…

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Change The Channa 1:04:39

3y ago1:04:39

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Send us a text A voracious, terrifying, man-eating fish stalks the rivers of Europe, and now the United States… ok well not so much. Join as we debunk the fake problems around snakehead fish and talk about some of the real issues with its invasion with our new Episode S2E3 - Change The Channa. The Anthropo Scene is an independent project by young e…

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Snip 2.2.5 Dim The Lights Down Low 28:11

3y ago28:11

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Send us a text Anthropo Snips are a quick look at new(ish) interesting papers and concepts related to anthropogenic impacts on natural ecosystems. Today’s Paper A look at how artificial light at night, or ALAN, is actually even worse than we thought it was (yay?), enjoy! Kevin J Gaston, Simone Ackermann, Jonathan Bennie, Daniel T C Cox, Benjamin B …

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Honey, Don't Bee Like That... 49:55

3y ago49:55

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Send us a text Today a popular conservation icon that is actually… well a threat to conservation in many parts of the world. Come buzz with us about the European Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) as we discuss some of the issues of this widespread invasive of the Americas. The Anthropo Scene is an independent project by young ecologists who are passionate…

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Snip 2.1.5 Bye Son... and Everyone Else 28:26

3y ago28:26

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Send us a text Anthropo Snips are a quick look at new(ish) interesting papers and concepts related to anthropogenic impacts on natural ecosystems. When did human-related climate impacts actually start moving mega fauna out of their historical ranges and niches? Let’s chat about it! Today’s paper: Pineda-Munoz, S., Wang, Y., Lyons, S. K., Tóth, A. B…

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A Bit of a Stretch 57:23

3y ago57:23

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Send us a text WE. ARE. BACK! Join us for our first episode of season 2, talking about an extremely difficult invasive plant that is taking total control over huge regions in the United States. The Anthropo Scene is an independent project by young ecologists who are passionate about sharing interesting information surrounding the complicated story …

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Season 2 Coming Soon 1:25

3y ago1:25

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Send us a text Hey everyone! Sorry for disappearing on you! Season 2 is coming really soon and we can't wait! Stay tuned! Support the showBy Anthropo

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BONUS - How it All Started. Interview w/ Nicholas: How Fishing Impacts Turtles 26:18

3y ago26:18

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Send us a text We thought it would be fun for everyone to get to know how Nicholas and Kirstynn met and to listen in to the first interview we ever did, where Kirstynn Interviewed Nicholas for a video and article (links below) about how recreational fishing can negatively impact wildlife, with a focus on turtles. Enjoy! Video - Fishing impacts on n…

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Anthropo Snip 8.5 - Don't Get Cross With Me 35:26

3+ y ago35:26

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Send us a text Anthropo Snips are a quick look at new(ish) interesting papers and concepts related to anthropogenic impacts on natural ecosystems. Today we explore a meta-analysis on wildlife crossing structures and talk about what is general, and not so general about getting wildlife safety across roads and railways. Denneboom, D., Bar-Massada, A.…

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Coyote Not So Ugly With Zoë Rossman 1:05:34

3+ y ago1:05:34

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Send us a text Our second ever guest episode! Zoë Rossman PhD student at The University of New Mexico talks to us about coyotes in The United States. We chat about their biology, their success in urban environments and of course about their interactions with people. The Anthropo Scene is an independent project by young ecologists hoping to educate …

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Anthropo Snip 7.5 - Q&A from the fans #1 39:06

3+ y ago39:06

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Send us a text Anthropo Snips are a quick look at new(ish) interesting papers and concepts related to anthropogenic impacts on natural ecosystems. For this episode, Nicholas reached out through social media to collect questions that people wanted us to answer on the show. We talk about sparrows, prescription burning, cats, and more! Thank you to ev…

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A Boring Beetle Interview with Bug Girl Becca 1:14:28

3+ y ago1:14:28

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Send us a text Boring? or boring?! In this episode we get some help from an expert to explore a beetle that is decimating trees across various regions of the world, and how it might be controlled. Join us today for our first ever guest episode! Becca (AKA Bug Girl Becca) talks to us about the emerald ash borer (EAB) in the United States and its res…

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Bonus Intreview: Eucalipto con Álvaro Barragán 23:44

3+ y ago23:44

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Send us a text Kirstynn habla con el profesor Álvaro Barragán sobre el eucalipto en Ecuador. ¿Cómo complican los aspectos económicos y culturales nuestras interacciones con las especies invasoras? Kirstynn speaks with professorÁlvaro Barragán about Eucalyptus in Ecuador. How do economic and cultural aspects complicate our interactions with invasive…

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Gumming Up The Works 1:01:03

3+ y ago1:01:03

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Send us a text Today we explore an invasive tree species that is also an extremely economically important tree in places where it is invasive, and has even become culturally important in some places! Explore this socioeconomic and ecological issue with us via a case study in the Ecuadorian Andes. Listen to the video interview with Álvaro Barragán: …

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Snaked and Afraid 1:04:37

3+ y ago1:04:37

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Send us a text Today we hone in on a very specific snake species that is taking over a once snake-less island and discuss the issues related to the exotic pet trade, and irresponsible pet ownership. Join us as we explore the impacts of king snakes on the canary islands and how we might reduce this problem now, and in the future. The Anthropo Scene …

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Anthropo Snip 4.5 - Well Wood You Look At That? 32:36

3+ y ago32:36

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Send us a text Anthropo Snips are a quick look at new(ish) interesting papers and concepts related to anthropogenic impacts on natural ecosystems. Temperate deciduous forests around the world now only exist in small pockets nestled between developments. How is the plant community impacted by invasive species, urban influence, and time since disturb…

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Getting Antsy 1:08:02

3+ y ago1:08:02

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Send us a text Today we talk about a tiny ant that packs a BIG punch. In the top 100 invasive species of the world according to the IUCN, the little fire ant (Wasmannia auropunctata) has successfully spread and taken over countries around the world. Join us talking about the impact of their invasion and how it is being controlled. The Anthropo Scen…

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Anthropo Snip 3.5 - More ‘Mander, More Problems 22:58

3+ y ago22:58

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Send us a text Anthropo Snips are a quick look at new(ish) interesting papers and concepts related to anthropogenic impacts on natural ecosystems. Today we look at a valuable interdisciplinary approach to mapping pressures and stresses on endangered Giant Salamanders in China. Turvey, S. T., Chen, S., Tapley, B., Liang, Z., Wei, G., Yang, J., . . .…

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Crying Over Spilled Milk 1:25:50

3+ y ago1:25:50

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Send us a text Today we venture into some grey areas of invasive species and play with some tricky definitions surrounding Milkweed in its native and non-native range, and with it, implications for the Monarch Butterfly. The Anthropo Scene is an independent project by young ecologists hoping to educate and share interesting information about invasi…

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Anthropo Snip 2.5 - Reindeer Rescue Squad? 20:37

3+ y ago20:37

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Send us a text Anthropo Snips are a quick look at new(ish) interesting papers and concepts related to anthropogenic impacts on natural ecosystems. Could restoring large herds of herbivores in the arctic tundra help to slow down permafrost melting and the dangerous climate change effects? Join us while we take a look at this new idea Beer, C., Zimov…

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A Pain in the Grass 1:04:05

3+ y ago1:04:05

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Send us a text Today we talk about a general problem, and a specific invasive species. Join us as we explore impacts of lawn grass on ecosystems, with a specific look at Kentucky Bluegrass in the Northern Great Plains in North America. Which are in central northern USA and Southern Canada (contrary to the mistake in the episode where Kirstynn says …

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Anthropo Snip 1.5 - Functionally Dysfunctional 21:38

3+ y ago21:38

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Send us a text Anthropo Snips are a quick look at new(ish) interesting papers and concepts related to anthropogenic impacts on natural ecosystems. Today, a look at the impacts of human activity and development on functional groups and niche partitioning in neotropical freshwater fish of Brazil. Are we reducing the types of fish one can find in thes…

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OH Carp! 1:15:53

3+ y ago1:15:53

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Send us a text In today’s episode, we explore the “asian carp”, focusing on Hypopthalmichthys sp., and its invasion of rivers in the Midwestern United States. Join us chatting about the ecology, problems, and potentially solutions, no matter how crazy they may seem, surrounding this introduced fish. The Anthropo Scene is an independent project by y…

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Introduction Episode 17:01

3+ y ago17:01

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Send us a text Meet Nicholas and Kirstynn, co-hosts of The Anthropo Scene. A quick introduction and giving you an idea of what we hope to do with this podcast. The Anthropo Scene is an independent project by young ecologists hoping to educate and share interesting information about invasive species around the world. If you would like to sponsor an …

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