Best Olivia deBourcier & Sofia Osborne Podcasts (2024)

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Ground Sloth 39:35

10d ago39:35

39:35

For our four year anniversary (!!!!) we're talking about the ground sloth, as well as making a bittersweet announcement. Listen to learn more about the many species of ground sloth that existed not so long ago, and to hear an important update. If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stic…

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Sabertooth Tiger 29:40

1M ago29:40

29:40

This week we're talking about an amazing (and terrifying!) Ice Age animal, the sabertooth tiger! Listen to learn more about their iconic saber teeth, the environment they lived in, and why they went extinct! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each mon…

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Hammerhead Shark 34:31

2M ago34:31

34:31

This week we're finally talking about another shark: the hammerhead! Listen to learn more about their iconic head shape, how they're doing in the wild, and much more! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch …

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Ladybug with Dr. Jessica Ware 54:58

3M ago54:58

54:58

This week we're so excited to be joined by entomologist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Jessica Ware to talk about the ladybug, or ladybird beetle! We also got to talk to Dr. Ware about her PBS show, Insectarium; her experience as a curator; her work as a co-founder of Entomolgists of Color; and so much more! Make sure to check out Insectarium on PB…

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Pelican 22:30

3M ago22:30

22:30

This week we're talking about the pelicans, a genus of eight species of large waterbirds with iconic long beaks and throat pouches! Listen to learn more about their size, distribution, gular pouches, and how they're doing in the wild. If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and …

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Pike 27:12

4M ago27:12

27:12

This week we're talking about a fish that's popular with anglers — the pike! Listen to learn more about their habitats, impressive cold tolerance, and how big they can actually get! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a loo…

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Moths and Light 34:35

5M ago34:35

34:35

To celebrate Valentine's Day, we're talking about one of the greatest love stories of all time: moths and light. Why are moths so attracted to light? Listen to find out! This week we're talking about the weird-looking but loveable soft-shelled turtle! Listen to learn more about their long noses, soft shells, and how they're doing in the wild. If yo…

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Grizzly Bear 38:34

5M ago38:34

38:34

This week, we're talking about the grizzly bear! Listen to learn more about this iconic subspecies of brown bear, where they're found, and how they're doing in the wild. This week we're talking about the weird-looking but loveable soft-shelled turtle! Listen to learn more about their long noses, soft shells, and how they're doing in the wild. If yo…

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Soft-shelled Turtle 27:12

6M ago27:12

27:12

This week we're talking about the weird-looking but loveable soft-shelled turtle! Listen to learn more about their long noses, soft shells, and how they're doing in the wild. If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at ou…

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Sea Cucumber 27:25

7M ago27:25

27:25

This week we're talking about the sea cucumber! Listen to learn more about this sea creature that is decidedly not actually a vegetable. If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch store over on Etsy where we se…

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Parasaurolophus 29:28

7M ago29:28

29:28

This week, we're talking about one of Olivia's favourite dinosaurs: the parasaurolophus! Listen to learn more about their iconic cranial crest and what they used it for! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our mer…

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Firefly 37:12

8M ago37:12

37:12

This week we're talking about the luminous, glowy, adorable, romantic firefly! Listen to learn more about this beetle, its larvae, how it glows, and more! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch store over o…

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Mahi-mahi 25:01

8M ago25:01

25:01

This week we're talking about the mahi-mahi! Listen to learn more about this fast, tasty, and colourful ocean fish! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal st…

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Zebra Turkeyfish 17:26

9M ago17:26

17:26

This week we're talking about the zebra turkeyfish, or more commonly known as the lionfish — a popular aquarium fish and rampant invasive species. Listen to learn more! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merc…

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Spider (Part 2): No Way Home 35:43

9M ago35:43

35:43

This week we're continuing our chat about spiders! Listen to learn about spider reproduction and to find out which spiders won Olivia's coveted spider awards! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch store ov…

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Spider (Part 1) 48:04

9M ago48:04

48:04

This week we're celebrating the start of spooky season and finally talking about spiders! Listen to learn more about their fangs, venom, senses, webs, and hunting strategy. If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our …

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Sea Snail 21:00

9M ago21:00

21:00

This week we're following up our episode on whelks by talking about five really cool species of sea snail! From herbivores to carnivores to snails that don't even seem to eat at all, listen to learn more about the diversity of these marine gastropod molluscs! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation …

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Whelks 16:52

9M ago16:52

16:52

This week we're talking about the whelks, a large family of sea snails that can be found all over the world and also make pretty yummy sushi! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch store over on Etsy where …

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Drone Beetle 21:03

10M ago21:03

21:03

This week we're talking about the big, loud drone beetle (and chafer beetles in general)! Listen to hear about their sticky feet and shiny elytra, and some of Olivia's stories from the field! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can …

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T. rex: The Story Continues 39:46

10M ago39:46

39:46

This week we're back with the conclusion to our T. rex series! Listen to hear the rest of the story surrounding Sue the T. rex, and to learn more about tyrannosaurus rex as animals! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a loo…

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Re-Release: Brachiosaurus 35:22

10M ago35:22

35:22

If you listened to last week’s episode on the T. rex, we’re sorry to leave you on a gigantic dinosaur sized cliffhanger for another week, but Olivia got unexpectedly swamped out in the field and we thought we’d take this opportunity to celebrate our 150th episode and look back on one of first dinosaur episodes. But don’t worry, we’ll be back ASAP w…

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T. rex 31:22

10M ago31:22

31:22

This week we're celebrating our 150th episode (!!!!) with a big creature: the tyrannosaurus rex! Listen to learn about the T. rex, its relatives, and discovery story. If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch …

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Ground Squirrel 22:25

11M ago22:25

22:25

This week we're talking about ground squirrels! What makes a ground squirrel different than a tree squirrel or flying squirrel? Can you really catch the plague from ground squirrels? Listen to find out! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! A…

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Saw Shark 18:14

11M ago18:14

18:14

This week we're celebrating shark week with an episode on the saw shark! Listen to learn more about their distinctive saw-like rostrum and other cool adaptations! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch stor…

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Summer Catch Up! 21:32

11M ago21:32

21:32

We figured it's time to catch up! This week, we're filling you in on what we've been up to this summer, from field work to a writing residency in the mountains! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the mail each month! And you can take a look at our merch store …

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Hoverfly with Rachel Pizante 46:48

12M ago46:48

46:48

This week, Olivia sits down with Rachel Pizante to talk about hoverflies! Rachel is a PhD student at the University of Alberta where she studies pollinators. In this episode you’ll hear two bug nerds talking all about this amazing little bee mimic, sharing their research stories, and just getting way too excited about flies. If you'd like to suppor…

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House Fly 20:04

12M ago20:04

20:04

This week, we're talking about an animal you might've seen today: the house fly! Fair warning, this might be the grossest episode we've recorded, but make sure to listen to learn more about this very common creature's life cycle, adaptations, and more! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and rec…

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Pteranodon with Adele Pentland 56:39

1y ago56:39

56:39

This week we’re so excited to be joined by returning guest and palaeontologist extraordinaire Adele Pentland to talk about the Pteranodon! Adele is a PhD candidate at Curtin University and a palaeontologist at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History. She also hosts the fabulous new podcast Pals in Palaeo. We had the best time talk…

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Rainbowfish 23:29

1y ago23:29

23:29

This week we’re celebrating Pride month with a special episode about the rainbowfish! Listen to learn more about these colourful fish, as well as hear some fun facts about sea creatures who defy the reproductive binary! If you'd like to support the show please check out our Patreon to make a monthly donation and receive stickers and prints in the m…

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Plankton with Joe Hanson 47:06

1y ago47:06

47:06

This week we are so excited to be joined by Dr. Joe Hanson of PBS's Be Smart, one of our favourite science communication YouTube channels! We got to talk to Joe about plankton, their epic daily migration, his experience making Be Smart, and so much more! Make sure to check out Be Smart on YouTube and watch the episode on diel migration here. And fo…

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Firefly Squid 16:29

1y ago16:29

16:29

This week we're talking about the beautiful, bioluminescent firefly squid! Listen to learn more about their iconic yearly migration, how they produce their gorgeous glow, and why they're so mysterious. If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't forget …

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Stegosaurus 27:17

1y ago27:17

27:17

This week we're talking about one of the most classic dinosaurs of all: the stegosaurus! Listen to learn more about their iconic back plates, small brains, and spiky tails. If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a r…

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Coconut Palm 19:21

1y ago19:21

19:21

This week, we're talking about Cocos nucifera, or the coconut palm! Are palm trees actually trees? Where did coconut palms originate? Listen to learn more! If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review.…

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Spiny Lobster 23:39

1y ago23:39

23:39

This week we're talking about the spiny lobster! Listen to learn more about their life cycle, conservation, and the strange sound they make! If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to …

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Cacti 25:58

1y ago25:58

25:58

This week we're talking about cacti! Tune in to learn more about this amazingly diverse, exceptionally adapted order of plants. If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see …

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Citrus Long-Horned Beetle 15:54

1y ago15:54

15:54

This week, we're talking about the citrus long-horned beetle, a beautiful insect that can be pretty devastating to trees. Listen to learn more about this beetle's life cycle, how they impact trees, and a bit about pest management! If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers…

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Diving 50:32

1y ago50:32

50:32

In this special episode, Olivia shares her experience scuba diving for the first time and talks about the sea creatures, terrestrial critters, and birds she saw on her trip to Cancún, Mexico! If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't forget to subscri…

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Dragonfly with John Acorn 57:35

1y ago57:35

57:35

This week we're joined by John Acorn the Nature Nut to talk about dragonflies! John is an accomplished researcher, author, science commutator, and instructor at the University of Alberta. He’s also one of Olivia’s thesis supervisors! Tune in to hear this very fun and informative conversation. If you'd like to support the show, please check out our …

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Frog (Part 2) 34:59

1y ago34:59

34:59

This week we're sharing some amazing frog adaptations, including wild mating and parental care stories, gliding frogs, and more! We also talk a bit about frog conservation. If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a r…

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Frog (Part 1) 34:23

1+ y ago34:23

34:23

This week we're continuing our series on frogs with this episode about frog physiology and ecology! How do frogs jump? How do they call? And why?? Listen to learn the answers to these questions and much more! If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't …

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Tadpole 31:39

1+ y ago31:39

31:39

This week we're kicking off our series on frogs with this episode on the tadpole (and frog eggs)! Many of us probably learned the frog life cycle in elementary school, but did you know tadpoles are actually incredibly diverse? Listen to learn more! If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorab…

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Diplodocus 24:21

1+ y ago24:21

24:21

This week we're talking about one of our favourite sauropods, the Diplodocus! Listen to learn more about this very long dinosaur, its habitat, what it ate, and why it may have needed such a long neck and tail! If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal stickers and postcards. Don't…

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Stag Beetle 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

20:34

This week we're talking about a family of beetles that contains about 1,200 species! These insects can get BIG, with impressive mandibles. Listen to learn more about their ecology, reproduction, and why they need such big pincers anyway. If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell adorable animal s…

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Killifish 20:15

1+ y ago20:15

20:15

This week we're talking about the tiny killifish! Listen to hear all about their extremely hardy eggs, strange parasites, and the reason scientists love to use them for experiments! If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell stickers, sticker sheets, and postcards. Don't forget to subscribe and le…

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Valentine's Day Special: Critter Courtship Countdown 26:27

1+ y ago26:27

26:27

Today we are celebrating the day of love by sharing our top 11 favourite facts about animal courting from the creatures we’ve talked about in this show, and giving each one a completely arbitrary rating on their mating methods! Listen to hear stories of scorpion stings, pufferfish crop circles, and so much more! If you'd like to support the show, p…

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Diving Beetle 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

31:48

This week we're talking about one of the insects that Olivia is studying for her master's research, the diving beetle! Listen to learn more about how these critters breathe, what they eat, and why their larvae sort of look like aliens! If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell stickers, sticker s…

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Octopus (Part 2) 44:55

1+ y ago44:55

44:55

We're back with part two of our series on the octopus, nature's master of disguise and quite possibly the strangest, most amazing animal on the planet! Listen to hear tons of stories of this creature's amazing adaptations, shenanigans, distinct personalities, and more. If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy…

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Octopus (Part 1) 33:02

1+ y ago33:02

33:02

This week we're diving into the story of the octopus! Why do octopus have three hearts? Why do they have such short lifecycles? How do they reproduce? Tune in to learn more! If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell stickers, sticker sheets, and postcards. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a…

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Sweet Shrimp 26:35

1+ y ago26:35

26:35

This week we're talking about the sweet shrimp, AKA the northern shrimp, northern prawn, pink shrimp, deepwater prawn, etc. Listen to learn more about the difference between shrimp and prawns, northern shrimp conservation, and how much Olivia thinks shrimp costs at the grocery store. If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch sto…

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Australopithecus 25:50

1+ y ago25:50

25:50

We're back with an exciting new episode for the new year: the Australopithecus! Listen to learn more about this genus of early hominins and how they compare to modern humans. If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell stickers, sticker sheets, and postcards. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us …

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