You’re Gonna Die Out There

A Very Long Selfie Stick and Poo-Purri Lotion

This week Megan shares a fun technology related science news and Jen continues her from a distance respect for large reptiles. She regales us with some harrowing stories about the Komodo National Park and its mysterious inhabitants...
Organization to Support:
Komodo Survival Program
https://komododragon.org/
KOMODO SURVIVAL PROGRAM (KSP) is an Indonesian-based non-profit organization established on 9 March 2007. The organization has the mission to provide sound information on wildlife biology to help devising management and conservation plans for the Komodo dragon and its natural habitat. KSP also helps developing local expertise for improving general knowledge on the biology of this endangered species.

A Nextel Motorola Phone Walkie Talkie circa 2003

TW: Graphic Content
Jen starts off this episode with a different kind of science news... Then Megan takes us through the much-requested, 127 hours Aron Ralston spent in the Blue John Slot Canyon. This episode contains graphic content about self-amputation.
Organization to Support: https://www.nationalparks.org/connect/explore-parks/canyonlands-national-park
National Park Foundation - Canyonlands National Park Foundation
As the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation generates private support and builds strategic partnerships to protect and enhance America’s national parks for present and future generations.

A Penguin Sized Egg Carton, a Self-Heating Drone, or a Norwegian

Hey Hey Nature Nerds- apologies for the lateness of this episode! But here it is in all its glory! Megan tries to lighten the mood with some good news about a resilient coral at the Great Barrier Reef. Jen immediately brings us back to reality with a story (continuation, if you will, of the Patreon August Bonus) about Apsley Cherry and the Worst Journey in the World- a documentation of Antarctic Exploration with connections to Climate Change today! Get the kettle on and try to stay warm! 
Organization to support:
Antarctic Science Foundation
https://antarcticsciencefoundation.org/
The Antarctic Science Foundation seeks to understand and protect the planet through Antarctic science.
They support world class scientific research that advances the understanding and protection of the Antarctic, Southern Ocean and subantarctic natural environments and its impact on the planet.
ALSO: 
World Wildlife Foundation where you can adopt a penguin or donate.
https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/wildlife/emperor-penguins

A Doggo and a Protective Hockey Mask

Jen shares some cool, cutting edge rattlesnake science news this week!
Megan then gives us a ton of information on raccoons which leads into a listener suggestion for this week's horrific story about Charlotte Ponce, a 3 month old baby who survived a pet raccoon attack. 
Organization to Support: https://humaneraccoonremoval.org/index.php
Our Mission- We are dedicated primarily to educating professional pest control companies / nuisance wildlife control operators about humane wildlife removal practices, through direct outreach campaigns and training. We also aim to teach the public through information on this website.

STDDs and Copulatory Balls

This week's science news is new news- about how birds are kleptotrichy maniacs!
Jen tells us about Rattlesnakes, snake bites, and two crazy survival stories- of Scott Vuncannon and Victoria Williams (of the great podcast Victoria Knits). Put on your snake boots and get your anti-venom ready!
Organization to Support: snakes.ngo
Advocates for Snake Preservation (ASP) – Silver City, New Mexico
Changing How People View and Treat Snakes - We use science, education, and advocacy to promote compassionate conservation and coexistence with snakes.

Don’t be a Douchebag Handbook

We have a lot to catch up on! Shoutout to Lost Again with Jim (check him out on YouTube and Instagram), reminding us to review the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace. After some additional news, Jen gives us some more info on that adorable angry avocado frog from our Instagram feed. Then Megan continues with depressing stories and gets into thethat's happened to "animal actors" over the years in the film and TV industry. 
Organization to Support: The National Humane Education Society
https://www.nhes.org/
Our mission is to “foster a sentiment of kindness to animals in children and adults.”

Cat Arrows and a T-Shirt Gun

We’re sharing our Ad-free, April Patreon Episode this week! If you choose to become a Patron, this is the kind of amazing content to expect each month!
Megan shares some science news about Elephant Habitats- and after we get thoroughly depressed, Jen gives us all the deets on North Sentinel Island and the most isolated people in the world.
Organization to Support: www.survivalinternational.org
They work in partnership with tribal peoples to campaign, lobby and protest for their land rights. They investigate, expose, and confront atrocities committed by governments and big business. They aim to amplify the tribal voice and make sure it is heard.

A Concrete House and a Pic-i-nic Basket

Jen starts us off with nature news about the Australian Mouse Plague - yikes. Then Megan follows up with a horrific story of the Sankebetsu Bear Attack of 1915, Hokkaido Japan's most notorious animal attack.
Organization to Support: Animals Asia, www.animalsasia.org 
Animals Asia is devoted to ending bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals across Asia. We promote compassion and respect for all animals and work to bring about long-term change.
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A Big Cardboard Box and a -Time Blanket

Get cozy with your favorite fleece throw and listen to Jen tell a multitude of crazy stories about Mountain Lion attacks! For this week's Science News, Megan reads poetry and tells us about a space-suit-bee-dog. 
Organization to Support: Mountain Lion Foundation (MLF) https://mountainlion.org/
The mission of the Mountain Lion Foundation is to ensure that America’s lion survives and flourishes in the wild.
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Stilts and a Poo-On-Demand Card

This episode Jen teaches us about Wombat butts and Megan recounts the horrific story of the largest crocodile attack in recorded history.
Organization to Support: Crocodiles of the World
https://www.crocodilesoftheworld.co.uk/
To inspire in our visitors a respect and understanding for the crocodile. The aim is to stimulate public awareness about crocodiles, alligators, caimans and gharials, and open people’s eyes to the incredible nature of crocodiles, and spark curiosity and awareness for the future.