You’re Gonna Die Out There

Bullet Proof Handkerchiefs and A Bottle of Wine

Megan starts us off this week with some science news shared by a listener, Jen Eells, of Margaret Howe Lovatt and her relationship with Peter the dolphin as well as a tid bit shared from another listener, Lilly Bug, about the WHO recommending the groundbreaking malaria vaccine for children at risk! Jen gets serious with us this week when she shares the story of Dian Fossey and mountain Gorillas. Get your tissues handy.Organization to Support: Dian Fossey Gorilla Fundhttps://gorillafund.org/More than 50 years of successful conservation work in saving gorillas is based on a holistic model

A Biodegradable, Ocean Friendly, Edible Eel Toy

This week Jen shares about the largest squid caught near Hawaii to continue on our cephalopod kick. Then Megan talks all things creepy with Bottlenose Dolphins...
Organization to Support:
World Animal Protection: https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/
Our mission is to create a better world for animals: We end the needless suffering of animals, We influence decision makers to put animals on the global agenda, We help the world see how important animals are to all of us, We inspire people to change animals’ lives for the better, We move the world to protect animals

8 Choose Your Weapons for Octopus Defense

This week Megan shares a couple short science news' about birds who like to live on the edge! Jen's episode comes from a listener suggestion this week- thanks Christina! Jen dives into the world of Octopuses and we learn a lot about arms, mimicry, and some fun folklore- so hold on to the deck and release the Kraken!
Organization to Support: Oceana
Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. With more than 200 victories that stop overfishing, habitat destruction, pollution and killing of threatened species like turtles and sharks, Oceana’s campaigns are delivering results. Visit www.oceana.org to learn more.
https://gift.oceana.org/collections/adopt-an-octopus

A Waterproof 8-Track Player with Top Hits from 1983

Hi Nature Nerds! Jen talks forest fires and fire management in the wake of the devastating Colorado and California fires. Then Megan takes us on a Pacific Journey of love and loss. Thanks to Christine for this great suggestion!
Organization to support: The American Fisheries Society
https://fisheries.org/about/
The American Fisheries Society is the world’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to strengthening the fisheries profession, advancing fisheries science, and conserving fisheries resources.

A Healthy Dose of Skepticism

We're back this week! Megan is bringing you some science news about possible cures for MS in the works. Jen then talks about the recent volcanic activity in Tonga, endemic Megapodes in Indonesia that rely on heat from volcanoes, and destructive eruption stories from around the world.
Organizations to support:
Relief for Tonga! https://www.redcross.org.au/
Alliance for Tompotika Conservation: www.tompotika.org

A Large, Padded Panda Mascot Suit

This week, Jen gives us some good news on lowering carbon emissions from cows! Then Megan talks Giant Pandas, attacks by the most chill member of family Ursidae, and some fun (?) conspiracy theories!
Organization to Support: World Wildlife Foundation wwf.org
Adopt a panda- Our mission is to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature. From our experience as the world's leading independent conservation body, we know that the well-being of people, wildlife and the environment are closely linked

Manual of Islander Knowledge

Welcome to YGDOT 2-0-2-2! Happy New Year, Nature Nerds! We're starting off this year with a remembrance of the life and works of Edward O. Wilson, then Jen takes us on a twisting, turning journey in the Kingdom of Tonga.
Organization to Support: www.islandconservation.org
We work together with local communities, government management agencies, and conservation organizations on islands with the greatest potential for preventing the extinction of globally threatened species.

Patreon Episode: Full Body Coverage and Butt-Butt Pads

In this June bonus Patreon episode Jen tells us the story of Claire Nelson's survival in the Joshua Tree National Park. Learn a lot about Joshua Trees and yet another way to collect urine when surviving in a desert situation!
Organization to Support: Joshua Tree National Park Association
https://www.joshuatree.org/
The Joshua Tree National Park Association has been supporting programming at Joshua Tree National Park since 1962. As the park’s primary non-profit partner, we operate four visitor center park stores that are often the first stop for visitors from around the world; offer a field institute with classes taught by experts in natural sciences, cultural history, and the arts; and raise funds via donations and our membership program.

Patreon Bonus Episode: A VR Headset or Some Kind of Simulator Machine

Get ready to learn about Nanga Parbat and the ill fated journey of two world class climbers up the Mummery Spine.
More info on ways to help the Sherpa Communities: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/140424-sherpas-avalanche-help-donations

A Crew of Women with a Small Contingency of Shield Maidens

We want to say how thankful we are for all of you! Happy Super Belated Thanksgiving, Nature Nerds!
It's finally here! This week Jen gives us some fun facts about pig orgasms and other weird animal facts. Then Megan tells the intertwining story of the Powhatan people, Jamestown colonists, cannibalism, and Pocahontas. It's a cornucopia of information! 
TW for stories of sexual assault.
Organization to Support: 
https://indiancountrytoday.com/
Indian Country Today is a daily digital news platform that covers the Indigenous world, including American Indians and Alaska Natives. Indian Country Today is the largest news site that covers tribes and Native people throughout the Americas.