A Talk on the Wild Side
Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
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We Can't Help but Carrion about Scavengers! - S2E27
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06/06/23 • 45 min
Dr. Samantha Leivers from the Carnivore Ecology Lab at Texas A&M University joins us this time for a discussion of scavengers. We learn about facultative and obligate scavengers, the ecosystem services they provide, and the difficulties of rappelling into a cave for work!
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https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast
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To Err is Human; To Blunder Can Be Funny! - S2E25
A Talk on the Wild Side
05/09/23 • 42 min
We’ve compiled a montage of Biology Blunders from scientists and alumni of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville for this episode. Have a laugh on us!
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https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/
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Why Did the Ocelot Cross the Road? - S2E26
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05/23/23 • 49 min
We chat with Dr. John Young of the Texas Department of Transportation in this episode. Dr. Young gives us the latest scoop on wildlife crossings built to keep ocelots and other wildlife safe from vehicle collisions in South Texas. You’ll be amazed at all the things TXDOT has its hands in!
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https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast
https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/
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Oh Captain, My Captain! - S2E28
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06/20/23 • 41 min
In this episode we hear from Captain Chuck Naiser of FlatsWorthy about respect for the resource, respect for other anglers, and changes to the Corpus Christi bay area because of hurricanes and human activity.
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Alligators: Actually Not Big Toothy Lizards! - S1E23
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03/28/22 • 52 min
We interview Dr. Cord Eversole of Texas A&M International University about his work with alligators in Texas. He discusses nesting ecology, clutch quantity and quality, hatchling sex determination, Biology Blunders and more.
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https://facultyprofiles.tamiu.edu/[email protected]
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What's Up with All These Wildfires? - S1Bonus
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03/25/22 • 44 min
Our host, Dr. Sandra Rideout-Hanzak, shares some insights into the current wildfire situation in Texas. We talk about weather impacts, preparing for wildfires on your property, and effects of wildfires on plant communities and wildlife.
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This Episode is for People Who Love Birds! - S3E2
A Talk on the Wild Side
08/01/23 • 29 min
We chat with Danielle Belleny about birding, writing books, and including people of color in wildlife management in this episode. Learn about birding in cemeteries, Black Birders Week, and more!
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For more information:
https://www.audubon.org/black-birders-week
https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast
https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/
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Texas Master Naturalists! – S2E9
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09/27/22 • 35 min
We hear from Mary Pearl Meuth, who is the Assistant State Coordinator for the Texas Master Naturalist program. She tells us what it means to be a Master Naturalist, how to become one, and some of the great benefits of this state-wide program.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFw9iMBfj2o
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Colorful Gifts of Coral Reefs! - S1E25
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04/26/22 • 46 min
Dive into the fascinating world of coral reefs with us as we interview Dr. Keisha Bahr of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Learn about the role of coral reefs in marine ecosystems, the causes of coral bleaching, reef restoration, and more.
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http://www.bahrlab.com/people
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It Takes a Little Mussel to Withstand Extreme Weather! - S2E24
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04/25/23 • 50 min
Join us for a chat with Alison Tarter of the Southern Regional Climate Center at Texas A&M University. We talk about freshwater mussels, the impacts of extreme weather events on them, and their role in the aquatic environment. We also hear some really mind-blowing stuff about how they reproduce!
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https://www.srcc.tamu.edu/about_us/personnel/
https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-sde-podcast
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Podcast Q&A
Why did you start this show?
To give insight into the field and to encourage educational.
What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?
An understanding of what it is like working in the natural science field and their importance.
Which episode should someone start with?
Our episode on tick born illness is super educational for some of the risk that come with working in the field.
Which have been your favourite episodes so far?
Getting to interview the NNTRC where I worked before I got the job here on the podcast.
Which episode are you most proud of?
Our interview with Ben Masters prior to the release of "Deep in the Heart".
What is your vision for your show?
To become an educational and fun tool for educating kids, teens, and young adults who have an interest in natural science.
What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?
To many good ones to just pick one.
How did you come up with the name for your podcast?
Many laborious pun filled think tanks <3
Tell us a bit about yourself
Linktree: https://linktree.com/atalkonthewildside Twitter: https://twitter.com/ATalkOnTheWild1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ATalkOnTheWildSide CKWRI: https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast
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FAQ
How many episodes does A Talk on the Wild Side have?
A Talk on the Wild Side currently has 76 episodes available.
What topics does A Talk on the Wild Side cover?
The podcast is about Life Sciences, Conservation, Texas, Nature, Wildlife, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on A Talk on the Wild Side?
The episode title 'We Can't Help but Carrion about Scavengers! - S2E27' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A Talk on the Wild Side?
The average episode length on A Talk on the Wild Side is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Talk on the Wild Side released?
Episodes of A Talk on the Wild Side are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of A Talk on the Wild Side?
The first episode of A Talk on the Wild Side was released on Jun 9, 2021.
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@SarahLowery
Aug 2
Amazing content on what is currently happening with our beautiful wildlife.
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@atalkonthewildside
Mar 24
🐅🦓🦝🐦🐬🦋
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@sandrar29
Jun 8
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