You're Gonna Die Out There

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

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

Hey there Nature Nerds! Enjoy this week's full episode all about Squirrels! Also, think of Jen and Megan as they grab some Nutter Butters and hunker down for an incoming Typhoon! <3 Organization to Support: Red Squirrel Survival Trust https://www.rsst.org.uk/ RED SQUIRRELS ARE HEADING FOR EXTINCTION Red Squirrels are the UK’s only native squirrel and have lived here longer than humans TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE THEM The Grey Squirrel The introduction of grey squirrels from America between 1876 and 1929 and their rapid spread had a devastating impact on red squirrel populations in the British Isles. In contrast to the red squirrel which has evolved in Britain over millennia, the heavier grey squirrel lives in denser populations than British woodland can sustain. Food The higher population density of the larger grey squirrel results in a higher daily food requirement from its habitat. It can eat a greater variety of plant foods at an earlier stage of maturity. For example, red squirrels find unpalatable the tannin in acorns, a plentiful and high energy food source favoured by greys which will also eat all the other foods eaten by reds. The outcome is inevitable: the red squirrels are literally starved out. Disease Grey squirrels are carriers of squirrel-pox virus and often remain asymptomatic. The disease is devastating for red squirrels and an outbreak can wipe out the majority or all of a local population. Infected individuals can take up to two weeks to die, often starving to death as they are unable to feed themselves. They aim to: · Raise awareness of the plight of red squirrels · Protect red squirrels by keeping red and grey squirrels apart · Fund research on how to secure the long term future of the red squirrel in the UK · Encourage successful populations of red squirrels · Reintroduce red squirrels within the UK where conditions are right · Secure the red squirrel’s natural environment by ensuring our woodlands are healthy References: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-59819349 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/08/squirrel-attacks-nyc-neighborhood-fear https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/buckley-grey-squirrel-stripe-attack-biting-village-wales-residents-b974135.html https://www.nola.com/news/vicious-squirrel-attacks-elderly-slidell-man-causing-significant-injuries-authorities-say/article_abbe15e0-c627-11ec-85e6-4b5c44d8f87a.html https://6abc.com/squirrel-attacks-aggressive-squirrels-queens-rego-park-65th-drive-and-fitchett-street/9233808/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/carleton-place-squirrel-1.6385340 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/alabama-mans-trial-keeping-meth-fueled-attack-squirrel-delayed-rcna13654 https://fox59.com/news/national-world/vicious-squirrel-attack-sends-louisiana-man-to-hospital/ https://blog.nwf.org/2015/01/10-nutty-facts-to-make-you-appreciate-squirrels/ https://www.treehugger.com/happy-squirrel-appreciation-day-4868817 https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/7-fascinating-facts-about-squirrels/ https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/mammals/10-nutty-facts-about-squirrels/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/squirrels https://www.vice.com/en/article/jgp9x4/the-story-of-primal-astrology-how-one-man-created-an-entire-horoscope https://www.primalastrology.com/ https://www.primalastrology.com/squirrel.html

Hey Nature Nerds! In this week's full episode, Megan talks about the Nahanni National Park, one of the 7th wonders of Canada, but also a keeper of a dark and mysterious past... enjoy! Organization to Support: https://www.conservationalliance.com/ Mission We harness the power of businesses and outdoor communities to protect North America’s cherished wild places and outdoor spaces. Through the collective strength of our membership – companies from banks to breweries and outdoor gear – we champion solutions that balance the best interests of the land and water, wildlife, and people. Since 1989, we’ve helped protect 73 million acres and 3,580 river miles, remove or halt 37 dams, purchase 21 climbing areas & designate five marine reserves. https://www.conservationalliance.com/success/nahanni-wilderness/ They are based out of Bend, OR BUT they have a Nahanni Valley specific page- and they do work there. They have a 92% on charity navigator, so yay! The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society used Conservation Alliance support in its successful campaign to expand the Nahanni National Park Preserve by a stunning seven million acres. The park now protects the entire watershed of the South Nahanni River, a popular outdoor recreation destination. References: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcYZ9rH_S9U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr1v5N6ovp4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd6dWKwVZ2M https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dene https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nahanni_National_Park_Reserve http://secretsofnahanni.com/ https://www.outdoorjournal.com/news/secrets-nahanni-valley-headless-men/ https://denenation.com/ https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/nahanni-valley-0016177 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/mysterious-deaths-rcmp-reopen-case-2005-1.4649717 https://archive.org/details/tropicalvalleysi00cana/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.goldseiten.de/artikel/547856--NorZinc-Signs-Environmental-Agreement-with-Key-First-Nation-Partners-in-Yellowknife.html https://cabinradio.ca/96716/news/environment/norzinc-awaits-licence-approval-for-prairie-creek-mine/ https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/david-horesay-frederick-hardisty https://www.abenakiextreme.com/why-the-nahanni-valley-is-creepier-than-any-horror-film/ https://darkpoutine.com/2021/08/181-the-headless-men-of-the-nahanni-valley/ https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/2018/2/21/mysteries-of-the-nahinni-park-reserve-in-canada https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/nahanni https://zeph456.medium.com/the-valley-of-headless-men-e249a493efed https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/canada/experiences/news/the-haunting-history-of-this-canadian-national-park https://web.archive.org/web/20040515204806/http://www.artcanadacarvings.com/people_of_the_deh_cho.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20090308130249/http://www.tsuutina.ca/page.aspx?pageID=6-8 https://www.cbc.ca/sevenwonders/results.html https://mysteriesofcanada.com/nwt/legends-of-the-nahanni-valley/ https://www.jmplumbley.com/2021/09/22/the-big-bad-wood-nahanni-valley/ https://albertaonrecord.ca/melvin-and-ethel-ross-fonds https://www.banffcentre.ca/events/nahanni-river-forgiveness

This week Jen shares some news about the sargassum blob! Links: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/heres-the-real-story-behind-the-massive-blob-of-seaweed-heading-toward-florida/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/07/us/seaweed-blob-florida-sargassum-shrinking.html https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230622-what-is-causing-the-atlantics-seaweed-blobs