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Field Surveys is an ecology and conservation podcast where we try to take you behind the scenes of how ecology and conservation really get done. Hosted by Jesse Alston. Music by Scott Gratton and Blue Dot Sessions.

Field Surveys


    • Oct 13, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 4 EPISODES


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    Ep. 2-2: Nutrient Cycles Minipodcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2017 9:03


    In this episode, I take a quick dive into nutrient cycles, with commentary from Dr. Ben-David.

    Ep. 2-1: Polecats and Polar Bears with Dr. Merav Ben-David

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2017 109:45


    Dr. Merav Ben-David is an Professor in the University of Wyoming's Zoology and Physiology Department and the Director of the University's Program in Ecology. We sat down to talk about growing up in Israel, the plight of polar bears, and how otters are fighting climate change. Dr. Ben-David also shares stories of several close calls in the field, involving a stuck anchor, Arctic fog, and an exploding battery. For more information on Dr. Ben-David's research, visit her Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=HqkRWpoAAAAJ&hl=en

    Ep. 1-1: Sagebrush, Songbirds, and More with Dr. Anna Chalfoun

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2017 60:16


    Dr. Anna Chalfoun is an Assistant Professor in the University of Wyoming's Zoology and Physiology Department and the Assistant Unit Leader for Wildlife at the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. We sat down to talk about her career path, sagebrush songbirds, and what makes for good applied ecology research. Pikas, a lone wolf, and a hapless cow also make appearances in our conversation. For more information on Dr. Chalfoun's research, visit wyocoopunit.org/labs/chalfoun-lab

    Ep. 1-2: Habitat Minipodcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2017 6:26


    In this episode, I take a quick dive into the concept of habitat, with commentary from Dr. Chalfoun.

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