You're Gonna Die Out There

Hey there Nature Nerds, enjoy this week's ramblings, including a fun story about Warsaw Clams helping monitor water quality in Poland! Be sure to watch "Fat Kathy" here Clam Image credits Julia Pełka / GRUBA KAŚKA via Reddit.

Hey there Nature Nerds! Jen and Megan are back with a new episode on Pigmy Hippos and the internet sensation, Moo Deng :) 

Megan and Jen have returned from sabbatical-ling with some plans for 2025! Missed our ramblings? Enjoy 30 minutes of digressions, banter, and side stories! More to come! 

Hey there Nature Nerds! We're going to take a little sabbatical while Jen gets her PhD but don't fret, we'll be back! You can still reach us on Instagram and email (youregonnadieoutthere@gmail.com)! Share your adventures and until next time…. Don't Die Out There!

Welcome to 2024 Nature Nerds! In this Nature Nugget, Megan talks surfing, the mountaineering of the ocean! References: https://www.hbo.com/100-foot-wave https://www.explainthatstuff.com/surfingscience.html https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/hawaii-surfing-star-mikala-jones-dies-18198643.php https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/the-most-notable-deaths-in-surfing#:~:text=But%20shark%20attacks%20still%20are,drowning%20is%20your%20next%20opponent. https://www.theinertia.com/surf/5-of-the-goriest-wipeouts-in-surfings-history/ https://surfspots.org/worst-wipeouts-ever/

Happy Holidays Nature Nerds! In this, our last episode of 2023, Jen talks about the dangers of K2 and the recent tragedy of Muhammad Hassan. Organization to Support: The Intrepid Foundation https://www.theintrepidfoundation.org/ We empower our travelers to make real impact in the communities they visit. Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organizations across the world. We're creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection. With our local knowledge and Intrepid teams on the ground, we support our carefully chosen partners to make a positive impact and create solutions on important issues. This ensures that your donations aren't just about giving back but giving responsibly – impactfully – where it's really needed. In 2019, the Intrepid Foundation is launched the Step Up for Porters Challenge: A fundraising initiative to engage trekkers and raise money for porter welfare. It's for anyone with an interest in doing good and getting fit, with a goal of at least 10,000 steps per day, per participant, over the month of June. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_K2_disaster https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995_K2_disaster https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_K2_disaster https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_deaths_on_eight-thousanders https://basecampmagazine.com/2018/02/12/the-2008-k2-tragedy/ https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2023/09/06/k2-2023-coverage-harila-and-tenjen-cleared-on-muhammad-hassans-death/ https://www.insider.com/death-k2-real-story-climbers-stepped-dying-man-kristin-harila-2023-8 https://explorersweb.com/muhammad-hassans-death-k2-expeditions/

A big thanks to Patron Annette for this suggestion! In this month's bonus episode, Jen talks about Lapland and the amazing story of Aimo Koivunen and the down side of mittens! Enjoy! Organization to Support: Snowchange Cooperative Snowchange.org Snowchange was started in late 2000 to document climate and environmental change in the North and work with local and Indigenous communities of the Northern regions. Re-wilding Finland™ is a trademark owned by Snowchange with the purposes of advancing community-based and -controlled national efforts to fight impacts of climate change, enhance biodiversity and protect waterways. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aimo_Koivunen https://allthatsinteresting.com/aimo-koivunen https://medium.com/exploring-history/the-crazy-crystal-meth-adventure-of-a-finnish-soldier-1cae54a1238f https://www.tourstolapland.com/travel-guide/10-interesting-facts-finnish-lapland https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/where-santa-claus-live-hometown-north-pole-180953723/#:~:text=Lapland%20had%20served%20as%20a,the%20ears%20of%20a%20rabbit. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/interactive/2022/climate-change-reindeer-habitats-deforestation/

Hey there Nature Nerds- this week Jen shares the creepy and mysterious story of Lake Nyos! Links: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/gas-cloud-kills-cameroon-villagers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Nyos_disaster https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/defusing-africas-killer-lakes-88765263/ https://theconversation.com/cameroons-exploding-lakes-disaster-expert-warns-deadly-gas-release-could-cause-another-tragedy-190154

Hey there Nature Nerds! This week Megan talks Snow Leopards! Bundle up and enjoy! Organization to Support: Snow Leopard Trust https://snowleopard.org/ The Snow Leopard Trust aims to protect this endangered cat through community-based conservation projects that are based on an improved scientific understanding of snow leopard behavior, needs, habitats and threats. References: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/living-with-snow-leopards-tashis-story-a-nature-short-film-sneak-peek/16903/ https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/snow-leopards https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/snow-leopard https://snowleopard.org/snow-leopard-facts/ WIld Films India: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRQXebUBZtI BBC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKWVvMaml_8 Real Wild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GorzEZtv_Z0 https://snowleopardblog.com/stories-of-shape-shifting-snow-leopards/#:~:text=The%20story%2C%20based%20on%20ancient,one%20to%20take%20her%20place. https://snowleopardblog.com/about/snow-leopards-in-the-movies/ https://wildfor.life/guarding-the-ghosts-of-the-mountain#:~:text=It%20is%20the%20belief%20held,the%20guardians%20of%20the%20mountains. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-41270646

This week Megan talks quicksand! Enjoy! References: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quicksand https://www.britannica.com/story/how-deadly-is-quicksand https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/do-people-die-in-quicksand.htm https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160323-can-quicksand-really-suck-you-to-your-death https://interestingengineering.com/science/quicksand-is-not-very-deadly https://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2010/08/terra_infirma.html https://www.dellamente.com/quicksand/

This week's episode, Jen tackles the infamous Bermuda Triangle! Organization to Support: Conservation International: The Coral Triangle Initiative https://www.conservation.org/projects/coral-triangle-initiative As a founding partner of the CTI since its inception in 2007, Conservation International works with governments, communities and other stakeholders to help them achieve sustainable change. Following the first guiding principle of the CTI — "Support people-centered biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, poverty reduction and equitable benefit sharing" — our focus is on working with people to sustainably manage marine ecosystems so they can support their well-being, now and into the future. Our guidance has been requested by partners, communities and governments, allowing us to work across sectors and at all levels. By connecting the efforts in-country to the wider region, we are ensuring that successes are amplified, creating momentum from the ground-up for changes that last. Links: https://www.history.co.uk/articles/five-of-the-most-mysterious-bermuda-triangle-disappearances https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/bermuda-triangle-mystery-disappearance https://www.history.com/news/what-is-the-bermuda-triangle https://geographicalanalysis.com/sargasso-sea-bermuda-triangle/ https://www.readingeagle.com/2015/09/09/history-book-fate-of-ex-hotel-owner-remains-unexplained/ https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-22806362 https://www.britannica.com/story/what-is-known-and-not-known-about-the-bermuda-triangle https://www.boaterexam.com/blog/bermuda-triangle-theories/ https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/bermudatri.html

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

For this, the 100th episode, Megan talks creepy cruise ship disapperances. Get your personal flotation device and hop aboard this episode! Organization to Support: International Cruise Victims Association https://internationalcruisevictims.org/ Since 2006, International Cruise Victims, Inc. (ICV) has grown to include members around the world. Our all-volunteer staff is made up almost entirely of victims or survivors of tragic events which occurred in the course of a cruise voyage. Our goal is to contribute to growing a cruise industry where passengers and crew are safe from victimization by working with Congress and other agencies and organizations to improve/increase standards, regulations, laws, and justice. ICV also offers victims a community of belonging and a voice with which they might share their stories while providing assistance to other victims as they each in turn seek to recover from the injustices they have experienced. References: https://internationalcruisevictims.org/blog/missing-persons/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/cruise-ship-disappearances https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Amy_Lynn_Bradley https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/amy-lynn-bradley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_who_disappeared_mysteriously_at_sea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Rebecca_Coriam https://internation776.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/brochureTrifold_E_FNL.pdf https://www.maritimeinjuryguide.org/blog/when-people-go-missing-on-cruise-ships/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skAKL-zM3-Y https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/how-survive-fall-cruise-ship/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/passenger-falls-10th-deck-royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-rcna91658 https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2023/07/26/cruise-ship-person-overboard-how-easy-is-it-to-fall-off-a-ship/70468528007/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_overboard https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruise_ship https://www.mapquest.com/travel/the-15-bestworst-cruise-lines-in-the-world/

Hey there Nature Nerds! This week Megan talks about the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood https://www.history.com/news/great-molasses-flood-science https://www.history.com/news/the-great-molasses-flood-of-1919 https://time.com/5500592/boston-great-molasses-flood-100/

Hey There Nature Nerds! This week Jen talks all things owls, starting with the infamous staircase and owl theory! Keep an eye on the skies and enjoy! Organization to Support: Owl Research Institute htps://www.owlresearchinstitute.org/ The owl research institute is a small non-profit based out of Montana. They conduct long-term research on owls, their prey species, and their relationship to the habitat in which they live. They use these data to help maintain viable populations. Additionally, they collaborate on strategic projects; educate the public about owls; and provide research data to land management agencies and conservation partners. Also check out the American Bird Conservancy page. Links: htps://www.vulture.com/2018/06/the-staircase-neflix-owl-theory explained.html htps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/michael peterson/ htps://www.audubon.org/news/was-owl-real-culprit-peterson-murder mystery htps://www.audubon.org/news/no-barred-owls-are-not-trying-kill-you htps://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2015/12/22/return owlcapone-two-atacks-reported/77760094/ htps://www.npr.org/2022/11/02/1133260919/an-owl-twice-atacked-a washington-woman-a-biologist-says-its-becoming-more-comm htps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/owl-atack-killarney-provincial park-1.6786893 htps://www.worldatlas.com/articles/10-fascinating-facts-about-owls-not many-people-know.html htps://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/what-are-owl-pellets/ htps://abcbirds.org/birds/ htps://facts.net/owl-facts/

Hey there Nature Nerds! Here's this week's nature nuggie all about the captive Orca Tokitae.

Hey There Nature Nerds! We're back in the saddle again! This week Megan shares the mystery of the Kali River Monster! Organization to Support: https://eastkaliriverwaterkeeper.org/ and NEER Foundation Objective of creating awareness on various issues related to water involving the community in finding various solutions for sustainable future As the Founder Director of NEER Foundation, it is the belief of Raman Kant that environment problems can only be addressed adequately if local people are involved in decision-making at all levels and have control over resources. Lead by him, NEER Foundation acts as an independent, not-for-profit making voluntary organization working towards environment protection and management by means of water conservation and rural development. NEER Foundation is involved in research, campaigns, grassroots level practical work and advocacy on issues related to environment and human rights. References: https://kalamtimes.com/news/lifestyle/kali-river-history-do-you-know-the-story-of-the-origin-and-history-of-the-kali-river-237434 https://eastkaliriver.org/research/kali-river-east-history/3/ https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/black-curse-of-the-kali-river-39382 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali_River_(Karnataka) https://www.earthday.org/this-is-how-antwada-an-earth-day-network-star-village-is-reviving-kali-river/ https://www.corbettnationalpark.in/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Corbett_National_Park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagarius_yarrelli https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali_River_goonch_attacks#:~:text=The%20Kali%20River%20goonch%20attacks,Nepal%2C%20between%201998%20and%202007. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/3163501/Mutant-fish-develops-a-taste-for-human-flesh-in-India.html https://darktales.blog/2019/04/22/kali-river-goonch-attacks/ https://river-monsters.fandom.com/wiki/Goonch_Attacks https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1075530/Mutant-fish-taste-human-flesh-attacks-swimmers-Indian-river.html https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/gnmhx/til_about_the_kali_river_goonch_attacks_which/?rdt=52370 https://wildfact.com/forum/topic-goonch-bagarius-yarrelli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2Zh3JzfyJU https://kidadl.com/facts/animals/devil-catfish-facts http://www.wild-facts.com/2010/wild-fact-651-watch-where-you-swim-goonch-catfish/ https://kids.kiddle.co/Catfish https://improveangling.com/most-dangerous-catfish-species-in-the-world/ https://www.google.com/search?q=river+monsters+goonch+full+episode&oq=river+monsters+goonch+full+&aqs=chrome.0.0i512j69i57.16516j1j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:47f81b25,vid:RFj4BqQjjU4

Hey Nature Nerds! We're still working on getting up to speed post typhoon, so in the meantime enjoy this Bonus Patreon episode! This month's episode starts with Jen's science news about a town in Australia being overrun by Kangaroos. Then Megan keeps the fun going with the not-so-great and occasionally creepy history of Lake Lanier, GA. Thanks to Laura L, you awesome friend and Patron, for this suggestion! Get your life vest and enjoy! Organization to Support: Chattahoochee River Keeper Chattahoochee.org Our mission is to educate, advocate and secure the protection and stewardship of the Chattahoochee River, including its lakes, tributaries and watershed, in order to restore and conserve their ecological health for the people and wildlife that depend on the river system and in recognition of the important ecosystem functions provided throughout the region and planet. Established in 1994, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper employs a variety of strategies to protect and preserve the Chattahoochee River, its lakes and watershed. They include: · Water monitoring · Education · Research · Advocacy · Communication · Collaboration · Legal action · Over time, we have steadily grown in size, scope and influence: · 10,000 members throughout the watershed · 4-star (highest) rating by Charity Navigator for 11 consecutive years · 11th licensed program of more than 350 in the international Waterkeeper Alliance References: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/31/us/lake-lanier-urban-legends-trnd/index.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Lanier https://lakelanier.com/ https://lakelanier.org/ https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/582095413 https://chattahoochee.org/ https://www.antiracistusa.org/namedfor/202 https://www.lakelanierguide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/galleries/23499/Big_catfish.html https://www.narcity.com/atlanta/deadly-curse-georgias-lake-lanier-shocking-fate-underwater-town https://oxfordamerican.org/magazine/issue-113-summer-2021/the-haunting-of-lake-lanier https://fishing-about.com/noodling-for-catfish-in-georgia/ https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/art-culture/horror-film-uncovering-truth-oscarville-lake-lanier/ https://www.11alive.com/article/news/community/voices-for-equality/oscarville-lanier-lake-black-town-riot-mae-crow-chattahoochee-beulah-rucker/85-8647e2be-a07b-4e80-91cc-61613d0ff472

Hey there Nature Nerds! We're baaaaack! This week Jen talks all things Hot Air Balloons, so strap on your parachute and enjoy! ;) Organization to Support: bfa.net (90% approval rating on charity navigator) Balloon Federation of America The BFA is a 501c3 non-profit association dedicated to the advancement of the sport and science of lighter-than-air aviation, both hot air and gas balloons. Founded in 1961, membership in the BFA is open to anyone who shares a fascination with Lighter Than Air flight. They seem to be the one stop shop for all balloon events and activities in the US for those who are interested. There are also charities that take disabled folks for free like the Cream Catcher Balloon non-profit out of Carlsborg, WA at dreamcatcherballoon.org Links: https://www.virginballoonflights.co.uk/blog/how-do-hot-air-balloons-work https://www.nationalballoonmuseum.com/about/history-of-ballooning/ https://seattleballooning.com/how-dangerous-are-hot-air-balloon-rides-low-risk/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Aviation%20Accident,air%20ballooning%20is%20even%20safer. https://www.space.com/16595-montgolfiers-first-balloon-flight.html https://napavalleyballoons.com/hot-air-balloon-facts.php https://balloonsgalore.co.uk/blog/ten-strange-facts-about-hot-air-balloons https://blog.gitnux.com/hot-air-balloon-crash-statistics/ https://www.austinmonthly.com/the-deadliest-hot-air-balloon-disaster-in-american-history/ https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-deadliest-hot-air-balloon-accidents-ever-recorded.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3113771/What-REALLY-happened-doomed-hot-air-balloon-flight-killed-19-passengers-dream-day-turned-carnage.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Carterton_hot_air_balloon_crash https://listverse.com/2017/06/16/top-10-horrific-hot-air-balloon-accidents/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_Alice_Springs_hot_air_balloon_crash

Hey there Nature Nerds! Somehow we are getting back on track and able to upload this little nugget for you. Our pod recording room is still without power :( but we recorded this one before Typhoon Mawar wrecked it's way through Guam. Enjoy this week's Nugget where Megan talks about the mysterious Flannan Island storm! References: https://www.iflscience.com/the-flannan-isle-mystery-what-happened-to-three-lighthouse-keepers-123-years-ago-68462 https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/our-islands/lewis/flannan-islands https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/birds/puffin-facts/ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_vanishing_2019

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!

This week Jen talks about free range super pigs from Canada! References: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/feb/20/us-threat-canada-super-pig-boar https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/destructive-super-pigs-from-canada-threaten-the-northern-us-180981692/ https://freerangeamerican.us/canadian-super-pigs/

This week Jen tells us the survival story of Deborah Scaling Kiley and Brad Cavanagh! Batten down the hatches and sit tight for this lost at sea tale! Organization to Support: The Pelorus Foundation www.pelorusfoundation.org The Pelorus Foundation is addressing the unique opportunity to pair marine scientists and conservation experts with private yachts to conduct vital research. If you are a yacht-owner, work on board or know scientists with a prospective project, please contact us by emailing support@pelorusfoundation.com. References: https://explorersweb.com/great-survival-stories-shipwreck-sharks-and-deborah-kiley/ https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/lost-at-sea/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/646229/what-actually-happens-if-you-drink-saltwater#:~:text=Guzzling%20saltwater%20would%20cause%20a,in%20a%20sea%20survival%20situation.%E2%80%9D https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah_Scaling_Kiley https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?306743 https://www.newsweek.com/we-just-hear-this-shrill-scream-then-it-was-over-sharks-1760348 https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9671851/shark-week-attack-survivor-ate-friends/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/i-watched-sharks-eat-friends-24531975

Sorry for the delay for this nugget! Technical issues! This week Megan talks the science behind why some people are tastier to mosquitoes than others! Reference Articles: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230221113012.htm

This week Megan tells us the incredible story of Hugh Glass! Prep your pants to avoid chaffing and enjoy! Organization to Support: Indigenous Peoples of the Coastal Bend https://indigenouspeoplesofthecoastalbend.org/ Learn more and follow indigenous groups on social media! It goes a long way- you can also find out more at https://karankawas.com/ They list social media profiles to follow as well and a blog to learn, support, and watch their modern story unfold! References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Glass https://kids.kiddle.co/Hugh_Glass https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hugh-Glass http://hughglass.org/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2016/01/06/who-was-real-hugh-glass-leo-dicaprio/78293022/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW-yVdlT3Tg&themeRefresh=1 https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/revenant/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/real-story-revenant-is-far-867620/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karankawa_people http://www.texasindians.com/karankf.htm https://www.texastribune.org/2021/10/04/karankawa-corpus-christi-texas-artifacts/ https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/karankawa-indians https://www.rosenberg-library-museum.org/treasures/galvestons-first-settlers-the-karankawa-indians https://texashighways.com/culture/people/karankawa-descendants-are-reclaiming-their-heritage-after-being-written-off-extinct/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pawnee_people https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pawnee-people https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=PA022 https://www.tribalpedia.com/us-tribes/m-r/pawnee-tribe/ http://www.native-languages.org/definitions/ree.htm https://www.legendsofamerica.com/na-arikarawar/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arikara https://www.britannica.com/topic/Arikara https://www.nps.gov/knri/learn/historyculture/arikara.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sioux https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sioux https://blog.nativehope.org/sioux-native-americans-their-history-culture-and-traditions

This week Jen talks about the man who survived 31 days in the Amazon by eating worms? or larvae?! References: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-64811309 https://www.wettropics.gov.au/worms#:~:text=Three%20classes%20of%20worms%20we,in%20an%20animal's%20intestinal%20tract). https://www.rainforestcruises.com/guides/eating-suri-in-the-amazon https://delamazonas.com/en/fauna/insects/edible-insects/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jhonatan-acosta-says-survived-month-lost-amazon-eating-insects-drinking-urine-fighting-off-animals/

This week Jen talks about "Miss Unsinkable," Violet Jessop along with some other unsinkable stories! Organization to Support: PDSA – pdsa.org.uk The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) is a veterinary charity in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1917 by Maria Dickin to provide care for sick and injured animals of the poor. It is the UK's leading veterinary charity, carrying out more than one million free veterinary consultations a year, and was until 2009 the largest private employer of fully qualified veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in the UK; only those living within the PDSA's catchment areas can use their services. LINKS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violet_Jessop https://medium.com/maiden-voyage/miss-unsinkable-the-woman-who-miraculously-escaped-death-aboard-the-titanic-and-her-sisters-b9ed36f9a98 https://medium.com/maiden-voyage/the-story-of-titanics-unsinkable-sister-24c0a2a6ffbb https://nomadflag.com/violet-jessop/ https://houstonmaritime.org/happy-birthday-violet-jessop/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/titanic-survivor-violet-jessop-facts https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/britannic-sinks-in-aegean-sea https://allthatsinteresting.com/unsinkable-sam https://www.historynet.com/judy-the-english-pointer/ https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-survivor/assad-alexander-thomas-tannous.html https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/titanic-dogs https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/remembering-dogs-titanic/ https://www.iizcat.com/post/4296/The-legend-of-Unsinkable-Sam-the-cat-who-served-on-and-survived-3-sinking-ships-during-WW2 https://www.bitesizedbritain.co.uk/unsinkable-sam-also-known-as-oskar-or-oscar-is-the111/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_(dog) https://www.gov.uk/government/news/judy-the-dog-who-became-a-prisoner-of-war

This week Jen talks cats! Specifically the Pallas's Cats found on Mount Everest! LINKS: https://newsroom.wcs.org/News- Releases/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/18604/First-Report-of-Rare-Cat-Discovered-on-Mt- Everest.aspx#:~:text=The%20DNA%20analysis%20of%20scat,food%20source%20for%20Pallas's%20cat. https://animalia.bio/pallass-cat

Hey there Nature Nerds! This week, Megan continues her X-files obsession and talks alien abductions and cow mutilation, yikes! Organization to Support: Scratch.org Scratch is the world's largest coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations. Scratch is designed, developed, and moderated by the Scratch Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Scratch promotes computational thinking and problem solving skills; creative teaching and learning; self-expression and collaboration; and equity in computing. Scratch is always free and is available in more than 70 languages. References: https://enigmaticfragments.medium.com/why-do-aliens-visit-farms-and-take-cows-7b34ff40e529 https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2013/11/27/247220595/probing-extraterrestrial-abduction https://www.history.com/news/first-alien-abduction-account-barney-betty-hill https://contravientojournal.org/why-aliens-have-such-beef-with-our-cows-a-veterinary-perspective-by-dr-howard-adrian-pijoan/ https://www.history.com/news/cattle-mutilation-1970s-skinwalker-ranch-ufos https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/nope-jordan-peele-animal-science-aliens/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cattle_mutilation https://www.wondriumdaily.com/bizarre-cattle-mutilations-revive-interest-in-extraterrestrials/ https://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/cow-abduction.htm https://www.npr.org/2019/10/08/767283820/not-one-drop-of-blood-cattle-mysteriously-mutilated-in-oregon https://vault.fbi.gov/Animal%20Mutilation https://dailyyonder.com/alien-experiment-violent-crime-or-natural-occurrence-cattle-mutilations-in-the-west-continue/2021/06/11/ https://www.space.com/9704-ten-alien-encounters-debunked.html https://www.rd.com/list/ufo-myths/ https://knowledgenuts.com/2013/11/03/the-first-reported-alien-cow-abduction-was-a-hilarious-hoax/?amp=1 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_reported_UFO_sightings https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_abduction https://www.livescience.com/alien-discoveries-2021 https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/science-and-technology/27-weird-ufo-facts-that-will-leave-you-scratching-your-head-2729669/

This week Megan talks space travel and how it can alter the brain! References: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230217103939.htm https://whoisinspace.com/ https://www.nasa.gov/specials/60counting/spaceflight.html

Jen's telling our story this week about Japanese WWII holdouts and Megan is packing her iPod Shuffle full of Rock Operas! We hope you enjoy! Organization to support: The Guam Museum Foundation www.guammuseumfoundation.org The mission of the Guam Museum Foundation is to foster a greater understanding of the CHamoru culture and the art, history and natural environment. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_holdout https://www.historycrunch.com/why-was-japan-so-hard-to-defeat.html#/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-japanese-wwii-soldier-who-refused-to-surrender-for-27-years-180979431/ https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-16681636 https://www.guammuseumfoundation.org/donate-to-the-guam-museum-the-guam-museum-foundation/ https://explorersweb.com/great-survival-stories-the-japanese-soldier-who-refused-to-believe-the-war-was-over/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroo_Onoda https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/17/hiroo-onoda-japanese-soldier-dies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teruo_Nakamura https://allthatsinteresting.com/teruo-nakamura

Hey all you Nature Nugget Nerds! This week Jen shares some news about lost hikers in the Mt. Baldy area. Bring your compass and tell a friend! References: https://claremont-courier.com/latest-news/third-missing-hiker-found-safe-at-mt-baldy-72205/ https://www.npr.org/2023/01/26/1151642667/julian-sands-search-update-mt-baldy https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/best-la-hikes/mt-baldy-hike/ https://www.gore-tex.com/blog/what-to-do-if-you-get-lost-hiking

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 Megan learned about how rats have tiny urinals in the forest by way of pitcher plants! How sophisticated! We hope you enjoy! References: https://www.iflscience.com/this-pitcher-plant-evolved-to-be-a-urinal-for-rats-67063 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-pitcher-plants-call-bats-get-their-poo-180956014/ https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsbl.2010.1141 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0021114

Hey Hey Nature Nerds! Welcome to our first full episode for 2023! This week Jen talks all things Beavers! Thanks to listener Bunny Tuna Ducky for the suggestion! Organization to Support: The Beaver Coalition - beavercoalition.org The mission of The Beaver Coalition is to empower humans to partner with beavers through education, science, advocacy, and process-based restoration. As a nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to facilitating a paradigm shift in society's understanding of beavers. We envision a future in which there is widespread public support for a return of beavers and their work as ecosystem engineers to the waterways of North America. We believe clean, abundant water resources and functioning stream systems are universal needs for the health and wellbeing of people and the places they live. Links: https://www.etymonline.com/word/beaver https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/beaver https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaver https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/8-facts-celebrate-international-beaver-day https://facts.net/beaver-facts/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/62316/11-fascinating-facts-about-beavers https://www.countryfile.com/wildlife/mammals/guide-to-britains-beavers-their-history-reintroduction-and-where-to-see/ https://furbearerconservation.com/blog/2019/7/20/beaver-attack-in-virginia-river-rehashes-talk-of-zombie-beavers https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/may/29/beaver-kills-man-belarus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaver_attack https://www.encountersnorth.org/beaver-summary/2017/8/2/beaver-ecology https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/our-work/our-projects/scottish-beavers/ https://kingcounty.gov/services/environment/animals-and-plants/beavers/Benefits.aspx https://www.watereducationcolorado.org/fresh-water-news/scientists-beavers-latest-tool-to-emerge-in-rebuilding-drought-stricken-streams/ https://people.com/pets/beavers-could-help-protect-rivers-from-climate-change-study/#:~:text=A%20study%20conducted%20in%20Colorado's,quality%20during%20times%20of%20drought&text=The%20humble%20beaver%20could%20save,rivers%20threatened%20by%20climate%20change. https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/rethinking-the-beaver/ https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/what-we-do/our-projects/river-otter-beaver-trial https://defenders.org/blog/2022/04/traditional-farming-communities-coexist-beavers https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2020/August-September/Conservation/Beavers

Hello Nature Nerds! We hope you enjoy this month's bonus! Getting posted from ROLLERCON 2022!

Happy 2023 Nature Nerds! We're making some adjustments to our regularly released episodes with every-other-week Nature Nuggets and for our first of 2023, Jen shares about the Tasmanian Tiger! We hope you enjoy! https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-63855426.amp https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/extinct-animals/the-thylacine/ https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/extinction-of-thylacine

Happy Holidays Nature Nerds! In this, the last week of 2022, Jen shares science news about ancient Mastodons roaming Greenland. Then, in keeping with a winter theme, Megan talks about people who have survived being frozen solid! Organization to support: National Association of Search and Rescue Inc- www.nasar.org While they are not rated on charity navigator they did get a 95% score on accountability The National Association For Search And Rescue (NASAR) has been in existence since 1972. Originally started to represent the State Search and Rescue Coordinators, NASAR grew to represent all SAR volunteers and continues to support the State Search And Rescue Coordinators Committee (SSARCC). NASAR uses standards developed by ASTM, NFPA, DHS, FEMA, and other respected bodies to build education courseware, publications, and certifications. Government agencies and non-profit Search And Rescue Teams use NASAR's material and certifications to build credentialing programs for their organizations and produce highly skilled searchers that work within their communities and are available for mutual aid regionally and nationally. NASAR is a Virginia Non-Profit and Federal 501(C)3 which welcomes your donations to assist us in training searchers for your community. References: https://www.almanac.com/extra/frozen-stiff-true-story-winter-survival https://www.sciencealert.com/a-woman-famously-survived-being-frozen-solid-40-years-ago-here-s-the-science https://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2016/01/23/frozen-patients-being-brought-back-to-life.html https://abcnews.go.com/Health/frozen-man-revived-brink-death-found-snow-pulse/story?id=36380318 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12576771/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-extreme-cold-wildlife-st-0103-20180102-story.html http://www.rimed.org/rimedicaljournal/2019/02/2019-02-28-wilderness-foggle.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKAC2lio2OY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q-HDkCMRDA https://www.rd.com/list/people-who-froze-came-back-to-life/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryonics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bedford

Hey There Nature Nerds! This week, Megan shares some science news about dog poop and nutrition, cause that's fun. Then Jen talks Alaskan Plane crashes! So choose your seat carefully and buckle up! Organization to Support: The Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad https://www.ketchikanrescue.org/ The Ketchikan Volunteer Rescue Squad was established November 15, 1950, in response to a Pan American Airways crash near the airport on Annette Island. At the time of the Annette Island crash Ketchikan had no organized search and rescue capabilities with the exception of the U.S. Coast Guard. KVRS was founded by members of the community to "Serve the Community of Ketchikan". Since that time our volunteers have donated thousands of hours to Search and Rescue Operations in the Ketchikan area. In fact our most important asset comes in the form of our volunteers, those people who are willing to leave their homes or work, sometimes in the middle of the night to help out. These people are what the Rescue Squad is all about and we are very proud of them. Links: https://freerangeamerican.us/worst-alaska-plane-crashes/ https://www.adventure-journal.com/2021/02/leon-crane-survived-a-plane-crash-and-80-days-in-the-alaskan-winter/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-47537221 https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2010/08/why-are-there-so-many-airplane-crashes-in-alaska/61275/ http://www.alaskaweb.org/aviation/planecrash.html https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/11/obituaries/helen-kleban-kahn-dead.html https://www.thoughtco.com/wiley-post-will-rogers-plane-crash-1779288 https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2010/08/11/129136684/alaska-ted-stevens-crash-survivors https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/11/obituaries/helen-kleban-kahn-dead.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ted-stevens-survived-1978-plane-crash/ https://www.motorbiscuit.com/highest-rate-deadly-plane-crashes/ https://www.rd.com/list/flight-safety/

Hey all you nature nerds! This week Jen talks re-introduction of the European Wildcat in England! Then Megan takes us on another mountain trek- this time with Simon Yates and Joe Simpson- so get a good harness and strap in! Organization to Support: The AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation AWE Scholarship Foundation exists to break down barriers to entry to the big mountain realm for women from all walks of life. https://www.summitscholarship.org/ We empower women through adventure and contribute to gender equity on and off the mountain. They have a cool, inaugural calendar you can get for $30 USD that features women from all over the world who are pursuing mountaineering! References: https://www.grunge.com/107714/incredible-wilderness-survival-stories-ever/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Simpson_(mountaineer) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touching_the_Void_(book) https://www.9news.com.au/9stories/touching-the-void-climber-says-director-burned-him-with-onesided-story/e985ec90-1d56-41ed-a7ad-fdb3cd76ace1 https://www.redbull.com/int-en/theredbulletin/joe-simpson-touching-the-void-interview https://www.summitpost.org/phpBB3/i-do-not-believe-joe-simpson-t57774.html https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/nov/09/joe-simpson-interview-touching-the-void https://www.theage.com.au/world/the-man-who-fell-to-earth-20040208-gdx9i6.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Yates_(mountaineer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRignD8zQ24 https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/oswestry/ellesmere/2022/09/23/mountaineer-simon-yates-says-cutting-the-rope-to-release-his-touching-the-void-climbing-partner-was-the-only-decision-left-to-him/ https://www.thecorecorby.com/whats-on/simon-yates/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siula_Grande https://uk.news.yahoo.com/everest-anniversary--world-s-five-deadliest-mountain-ranges-siula-grande-k2-mont-blanc-annapunna-155951170.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACSJDmFL_S9fp-DmVa-7wq2J2h1Mgwz0u2_nC7KpXf_zbcTqX9hBMCMHJbhEpLddOnnU_5WhZ5XhUF65yNqs16Nam_KshHJBMthfE1_fvqG52_pECyhjQroV-ki8x1uPHElczMv-7zmhYsQ8JMRAQkY3mUViEeCZA891kQhMIstq https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Siula_Grande https://gearjunkie.com/climbing/mountaineering/worlds-10-most-dangerous-mountains https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergschrund https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/how-we-met-joe-simpson-and-simon-yates-1280331.html https://www.smh.com.au/national/the-climb-of-his-life-20050228-gdktnn.html https://www.scripts.com/script/touching_the_void_22136

Hey hey Nature Nerds!! This week Megan shares a fun science news about the oldest evidence of fire being used to cook food. Then Jen talks all things Paddlesports! So shimmy up to your campfire or grab your life jacket and enjoy! Organization to Support: Heroes on the Water heroesonthewater.org Based in Allen, Texas PADDLE. FISH. HEAL. It's more than just a tagline, it's what we do. Heroes on the Water successfully applies a simple solution to a complex issue surrounding the wellness of physical and mental health of our veterans and first responders. We have countless testimonies from participants who have experienced and continue to experience the restorative power of our events. Links: https://wetplanetwhitewater.com/rafting/class-system/ https://boatingindustry.com/news/2022/04/14/wsf-reports-record-number-of-paddlesports-accidents/ https://paddlingmag.com/paddling-business/paddlesports-deaths-2021/ https://www.explore.com/1085086/the-most-dangerous-rapids-in-the-world/ https://www.tripsavvy.com/whitewater-rafting-death-statistics-3969676 https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/history-through-our-eyes/history-through-our-eyes-june-13-1978-canoe-trip-tragedy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_Bay_canoeing_disaster https://edition.cnn.com/2018/10/22/americas/costa-rica-raft-deaths/index.html https://abcnews.go.com/International/survivors-deadly-costa-rica-rafting-accident-families-warn/story?id=59366643 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kayakers-recount-deadly-congo-crocodile-attack/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kayaker-drowns-swan-attack-anthony-hensley-illinois_n_1428331 https://www.foxnews.com/us/illinois-kayaker-drowns-after-being-attacked-by-swan https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17736292 https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mute_Swan/overview

Hey there Nature Nerds! This week Jen shares a morbid, but really interesting science news about research on why Bat viruses keep infecting people. Then Megan shares a story about Organization to Support: Amnesty International https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/europe-and-central-asia/serbia/ In Serbia: There was negligible progress in bringing to justice those suspected of criminal responsibility for past crimes under international law. Police enjoyed impunity for ill-treatment. Media workers and NGOs were attacked by the government and pro-government media. Discrimination against women, Roma and other ethnic minorities, LGBTI people and the socially vulnerable was widespread. Through our detailed research and determined campaigning, we help fight abuses of human rights worldwide. We bring torturers to justice. Change oppressive laws. And free people jailed just for voicing their opinion. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesna_Vulovi%C4%87 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srbsk%C3%A1_Kamenice https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2022/4/how-vesna-vulovic-survived-the-highest-fall-ever-with-no-parachute-697786 https://www.avsec.com/2002/04/01/interview-vesna-vulovic-how-to-survive-a-bombing-at-33000-feet/ https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/vesna-vulovic-flight-attendant-fell-33333-feet-without-parachute-survived-guinness-world-record-8254665/ https://www.thestatesman.com/features/vesna-vulovic-survived-33333-feet-fall-1503079074.html https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/28/world/europe/vesna-vulovic-died-flight-attendant-in-plunge.html https://www.damninteresting.com/vesnas-fall/ https://thewanderingwanderluster.com/bohemian-switzerland-national-park/ https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jat-flight-367-crash-site/view/google/ https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/europe-and-central-asia/serbia/report-serbia/ https://www.statista.com/chart/19708/known-occasions-where-people-survived-falls/ https://www.rbth.com/history/334627-larisa-savitskaya-survivor-plane-crash https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Chisov https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Alkemade https://www.ranker.com/list/people-who-fell-and-survived/nathan-gibson https://shareably.net/flight-attendant-survived-33000-foot-plane-crash/

Hey hey Nature Nerds! This week Megan shares a positive science news for those folks allergic to cats and then Jen talks all things Niagara Falls! Hold on to your hats and cats and stay afloat! Thanks to listener, Jennifer K for this suggestion!! Organization to support: Land Care Niagara www.landcareniagara.com Land Care Niagara (LCN) is committed to creating a healthy and sustainable rural and urban environment, consisting of citizens who are knowledgeable and active in land resource management. They Rural and Urban tree planting programs: they have been involved in the planting of over 1.2 million trees in the Region of Niagara. This represents about 575 hectares of forest restored to trees. They do woodworking for nature (with kids) and have programs for Species at Risk. You can support by donating, volunteering (if you live in the areas), or order some stuff like pollinator seed balls, wildlife structures, and shirts! Links: http://ourniagarariver.ca/niagara-river-ecology/ https://www.newsweek.com/niagara-falls-americas-most-unnatural-wonder-89659 https://www.geneseo.edu/history/love_canal_history https://www.niagaraparks.com/visit-niagara-parks/plan-your-visit/niagara-falls-geology-facts-figures/ https://niagarafalls.ca/living/about-niagara-falls/facts.aspx https://www.niagarafallshotels.com/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-niagara-falls/ https://www.niagarafallslive.com/facts_about_niagara_falls.htm http://www.infoniagara.com/history/rogerwoodward_miracle.aspx https://my.nflibrary.ca/HistoricNiagara/DigitalExhibits/TightropeWalkers https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/04/03/niagara-falls-animals-boat/?chrome=1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Edson_Taylor https://littlethings.com/lifestyle/annie-edson-taylor-niagara-falls/3441486-10 http://www.infoniagara.com/niagaradaredevils/bobbyleach.aspx https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_who_have_gone_over_Niagara_Falls#:~:text=On%20average%2C%20between%2020%20and,over%20the%20falls%20each%20year. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Leach https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/7-unfortunate-deaths-at-niagara-falls.html https://www.history.com/news/a-daredevil-history-of-niagara-falls#:~:text=Twenty%20years%20after%20the%20last,attempt%20at%20a%20nighttime%20crossing.

This week Megan and Jen talk landlines before Jen shares her Science News about a Ugandan Ivory Trader being sentenced to life in prison for poaching endangered species. Then Megan talks the American Bison! Thanks to listener Lacy Smith for the suggestion! 1st Organization to Support: Heifer International https://www.heifer.org/ Ending poverty begins with agriculture We're on a mission to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way by supporting and investing alongside local farmers and their communities. 2nd Organization to Support: National Wildlife Federation https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Wildlife-Conservation/Bison/Tribal-Lands Tribal people have a deep historical, cultural, traditional, and spiritual connection to bison that stretches back thousands of years. The National Wildlife Federation and the tribes share a common vision of establishing herds of genetically pure wild bison across the West and restoring Native Americans' cultural connection to bison. Protecting Wild Bison and Tribal Culture In 1997 the National Wildlife Federation signed a memorandum of understanding with the Intertribal Bison Cooperative, the first-ever conservation agreement between an environmental organization and an inter-tribal group, to advocate for the return of wild bison to tribal lands. The political opposition to the return of the bison seemed insurmountable, as bison were seen as a threat to domestic livestock. Overcoming these challenges is a significant conservation milestone and opens the door to moving wild bison onto other large landscapes. During the last six years, the National Wildlife Federation has partnered with tribal governments and other partners to return more than 250 bison to tribal lands, ensuring tribal connections to bison for generations to come. By bringing bison back to reservations, we are revitalizing a landscape, habitat, and a diversity of wildlife, while also re-establishing Native Americans' cultural and historic connections to wildlife and the land. The National Wildlife Federation and tribes share a common vision of returning wild bison to historical habitat and restoring Native Americans' cultural connections to bison. For more than two decades, the National Wildlife Federation's Tribal Program has worked with tribes to bring wild bison back to their lands and cultures and restore this iconic American species to its rightful home on the prairies. References: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/woman-gored-by-a-bison-in-yellowstone-national-park-180980195/ https://www.livescience.com/bison-attacks-yellowstone-2022 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/yellowstone-visitor-gored-by-bison-tossed-10-feet-rcna31371 https://www.wemjournal.org/article/S0953-9859(94)71137-2/pdf https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10874911/Woman-25-killed-gored-bison-thrown-10-feet-air-Yellowstone.html https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/american-bison#:~:text=They%20are%20massive%2C%20shaggy%20beasts,land%20animals%20in%20North%20America.&text=Despite%20their%20hefty%20size%2C%20bison,feet%20(61%20centimeters)%20long. https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/management/bison-management.htm https://www.britannica.com/story/whats-the-difference-between-buffalo-and-bison https://www.nps.gov/articles/bison_badl.htm#:~:text=The%20word%20buffalo%20is%20derived,living%20in%20Africa%20and%20Asia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JExj6O3FWg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWABmr48vyY https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/brucellosis.htm https://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/buffalo-and-native-americans https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/dec/12/how-native-american-tribes-are-bringing-back-the-bison-from-brink-of-extinction https://www.insidescience.org/news/bison-slaughter%E2%80%99s-destructive-legacy-native-americans

This week, Megan talks Thanksgiving science for a science news to start off November. Then Jen sticks around Halloween a little longer to talk about Rats!Organization to Support: Apopo.orgAPOPO is a non-profit organization with Belgian roots. For 25 years they have tackled landmines or tuberculosis around the world. APOPO provides a low-tech, cost-efficient solution to pressing humanitarian challenges.You can make a monthly or yearly donation, purchase a Hero gift for the animals like PPE, food, supplies – or you can adopt a Hero Rat! Right now you can find out more about Baraka who is a little guys in training. Aw!References:https://www.history.com/news/rats-didnt-spread-the-black-death-it-was-humanshttps://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/rat/https://allthatsinteresting.com/rat-torture-methodhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-42708127https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/04/23/178604711/ratting-out-tb-scientists-train-rodents-to-diagnose-diseasehttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/rats-plague-black-death-humans-lice-health-science#:~:text=In%20cases%20of%20plague%20since,go%20on%20to%20bite%20humans.https://www.mpg.de/18595905/0503-evan-spread-of-black-rats-was-linked-to-human-historical-events-150495-xhttps://www.cam.ac.uk/research/research-at-cambridge/animal-research/what-types-of-animal-do-we-use/rats#:~:text=Why%20do%20we%20use%20rats,test%20drug%20efficacy%20and%20safety.https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/rathttps://www.thesprucepets.com/how-smart-are-rats-3975140#:~:text=Like%20a%20pet%20dog%2C%20a,through%20mazes%2C%20and%20perform%20tricks.https://www.mpg.de/18595905/0503-evan-spread-of-black-rats-was-linked-to-human-historical-events-150495-xhttps://www.victorpest.com/articles/seven-rat-facts-cringehttps://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/general-animals/facts-about-rats/#:~:text=A%20group%20of%20rats%20is%20called%20a%20'mischief'!https://www.britannica.com/list/abundant-animals-the-most-numerous-organisms-in-the-worldhttps://www.telegram.com/story/sports/outdoors/2020/06/15/exploring-long-history-of-rats/113733132/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rats_in_New_York_Cityhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54747625https://www.scgniagara.com/2018/04/fascinating-rat-facts.htmlhttps://www.mamamia.com.au/cynosure-picosecond-laser/https://www.ranker.com/list/rat-kings-what-are-they/jacob-sheltonhttps://onekindplanet.org/animal/rat/https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-doomed-mouse-utopia-that-inspired-the-rats-of-nimhhttps://www.npr.org/2022/04/26/1094766076/throughline-how-rats-became-one-of-earths-most-successful-mammalian-colonizers

Happy Halloween Nature Nerds! This week Jen shares some news about how people react to Haunted Houses and then Megan talks folks getting stuck in Chimneys, the plight of Chimney Sweeps, and bats! We hope you enjoy! Organization to Support: Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation (MTBC) https://www.merlintuttle.org/ No group of mammals has been more misunderstood, needlessly feared, or intensely persecuted than bats. Relying on a powerful combination of science, field knowledge, and photography, MTBC is helping save millions of bats, protecting public health, economies and worldwide ecosystems by teaching people to live harmoniously with bats through Merlin's one-of-a-kind experience. Our mission: inspiring bat conservation worldwide.

Hey all you Nature Nerds! We're catching you up with another episode this week where Megan starts us off with a science news about uncombable hair syndrome. Then Jen continues the Tiger theme with some wild stories about Tigers in the wild, including some man eaters. Enjoy! Organization to Support: World Wildlife Fund India (WWF-India) www.wwfindia.org/ WWF India has been working toward tiger conservation for 50 years. WWF India's work for tiger conservation aims to maintain and restore tiger habitats and critical corridors while conserving the tiger and its prey, eventually increasing and stabilizing tiger populations. Our work involves camera-trapping exercises and line-transect monitoring in all its tiger landscapes to monitor tigers, co-predators and prey base. We also work closely with local communities around tiger habitats to mitigate human-tiger conflict issues. On July 29th, 2010, all the 13 tiger range countries of the world adopted the declaration to ensure a sustainable tiger population and double within 12 years. Since then, the day has been marked as Global Tiger Day. LINKS: https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/tiger https://wildlifeday.org/content/factsheets/tiger https://storyteller.travel/types-of-tigers/ https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-world-tiger-day-big-cats-prosper-in-india-worlds-largest-tiger-range-country/389775 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_attack https://www.deccanherald.com/national/india-saw-highest-number-of-tiger-deaths-in-2021-1080697.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-63193114 https://www.corbettnationalpark.in/corbett-heritage.htm https://nypost.com/2019/02/02/how-a-lone-irishman-killed-a-terrifying-people-eating-tiger/ https://darktales.blog/2019/05/17/the-champawat-tiger/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Corbett https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/the-story-of-champawat-maneater-an-injured-tigress-that-killed-at-least-436-humans-575671.html https://curioushistorian.com/jim-corbett-and-the-champawat-tiger https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Corbett_National_Park https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/india-tiger-attack https://ntca.gov.in/monitoring/#monitoring https://www.hauntjaunts.net/9-times-real-life-beasts-stalked-and-ate-humans/

This week Jen and Megan share a heartfelt thanks to Jo Moore for sharing her book, CATNIP - A cat in the family. Then Jen gives us an update on Proudfoot, our Orangutan foster from Orangutan Foundation International. Jen goes on to tell us some cool facts about hummingbirds shared with us by @kelly.inthewoods (thanks Dr. Kelly!). September 3rd was World Hummingbird Day! Then Megan talks all things Otters- another depraved marine mammal that Megan loves to hate. j/k

The long awaited episode 77 is here! This week, Megan shares some good science news about the apparent decline in the world's serial killers. Jen then talks all the ins and outs of Tiger King and the problematic lack of focus on big cats, issues with cub petting, and the exotic pet trade. Organization to Support: The Wild Animal Sanctuary wildanimalsanctuary.org Our Mission -The Sanctuary travels across America and into foreign countries around the world to rescue animals that are suffering. Each rescued animal is rehabilitated and released into large natural habitats with others of their own kind. Their remarkable recoveries lead to a life filled with friendship, love, freedom and joy! Currently, there are more than 20,000 Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves and other large carnivores living outside of our zoo system in America.

Enjoy this release of our Patreon July 2021 episode- Megan shares the crazy story about the "Man-Eating" Tsavo Lions of Kenya.  Jen also shares some timely science news about the loudest animals in the world!  We hope you enjoy this episode! If you are interested in more bonus content like this, check out our Patreon link on the website! Organization to Support:  www.TsavoTrust.org 

Hey hey Nature Nerds! This week we're still long-distancing while Jen is on the mainland. But no worries, Jen shares some science news about the largest bat colony in the world and then Megan talks about Kununurra and the tragic, yet inspiring story of Turia Pitt. Organization to Support: Miriwong Language Nest http://mirima.org.au/ The Miriwoong Language Nest began as a pilot program in 2013, before being rolled out formally in 2014. The program creates an immersive environment and uses immersion techniques to enable young children to learn Miriwoong and exposes them to new language experiences. It is based on a model developed by the Maori in New Zealand and the Language Nest at MDWg is one of the first to operate for Indigenous languages in Australia.