Podcast appearances and mentions of andrew derocher

Happy New Year! This is a rebroadcast of “Polar Bear Adventure” from Season 8! Join us on an Arctic adventure as we head out onto the sea ice with a polar bear scientist! Andrew Derocher shares exciting stories of flying in helicopters, getting bit by a polar bear cub, and discovering how polar bears are surviving in a warming world. Andrew explains what happens when polar bears move into human towns, in the bonus interview episode. It's available to Patrons who pledge just a dollar or more a month on patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Teachers! Find a toolkit to share polar bear science with students, on the World Wildlife Fund's WildClassroom.org. A transcript for this episode and other resources are available on the blog on our website, sciencepodcast.com

Last week I published a blog post where I set out to answer the question of whether polar bears are facing impending extinction due to climate change or are they, in fact, doing better than ever. Around the time when I was investigating this question, I got in touch with Professor Andrew Derocher from the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta, who has studied polar bears for over 40 years. He specialises in ecology, conservation, and management of large Arctic mammals with a particular focus on polar bears. So, of course, I couldn't miss the opportunity to sit down with him for a comprehensive chat about all things polar bears.During our conversation, we talk about the limiting and regulating factors of polar bear populations. Those include habitat use, predator-prey relationships, the effects of climate change as well as the accumulation of toxic chemicals in the bears' bodies. We also explore the issue of polar bear hybridisation with brown bears and how this might impact their population. We ended our conversation with an attempt to predict the future of polar bears in the rapidly warming world.You may also be interested in checking out my blog: “Are Polar Bears Going Extinct or Are Their Populations Doing Better Than Ever?”Finally, you might want to check Andrew's book: “Polar Bears: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior”. And, by purchasing it using the link provided, you will help support my work since I receive a tiny commission on each sale made.Subscribe to Tommy's Outdoors: Conservation and Science NewsletterSupport the Podcast and Buy Me a Coffee.Recommended Books: tommysoutdoors.com/booksMerch: tommysoutdoors.com/shopFollow Tommy's Outdoors on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and FacebookTommy's Outdoors is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk Mentioned in this episode:This is the Conservation and Science podcast Replay series, a curated collection of best episodes from last year. If you are new to the show, this is an excellent opportunity to catch up with the most popular episodes from the back catalogue. And if you're a regular listener, maybe you missed one of those or want to listen to one of them again. Don't worry! The new episodes are being published on the regular fortnightly schedule, so keep tuning in for the new content every other Tuesday.

February 27th is International Polar Bear Day. On this episode, we're putting on our parkas and heading out to learn about these majestic creatures. We'll meet Dr. Andrew Derocher, a polar bear biologist from the University of Alberta to see how polar bears are faring in a changing Arctic, and we'll hear from Dianne Johnstone one of the founders of the Johnstone-Wright Polar Bear Fund at Edmonton Community Foundation. This very special fund supports education, research and conservation efforts for polar bears and other Arctic species. Links: Learn more about the Johnstone-Wright Polar Bear Fund. Learn more about Dr. Derocher's […]

Dr. Andrew Derocher is a polar bear researcher from the University of Alberta, and he is a hunter. He muses about the stress of researching bears and how research is his work, but hunting is his escape. Andy reflects on his hunting skills and whether they help him as polar bear researcher and explains what his favorite way to hunt is. He discusses the differences between how he hunted 20 years ago versus how he hunts today. Andy laughs at how dumb luck factors into hunting and whether being a hunter makes a person a better wildlife scientist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This episode will answer all your questions about polar bears — including those you didn't know you had. Our guest is Professor Andrew Derocher from the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta who specialises in ecology, conservation, and management of large Arctic mammals with a particular focus on polar bears. The subjects discussed include the limiting and regulating factors of polar bear populations, habitat use, predator-prey relationships, the effects of climate change as well as the accumulation of toxic chemicals in bears' bodies. We also explore the issue of polar bear hybridisation with brown bears and how this might impact their population. We ended our conversation with an attempt to predict the future of polar bears in the rapidly warming world.You may also be interested in checking out my blog: “Are Polar Bears Going Extinct or Are Their Populations Doing Better Than Ever?”Subscribe to Tommy's Outdoors: Conservation and Science NewsletterSupport the Podcast and Buy Me a Coffee.Recommended Books: tommysoutdoors.com/booksMerch: tommysoutdoors.com/shopFollow Tommy's Outdoors on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and FacebookMentioned in this episode:The Hunter Conservationist Podcast brings you nuanced content about conservation, science and responsible hunting in Canada, so you can stay topped up on issues concerning your outdoor, hunting and fishing lifestyle, stay current on the latest in wildlife conservation, science and responsible hunting and be entertained by conversations with intellectual thinkers.The Hunter Conservationist Podcast

Join us on an Arctic adventure as we head out onto the sea ice with a polar bear scientist! Andrew Derocher shares exciting stories of flying in helicopters, getting bit by a polar bear cub, and discovering how polar bears are surviving in a warming world. Andrew explains what happens when polar bears move into human towns, in the bonus interview episode. It's available to Patrons who pledge just a dollar or more a month on patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Teachers! Find a toolkit to share polar bear science with students, on the World Wildlife Fund's WildClassroom.org. A transcript for this episode and other resources are available on our website, sciencepodcast.com

Dr. Andrew Derocher, scientific advisor with Polar Bears International, professor of biological sciences, University of Alberta. Author of Polar Bears: A Complete Guide to their Biology and Behavior

On today's show, we speak with Chief Greg Desjarlais of Frog Lake First Nation to get his thoughts on Pope Francis' visit to Alberta. Plus, the World Health Organization has declared Monkeypox a global health threat. What does that mean for you and me? We ask Dr. Stan Houston, a professor emeritus in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry & School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. And there are concerns about increased conflict between humans and polar bears. A new report says these conflicts are fueled by landfills and climate change. We find out more from Dr. Andrew Derocher, a scientific advisor with Polar Bears International, and a professor of biological sciences at the University of Alberta

In this weeks episode, I talk with Polar Bear Researcher, Andrew Derocher, about his research regarding polar bears, how climate change is impacting them, how he got into this career, and ways you can help save the polar bears! Our guest speaker even recalls on some stories of his close encounters with these magnificent bears.

 This week, we're talking about one of the most beloved predators on the planet. When you think about the impact that climate change can have on animals, this may be one of the first species that you think of. Luckily, Alex got to talk with Dr. Andrew Derocher, a professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta. Dr. Derocher spent decades researching these animals, so we can't wait for you guys to hear what he has to say. So, make sure you're all bundled up, because we're heading to the arctic to talk about polar bears. For sources and more information, please visit our website.Sign up for our email list on our website for the chance to win a free On Wildlife t-shirt!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onwildlife)

In this episode of From the Field, guest Andrew Derocher, ecologist and a professor of biology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, discusses how the changes in sea ice create a shift in polar bear behavior over time and invites a trying element to their survival. 

In this episode, Mark and Curtis are at the University of Alberta joined by Dr. Andrew Derocher. This episode explores one of the world's most iconic wild animals – the Polar Bear. Topics discussed include the things that make a polar bear tick, fat vacuums, chill bears, ponies with teeth, whether polar bears are land or marine mammals, their conservation status, what polar bear habitat really is, a half-baked plan to introduce polar bears into the Antarctic, polar bear politics and catching polar bears versus grizzly bears. Dr. Derocher gives us a run down on his research in the Canadian Arctic and explains how these bears are fairing with climate change, and he distinguishes between traditional knowledge, local knowledge and science as it relates to polar bear conservation. Andy also digs into Nunavut's new Polar Bear Management Plan as well as, what polar bear sustenance hunting and trophy hunting means to Indigenous People in the Canadian Arctic. Lastly, we learn what a banana seal is and how many degrees of separation we have from super scientist Dr. Fred Bunnell at the University of British Columbia.   Follow Dr. Derocher on Twitter at AEDerocher and check out his book, Polar Bears: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior. John Hopkins University Press.  

Na skrajnem severu naše celine živi kar 23 tisoč polarnih medvedov, kar ni malo, a njihova prihodnost je veliko bolj negotova kot usoda številnih drugih ostalih ogroženih vrst. Zaradi globalnega segrevanja, ko morje niti v polarnih območjih pozimi ne zamrzne več in ko so poletja na severu vedno daljša, jim preprosto zmanjkuje življenjskega prostora. Zato se tudi njihove poti vedno pogosteje križajo s človekom – samo letos so v Kanadi ubili dva človeka. Polarne medvede že 35 let preučuje dr. Andrew Derocher z Univerze Alberta, ena od vodilnih svetovnih avtoritet zanje. Bil je tudi osredji gost letošnje mednarodne konference o medvedu, ki je sredi septembra potekala v Ljubljani. Opozarja predvsem na posledice podnebnih sprememb na življenje teh polarnih zveri: v zadnjih desetletjih se je njihovo telo skrčilo za 20 centimetrov in počasi izumirajo. Z nami bo delil tudi podrobnosti o življenju za polarnim krogom, o tem, da je polarnega medveda lažje ujeti kot zajca, o pojavu medvedjih hibridih in več o njihovi neverjetni sposobnosti orientacije.

Biologist professor Andrew Derocher is a renowned expert in polar bears having studied them in their Arctic environment for 3 decades.

Join polar bear scientist Andrew Derocher on the shores of Hudson Bay as the bears wait for freeze up. Stunning polar bear footage and information about polar bears and global warming.

Polar bears may snack on foods like birds and kelp, but they’re designed for eating blubber–rich seals. Learn why Dr. Andrew Derocher calls polar bears “fat vacuums” in this chat with our own Alysa McCall.

Why do male polar bears stage mock battles? Dr. Andrew Derocher shares insights on this and other social behavior in male polar bears as they wait for freeze—up on the shores of Hudson Bay.