Podcasts about cockatoos

Sometimes it can feels like Cockatoos are taking over Canberra, or a swooping Magpie is on every corner, but you’d be mistaken because neither bird takes out the top spot when it comes to the Annual Bird Count of Canberra… Can you guess the top 3?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amber and Sabrina delve into the nutty world of macadamias, pot preference and planting tiny tuart trees. 6:25 How can I convince my macadamia tree to provide more nuts? 30:50 Terracotta vs plastic pots36:38 How to give baby tuarts the best start at lifeSubscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

Jo and Sab solve your gardening questions.00:54 Why almond trees (and some banksias) might keep your neighbourhood cockatoos happy. 04:04 Peppermint tree dying, reviving, dying? Never fear, Sab might have the answer. 18:33 What's on your plants? It could be spider eggs.The hilarious Sabrina Hahn is a font of knowledge.Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen

Learn all about one of Australia's charasmatic cockatoos. This episode is a deep-dive into the world of the Gang-gang Cockatoo and the people that love it with all of their heart.Dr. Holly Parsons is all about the birds that live where people live. As BirdLife Australia's Manager of Priority Sites, she oversees programs that aim to protect key habitats, including those in urban areas where her passion lies. Holly leads initiatives that connect people with urban birdlife through citizen science, education, and habitat restoration, and with a passion for turning curiosity into action, she hopes to inspire others to create spaces where birds and people can thrive together.Giovanna (Gee) Hounsell is a retired teacher, amateur bird photographer and passionate conservationist. She has 3 sons and 3 amazing grandchildren. Gee wants her grandchildren to grow up enjoying the incredible beauty and biodiversity of the natural spaces on the NSW South Coast where she lives. She and a colleague have spent over a thousand hours observing a local group of Gang-gangs since late January 2024.Links:* Birdlife Australia - Gang-gang Cockatoo Recovery - birdlife.org.au/projects/gang-gang-cockatoo-recovery/* Birdlife Australia - Urban Birds - birdlife.org.au/programs/urban-birds/* Birds in Schools - birdlife.org.au/projects/birds-in-schools/* Holly on Instagram - @backyardbirdo* Birds in Backyards on Instagram - @birdsinbackyards* Birds in Backyards on Facebook - facebook.com/groups/BirdsinBackyards/* Birds in Backyards website - birdsinbackyards.net* Gang-gang Cockatoo recording by Marc Anderson licenced from wildambience.comWeekend Birder online:* Website - weekendbirder.com* Instagram - @weekend.birder* Facebook - @weekend.birder* YouTube - @WeekendBirder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study in Austria shows that cockatoos are among the only known animals to flavour their food.Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Alice Auersperg, Cognitive Biologist and Professor at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna…

A new study in Austria shows that cockatoos are among the only known animals to flavour their food.Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Alice Auersperg, Cognitive Biologist and Professor at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna…

Roots and Shoots emergency department is open for business.  With stethoscopes in hand, Sab and Amber give gardening first aid to all your poorly plants. 20:26 Growing veggies in wicking beds; what's the secret to success? 24:34 Give your maiden hair fern a sunshine holiday! 44:29 What seeds are bad for cockatoos, and why? Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720 Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen

The alpine forests of Australia's southeast are home to an iconic pint-sized gray parrot with a bright red mohawk, and a call that's been described as a “flying creaky gate.” The Gang-gang Cockatoo has seen significant habitat loss in recent years, especially after the 2020 wildfires. It's now listed as an endangered species. A new national working group is coordinating recovery efforts. Researchers and community scientists are trialing an innovation on the Gang-gang population called the “Cockatube” — a PVC tube designed to host a cockatoo nest.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

Conversations is bringing you a summer treat — a collection of Sarah's most memorable guests through out the years. Gisela Kaplan fell under the spell of birds when hand-rearing a magpie nestling. After it learned to speak, she was so intrigued she switched careers and began her research into avian behaviour. Her many books on Australian native birds have been ground-breaking.Listen to Gisela's other conversation with Sarah Kanowski here.Many assumptions about the nature of birds and their behaviour are completely wrong when applied to Australian birds.Gisela Kaplan was a professor of sociology when a magpie nestling she was hand raising bonded closely with her, followed her about, and learned to speak.Her curiosity about birds became so strong she switched careers to become a field biologist and animal behaviourist.Based in Armidale NSW, Gisela has conducted extensive research into avian behaviour. Her second PhD was a study of the songs of Australian magpies.Gisela's many books on Australian native birds have changed the way these creatures are understood.Along with her teaching, writing and research in ornithology, Gisela has been a wildlife carer for 25 years, raising countless birds of all ages.This episode of Conversations contains discussion around birds, native Australian animals, Australian fauna, magpies, cockatoos, tawny frogmouths, owls, galahs, domestic pets, animal rehabilitation, animal rescue, Australian wildlife, Australian bush, animal behaviour, ornithology, biology, field biology, wildlife carers, bird rearing, bird release, Bird Bonds. 

We have (by 'we' I mean 'ME') technical issues still. Bad sound quality and flaky microphones but we perservered. I'll be working to get these issued solved by next week...Some Lines To Listen For "There's no finite amount of ideas." "You guys hate mothers." "I can connect these dots easily." "Is it really okay now?" "I was just fascinated by that." "A ton of advantages." "Cockatoos were too big." "Iguanas are taking over South Florida." "We have eradicated the Asian hornet." "I have scales. I'm a fish person." "It's like looking at a golf ball."

We have (by 'we' I mean 'ME') technical issues still. Bad sound quality and flaky microphones but we perservered. I'll be working to get these issued solved by next week...Some Lines To Listen For "There's no finite amount of ideas." "You guys hate mothers." "I can connect these dots easily." "Is it really okay now?" "I was just fascinated by that." "A ton of advantages." "Cockatoos were too big." "Iguanas are taking over South Florida." "We have eradicated the Asian hornet." "I have scales. I'm a fish person." "It's like looking at a golf ball."

We have (by 'we' I mean 'ME') technical issues still. Bad sound quality and flaky microphones but we perservered. I'll be working to get these issued solved by next week...Some Lines To Listen For "There's no finite amount of ideas." "You guys hate mothers." "I can connect these dots easily." "Is it really okay now?" "I was just fascinated by that." "A ton of advantages." "Cockatoos were too big." "Iguanas are taking over South Florida." "We have eradicated the Asian hornet." "I have scales. I'm a fish person." "It's like looking at a golf ball."

We have (by 'we' I mean 'ME') technical issues still. Bad sound quality and flaky microphones but we perservered. I'll be working to get these issued solved by next week...Some Lines To Listen For "There's no finite amount of ideas." "You guys hate mothers." "I can connect these dots easily." "Is it really okay now?" "I was just fascinated by that." "A ton of advantages." "Cockatoos were too big." "Iguanas are taking over South Florida." "We have eradicated the Asian hornet." "I have scales. I'm a fish person." "It's like looking at a golf ball."

Sometimes, we make the sales process harder than it needs to be. If common sales methods aren't working for you, check out this episode with my friend and guest, Gail Kasper. She shares how going above and beyond—like overnighting an apple pie—can convince a prospective buyer to do business with you. And don't forget to check the resource section for a freebie! (No, it's not a free apple pie.)   Meet Gail Kasper Gail Kasper, a Master Sales Trainer and author of Unstoppable and Sell Like A Cockatoo, is renowned for customizing sales programs that boost revenues and revitalize even seasoned sales teams.  With experience working with Fortune 500 companies, she sets the gold standard in sales training.   As a seasoned TV host, Gail has shared her strategies on leading podcasts and local affiliates nationwide.   Why Another Sales Book?   With countless sales books out there, why did Gail write another one? Because so many people enter sales roles without understanding what to expect.   Gail shares innovative methods to help new sales reps stand out and guide buyers through the sales process to close deals.  She also emphasizes the importance of getting back into networking and making phone calls to build human connections with buyers and other sellers.   Cockatoo Selling: What Is It? Cockatoos build momentum during their dancing routines, moving their body language and tone in sync to capture their mate's attention.   Similarly, successful sellers must build momentum with their prospects, taking time to connect and avoiding the rush to close a deal.  Building strong relationships leads to long-term partnerships and opportunities to ask for referrals down the line.   The Role of Questioning   During the discovery phase, effective questioning is vital for building rapport and closing deals.  Gail explains that asking thoughtful questions keeps potential customers engaged and fosters trust.   By understanding a customer's unique challenges and goals, you position yourself as a problem-solver—not just a vendor.  “Put everything aside and just be present with the customer. That is going to get you closer and faster to a deal than if you're worried about all these other things and you're not present with that customer. Get to being present. You can find you to close more deals faster.” - Gail Kasper. Resources Gail Kasper on LinkedIn Gail Kasper Free Gift Sell Like a Cockatoo Sponsorship Offers This episode is brought to you in part by Hubspot. With HubSpot sales hubs, your data tools and teams join a single platform to close deals and turn prospects into pipelines. Try it for yourself at hubspot.com/sales. This episode is brought to you in part by LinkedIn. Are you tired of prospective clients not responding to your emails? Sign up for a free 60-day trial of LinkedIn Sales Navigator at linkedin.com/tse. This episode is brought to you in part by the TSE Sales Foundation. Improve your connection on LinkedIn and land three or five appointments with our LinkedIn prospecting course. Go to the salesevangelist.com/linkedin. Credits As one of our podcast listeners, we value your opinion and always want to improve the quality of our show. Complete our two-minute survey here: thesalesevangelist.com/survey. We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes by tuning in on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, or Spotify. Audio provided by Free SFX, Soundstripe, and Bensound. Other songs used in the episodes are as follows: The Organ Grinder written by Bradley Jay Hill, performed by Bright Seed, and Produced by Brightseed and Hill.  

In this episode, we dive into the essential tips every bird owner needs to know. From quick first-aid steps for emergencies to understanding the root causes of feather plucking, we cover it all with Dr. Octavio. Learn how to optimize your parrot's diet with the right balance and discover the importance of sunlight and probiotics for their well-being. Plus, we tackle common health concerns like overweight birds and the use of hormone implants. Tune in for expert advice and practical solutions to keep your parrot thriving from an avian vet!Key Points: Parrot first aid tipsParrot bleeding tipsProbiotics and Prebiotics for BirdsSunlight for birds - Why and how much?Cockatiels and night frights!How to tell if your bird is overweight?Parrot diet - seeds, pellets, vegetables, fruitParrot plucking and the root causeWhat do healthy feathers look like?Do x-rays have to be done with anesthesia?Hormone implants and Lupron - do they work? Are they good?Most common bacteria and infections in birds!Special Guests:

Time is running out for starving Carnaby's cockatoos, as hot weather and low rainfall has decimated their food sources.  Sab and Amber take on the big, difficult question: is it too late to save our iconic black cockatoos? 7:06 Can I revive my hydrangeas from powdery mildew? 23:20 Sab updates us on the dire situation facing Carnaby's cockatoos.34:03 Special interview with Dean Arthurell from Carnaby's Crusaders, on what they're doing with feeding stations. Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024.Candice Fox is one of the world's most successful crime writers, but she when she is not at her writing desk, you can find her rushing around Sydney rescuing stranded and injured wallabies, cockatoos, lizards, frogs and ducks. Listen to Richard's first Conversation with Candice Fox here. Candice Fox is one of the world's most successful crime writers.Her latest work is about a female agent who goes undercover in a rogue firefighting crew in New York City.To research the book Candice travelled to New York to meet up with firefighters and find out more about the real people working in firehouses.While Candice is a prolific writer and a mum, she's not someone who believes in downtime.When she's off duty from her writing desk, she straps on a tiny torch and a tool belt, and hurtles around Sydney rescuing stranded and injured wallabies, cockatoos, lizards, frogs and ducks, often with her small daughter Violet as her sidekick.Candice has also recently taken up oil painting, inspired by some of her charges from her work in animal rescue.“This episode of Conversations discusses Australian wildlife rescue, Australian fauna, animal rescue, volunteer work, injured animals, firefighters, first responders, New York, NYC, 9/11, September 11, crime fiction, crime novels, crime thrillers, crime writers, crime authors, novelists, book publishing, research, families, motherhood, mother-daughter relationships, families, family history, family legacy, childhood memories, prison, prisoners.

Esta semana Cockatoos se vuelve ausentar, dejando a Concussion y Bunch to pick up the pieces once again. Su classic recap y projections, con un segmento especial de que American city son cada owner.

Due to trapping for the pet trade, the talkative and showy Yellow-crested Cockatoo is now considered critically endangered. But scientists recently discovered a stronghold for the species: Komodo Island — yes, the one with the dragons. The Komodo population of Yellow-crested Cockatoos appears stable. The island has been an Indonesian national park since 1980. Park rangers may have helped deter poachers, but community support for conservation and the literal dragons have played a role, too.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. 

Sab and Di talk about rolling around in compost, butterflies and the wonder of nature. 08:51 What is loam soil? And how to create the ideal soil mixture for your veggie plants.13:34 Tips for the "worlds worst gardeners" on transplanting Frangipani trees.17:48  Interview with special guest Dean Arthurell from Carnaby Crusaders on the dire state of the Carnaby cockatoos.Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.gram for gardeners and non-gardeners

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Adele from Wildlife Unleashed, a passionate conservationist dedicated to creating safe havens for some of the most stunning birds, including Amazon parrots, macaws, Major Mitchell cockatoos, and red-tailed black cockatoos and many other animals! We discuss what it takes to run a sanctuary, free flight tips, flock enrichment, and more! Adele also shares insights on Australian wildlife and how their dedication is channelled through wildlife education programs aimed at inspiring and educating the public about the vital importance of conservation.Key Points:Journey to starting Wildlife UnleashedWhat it's like to have 19 parrots AND 88 ANIMALS!Macaws, Amazons, Major Mitchell Cockatoos, Red-Tailed Black Cockatoos, Gang-gang Cockatoos and more!!Free flight tipsEnrichment and Large AviariesThe best and worst parts of starting a sanctuary Australian Wildlife

Leila Jeffreys was a young photographer when she built a tiny studio specifically for birds. She then began taking heart-stopping images of budgies, owls, eagles and cockatoos 

Have you been hankering for a cracker, well has polly got one for you today as we look at Parrots. This is a big old family of birds, so join me as we do a speed run of parrots and find out what these birds are all about.To support Bird of the Week and gain access to our second podcast, What's up with that's Bird's Name? click on through to Patreon: www.patreon.com/birdoftheweekWant birds in your inbox? Drop me a line at weekly.bird@outlook.com and I'll hook you up with a free weekly bird.Notes:Parrot beaks: https://parrotjunkie.com/blogs/health/parrot-beak-anatomyTripedal locomotion: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2022.0245#:~:text=Our%20findings%20demonstrate%20that%20parrots,substrate%20reaction%20forces%20and%20power.Lorikeet Tongue: https://www.psittacology.com/lorikeet-tongue-diet/ Powder Down: https://www.birdnote.org/listen/shows/powder-downOld World Parrots: https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/psitta4/cur/introductionNew World Parrots: https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/psitta3/cur/introductionCockatoos: https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/cacatu2/cur/introduction#:~:text=Cockatoos%20are%20large%20parrots%20of,also%20the%20most%20widely%20recognized.New Zealand Parrots: https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/strigo1/cur/introduction#genusNestorKea: https://www.firstlighttravel.com/blog/cheeky-keaAlex: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_(parrot)Burrowing Parrots: https://ebird.org/species/burparEclectus Parrot: https://ebird.org/species/eclpar4?siteLanguage=en_AUOrange-Bellied Parrot: https://ebird.org/species/orbpar1Greater Vasa Parrot: https://ebird.org/species/vaspar1

In several neighborhoods of Sydney, Sulphur-crested Cockatoos have learned ways to open trash bins and grab some leftover food. Researchers found that birds in a given suburb seem to learn their trash bin opening technique from nearby birds, leading to subtle differences in how cockatoos raid the garbage throughout the city. This has pitted two highly intelligent species against each other as people have tried to come up with deterrence methods to keep birds away from the trash.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. 

Darryl Jones on the dramatic lives of Australia's city-dwelling native birds 

Today, you'll learn about how new moms see faces in inanimate objects, why some people think cilantro tastes like soap, and the problem solving prowess of vocal birds. New Mom Pareidolia “New mothers more likely to experience pareidolia, when your brain thinks it sees faces in inanimate objects.” by Emily Cooke. 2023. “What is pareidolia?” by Tia Ghose. 2023. “Oxytocin: Facts about the ‘cuddle hormone'.” by Stephanie Pappas & Ailsa Harvey. 2022. “Why new mothers are more likely to see faces in everyday objects.” n.a. 2023. Soapy Cilantro “Why do some people think cilantro tastes like soap?” by Donavyn Coffey. 2023. “Why do people like spicy food?” by Donavyn Coffey. 2023. “A genetic variant near olfactory receptor genes influences cilantro preference.” by Nicholas Eriksson, et al. 2012. Problem-Solving Birds “Birds with more complex vocal skills are better problem-solvers.” by Darren Incorvaia. 2023. “Cockatoos can tell when they need more than one tool to swipe a snack.” by Erin Garcia de Jesus. 2023. “Songbird species that display more-complex vocal learning are better problem-solvers and have larger brains.” by Jean-Nicolas Audet, et al. 2023. Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A parrot's eyes are located on the sides of its head. So, if it wants to look at something — say, a delicious piece of fruit — it has to cock its head one way or the other do it. And if it looks with its left eye, then uses its left foot. Scientists call this handedness. That's when one hand — or foot — is used consistently over the other for doing complex tasks. Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are almost all left-handed ... that is... left-footed.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

#215A smart toilet with a camera inside that analyses your poop, plus a study of people who are fluent in speaking backwards – these are just two recipients of this year's Ig Nobel prize. As the satirical sister to the Nobel prize, the Ig Nobels honour scientific achievements that make people laugh…then think. Prize founder Marc Abrahams on this year's hilarious winners - and why even robots made from reanimating dead spiders can have a more serious side.As the winter approaches in the northern hemisphere, updated versions of the covid-19 vaccine are being rolled out in many countries. Should you be lining up for your next booster? And a sneak peak at a new, more effective twist on Moderna's mRNA vaccines.Meanwhile, in the early universe, the James Webb Space Telescope has spotted ancient supermassive black holes that are much larger, relative to their galaxies, than we see in younger galaxies. A tantalising finding for astronomers who believe these anomalies could be evidence of a new kind of black hole. And did you know that palm cockatoos are totally rock 'n' roll? Not only do they drum, but they even craft their own drumsticks. Find out about their unique musical abilities, and what this says about their intelligence.Hosts Timothy Revell and Christie Taylor discuss all of this with guests Marc Abrahams, Michael Le Page, Alex Wilkins and Chen Ly. To read more about these stories, visit newscientist.com.Events and Links:New Scientist Live tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 162 feat. Adam, Toddy, SMac and Shug. Come send it with the boys, as we discuss, Shug's head, Skin care, Tony Soprano, The four holes, Hitchhiking, Naughty Nurses, Swinger retreats, Corruption, Swifties, Elon's Mum, A gathering of Cockatoos, Sir Richard Branson, and much more... Please forward all complaints to: bigsendbigchat@gmail.com

Rhythm is everywhere in the biological world. The rhythm of heartbeat, the rhythm of breathing, the rhythm of gait and walking. In fact, in 'The Descent of Man', Charles Darwin wrote that the perception of rhythm is "probably common to all animals and no doubt depends on the common physiological nature of their nervous system.” And yet, recent studies have shown that even our closest living relatives, the great apes, can't seem to keep a beat. Becky Ripley and Emily Knight investigate.Enter YouTube sensation Snowball the Cockatoo. Much to the intrigue of evolutionary biologists, Snowball loves to dance to anything with a strong beat. Especially The Backstreet Boys. How is it that chimpanzees can't keep a beat and yet this parrot - which is more closely related to a dinosaur than a human - clearly loves to groove? What's going on in the brain of this bird? And how does that link to our own beat-keeping brains? Back in the human world, there's serious neurological benefit to this beat-based research. The more we understand how and why people move to a beat, the more we can appreciate its powerful therapeutic effects. It unites our brains with our bodies, which can help to relieve symptoms of movement-based neurological disorders like Parkinson's, and it unites us to each other. Featuring cognitive neuroscientist Aniruddh Patel and dance psychologist Peter Lovatt.

Owls zero in on their prey under snow by eavesdropping on the sounds they make; Elephant behaviour helps to maintain healthy, carbon-rich forests; Feisty songbirds swarm their predators – but only when the time's right; The ‘sensory moustache' that helps bats find sweet snacks; Cockatoos have a handy tool belt to fish for cashews; Seals may not tap their toes, but seals also appreciate a good musical rhythm; Listener Question: Why can't waste plastic be dumped into volcanoes?

Find out about a beautiful and endangered cockatoo. This episode is about cockatoos and how scientists and community are working together to protect the South-eastern Red-tailed Black-cockatoo.Richard Hill is a conservation biologist who works on threatened birds and mammals. He shifted to Casterton with his family to study the region's endangered Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, and he's never looked back. Richard's work involves understanding and mitigating key threats to the south-eastern Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo and Brolga, as well as working on a number of threatened small and medium-sized mammals.Links:* Episode transcript - www.weekendbirder.com* Red-tailed Black-cockatoo Recovery Project - www.redtail.com.au* South eastern Red tailed Black Cockatoo Recovery Project on Facebook - @SERTBCRecoveryProject* SWIFFT - Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo - www.swifft.net.au/cb_pages/sp_red-tailed_black-cockatoo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jasmin and Janet talk about acting New York State Health Commissioner James McDonald ending the mask mandate in NYS healthcare settings, additional details about a suspected Chinese spy balloon recently shot down from US airspace, alarming outbreaks of H5N1 in birds and mammals, and studies that show cockatoos can use tools, too.

In the news this week, a UK toddler with a rare genetic disease is saved by gene therapy: we explain how it works. Cockatoos wow scientists by taking a toolkit along to solve a problem. And a 55 million year old penguin fossil... And it's a whopper that weighed in at 150 kilos! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

What is in the This Week in Science Podcast? This Week: Mushrooms, Snakes, Solar Panels, GLOFs, Sheep, Cockatoos, Stone tools, Planet 9, Mouse Contraception, And Much More Science! Become a Patron! Check out the full episode of our science podcast on YouTube or Twitch. And, remember that you can find TWIS in all the podcast […] The post 15 February, 2023 – Episode 213 – What's going on up there? appeared first on This Week in Science - The Kickass Science Podcast.

For our Thursday review, film critic Leila Latif and art critic Ben Luke join Samira to discuss the much anticipated release of the Avatar sequel, The Way of Water and the exhibition of the late Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz: Every Tangle Of Thread And Rope at Tate Modern in London. The much-loved and much-celebrated illustrator and author Sir Quentin Blake will be 90 on December 16th. He is well known for his collaborations with Roald Dahl, Michael Rosen and many others as well as for his own stories such as Cockatoos and Mrs Armitage on Wheels. Fellow illustrators and writers Lauren Child and Axel Scheffler join Front Row to celebrate the work and influence of this distinctive artist as plans proceed to open The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration in 2024. Image: courtesy of the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration

The alpine forests of Australia's southeast are home to an iconic pint-sized gray parrot with a bright red mohawk, and a call that's been described as a “flying creaky gate”. The Gang-gang Cockatoo has seen significant habitat loss in recent years, especially after the 2020 wildfires. It's now listed as an endangered species. A new national working group is coordinating recovery efforts. Researchers and community scientists are trialing an innovation on the Gang-gang population called the “Cockatube” — a PVC tube designed to host a cockatoo nest.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

Here is a bonus for you - audio of the live stream where Grant spoke with Dr. Michael Mulvaney about the (recently listed as Endangered) Gang-gang Cockatoo, and community efforts, by the Red Hill Regeneration Group in Canberra to assist it, as well as some interesting observations that have been collected via Citizen Science projects. Grant and Michael were joined by Ellen Rykers, award winning science writer, from Forest and Bird in Aotearoa New Zealand about the BIrd Of The Year (which was announced on that morning!) Find out which species won the title, and a little more about it, and the work Forest And Bird does in New Zealand.  There is also a nice association between Ellen and the Gang-gang Cockatoo. Follow Ellen on Twitter here or check out her website. Follow Forest And Bird on Twitter. If you want to see The Bird Emergency interviews as they happen, bookmark thebirdemergency.com/live Follow The Bird Emergency on Twitter @birdemergency or Instagram @thebirdemergency and we are beginning on Mastodon, because, you know, Elon. You can support the show by making a contribution by buying Grant a coffee here - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/birdemergency If you enjoy the show, how about share with your friends or colleagues?  https://followthepodcast.com/birdemergency Or you can review us at https://lovethepodcast.com/birdemergency If you want to see interviews before they make into into the podcast feed, check out the YouTube channel, where the interviews are usually posted first.

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Dancing Cockatoos, Silent Sparks and the Future: Writing About Science for the Public Marlene Zuk, PhD, Regents Professor of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, University of Minnesota Website Writing about science for the public is fun, and hard, and requires some skills you may not regularly use as a scientist. Abstract What's good, bad and sometimes weird about writing for the general public? And how can people get started doing it? I will discuss some of the ideas—and misconceptions—about popular science writing. Related links: Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test: How Behavior Evolves and Why It Matters, Marlene Zuk (2022) Why we do what we do: From regenerating sea slugs to self-medicating sheep, biologist Marlene Zuk probes the origins and evolution of behavior in a new book, Review by Rob Dunn, Science, 4 Aug 2022 (*NC State access link) THE UP-GOER FIVE TEXT EDITOR and De-Jargonizer Speaker Bio Dr. Marlene Zuk is a behavioral ecologist interested in the evolution of sexual signals, mate choice, and the role of parasites in host ecology, evolution and behavior. Most of her research is on insects, especially crickets. She is also interested in how people think about animal and human behavior, and has written several books for general audiences about animals and evolution. Dr. Zuk is a professor at the University of Minnesota, and before that was on the faculty at the University of California, Riverside. GES Colloquium is jointly taught by Drs. Jen Baltzegar and Dawn Rodriguez-Ward, who you may contact with any class-specific questions. Colloquium will be held in-person in Poe 202, as well as live-streamed via Zoom. Please subscribe to the GES newsletter and Twitter for updates . Genetic Engineering and Society Center GES Colloquium - Tuesdays 12-1PM (via Zoom) NC State University | http://go.ncsu.edu/ges-colloquium GES Mediasite - See videos, full abstracts, speaker bios, and slides https://go.ncsu.edu/ges-mediasite Twitter - https://twitter.com/GESCenterNCSU GES Center - Integrating scientific knowledge & diverse public values in shaping the futures of biotechnology. Find out more at https://ges-center-lectures-ncsu.pinecast.co

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Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test - Dr. Marlene Zuk The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Science Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series.  I'm Paul Vogelzang, and as part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science interview series, our guest today is Dr. Marlene Zuk.  Dr. Marlene Zuk is an evolutionary biologist studying the evolution of behavior, particularly sexual selection and communication. Dr. Zuk helped develop the idea that parasites and pathogens are instrumental in the evolution of sexual differences and has examined how behavior affects the rate of evolution.  Dr. Zuk will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates, so please check out our website for more details. Our lively conversation today is about exploring animal behavior in all its glorious complexity; Dr. Marlene Zuk goes beyond the tired nature-versus-nurture debate to focus on the interaction between genes and the environment. Driving her investigation is a simple but essential question: How does behavior evolve? Dr. Zuk addresses our questions by drawing from a wealth of research on animal behavior, including her own on insects. She shares stories of cockatoos that dance to rock music, ants that heal their injured companions, dogs that exhibit signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder, and more.  Dr Zuk has written the new book, creatively titled Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test: How Behavior Evolves and Why It Matters  Dr. Marlene Zuk's new book, Dancing Cockatoos and the Dead Man Test: How Behavior Evolves and Why It Matters.  Available on Apple Books, HERE. We will discuss Dr. Zuk's insights into animal intelligence, mating behavior, disease-fighting capacity, and the diverse interactions between an organism's genes and its environment—and Dr. Zuk urges us to consider how that same process applies to humans. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast Dr. Marlene Zuk. My thanks to author and scientist Dr. Marlene Zuk for her generous time today.  Dr. Marlene Zuk will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates and you can check out more details in our show notes today.  I thank you, my wonderful audience here on The Not Old Better Show. Please be well, be safe and let's eliminate assault rifles.  Assault rifles are unnecessary and instill fear in our children and grandchildren in the very place they learn:  school.  Please let's do this.  And, please, let's talk about better.  The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.  Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you next time.  Today's show is dedicated to the late Dr. Barry Sinervo...my favorite scientist. For more information about Dr. Zuk's presentation at Smithsonian Associates, please click HERE:  https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/animal-behavior

Melissa is mom to umbrella cockatoos Lady Anna and Miss Pearl, and miniature dachshunds Bilbo and Frodo, and wife to Shawn. While Bilbo and Frodo wear bandanas, it's Lady Anna that is the star of the fashion world in their home. Melissa has her own Etsy business for bird clothes called Parrot Couture that she started in April 2022.Melissa has worked for The Gabriel Foundation, a non-profit parrot sanctuary in Colorado since 2013. It was there that she met her adopted cockatoos Lady Anna and Miss Pearl. When she adopted Lady Anna in 2013, she never expected to have a bird that enjoys dressing up in clothes. One day she was reminiscing about her toy poodle Tasha and how much she loved wearing clothes, and decided to see if she could design a hoodie for Lady Anna to wear for Halloween. Using fleece, thread, a needle, and a lot of creativity, she hand sewed her very first outfit. Nine years later, Lady Anna has over 100 outfits ranging from tutus and ball gowns, to hoodies and button up shirts. After many years and many requests, Melissa finally started her own Etsy business for bird clothes in April 2022. In May 2022, she released clothes for boy birds which includes tuxedo tops each with a matching bowtie and buttons. Now anyone with a medium or large parrot can dress their bird to the nines just like Lady Anna. Connect with Melissa:Primary Instagram: living_with_cockatoosEtsy Bird Clothes Instagram: ParrotCoutureEtsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ParrotCouture   Check our Petpix world free courses: https://www.petpixworld.com/free-courses Petpix World Magazine; https://www.petpixworld.com/magazine-giveaway

Due to trapping for the pet trade, the talkative and showy Yellow-crested Cockatoo is now considered critically endangered. But scientists recently discovered a stronghold for the species: Komodo Island — yes, the one with the dragons. The Komodo population of Yellow-crested Cockatoos appears stable. The island has been an Indonesian national park since 1980. Park rangers may have helped deter poachers, but community support for conservation and the literal dragons have played a role, too. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

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