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The Science Show -  Separate stories podcast
The amazing work of dung beetles

The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 13:58


Dung beetles were introduced to Australia to clean up after cattle. Rhiân Williams describes the lives and work of dung beetles in her book for younger readers, One Little Dung Beetle.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
The dung beetle solution

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 8:49


According to our first guest today, the secret to maintaining clean water and sustainable pastures lies right under our feet - dung beetles.

Grazing Grass Podcast
164.   Splitting the Farm to Evolve with Becky Szarzynski

Grazing Grass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 86:41 Transcription Available


Becky Szarzynski is a pioneering farmer in the field of sustainable farming and regenerative agriculture. With her independent venture, Ember Cattle Company, based in Fairfield, Virginia, Becky has transformed her family's farming legacy into a solo endeavor. Her journey is marked by innovative practices such as intensifying grazing techniques and focusing on more frequent moves. Becky's story is a compelling narrative of resilience and passion as she navigates the complexities of transitioning from a joint family operation to a successful independent farm business, all while maintaining strong family ties.Topics covered in this episode:Transition from joint family farming to independent farmingInnovations in grazing practices and cattle managementChallenges of non-selective grazing and managing Sericea lespedezaIntegration of sheep alongside cattleEmotional and mental challenges of family farm dynamicsThe role of cattle genetics in improving herd qualityImportance of dung beetles in regenerative agricultureEfficient cattle management with ATVsFuture prospects of regenerative agriculture in the USAListening to this podcast offers invaluable insights into the world of regenerative agriculture through Becky's firsthand experiences and expertise. Whether you're an aspiring farmer or a seasoned agricultural enthusiast, Becky's innovative approaches and practical tips provide a comprehensive understanding of sustainable farming practices. Her journey underscores the potential for personal growth and success in agriculture, encouraging listeners to embrace both the challenges and rewards of this dynamic field.Links Mentioned in the EpisodeEmber Cattle CompanyVisit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteRedmondGBT AngusGrazing Grass LinksNew Listener Resource GuideProvide feedback for the podcastWebsiteInsidersResources (Coming Soon)Community (on Facebook)Check out the Apiary Chronicles PodcastOriginal Music by Louis PalfreyChapters(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Revisit (00:15) - Fast Five Questions (01:05) - Podcast Overview and Sponsor Message (02:51) - Farm Update and Grazing Goals (05:35) - Becky's Journey and Farm Split (08:01) - Challenges and New Beginnings (12:31) - Family Dynamics and Support (22:40) - Grazing Practices and Innovations (35:08) - Genetics and Culling Standards (42:37) - Feeding Strategies and Genetic Improvement (44:08) - Considering Sheep and Overgrazing (46:50) - Introduction to Dung Beetles (49:52) - Dung Beetle Lifecycle and Benefits (53:45) - Challenges and Observations with Dung Beetles (01:04:37) - Advice for New Farmers (01:20:03) - Future of Regenerative Agriculture (01:25:21) - Conclusion and Resources

Bright Side
Who Would Win the Title of the Strongest Insect?

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 12:01


When it comes to the title of the strongest insect, we've got some real contenders flexing their exoskeletons. First up, we've got the Hercules Beetle, lifting stuff that makes your gym weights look like marshmallows. But hold onto your antennae, because the Dung Beetle is here to roll with the big dung balls – they can move objects 1,141 times their own weight. Don't count out the Rhino Beetle, either – it's got the brute strength to rival its horned namesake. But the true heavyweight champ? The Dung Beetle takes the crown, proving that even in the insect world, strength comes in all shapes and sizes.

Nightlife
A Bug's Life: how dung beetles saved outdoor dining in Australia

Nightlife

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 24:07


These might be the only creatures on earth that willingly embrace the job of cleaning up poo.

Meet the Farmers
Dairy Farming on the Isle of Man, dung beetles and cheese tasting - with David Cooil

Meet the Farmers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 42:36


For the Isle of Man Creamery (to sample some of their cheese) visit - The Isle of Man's leading dairy farmers - Isle of Man Creamery Meet the Farmers is produced by RuralPod Media, the only specialist rural podcast production agency. Please note that this podcast does not constitute advice. Our podcast disclaimer can be found here. About Ben and  RuralPod MediaBen Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. He is also a freelance rural affairs and agricultural journalist. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk or benjamineagle.co.uk If you have a business interested in getting involved with podcasting check us out at RuralPod Media. We'd love to help you spread your message. Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening. Follow us on social mediaInstagram @mtf_podcastTwitter @mtf_podcastWatch us on Youtube here

Magic's Rural Exchange Catchup
REX RELOADED: Dung Beetle Innovations Co-Founder Shaun Forgie

Magic's Rural Exchange Catchup

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 17:22


Dom talks with Shaun Forgie from Dung Beetle Innovations about the benefits of dung beetles on livestock farms, their environmental and economic impact and why they aren't more prevalent in NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

SAfm Market Update with Moneyweb
Researcher discovers two new dung beetle species

SAfm Market Update with Moneyweb

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 8:55


Christian Deschodt – PHD student and Researcher: Invertebrate Biosystematics and Conservation Group, University of Pretoria SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

SAfm Market Update with Moneyweb
[FULL SHOW] Construction mafia, Eskom update, Airbnb restrictions, and new species of dung beetles

SAfm Market Update with Moneyweb

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 54:22


This evening we look at the markets with FNB Wealth and Investments, speak to Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson about the impact of the construction mafia, and get independent analyst Tshepo Kgadima's take on the latest around Eskom, including Nersa tariffs and the suspension of its regulator member for electricity. Only Realty joins us to discuss new restrictions on the cards for Airbnb SA, and in our Agri Focus segment we chat to a researcher and PhD student from the University of Pretoria about his discovery of two new species of dung beetle. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

Wild Turkey Science
Best acorns for wildlife | #103

Wild Turkey Science

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 80:46


In this episode, we dive into the available literature on wildlife preferences for acorns. We review the dietary composition of turkeys, factors influencing acorn consumption, how various wildlife species select for specific acorns, and highlight the complex interconnectedness of these ecological processes.  Resources: Barras, S. C., et al. (1996). Acorn selection by female wood ducks. The Journal of wildlife management, 592-602. Boggess, C. M., et al. (2022). Exposure to fire affects acorn removal by altering consumer preference. Forest Ecology and Management, 508, 120044. Oak Forest Ecosystems Pérez-Ramos, I. M., et al. (2007). Acorn removal and dispersal by the dung beetle Thorectes lusitanicus: ecological implications. Ecological Entomology, 32(4), 349-356. Pyare, S., et al. (1993). Acorn preference and habitat use in eastern chipmunks. American Midland Naturalist, 173 Richardson, K. B., et al. (2013). Acorn-foraging preferences of four species of free-ranging avian seed predators in eastern deciduous forests. The Condor, 115(4), 863-873. Wakeling, B. F., & Rogers, T. D. (1994). Characteristics of pinon-juniper habitats selected for feeding by wintering Merriam's turkey. Desired Future Conditions for Pinon-Juniper Ecosystems, 74.   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund  Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF DEER Lab @ufdeerlab, YouTube   Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey - Thank you!  Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube Watch these podcasts on YouTube Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount  at Grounded Brand by using the code ‘TurkeyScience' at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Natural Resources University
Best acorns for wildlife | Wild Turkey Science #353

Natural Resources University

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 80:58


In this episode, we dive into the available literature on wildlife preferences for acorns. We review the dietary composition of turkeys, factors influencing acorn consumption, how various wildlife species select for specific acorns, and highlight the complex interconnectedness of these ecological processes.  Resources: Barras, S. C., et al. (1996). Acorn selection by female wood ducks. The Journal of wildlife management, 592-602. Boggess, C. M., et al. (2022). Exposure to fire affects acorn removal by altering consumer preference. Forest Ecology and Management, 508, 120044. Oak Forest Ecosystems Pérez-Ramos, I. M., et al. (2007). Acorn removal and dispersal by the dung beetle Thorectes lusitanicus: ecological implications. Ecological Entomology, 32(4), 349-356. Pyare, S., et al. (1993). Acorn preference and habitat use in eastern chipmunks. American Midland Naturalist, 173 Richardson, K. B., et al. (2013). Acorn-foraging preferences of four species of free-ranging avian seed predators in eastern deciduous forests. The Condor, 115(4), 863-873. Wakeling, B. F., & Rogers, T. D. (1994). Characteristics of pinon-juniper habitats selected for feeding by wintering Merriam's turkey. Desired Future Conditions for Pinon-Juniper Ecosystems, 74.   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund  Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF DEER Lab @ufdeerlab, YouTube   Please help us by taking our (QUICK) listener survey - Thank you!  Check out the NEW DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube Watch these podcasts on YouTube Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear! Get a 10% discount  at Grounded Brand by using the code ‘TurkeyScience' at checkout! This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak  

The John Freakin’ Muir Pod
Walking North - Daniel "Lucky Colleague" Clark

The John Freakin’ Muir Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 82:20


UK wild camper and AT thru hiker Daniel "Lucky Colleague" Clark joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to share some insights and stories from the trail. Settle in and buckle up as Lucky covers some serious ground, including discussions of flat, hammered feet; Bob and Dung Beetle; Hares and Hounds; the Right to Roam; court battles over wild camping; how an Englishman found himself on the AT; cow poop interpretations; Alfred Wainwright; flight miles; and concert ticket hacks. Epic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy's Outdoors
187: Soil, Dung Beetles, and Longhorn Beef with Elise Sutton

Tommy's Outdoors

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 52:51


Can farming and conservation coexist harmoniously? How can farmers produce high-quality food while protecting biodiversity? Elise Sutton, a passionate conservationist and livestock manager at Cherry Lodge Farm, shares her experience in balancing food production with nature conservation. Elise talks about conservation grazing using English Longhorn cattle on a 650-acre farm that includes a Site of Special Scientific Interest. She explains how this method maintains biodiversity and produces top-quality, grass-fed beef.We talk about the intricacies of managing a nature-friendly farm, focusing on the importance of soil health, dung beetles, and adaptive grazing techniques. Elise describes how the farm has transitioned from intensive practices to a more holistic approach, integrating livestock with conservation objectives. I also asked about the challenges faced by farmers attempting to adopt more sustainable methods.Further, our conversation extends to broader topics such as the future of farming, the potential of rewilding, and the importance of connecting habitats across landscapes. Elise offers insights into making nature-friendly farming economically viable through diversification and direct-to-consumer sales. She expresses optimism about the next generation of farmers embracing more environmentally conscious practices while acknowledging the hurdles that still need to be overcome in balancing food production with conservation efforts.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 Facebook

Horses in the Morning
Poop Week and Endurance: Dung Beetles and The Alchemy of Horses for September 10, 2024 by Poseidon Animal Health

Horses in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 52:03


We start the show with Poop Week, by Poseidon Animal Health, and a discussion on the importance of Dung Beetles. Then we transition to Endurance with author and Endurance Rider Donna Snyder Smith and her new book "The Alchemy of Horses: A Journey of Self-Healing". Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3516 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonTitle Sponsor: Poseidon Animal HealthGuest: Donna Snyder Smith, author of The Alchemy of Horses: A Journey of Self-HealingGuest: Jane Myers of Equiculture.net on Dung BeetlesAdditional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:46 - The World Endurance Championships13:16 - Jane Myers 24:53 - Kristen from The Distance Depot29:16 - Donna Snyder Smith

All Shows Feed | Horse Radio Network
Poop Week and Endurance: Dung Beetles and The Alchemy of Horses for September 10, 2024 by Poseidon Animal Health - HORSES IN THE MORNING

All Shows Feed | Horse Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 52:03


We start the show with Poop Week, by Poseidon Animal Health, and a discussion on the importance of Dung Beetles. Then we transition to Endurance with author and Endurance Rider Donna Snyder Smith and her new book "The Alchemy of Horses: A Journey of Self-Healing". Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3516 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonTitle Sponsor: Poseidon Animal HealthGuest: Donna Snyder Smith, author of The Alchemy of Horses: A Journey of Self-HealingGuest: Jane Myers of Equiculture.net on Dung BeetlesAdditional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:46 - The World Endurance Championships13:16 - Jane Myers 24:53 - Kristen from The Distance Depot29:16 - Donna Snyder Smith

Just the Zoo of Us
253: Dung Beetles & Giant Moray Eel

Just the Zoo of Us

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 64:16


Ellen gets the ball rolling with dung beetles & Christian jaws away about the giant moray eel. We discuss tiny boots, field trips to the planetarium, The Mummy (1999), secret jaws, why moray eels make that face, teamwork on the reef, fact checking The Little Mermaid, and more.Links:For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!

Just the Zoo of Us
253: Dung Beetles & Giant Moray Eel

Just the Zoo of Us

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 64:16


Ellen gets the ball rolling with dung beetles & Christian jaws away about the giant moray eel. We discuss tiny boots, field trips to the planetarium, The Mummy (1999), secret jaws, why moray eels make that face, teamwork on the reef, fact checking The Little Mermaid, and more.Links:For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Threads, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on TikTok!

RNZ: Nights
What machines can learn from the dung beetle

RNZ: Nights

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 22:26


In 2013, researchers discovered that the humble dung beetle was using the Milky Way as a navigational guide to roll its signature balls of dung. Now, engineers in Australia have been taking notes.

RTÉ - CountryWide Podcast
Dung Beetles: The Eco Systems Engineers.

RTÉ - CountryWide Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 6:56


With their feathered antennae and shiny black armour, dung beetles move through pasture, recycling dung, building soils, cleansing parasites and providing prey for birds, bats, foxes and badgers. There are more than 40 species in Ireland. And their value as "eco systems engineers" is now being explored by farmers

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Naked Genetics - Taking a look inside your genes
Will It Sequence: How effective is handwashing?

Naked Genetics - Taking a look inside your genes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 19:24


In this episode of Naked Genetics: The risk factors between schizophrenia and substance use disorder have had a fresh genetic examination; I put Illumina to the test and ask, 'what difference does washing our hands really make?' And, the the extraordinary way in which dung beetles use the night sky to orientate themselves... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Fire Up!
Dung Beetle!

Fire Up!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 56:35


We wrap up all the important news to come out of Round 17 and State Of Origin II, trying to make sense of 90,000 confused Melburnians, Ashley Klein's need to be liked, Billy Slater's private video room and all the Sin Bin confusion. Sticky "Dials In" again and we live in fear of The Rise Of The Robots. All this and much much more!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farming Today
17/06/24 Salad sales down, farming in the party manifestos, dung beetle conference

Farming Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 11:48


With the rain continuing and below average temperatures, the outlook isn't so sunny for UK salad growers.We look at some of the detail in the main parties' manifestos to see what they're promising on issues like the agriculture budget, food security and England's badger cull. Sometimes described as a farmer's best friend, dung beetles consume, bury and break up dung, improving soils as they go. Earlier this month vets and farmers met at a conference in Somerset devoted to the dung beetle. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Up From Dust
For the love of dung beetles

Up From Dust

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 34:21


It's easy to advocate for saving pandas and elephants, but bugs are a harder sell. Look closer, though, and you'll find tiny superheroes propping up entire ecosystems as pollinators, decomposers, predators and prey. We'll wander the prairie with bison ranchers, in search of the dung beetles that work quiet miracles in huge piles of poop. And we'll meet people overcoming their insect fears to help scientists catch and release bees, before they disappear.

4 The Soil: A Conversation
Episode 24 - 9: Community, Dung Beetles, and a Good Steady Rain with Dr. Elizabeth Heilman of Wichita State University Part II

4 The Soil: A Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 18:48


Have you ever been on a walk and observed a dung beetle or two rolling a bit of dung down the path? Have you wondered what conditions make a good steady rain? While many things are out of our control, we can control some things if we are willing to learn and work together as a community.Dr. Elizabeth Heilman, Professor of Education at Wichita State University, elaborates on the power of observation in ecology and farming with Mary Sketch Bryant, Jeff Ishee, and Eric Bendfeldt, specifically as the power of observation relates to weather patterns, peer-to-peer learning, and creating more stable farming systems. Dr. Heilman shares how a "community of practice" can be a safe place to share experiences and build relationships that can help farmers "balance out the weather cycle" and "reduce drought and flooding."   For a description of Dr. Heilman's teaching, research, and recent publications, please visit https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/applied_studies/School_of_Education/Heilman-Elizabeth.php For the free soil health resource guides that Dr. Heilman referenced, please visit Green Cover Seeds at https://greencover.com/freeguides/  The tenth edition is currently accessible. Copies of the fifth edition are available in English, French, and Spanish.To access the seventy episodes of the 4 The Soil: A Conversation podcast and additional resources on soil health-building principles, please visit https://www.4thesoil.org/. To learn about the Virginia Soil Health Coalition, visit https://www.virginiasoilhealth.org/. We would love to hear how you work to balance the water cycle on your farm, ranch, or garden.

Farming for Nature
41: Bruce Thompson, dairy farmer & dung beetle expert

Farming for Nature

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 20:18


Bruce Thompson is an intensive dairy farmer from Laois. He has a particular interest in reducing animal remedies through prevention, and is a strong advocate for the urgent need to protect our dung beetle populations.

Teaming With Microbes
Spring garden chores

Teaming With Microbes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 29:07


This week, Jeff and Jonathan are celebrating the longer spring days in Alaska. However, the warming sun has them thinking about the impacts of global warming.They kick off this week's episode by discussing recent scientific studies, which warn that global warming could threaten the survival of dung beetles.Next, they explore various natural indicators that signal when it's safe to plant outdoors (and indoors). In Alaska, the size of birch tree leaves serves as a reliable clue! Jeff also emphasizes that now is an ideal time to complete springtime tasks, such as cleaning up after your dog, shoveling snow around greenhouse entrances, and more.Finally, they answer a listener's question on composting.Find all this and more on Teaming With Microbes!**********************************************Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.comPlant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!Thanks to our sponsors:Big Foot MicrobesNumber 2 Organics made in partnership with Malibu CompostDown To Earth All Natural Fertilizers The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.  Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for hosting the show!

RNZ: Country Life
Inspired farmers take action to clean waterways

RNZ: Country Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 21:58


A catchment restoration project in the Marlborough Sounds is bringing a farming community together to tackle water quality issues and achieve wider conservation goals

Accidental Gods
Dung Beetles, People and helping the Keystone Species with Claire Whittle, the Regenerative Vet

Accidental Gods

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 76:39


Our guest this week is Claire Whittle, the Regenerative Vet. As you'll hear, Claire went into veterinary medicine intending to work with small animals - which is to say dogs, cats, and other household pets... but working on a dairy farm as part of the requirements for her degree led her to fall in love with cattle and when she qualified, she became a farm vet. In the conversation you're about to hear, she talks movingly and with deep authenticity about her journey from traditional large animal practitioner to the place now where she's a passionate advocate for the human capacity to engage with the natural world, for our ability to become a positive keystone species and for farming to become a lower stressed, lower input, far more wholistic experience than it generally is. And she's a completely compelling source of endlessly fascinating information, particularly about dung beetles. We've never had a podcast where we discussed dung in quite so much depth or detail - and it's all good. Whether you're farming acres of land or have a single trough on a balcony, and wherever you are in the world, learning to step into our birthright of deep rooted connection to the land - to the soil - is one step on our journey towards being what the world needs of us. This was such a fun, sparkling conversation, with so much to learn. Dung Beetles for Farmers https://www.dungbeetlesforfarmers.co.uk/Claire on Instagram https://instagram.com/dr_DoWhittle/ Claire's Regen Vet on Instagram https://instagram.com/RegenerativeVetClaire at Kingshay https://www.kingshay.com/advice/meet-the-consultants-2/claire-whittle/

The Natural Curiosity Project
Episode 235 - Dung Beetles

The Natural Curiosity Project

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 6:47


Another track that's mostly for the kids, this one thanks to a student request about the lowly dung beetle—a much smarter little critter than we give it credit for. Enjoy!

Best Friends with Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata

Hey Friends! Nicole and Sasheer are back from their trip to the motherland, Africa! Unfortunately, they both got covid, but they are on the mend sharing their exciting journey. Sasheer loved the train ride in Zimbabwe. Nicole is convinced that they were best dressed. Sasheer was happy to make international friends. Nicole swam in the Devil's Pool in Zambia. Sasheer was publicly dubbed the weakest swimmer at the same waterfall.  Nicole dove into some aggressive waves in the Seychelles. On Safari, Sasheer loved seeing the hippos and Nicole really loved the dung beetles. They hated that the trip back was delayed but they have wild stories on how they got back. Plus, they answer a friendship question on how to be a good friend to someone expecting their first child.   This was recorded on Jan. 13th, 2024  No BuzzFeed quiz this week.   Email or call Nicole & Sasheer with your friendship questions at:424-645-7003nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com

Horses in the Morning
Dung Beetles, Barn Building 101 and Weird News for January 10, 2024

Horses in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 63:05


Jane Myer from Equiculture.net gives us the lowdown on Dung Beetles and we hear the first in a series by Morton buildings on design considerations to help ensure you get the barn you want for now and into the future. Plus, some weird news! Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3340 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek, Jamie Jennings, produced by Coach JennGuest: Jane MyersFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast provided by Daily Dose Equine, State Line Tack, and Listeners Like You!Time Stamps:06:00 – Daily Whinnies15:00 – Barn Building 10133:50 – Jane Myers47:10 – Weird News

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HITM for January 10, 2024: Dung Beetles, Barn Building 101 and Weird News

All Shows Feed | Horse Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 63:05


Jane Myer from Equiculture.net gives us the lowdown on Dung Beetles and we hear the first in a series by Morton buildings on design considerations to help ensure you get the barn you want for now and into the future. Plus, some weird news! Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3340 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek, Jamie Jennings, produced by Coach JennGuest: Jane MyersFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast provided by Daily Dose Equine, State Line Tack, and Listeners Like You!Time Stamps:06:00 – Daily Whinnies15:00 – Barn Building 10133:50 – Jane Myers47:10 – Weird News

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Poetry Unbound
Eugenia Leigh — How the Dung Beetle Finds Its Way Home

Poetry Unbound

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 15:51


In a poem about how a small moment can help you make a wise decision, Eugenia Leigh finds the strength to go back home after storming out. No self-pity in the poem, just humor and brilliance. She had every reason to leave, and finds every reason to return. Eugenia Leigh is a Korean American poet and the author of two collections of poetry, Bianca (Four Way Books, 2023) and Blood, Sparrows and Sparrows (2014), winner of the Late Night Library's 2015 Debut-litzer Prize in Poetry, as well as a finalist for both the National Poetry Series and the Yale Series of Younger Poets. She currently serves as a poetry editor at The Adroit Journal and as the Valentines Editor at Honey Literary, a BIPOC-focused literary journal and literary arts organization.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.We're pleased to offer Eugenia Leigh's poem, and invite you to read Pádraig's weekly Poetry Unbound Substack, read the Poetry Unbound book, or listen back to all our episodes. 

Starving for Darkness
Episode 111: The Pittsburgh Street Light Conversion with Diane Turnshek

Starving for Darkness

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 59:34


Diane has been to Mars. That is, she crewed the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah. It was there she turned her attention to Dark Sky advocacy. Diane is a lecturer in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University and the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh. Lucky for Pittsburgh, Diane is helping to guide the city's street light conversion to LED by, among other things, convincing astronauts aboard the ISS to take photos of Pittsburgh before, during, and after the conversion. Diane Turnshek bonus fun fact: the Dung Beetle uses the light of the Milky way to roll its little ball of dung in a straight line. Diane has earned an International Dark Sky Association's Defender Award. She has given over one hundred light pollution talks including one for TEDxPittsburgh, curated a series of space art galleries, and founded the Pennsylvania Chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association. In 2019, she edited the genre anthology Triangulation: Dark Skies with twenty-one starry night short stories. She has been interviewed by the New York Times, PBS News Hour, NPR Morning Edition, Canada One Radio, Chinese Global Television Network and 50 more news outlets. She hosted a Dark Skies Conference at CMU and is co-running the 9th International Artificial Light at Night Conference in Calgary, Canada in August of 2023. Her research focuses on measuring the light of cities with drones, aircraft, satellites and astronauts aboard the ISS. 

Horses in the Morning
TAA, Dung Beetles and Weird News for December 13, 2023

Horses in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 53:16


Stacie Clark-Rogers of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance stops by to tell us about their work and the 2023 Holiday Giving Campaign. Jane Myers from Equiculture.net shares the importance of Dung Beetles and some Weird News. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3322 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek, Jamie Jennings, produced by Coach JennGuest: Stacie Clark-Rogers for the TB Aftercare AllianceGuest: Jane MyersFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast provided by Daily Dose Equine, State Line Tack, and Listeners Like You!Time Stamps:04:30 - Daily Whinnies14:10 - Stacie Clark-Rogers33:40 - Weird News

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All Shows Feed | Horse Radio Network
HITM for December 13, 2023: TAA, Dung Beetles and Weird News

All Shows Feed | Horse Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 53:16


Stacie Clark-Rogers of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance stops by to tell us about their work and the 2023 Holiday Giving Campaign. Jane Myers from Equiculture.net shares the importance of Dung Beetles and some Weird News. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3322 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek, Jamie Jennings, produced by Coach JennGuest: Stacie Clark-Rogers for the TB Aftercare AllianceGuest: Jane MyersFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast provided by Daily Dose Equine, State Line Tack, and Listeners Like You!Time Stamps:04:30 - Daily Whinnies14:10 - Stacie Clark-Rogers33:40 - Weird News

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Clockwise
528: The Jeweled Dung Beetle

Clockwise

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 29:59


Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/clockwise/528 http://relay.fm/clockwise/528 The Jeweled Dung Beetle 528 Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent Troublesome software bugs, our thoughts on tech companies' involvement in standards creation, iMessage interoperability, and what we think about video game movies and TV shows. Troublesome software bugs, our thoughts on tech companies' involvement in standards creation, iMessage interoperability, and what we think about video game movies and TV shows. clean 1799 Troublesome software bugs, our thoughts on tech companies' involvement in standards creation, iMessage interoperability, and what we think about video game movies and TV shows. Guest Starring: Jason Howell and Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

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Clockwise 528: The Jeweled Dung Beetle

Relay FM Master Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 29:59


Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/clockwise/528 http://relay.fm/clockwise/528 Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent Troublesome software bugs, our thoughts on tech companies' involvement in standards creation, iMessage interoperability, and what we think about video game movies and TV shows. Troublesome software bugs, our thoughts on tech companies' involvement in standards creation, iMessage interoperability, and what we think about video game movies and TV shows. clean 1799 Troublesome software bugs, our thoughts on tech companies' involvement in standards creation, iMessage interoperability, and what we think about video game movies and TV shows. Guest Starring: Jason Howell and Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Support Clockwise with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback

RNZ: Nine To Noon
The power of dung beetles on Kiwi farms and the push to spread them further

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 8:57


Could dung beetles be the solution for farmers managing freshwater on their property? Dr Shaun Forgie is driving a push for change. 

R2Kast - People in Food and Farming
R2Kast 142 - Claire Whittle on getting into veterinary later, the coolest name and…DUNG BEETLES!

R2Kast - People in Food and Farming

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 74:28


Todays guest, who has the best Instagram name there is Claire Whittle…or Dr_Dowhittle is a perfect inditement of what is wrong with the acceptance system of vet schools. Claire has managed to break the mould and proved that being that 7 A and advanced higher student at school isn't the only type of person to make a good vet. Claire's story starts in retail and now finds her self in her own words trying to get her self out of a job and I genuinely believe she means it! Claire mentions at one point ‘you know those moments that live to define your life and change the way you see the world'…and honestly this podcast was that for me. She's a Nuffield scholar, a vet, someone recovering from cancer (which we never even got to on camera) and this podcast is SOLELY about regeneration with a 90% focus on dung beetles! You will love this, I promise! Enjoy!

English Academic Vocabulary Booster
4364. 125 Academic Words Reference from "Marcus Byrne: The dance of the dung beetle | TED Talk"

English Academic Vocabulary Booster

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 111:35


This podcast is a commentary and does not contain any copyrighted material of the reference source. We strongly recommend accessing/buying the reference source at the same time. ■Reference Source https://www.ted.com/talks/marcus_byrne_the_dance_of_the_dung_beetle ■Post on this topic (You can get FREE learning materials!) https://englist.me/125-academic-words-reference-from-marcus-byrne-the-dance-of-the-dung-beetle-ted-talk/ ■Youtube Video https://youtu.be/tiDzMAyrKxA (All Words) https://youtu.be/t1e64NJ5H7Y (Advanced Words) https://youtu.be/O_R6nVVN9fY (Quick Look) ■Top Page for Further Materials https://englist.me/ ■SNS (Please follow!)

Matters Microbial
Matters Microbial #5: Mothers, Microbes, and Dung Beetles

Matters Microbial

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 25:41


It's interesting to think about the microbes in and on us—some of which are vital to our well being—and how we came to possess them. Mark introduces Dr. Anne Estes of Towson University, who will discuss this very topic as it applies to dung beetles. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Anne Estes Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode Microbial fossils—stromatolites—are fascinating.  A description of Gunflint stromatolites can be found here.   Rachael Webster (wonderful artist) can be found here.  Jane Hartman's wonderful art is found here. Dr. Jack Gilbert's book, “Dirt is Good” is described here. A video about the life of dung beetles is here.   Dr. Estes' faculty website is here. Dr. Estes blog can be found here.  Here is an article that Dr. Estes wrote: “Brood Ball-Mediated Transmission of Microbiome Members in the Dung Beetle, Onthophagus taurus.”  Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

Kids Animal Stories
Pip the Dung Beetle | Part 2

Kids Animal Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 8:10


Parents! Listen to this podcast, audiobooks and more on Storybutton, without your kids needing to use a screened device or your phone. Listen with no fees or subscriptions.—> Order Storybutton Today Critter Protector Starter Pack Birthday Shout Out

Kids Animal Stories
Pip the Dung Beetle | Part 1

Kids Animal Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 8:03


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RNZ: The Detail
Long Read: Weaponised

RNZ: The Detail

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 22:30


By Kate Evans: With each generation, predators and prey refine their aggressive weapons and defensive armour.

Just Bugs
Dung Beetle (Listener Request)

Just Bugs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 37:12


This one is a stinker! No no, these fascinating beetles just really love dung. But that's not all! They are super strong and unique in more ways than just their dietary plans. Thank you, Hunter, for your listener request! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast

RNZ: Country Life
"Bring the cash in a suitcase and the farm's yours!"

RNZ: Country Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 12:28


Karamea dairy farmer Peter Langford says he and his wife Debbie are ready to hang up their gumboots. With none of their four children keen on taking over the farm, it's now up for sale - lock, stock and barrel.

Kids Animal Stories
Pip the Dung Beetle | Part 2

Kids Animal Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 8:14


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Kids Animal Stories
Pip the Dung Beetle | Part 1

Kids Animal Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 8:05


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Here We Are
Dung Beetles! w/Kimberly Sheldon

Here We Are

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 63:45


Today I'm at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville speaking with Kimberly Sheldon all about dung beetles! Kim studies the patterns and processes that determine the distribution of species and use this information to predict impacts of anthropogenic change on species and ecological communities. Learn more about Kim's work: http://www.biogeographyresearch.org/ https://eeb.utk.edu/people/kimberly-sheldon/ To find out how you can learn more, be involved, and maybe even help, head to http://www.nimbios.org/