The Zoologists' Campfire
by Dr. Arie van der Meijden
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About this podcast
Biologists, naturalists, zookeepers and other animal professionals tell their most exciting stories about working with animals and in the field.
Episodes
- Matthew Rowe on his close encounters with snakes, scorpions, and a brazen baboon called Wimpy · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 18Behavioral ecologist Professor Matthew Rowe of the University of Oklahoma shares many stories of close animal encounters, serendipitous findings, and his love for biology. For…
- Rodrigo Willemart on ant-guided dating, and not drowning on an empty stomach · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 17Arachnologist Rodrigo Willemart works on arachnids in Brazil. He talks about encountering large mammals like bears and jaguars, getting professional and personal help from…
- Zoologist George Beccaloni on growing up in Africa, butterflies, cockroaches and Wallace · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 16Zoologist and science historian George Beccaloni tells us about growing up in Africa, butterflies, cockroaches, his interest in the life of Alfred Russel Wallace, and how he…
- Marianne Porter on sharks, the scientific mindset and a tremendous underwater experience · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 15Biologist Marianne Porter of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL, tells us how she started out as a biologist working on moths, switched to sharks, and shares some of…
- Running for your life with Anthony Herrel · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 14Biologist Anthony Herrel of the CNRS in Paris takes us to different places in Africa, and has to beat a quick retreat every time. More about Anthony: •…
- Miquel Arnedo on hiding hippos, rolling stones, and the culture of isolated islands · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 13Evolutionary biologist Miquel Àngel Arnedo specializes in spiders in isolated ecosystems. He takes us to Africa, Turkey and the islands off Chile. More about Miquel: •…
- Sergé Bogaerts -fired up for fire salamanders · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 12Biologist and ecologist Sergé Bogaerts on finding salamanders in Turkey, Syria and Tunisia. More about Sergé: • https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Serge-Bogaerts •…
- Chasing lizards around the lab and the Mediterranean with Antigoni Kaliontzopoulou · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 11Research biologist Antigoni Kaliontzopoulou is a specialist on lizard evolution, and follows her passion for lizards all around the Mediterranean More about Antigoni: •…
- Bears, monkeys and logistics with Ana Luisa Santos and Michael Sanderson of Ateles Films · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 10Wildlife film makers Ana Luisa Santos and Michael Sanderson of Ateles Films take us along on three of their adventures. More about Ateles Films: • https://www.ateles.org/ •…
- Raymond Tilburg transports tigers, boards bumblebees and checks-in chicks · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 9Raymond Tilburg is an animal transport expert helping millions of animals travel around the globe with minimal discomfort. He tells us about the day-old chicks or bumblebees that…
- Michael J. Jowers; Scary scorpions to Caribbean amphibians · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 8Michael J. Jowers takes us across the Caribbean and South America in his search for scorpions, frogs and an elusive snake. More about Michael…
- The joys and perils of fieldwork in Angola with Javier Lobon Rovira · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 7Biologist and photographer Dr. Javier Lobon Rovira takes us to hunt for geckoes in Angola, and as a bonus, brings us on a stormy night to Costa Rica. Watch this episode on…
- Marieta Braks; Mosquitos vs People · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 6Dr. Marieta Braks tells us what a medical entomologist experiences while chasing mosquitos (Audio Issue Fixed 13-12-2023). Video: https://youtu.be/RVCDpSA_rOM
- Roel Wouters; adventures in the Netherlands, Arizona, Borneo and Bolivia · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 5Biologist Roel Wouters talks about his run-ins with law enforcement in the field, and the extreme highs and lows he experienced traveling as a biologist. For the video, please…
- José Carlos Brito on the Mauritanian desert · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 4Expert desert biologist Dr. José Carlos Brito talks about finding crocodiles in the desert, and traveling without roads across Mauritania. Apologies for the failing audio at some…
- Exploring Morocco with James Harris · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 3Herpetologist Dr. James Harris tells us about his experiences in Morocco, from his own first difficult trip to his experience guiding students in the field. NOTE: Apologies for…
- Getting lost in Madagascar with Angelica Crottini · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 2In this episode, Madagascar herpetologist Dr. Angelica Crottini tells us how she fell in love with Madagascar, how she got lost in the jungle, and about discovering new species…
- Hunting big snakes with Ignazio Avella · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 1Ignazio Avella studies snake venoms. He tells me about an exciting encounter with his favorite snake! For the video, see: https://youtu.be/w7xd5SVBt7Q
