The Shark | With Dr. Catherine Macdonald, Marine Conservation Biologist
In this week’s episode we are speaking with Dr. Catherine Macdonald, marine conservation biologist and shark ecologist. Catherine is a scientist and Research Assistant Professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami. She is the Director of the Shark Research and Conservation Program (SRC), which focuses on shark research and public science engagement and education. And she is a co-founder of the Field School, a marine field science training program. The reason we wanted to speak with Catherine about sharks was to hear about her work focusing on shark ecology and conservation and the marine habitats they live in and keep in balance. It’s really important for us to understand how sharks operate in these spaces because they are major contributors to marine ecosystems and are so critical to maintaining healthy marine habitats. This episode is part of a mini series we are doing this season on deeply misunderstood animals like sharks, possums, bats, and hyenas. We are working to elevate our perceptions of these species and dispel the false narratives that seem to follow them even today. Please join us in our conversation with Dr. Catherine Macdonald and learn about a new floating mechanism or technique that I feel I’d really benefit from-a swim bladder! Or perhaps a large oily liver if you're a shark!Lots of Love.Episode Time Stamps:Introduction: 00:15Interview: 8:13TA: 59:02Show Notes:https://journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/121/11/1771/30038/The-importance-of-stupidity-in-scientific-researchhttps://people.miami.edu/profile/b62f85c42af2751a19bd6ff4a49fe326https://www.drcatherinemacdonald.com/https://www.instagram.com/drcatmac/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/sharktagging/?hl=enhttps://www.storycollider.org/stories/2020/1/21/code-of-ethics-stories-about-doing-the-right-thing🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coBlueSky: @thekindredpod.bsky.socialYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
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Possums! | With Chris Strub, Wildlife Rehabilitator
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Chris Strub, a wildlife rehabilitator who has worked in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation for over 10 years. Chris started out as a volunteer at the Wild Bird Fund in New York City. He then moved to The Schuylkill Center in Philadelphia as the director of their wildlife clinic, and finally to Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center on Long Island. One of Chris’ favorite animals, and one he has worked a lot with, is the possum. And one of our goals here at Kindred is to educate ourselves on the true nature of animals, especially those that are deeply misunderstood, in order to change our misconceptions of animals like the possum, or hyena, or shark. So we have asked Chris to talk to us all about this sweet and helpful creature to do just that. And what you think you know about possums and why they behave the way they do, well, get ready to be super surprised! And without further ado, let us introduce you to North America’s ONLY MARCUPIAL! And the sweet angel babies of our backyards. Thanks so much for being here, and lots of love. Time Stamps:Introduction: 00:17Interview: 10:05Show Notes:https://schuylkillcenter.org/https://www.wildbirdfund.org/https://wildliferescuecenter.org/https://www.cornell.edu/about/🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
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Hyenas! | With Dr. Kay Holekamp, Behavioral Ecologist
In this week’s episode, we are diving into all things hyenas! Yep, we’re that excited. And to take us on this deep dive we have asked hyena expert and behavioral ecologist Dr. Kay Holekamp to educate us all about this amazing animal and talk to us about the 30 + years of research and data her team has been collecting. Dr. Holekamp is head of the Department of Integrative Biology and is director of the Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior Program at Michigan State University.Dr. Holekamp is recognized as one of the world’s leading behavioral ecologists focusing specifically on the study of the evolution of intelligence, animal behavior, and behavioral neuroendocrinology. Dr. Holekamp also leads the Mara Hyena Project based in Kenya where she and her team have been collecting data covering 10 generations of hyenas. All the while dispelling false narratives of these amazing animals and replacing them with a deep understanding of the true lives of Hyenas. We are dedicating this episode to Jane Goodall, and to power houses, like Dr. Holekamp. Deep bow to the women in science and research who have inspired us and who are working tirelessly in conservation in support of our Kindred species.Lots of Love. Time Stamps:Introduction: 00:15Interview: 6:23TA: 48:31Show Notes:https://www.holekamplab.org/https://eeb.msu.edu/news/notes-from-holekamp-lab-in-kenya-meet-the-south-clan.aspxhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/spotted-hyenas-queens🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
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As She Rises | Season 4
As She Rises is back for its fourth season, hosted by Leah Thomas, founder of The Intersectional Environmentalist. This season, As She Rises is exploring rewilding—the practice of restoring ecosystems to their natural state. We’ll hear how communities are letting the land lead, and reimagining what it means to truly coexist with the natural world. Follow wherever you're listening to this so you never miss an episode!Show Notes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-she-rises/id1585244876🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
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Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring | With Deborah Blum, Science Journalist
In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Deborah Blum, environmental journalist, Pulitzer-prize winning science writer and science columnist. Let me explain why we have asked Deborah to join us. In 1962, American marine biologist, science writer, and conservationist Rachel Carson writes a pivotal book in our history, titled Silent Spring, which skillfully lays out the very real life scenario of how and where poisonous chemicals and controls, like DDT, were created and distributed by the US government in hand with major chemical companies and were used in agricultural fields, orchards, and private homeowners.What consumers didn’t know at the time was that chemicals like DDT were doing immeasurable and great harm to animals, ecosystems, and humans. We have asked Deborah Blum to speak with us about Rachel Carson because of Blum’s extensive qualifications as a science writer, and for the fact that she only just recently retired as the Director of the Knight Science Journalism program at MIT, and has specialised in toxicology for the last 15 years, writing about poisons and pesticides in our everyday lives.Time Stamps:Intro: 00:15Interview: 9:40TA: 55:50Show Notes:https://deborahblum.com/PBS with Blum featuredhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeJNRaE11A0A short film on Rachel Carsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezVEzCmiXM4🔎 Please find out more info and message us at: Website: www.kindredpodcast.coYouTube: @TheKindredPodcastInstagram: @thekindredpod Facebook: @Kindred ☕️ Please support us at Buy Me A Coffee or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.✏️ Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts.💚 Thanks.
The Kindred Podcast explores the intricate and interdependent relationship that humans have with animals and nature.
Every episode presents compelling interviews and thought-provoking discussions with leading experts from diverse fields of study including scientists, conservationists, authors, and educators.
From the world of science to cultural traditions and beyond, Kindred examines how humans can inspire a new awareness in order to reconnect us to the natural world.
Hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. www.kindredpodcast.co
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