Not a Biologist

Inside the Secret Lives of Madagascar’s Lemurs | Not a Biologist

254 views · 4d ago · 37:08

Guest: Coral Chell

What’s it really like to study lemur behavior? What's it like to camp in Madagascar? And why do these primates rub themselves with millipedes, have stink fights, and let the females call the shots? In this wildlife podcast, we'll answer it all!

Topics: The Eighth Continent's Hidden Wonders · Meet Lemur Expert Coral Chell · Life in the Forests of Madagascar · Lemurs and Their Surprising Self-Medication · Bridging Science and Storytelling · Lemur Communication

Can invading Orcas change the Arctic for Good?

2.7K views · 1mo ago · 32:10

Orcas have been invading the arctic, drifting further north as ice melts over the summer months and exposes new hunting grounds for the "Killer Whale". Beluga, Narwhal and Bowhead whales became new food sources for the Orca during these months, creating a new reality not just for the wildlife but for the Inuit communities who live in the far north of the North American Continent.

Topics: The Apex Predators of the Global Ocean · Meet the Expert: A Journey into Arctic Research · Witnessing a Rare Narwhal Hunt · Changing Climate and Shifting Hunting Grounds · Uncovering Never-Before-Seen Hunting Tactics · Orca Genetics and the Mystery of Ecotypes

The Incredible Biology of Chameleons Explained | Not a Biologist

5.4K views · 2mo ago · 27:24

In this episode of Not a Biologist, Alex talks to zoologist and science communicator Caroline Reinwald about what really makes chameleons some of the coolest animals on Earth. Caroline Reinwald is a zoologist and science communicator at Vienna Zoo, where she works with some of the world's rarest chameleon species—including animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade.

Topics: Lets talk Chameleons · Carolines first Chameleon Encounter · How Vienna Zoo save smuggled Chameleons · How do Chameleon Tongues work? · How many Chameleon Species exist? · How does their Camouflage work?

Are Wild Bees Better than Honey Bees? | Not a Biologist | Wildlife Podcast

2.5K views · 2mo ago · 22:30

Guest: Sophie Kratschmer

Alex sits down with Sophie Kratschmer, a wild bee specialist at BOKU University in Vienna, to unpack one of nature's most fascinating, and important, groups of animals - bees. It starts with a clip from Terra Mater's documentary "Wild Korea": a swarm of Asian honeybees forming a "hot defensive bee ball" around a asian giant hornet. They vibrating their wing muscles to raise the temperature inside the ball to 46–47°C, cooking the predator alive. A amazing defense mechanism!

Topics: Todays Topic: Bees! · Meet Sophie the Bee Specialist · How Honeybees Cook Hornets Alive · There are how many Bee Species? · So What Exactly Are Wild Bees? · Honeybees vs Wild Bees: The Key Differences

He filmed one of the Oceans Rarest Moment! A Sperm Whale Birth!

156 views · 3mo ago · 7:55

In one of the most extraordinary moments ever captured on film, a team of researchers from the Cetacean Translation Initiative witnessed something that sperm whale scientists have spent entire careers hoping to see: a live birth in the open ocean. What began for David Gruber as a routine research day off the coast of Dominica became an unforgettable encounter.

Topics: Let's get into it! · David Gruber reacting to rare Sperm Whale Birth Footage · Why this Recording is so Special! · Sperm Whale Family Dynamics · Whales have the Ultimate Dive Bars!

What Beavers Do When Nobody's Watching | Not a Biologist

1.4K views · 4mo ago · 16:32

In this episode of Not a Biologist, Alex talks to sound recordist and beaver expert Fabian Holzinger about the secret lives of Europe’s largest rodents: the beaver. Together, they explore what happens inside a beaver lodge, why beavers might be better water engineers than humans, and what it’s like to spend hours listening to a sleeping beaver snore.

Topics: Beavers inside the lodge · Why do beavers build dams? · Footage from Wildlife Camera · What a typical beaver family looks like · How are you listening to beavers? · Fabian explains two different sticks