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Dispatches from the Forest

Dispatches from the Forest is all about nature and the natural world. Hosted by Tim O'Hara, Dispatches from the Forest explores the curious, the interesting and the surprising world of nature - often... Read more

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Episode 26: Just Deserts

Episode 26: Just Deserts

When we think of deserts, we tend to think of them as being dry, hot and devoid of life.  But a surprising number of pla... Read more

13 Jul 2022

28mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 25: Summer Nights

Episode 25: Summer Nights

Nothing beats a perfect summer evening.  Learn more about 2 of the most iconic insects of summer nights: crickets and fi... Read more

29 Jun 2022

23mins

Ranked #3

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Episode 24: Stranger than Fiction

Episode 24: Stranger than Fiction

A micro-animal that can go into suspended animation and survive extreme conditions.  A venomous snail that hunts fish by... Read more

15 Jun 2022

19mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 23: Turtle Talk

Episode 23: Turtle Talk

Turtles have long been associated with longevity due to their long life spans.  They are also the only animal whose pelv... Read more

1 Jun 2022

21mins

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Ranked #5

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Episode 22: Hawks...and Not Hawks

Episode 22: Hawks...and Not Hawks

Birds of Prey, or raptors, and humans have a long history together.  Learn about 4 common species of hawk: Red-tailed ha... Read more

18 May 2022

23mins

Ranked #6

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Episode 21: Backyard Wild

Episode 21: Backyard Wild

Access to green space is extremely important not only for physical health but mental health as well.  Learn some ways to... Read more

4 May 2022

21mins

Ranked #7

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Episode 20: Lake Monster Mysteries and Hoaxes

Episode 20: Lake Monster Mysteries and Hoaxes

There is something mysterious in Chesapeake Bay!  In this episode I'll tell you about "Chessie" - a mysterious creature ... Read more

20 Apr 2022

22mins

Ranked #8

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Episode 19: Here Kitty Kitty!

Episode 19: Here Kitty Kitty!

Soft kitty, Warm kitty, Little ball of fur. Happy kitty, Sleepy kitty, Purr Purr Purr. I've talked about North America... Read more

6 Apr 2022

22mins

Ranked #9

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Episode 18: Turtle-Rabbits and Thorn Pigs

Episode 18: Turtle-Rabbits and Thorn Pigs

In Episode 14 I told you about the defensive capability of skunks which got me thinking about other defensively built an... Read more

23 Mar 2022

20mins

Ranked #10

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Episode 17: Peregrine Falcons

Episode 17: Peregrine Falcons

Peregrine Falcons are the fastest animal on Earth!  They are also the most widespread raptor, but just 50 years ago they... Read more

9 Mar 2022

21mins

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