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Kate Hildenbrand

Kate Hildenbrand Podcast (Archived)

A weekly Science, Nature, Education and Natural Sciences podcast
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Kate Hildenbrand Podcast (Archived)

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Kate Hildenbrand Podcast (Archived)

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Kate Hildenbrand Podcast (Archived)

Kate Hildenbrand

Kate Hildenbrand Podcast (Archived)

A weekly Science, Nature, Education and Natural Sciences podcast
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Eating baby turtles got crabs a bad reputation, but there is much more to these ten-legged living armors—including some crabs abandoning turtle butt cracks along with monogamy So, let's take a deep breath and dive in.👀 Read the article (+ ref
Fishing is more than taking fish out of the ocean. Depending on the fishing method, there are issues with bycatch, waste, and plain inefficiency to deal with. And one fishing method releases more CO2 than the entire airline industry. Yes, reall
Between lobsters the color of cotton candy, depressed lobster men, and misinformation spread by the wonderful Phoebe from Friends, there is a lot to learn about lobsters. Today, we talk about true or clawed lobsters, crayfish, and spiny lobster
Shrimp are the cleaners of the ocean and can even influence the current of the ocean. I’m a marine ecologist, and today I’ll tell you all about shrimp. They are way more interesting than you think!👀 Read the article: https://katehildenbrand.c
With the news feeling like an exaggerated apocalypse novel, why don't we just let nature fall apart at the seams and do what's best for us, for humanity? And what do cute beavers have to do with it all?👀 Read the article: https://katehildenbr
Corals are top-five favorite animals for me. And coral reefs definitely are one of my favorite ecosystems. But there is more to these colorful planty things than meets the eyes, so let’s dive in.👀 Read the article: https://katehildenbrand.com
Thousands of shorebirds are dying of the bird flu in Europe, Canada, and even on remote islands—and it’s our fault! The bird flu is a normal part of bird life, but thanks to humanity’s need for a cheap chicken dinner, entire populations are dyi
Today, things are getting more and more colorful with sea jellies of all shapes and forms, with rainbow-light sea combs, and more. From living sailboats to jellies that can kill a human, there's a lot of exciting stuff in this one.Full show n
Are sponges the oldest animals? What kind of sponge is that square-panted yellow idiot with the pineapple? Are the inner skins of sponges made up of sperm? From SpongeBob to nature, we're talking sponges today.Full show notes, references, and
Shrimp are underwater bugs? Or are bugs flying shrimp? In this one, we’re talking about crustaceans. From land crabs the size of dinner plates to tiny krill that feed the whales, this group holds some cool members. Don’t know what crustaceans a
We’ve been talking about branches on the Tree of Life for weeks now, so I figured it was time to talk about what a species even is. And what the hell does it have to do with conservation? Why does it matter if there is one species of River do
My analytics say you prefer the unscripted versions of episodes, so here you go!We continue our talk about octopuses. I'll tell you about octopus hearts skipping a beat when they see their mate, cool facts about octopuses in general, and give
We are finally talking about octopuses. Octopuses are definitely in the top three of my favorite animals, so I’m more than excited. I’ve even got an octopus tattooed on my arm because I love them so much. Between the vampire squid from hell and
Today, I’ll finally share my plans with you, tell you what my next steps are, and where I hope this journey will lead in the next few years. I’ve been hinting at this for weeks, so it’s about time. Full show notes, references, and transcript:
Sea cuttles, also wrongly named cuttlefish, are masters of disguise. Chameleons don’t even compete. But that’s not the only cool thing about these cute blobs of awesome. So, let’s talk about cuttles!Full show notes, references, and transcript:
Today, we’ll talk about my health again, but finally with some good news: We have solved the medical mystery. 16 years of searching, and we finally figured it out. Or rather, I figured it out and searched for the right specialists to confirm. G
Today I try to convince you that squid are cool! Between bobtail squids that are so cute that I just can’t, colossal squid that are, well, colossal, and squid that aren’t even squid, there’s a lot of excitingly cool stuff in this group.Full sh
Today, we'll get into fisheries management and environmental policy, but there is a lot more connected to this topic. Don't worry, we'll talk about the way fishers get around their quotas, fishing methods, and things like wind parks in the ocea
We finally talk about cephalopods, the group with squids and octopuses. Today, we focus on the freaky cool nautiluses. Yay!Full show notes, references, and transcript: https://katehildenbrand.com/essay/cephalopod-facts-nautilus/===SUPPORT==
Is it ethical to eat fish? Is there such a thing as sustainable fishery? Are the oceans overfished? Let's take a look at the state of our oceans.Full show notes, references, and transcript: https://katehildenbrand.com/essay/is-it-ethical-to-ea
Today, we are talking about one of my favorite groups of animals: mollusks. Yep, the group that contains snails and all that slimy stuff, but also octopuses and other cool stuff.Support me: https://katehildenbrand.com/support/ Full transcri
Today, we are continuing our precarious climb along the ever-changing tree of life. We are working hard to reach the mollusks because you know how much I love octopuses. We talk a lot about worms, for some reason.Full transcript and show notes
Today, we are going to talk about one of my favorite animals: corals. Yep, I said animal. Those plant-looking things are definitely animals. It’s even weirder than that, though. Let’s dive in.Support me: https://katehildenbrand.com/support/ F
After spending a day watching propaganda from both sides on the state of fish populations and fisheries, I couldn’t help but talk about sustainable fisheries. Or rather, I'll be talking about Ray Hilborn and his pro-fisheries bullshit, as well
Today, things are getting more and more colorful with sea jellies of all shapes and forms, with rainbow-light sea combs, and more.Full transcript and show notes: https://katehildenbrand.com/episode/cnidaria-pretty-stingy-things-ep-60/ 
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