Biologica: Where Humans and Animals Meet

Biologica: Where Humans and Animals Meet

Through stories and interviews, join Dr. Susan - shelter veterinarian and science educator - to explore how animals and humans interact and how nature and society intersect. From the vernal pools of Maine to the mountains of Ecuador, let’s dive in and make discoveries together.

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August 6, 2025 51 mins

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Assateague Island, neighbor of Chincoteague Island and home to its renowned wild horses. A biologist at Assateague Island National Seashore shares captivating insights on the horses’ history, biology, and management. Dr. Susan also weaves in live field recordings from a camping and biking journey there, capturing the beauty and serenity of this unique landscape. Discover how humans and...

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Join Dr. Susan as she interviews Dr. Jane Brockman, a renowned animal behaviorist from the University of Florida. Discover the ancient lineage and unique breeding behaviors of horseshoe crabs. Learn about their ecological significance and their critical role for migrating shorebirds, as well as their role in modern medicine. Dr. Brockman discusses her journey into the study of animal behavior and why horseshoe crabs continue to cap...
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July 9, 2025 55 mins

The iconic monarch butterfly has inspired generations with its beauty and its complex and mysterious migration - come be inspired by the monarch again. In this episode, join Dr. Susan in exploring monarch butterflies: talking with both an expert biologist who studies them and an inspirational conservationist who is dedicated to helping them. The flagship for the movement to help pollinators, the monarch is under threat from a numbe...

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In this episode (Part 2 on Alewives), delve into the vibrant fish migration occurring at Mill Brook and its fish ladder in Southern Maine. Learn about the alewife’s challenging journey from the ocean to Highland Lake, and the community-led citizen science efforts to monitor and restore their population. Dr. Susan shares her observations while counting fish at the fishway, interviews biologist Toby Jacobs who manages the project, an...
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Dive into the world of alewife conservation and river restoration from the perspective of the Penobscot Nation.

Join Dr. Susan in fascinating conversations with Chuck Loring, the Director at the Penobscot Nation Department of Natural Resources, and Dan McCaw, the Fisheries Program Manager at that department. Chuck describes the importance of “sea run” fish like alewives and salmon to the Penobscot people, and shares how the Penobsc...

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Join us in this intriguing episode as we sit down with Dr. Karin Gustafsson, an associate professor and environmental sociologist from Orebro University, Sweden. Dr. Gustafsson delves into the intricate connections between sociology and environmental challenges, shedding light on how social sciences are essential in understanding and addressing issues like climate change and biodiversity loss. Discover how certain species, like the...
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Take flight with migratory springtime warblers and listen as they delight birdwatchers young and old. In this episode, join Dr. Susan in exploring the joys of watching birds. We’ll explore a cemetery as part of Maine Audubon bird walks and talk with bird lovers - from novice to expert. A birder and teacher who shares his passion with students, Nathan Hall co-founded the Maine Young Birders Club. We’ll also interview a student of hi...

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April 29, 2025 39 mins

Delve into the captivating phenomenon of "Big Night.” Citizen scientists and nature lovers gather to witness the awe-inspiring migration of amphibians to vernal pools; it’s a fleeting springtime spectacle driven by the perfect blend of darkness, rainfall, and warm nights. Join Dr. Susan in exploring the magic of Big Night through stories, field recordings, and even poetry, touching upon the wonder of this natural ritual. With a spe...

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Join Dr. Susan in Cotacachi, Ecuador, as she explores the transformative journey of the town's street dogs, brought about by the heartfelt mission of Amici Cannis. Discover the unique social dogs of Cotacachi and the people that help them stay well-fed and healthy. Listen as Dr. Susan talks with veterinarians there and captures touching stories of the town's canines, such as the beloved street dog Chimbo. -Visit Amici Cannis websit...
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From the vernal pools of Maine to the mountains of Ecuador, come explore with Dr. Susan, and discover the many ways that humans and animals interact.
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