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Not a Biologist - A Wildlife Behaviour Podcast

Terra Mater Studios
Golden Eagle
African Lion
Vienna
Beaver
European Hamster
Birds Of Prey
Infanticide
Sperm Whales
Linz, Austria
Beavers
Reproduction
Evolution
Lions' Social Behavior
Whale Communication
Chamois
Project CETI
Danube
Water Engineering

Alex is Not a Biologist, but he is fascinated by animal behaviour seen in incredible wildlife footage. So, to answer his burning questions, he invites Biologists, Wildlife Filmmakers, and other experts to discuss the science and experiences behind these incredible moments. Not a Biologist is a podcast from Terra Mater Studios, a Natural History Production House based in Vienna, Austria.

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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 bette... more

When you hear “hamster,” you probably think of tiny cages, spinning wheels, and sunflower seeds. But wild European hamsters are a completely different story.

In this episode of Not a Biologist, Alex talks to wildlife filmmaker Yasmine Ellis about t... more

What does it look like when a sperm whale is born? 🐋

Terra Mater sat down with David Gruber, marine biologist, President & founder of Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative), to talk about one of the most extraordinary moments ever caught o... more

A clip of a golden eagle hunting a chamois got over 6 million views on the Terra Mater YouTube channel — and for good reason. People couldn't believe what they were seeing was real.

In this episode of Not a Biologist, host Alex sits down with Thoma... more

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Yaz Ellis
Wildlife filmmaker and camera woman
Terra Mater Studios
Episode: Why Wild Hamsters live where Beethoven is buried (w/ Yaz Ellis, Wildlife Filmmaker)
David Gruber
Marine biologist, President & Founder of Project CETI
Project CETI
Episode: He is learning to Speak to Sperm Whales (w/ David Gruber, marine biologist, President & founder of Project CETI)
Thomas Enders
Veterinary professional with a focus on birds of prey; runs a practice in Vienna
Vienna veterinary practice
Episode: The Truth Behind this Viral Eagle video (w/ Thomas Enders, Veterinarian)
Caroline Reinwald
Zoologist and science communicator
Vienna Zoo
Episode: The Real Reason Male Lions Kill Cubs (w/ Caroline Reinwald, Science Communicator)

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Alex
Host who introduces experts and guides conversations about wildlife behaviour and science communication

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The Truth Behind this Viral Eagle video (w/ Thomas Enders, Veterinarian)
Q: Why can't the eagle let go, and how do their talons actually work to hold prey so firmly?
The inability to let go stems from a combination of self-confidence, prior hunting experience, and a conscious or reflex-like mechanism in the talons; the locking tendon system and sensory receptors enable rapid, secure closure of the talons when needed, without continuous muscle effort.
The Truth Behind this Viral Eagle video (w/ Thomas Enders, Veterinarian)
Q: Tell me a little bit about you, what did you study and what do you do now?
Thomas Enders studied veterinary medicine in Vienna, runs his own practice, and has long held an interest in biology, falconry, and birds of prey, which informs his ongoing support of falconers and eagle arenas.
He is learning to Speak to Sperm Whales (w/ David Gruber, marine biologist, President & founder of Project CETI)
Q: What is CETI's larger mission and what are the next steps for the project?
To test whether technology, especially AI, can bring humans closer to whale language; the next steps involve larger datasets, more complex translations, and continued collaboration across disciplines to study deeper questions about whale culture and communication.
He is learning to Speak to Sperm Whales (w/ David Gruber, marine biologist, President & founder of Project CETI)
Q: How similar is the communication of sperm whales to human speech, and what does translating it actually entail?
Translation focuses on codas and the context of their use, using tempo, rhythm, and ornaments to form a usable framework that could resemble an alphabet, rather than mapping word-for-word equivalents like human languages.
Why Wild Hamsters live where Beethoven is buried (w/ Yaz Ellis, Wildlife Filmmaker)
Q: How did you get into filming them in Vienna?
I moved to Vienna after discovering hamsters there during study and then dedicated years to documenting them, ultimately joining a project that sought to showcase Vienna's wildlife through Wild Vienna.

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A wildlife behaviour show that leans into expert-led explanations of fascinating animal moments captured on film. Across recent episodes, listeners hear from biologists, wildlife filmmakers, and veterinary professionals who unpack behavior, anatomy, and ecology in an accessible way. Topics range from beaver ecology and urban wildlife to whale communication, birds of prey hunting mechanics, and big-cat social dynamics, with a strong emphasis on fieldwork, ethics, and the intersection of science and storytelling. Notable is the hands-on, cinematic approach—blending practical filming notes with rigorous science—making it helpful for listeners who want to understand the real-world science behind dramatic wildlife footage and for potential guest... more

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