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Welcome to "Weird Species," an original podcast by the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research. Join Prof. Dr. Julia Sigwart as she guides you through the fascinating world of the species on our planet. Whether you prefer them super cute or pretty icky, whether you can find them in your neighborhood or only on a remote island, we've got you covered. Each episode features conversations with scienti... more

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Krister Smith is Head of Division Messel Research and Mammalogy. In this episode of “Weird Species“, he talks about the UNESCO World Heritage Site just south of Frankfurt and its many well-preserved fossils. His favorite species lives quite far away,... more

Enric Sala used to be a professor of marine biology at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego, California. Then he realized that he was "writing the obituary of the ocean", quit academia and started putting all of his efforts into conse... more

In this episode of „Weird Species“, our guest is Dr. Janet Voight, renowned marine biologist and curator emerita of the Field Museum in Chicago. Earlier this year, she visited Frankfurt to assist with our new project „Secret Service“, which aims to h... more

They kind of look like brains and live on the floor of our oceans in depths up to 10,000 meters: xenophyophores. Here to talk about them in this episode of "Weird Species" is world-renowned deep sea biologist Dr. Lisa Levin, this year's recipient of ... more

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Janet Voight
Curator emerita of the Field Museum, expert on deep-sea octopuses
Field Museum
Episode: Weird Species #6: Dorado Octopus - Deep Sea Super Powers
Professor Lisa Levin
Professor Emerita from University of California, San Diego, and marine biologist specializing in deep-sea ecosystems.
University of California, San Diego
Episode: Weird Species #5: Deep sea brains – Xenophyophores
Dr. Irina Ruf
In charge of mammals for the Senckenberg Museum in Frankfurt
Senckenberg Museum
Episode: Weird Species #4: Choloepus didactylus – Sloth Wisdom
Liam Langan
Researcher at the Senckenberg Climate Institute
Senckenberg Climate Institute
Episode: Weird Species #3: Populus tremula – Plants and their plans

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Dr. Julia Sigwart
Host of discussions on various species, sharing insights from her expertise in marine biology and deep-sea ecosystems.

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    What a great concept! I am looking forward to listen to the next episode!

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Weird Species #4: Choloepus didactylus – Sloth Wisdom
Q: What is your favorite species?
Today, it's the two-toed sloth, scientifically referred to as Choloepus didactylus.
Weird Species #4: Choloepus didactylus – Sloth Wisdom
Q: What is a mammal?
Mammals comprise placental mammals as humans, primates, horses, cats, dogs, and also include marsupials, which have pouches.

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Focusing on the unusual and often overlooked creatures of our planet, content likely revolves around unique species and their ecological niches. Each episode features conversations with scientists who share insights into their specialized fields, covering a range of topics from deep-sea organisms to unique plant adaptations and evolutionary biology. Noteworthy discussions include the role of biodiversity in ecosystems and the challenges faced by these species due to environmental changes. This captivating exploration combines scientific inquiry with engaging storytelling, appealing to both biology enthusiasts and casual listeners interested in the diversity of life on Earth.

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