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Animal Behavior
Social Behavior
Domestication
Wolves
Elephants
Psychology
Tool Use In Animals
New Caledonian Crows
Kia Parrots
Corvids
Animal Communication
Bioacoustics
Thailand
Conservation
Bottlenose Dolphins
Asian Elephants
Animal Cognition
Alligators
Dolphins
Social Learning

Join animal behavior experts Rachel Dale and Megan Lambert as they explore the incredible ways animals think, feel, and interact with their world. In each episode, they sit down with top researchers for a deep dive into the most intriguing aspects of animal life, blending cutting-edge science with captivating stories and surprising discoveries.

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Here's your intro to goat behaviour. What do goats understand about human behaviour? Goats vs sheep. The weirdness of goat eyes. How to make goats happy. How to avoid horns to the face and other tips for interacting with goats. 

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Studying animals in the wild comes with challenges. You have to find the animals and build a research "villa" before you even start the science. 

Mark O'Hara & Berenika Mioduszewska took on this challenge to study wild Goffin's cockatoos on a small ... more

Professional alligator wrangler and IG Nobel prize winning scientist Stephan Reber joins us to tell us all about alligators. What’s the difference between alligators and crocodiles? How (and why?) is helium used in alligator research? What can alliga... more

What's the difference between wolves and dogs? How did we create the noble pug? Let's enter the world of domestication with Dr Sarah Marshall-Pescini. 

More about Sarah's work:

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Recent Guests

Dr. Sarah Marshall-Pescini
Expert in dog and wolf behavior and PhD supervisor of one of the hosts
Wolf Science Center
Episode: Paws and claws - WOLVES & DOGS with Sarah Marshall-Pescini
Maxime Garcia
Research scientist specializing in bioacoustics and animal communication
Episode: Calls of the wild - BIOACOUSTICS with Maxime Garcia
Dr. Josh Plotnik
An expert on elephant social behavior and cognition, focusing on Asian elephants.
Think Elephants International
Episode: Gentle Giants - ELEPHANTS with Josh Plotnik
Chris Krupenye
Expert on the social behavior of our closest living relatives.
Episode: Mind reading - GREAT APES with Chris Krupenye
Dr. Sarah Jelbert
Researcher who studies New Caledonian crows and their tool usage
Independent researcher
Episode: Feathered toolmakers - NEW CALEDONIAN CROWS with Sarah Jelbert
Dr. Stephanie King
Marine biologist specializing in bottlenose dolphins
Episode: Below the surface - DOLPHINS with Stephanie King

Hosts

Dr. Rachel Dale
Co-host and expert in animal behavior, focusing on wildlife cognition and social structures.
Dr. Megan Lambert
Co-host with a focus on animal communication and cognition, bringing extensive field experience and research insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Funny & Informative

    I really enjoy this series as it gives me a good insight into animal behavior without getting too technical. The good humor and lots of laughs from Megan & Rachel put me in a good mood. I can only recommend it.

    Apple Podcasts
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    xFloWolFx
    Austria7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative content and engaging tone, highlighting the balance of humor with scientific insights. The episodes are noted for their accessible discussions on complex topics, making them enjoyable for both casual listeners and those with a deeper interest in animal behavior. Many find the hosts' dynamic and storytelling approach to be a key factor in their enjoyment of the episodes.

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Paws and claws - WOLVES & DOGS with Sarah Marshall-Pescini
Q: What are the primary differences between wolves and dogs?
Wolves exhibit persistent hunting behaviors, while dogs show adaptability to living closely with humans, often scrounging rather than hunting.
Paws and claws - WOLVES & DOGS with Sarah Marshall-Pescini
Q: Should people be afraid of wolves if they encounter them in the wild?
Most wolves are shy and will avoid humans; respectful distance is key, although habituation can lead to false sense of security.
Paws and claws - WOLVES & DOGS with Sarah Marshall-Pescini
Q: What kind of wolves do you study and where do you study them?
We study timberwolves from America and European wolves, particularly those from Italy, at the Wolf Science Center in Austria.
Calls of the wild - BIOACOUSTICS with Maxime Garcia
Q: So why do different animals have different signals? How do these evolve?
There are various factors that can affect how sounds are modified along the evolutionary scales, including sexual and natural selection, and the need for signals to adapt to specific environments.
Calls of the wild - BIOACOUSTICS with Maxime Garcia
Q: So, very broadly, you study animal communication. But animal communication is such a huge field. What aspect of animal communication do you study?
I study acoustic communication and how animals encode information, particularly looking at acoustic allometry and how vocal features scale with anatomical size.

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Topics discussed throughout episodes center around animal behavior, cognition, and communication, featuring expert guests from various fields related to ethology and conservation. Noteworthy discussions include the social dynamics of species such as elephants, crows, and dolphins, coupled with insights from researchers on vocal communication in animals and conservation strategies. This podcast uniquely blends scientific knowledge with engaging storytelling, making complex topics accessible and entertaining for a range of listeners who are passionate about the animal kingdom and its diverse inhabitants.

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2. Maxime Garcia
3. Dr. Josh Plotnik
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