Breaking Bio

Dr. Alex Bond, Senior Conservation Scientist at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, joins us again to talk about his work at opposite ends of the earth helping protect and raise awareness for at-risk bird populations. From giant mice eating albatross chicks, to mercury poisoning in ivory gulls, we discuss all the depressing ways humans are messing with birds.

 

For more information about Alex's work, and links to the papers and other things we talk about, check out http://breakingbio.com

Direct download: BB81_-_Alex_Bond_audio.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:19pm EDT

Anne Hilborn, PhD student at Virginia Tech, talks about her work studying the cheetahs of the Serengeti, including the not-so-glamourous aspects of the job, and then explains why she doesn't shy away from sharing her observations in graphic detail on Twitter.

 

For more information, links, and show notes, check out http://breakingbio.com

Direct download: Breaking_Bio_80_-_Anne_Hilborn_audio.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:02pm EDT

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