For the Love of Nature

Discover the truth behind common animal myths in this engaging episode of 'For the Love of Nature.' Hosted by Laura and Katy, this nature comedy podcast takes a dive into the world of animal misconceptions. From bear hibernation to chameleon color-changing abilities, lone wolf behaviors, and even Ted Lasso's slip-up about goldfish memory, Laura and Katy separate fact from fiction with a humorous twist. Tune in to unravel the mysteries of nature and have a laugh along the way. Get ready to cha...

Step into the world of Disney as we explore the accuracy of nature in films like The Emperor's New Groove, Robin Hood, A Bug's Life, and The Jungle Book. From waterfalls to prehistoric animals being brought back to life, join Laure & Katy as they separate fact from fiction and discover the true wonders of the natural world behind these beloved classics. Support the Show.

While many of us have seen a chiropractor for our aches and pains, did you know that animals can see a chiropractor too? In this episode, Laura interviews Dr Lauren Alexander, co-founder of Champion Chiropractic Clinic. Lauren explains how similar chiropractic care is for both humans and animals, how it can improve overall quality of life and how to tell if your animal companion could use a visit. From snakes to horses, and all animals in between, animal chiropractic care might be just what y...

Fireworks have entranced humans for over 2000 years and continue to be a part of many celebrations. Join Katy and Laura as they go over the origin of fireworks and the science behind what creates those beautiful, loud explosions. Happy Independence Day to all our American listeners! Because nothing says "America" like blowing stuff up...Support the Show.

Today we're talking about Katy's brain child and company, The Curiosity Network!🧠 Discover a world of curiosity and creativity with The Curiosity Network, a platform empowering individuals to unleash their creative potential. Join us in this insightful podcast episode as we sit down with The Curiosity Network's founder (our very own Katy!), to explore their comprehensive podcast solutions, online learning & workshops, merchandise & product support, and tailored strategies & ...

Minerals have always been essential to life on Earth, but they have taken on greater meaning and value to humans throughout the ages. From creating the first sparks of a manmade fire and cave painting, to making a call on a cell phone or telling the time on your watch, minerals have shaped our culture. In this episode, Laura and Katy discuss what minerals are and what makes gems so special. Support the Show.

As incredible, complicated and sometimes even brutal as nature is, we don't have to always take it seriously. Join Katy and Laura for a "try not to laugh" challenge and hear some of the corniest nature jokes out there. Suns out puns out!Support the Show.

We humans have social ties to family, friends, communities, and other human beings. These bonds can be complicated and convoluted, but we are by no means the only animal to have complex social lives. Katy and Laura explore the social intelligence of of several different species who have more in common with us than many would think.Support the Show.

We are jumping in the deep end to start of Season 8 with another Living Things taxonomy episode! Jellyfish, coral, and anemones all have one thing in common....they're all cnidarians. Katy and Laura explain that although cnidarians may seem alien and unknown, they are some of the most fascinating creatures in our oceans. From nematocysts to immortality, you won't want to miss our 100th episode!Support the Show.

In this mini episode of For the Love of Nature, Allison Black and her guest, Amanda Jacobson, talk about what it's like to work as a biological science technician and plankton lab technician on one of NOAA's ship. Amanda explains how she collects plankton samples and shares some of the surprising creatures they've found. She also talks about the challenges of working on a ship, such as adjusting to the nocturnal schedule. Tune in to learn about the fascinating world of plankton and what it's ...

In part 3 of this mini episode series of "For the Love of Nature", Alison Black joins us from aboard a NOAA ship at sea once again. Allison and her guest, Mary Applegate, a marine mammal observer, discuss the two teams of observers on the survey, their typical day on the ship, and how they record sightings in the ocean. Mary also talks about the acoustics part of their work, where they deploy a recorder to listen to ocean noise and marine mammals. Support the Show.

In this episode, we continue our mini-series aboard NOAA's ship and join Allison Black and her guest Heidi Malicia, a marine mammal scientific observer, as they discuss their work in counting protected species like whales, and dolphins. Heidi talks about how they use the "big eyes" to contribute to an ongoing research project. This project, the Atlantic Marine Assessment Program, is focused on identifying and counting protected species. Heidi shares her favorite aspect of her job, and what pe...

It's a season break here on For the Love of Nature, so that means it's minisode time! In this episode of the mini series, guest Allison Black, a seabird Observer and contractor for NOAA, discusses what it's like to work offshore on NOAA's research vessels, recording seabirds and other birds. Allison shares her experiences of identifying and observing a variety of seabirds for extended periods of time, gaining valuable skills and experience, and seeing rare birds that most people never ge...

In the Season 7 finale episode of "For the Love of Nature," host Katy speaks with Jeff Seevers about the harmful impact of zebra mussels on Texas waters. Zebra mussels are an invasive species that have spread rapidly across North America and can cause significant damage to aquatic ecosystems. Jeff shares his expertise on the topic, explaining why zebra mussels are a threat and what can be done to prevent their spread. Tune in to learn more about the importance of protecting our natural resour...

Humans have always been nervous about nocturnal creatures, and bats are no exception. Fear not dear listeners! Laura and Katy will help you to appreciate, and potentially even love, bats as much as they do. Find out all about flying foxes and flittermice in today’s episode!Support the Show.