Send us a text Send us a text In Episode #53 of Season #4, I will discuss the company Colossal Biosciences and it's attempt at bringing back an animal, the Dire Wolf, from it's 10,000 year extinction. The Dire Wolf DNA is not 100% Dire Wolf DNA but it has some Gray Wolf DNA segments to make the DNA complete. Because of this, many people are upset that they are saying that they brought back the Dire Wolf. But this is just the first attempt at bringing back a previously extinc...
Send us a text Send us a text In Episode #52 of Season #4, I will discuss the Whitetail Deer and their use of glandular scents for communication between deer. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode I will discuss the 7 glands of whitetail deer and the glands basic uses.I will discuss a bit about the last 100+ years of Kentucky restori...
Send us a text In Episode #51 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear.I will discuss that there are 16 species of American Black Bear.This episode #51 will mainly discuss hibernation and specifically if Black Bears are tru...
Send us a text In Episode #50 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear.I will discuss that there are 16 species of American Black Bear.What do they eat?What eats the black bears?Where do they live?Do they attack and eat and...
Send us a text In Episode #48 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Worm which is a very highly invasive worm. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the Hammerhead wormIt eats earthworms.It came from southeast Asia.Very invasive and eats earthworms, slugs, and insect larvae.Re[produces sexually and asexually....
Send us a text In Episode #47 I will discuss PART TWO of the Timber Rattlesnake. Otherwise known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the Timber rattlesnake.I did mean to discuss that they are venomous but the ARE NOT poisonous. If something is poisonous it typically means...
Send us a text In Episode #46 I will discuss the Timber Rattlesnake. Otherwise known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the Timber rattlesnake.I did mean to discuss that they are venomous but the ARE NOT poisonous. If something is poisonous it typically means we ate it.&...
Send us a text In Episode #45 I will discuss the striped skunk. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: In tonight's episode we will talk about the striped skunk because it is February 2024. Skunks are on the move. Why are they on the move?Why are so many getting killed on the highway, every single year, in February and in March?We will talk ab...
Send us a text In Episode #43 I will discuss the the colossal, yet actually declining in population, bird we call, the Albatross. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: The biological classification of the Albatross.Where does it live geographically?How many species of the Albatross are there?How wide is it's massive wing span?What is causing the decline ...
Send us a text In Episode #42 I will discuss the holiday plant, mistletoe. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". We will talk about: The biological classification of the mistletoe.Where does it live geographically?Is mistletoe a parasitic plant?How did hanging mistletoe on a door way and the kissing practice actually get started?!?!What they look likeMedicinal uses by Nativ...
Send us a text In Episode #41 I will discuss the stink bugs, why they are getting in our houses, and what they eat. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug comes from China and Japan and did not get to the United States until 1995 or so. Already it has spread to 22 states. They eat a lot of crops, fruit trees, vegetable plants, etc. But some eat other bugs including stink bugs. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the...
Send us a text In Episode #39 I will discuss the Merlin Bird App. I love sitting in the backyard next to the bird feeders and watching and listening to the wild birds. But I also love being able to identify birds or plants or trees while I am out on a hike, a walk, or even on a camping trip. I found this Bird App and I placed it on my phone to use to identify birds by sight or by song. It is a lot of fun and it can be used in many ways. And no, I am not being spo...
Send us a text In Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven. They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard to get rid of once you make that decision. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! B...
Send us a text In Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven. They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard to get rid of once you make that decision. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! ...
Send us a text In Episode #36 I will discuss the wild hogs that live in and around the Smoky Mountains National Park. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?refe...
Send us a text In Episode #35 I will discuss the Vernal Pools or Ponds. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 We will talk about: In this...
Send us a text In Episode #34 I will discuss the beautiful but venomous Copperhead snake. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 We ...
Send us a text In Episode #33 I will discuss the Yucatan Black Howler Monkeys of Belize, Guatemala, and the Yucatan of south eastern Mexico. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://w...
Send us a text In Episode #32 I will discuss the loud, beautiful, and altruistic Blue Jay Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 We will ta...
Send us a text In Episode #31 I will discuss the Eastern Garter Snake. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist". **** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!! Buzzsprout is an awesome podcast host site. Go take a look!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700 We will talk about: In this e...