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Hosted by Zoo Idaho Superintendent Peter Pruett and Idaho Museum of Natural History Director Dr. Leif Tapanila, The Nature of Idaho explores how the Gem State’s wild landscapes shape its past, present, and future. Each half-hour episode dives into nature stories from across Idaho, featuring local news from the natural world, fascinating fun facts, and lively conversations that celebrate life outdoors.Since its launch in February 2018, The Nature of Idaho has produced more than 150 original episodes and earned multiple awards for excellence in science and environmental programming.“Idaho has so much to offer—its landscapes, habitats, geology, and people are endlessly inspiring,” says Pruett. “The Nature of Idaho is about sharing our excitement for everything that makes wild Idaho special—the places and the faces.”“We hope our listeners join us to reconnect with nature,” adds Dr. Tapanila. “Whether we’re talking about digging up dinosaurs or listening to crickets in the backyard, there’s always something extraordinary happening outside.”Email: [email protected] a list of past show topics/titles hereThe Nature of Idaho Season 1The Nature of Idaho Season 2The Nature of Idaho Season 3The Nature of Idaho Season 4The Nature of Idaho Season 5The Nature of Idaho Season 6The Nature of Idaho Season 7The Nature of Idaho Season 8
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In this episode of The Nature of Idaho, hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett discuss a recent German study revealing that jumping spiders exhibit REM-like sleep stages, before welcoming Dr. David James from Washington State University to discuss his research with Project Monarch.
This episode of The Nature of Idaho brings together hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila (Idaho Museum of Natural History) and Peter Pruett (Zoo Idaho) with guest Dr. Rob Van Kirk, the Science and Technology Program Director for the Henry’s Fork Foundation, to talk about water along the Snake River watershed.
In this episode of The Nature of Idaho, hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett speak with the University of Idaho team that discovered the Vandal Spider. Chris Hamilton, associate professor of Entomology and Arnau Calatayud-Mascarell, a doctoral student. Together they talk about spiders, including the newly identified Vandal spider here in Idaho.
In this episode of The Nature of Idaho, hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett speak with John Robison, Public Lands and Wildlife Director at the Idaho Conservation League, about the vital role of public lands and the Roadless Rule.
This episode of The Nature of Idaho brings together hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila of the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Peter Pruett of Zoo Idaho. Today’s guest is Dr. Tapanila himself, director of the museum.
Leif and Peter discuss the latest developments at the Idaho Museum of Natural History, including what’s new, where the museum is headed, and what visitors and supporters can look forward to.
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