Episodios

  • Episode 77 - Caribou in Montana?
    Aug 24 2024

    A study just completed by Biologist Taylor Rose shows that habitat in the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness could be suitable for re-introduction of this ghostly member of the deer family. Join us for this episode of the Nature Journal as we discuss this possibility, and learn of Taylor’s long comprehensive study which began at FVCC and has now led to his Masters Degree and paper through the University of Idaho.

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    15 m
  • Episode 76 - Montana State Record Fish with Dillon Tabish of FWP
    Jul 25 2024

    There are about 91 species of fish in Montana. Some are small, like the pygmy whitefish only a few ounces, some grow large like the Paddlefish at 142 pounds. Join us on today’s Nature Journal podcast with FWP’s Dillon Tabish as we learn all about Montana’s state record fish!

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    13 m
  • Episode 75 - More Birds With Bird Expert, Denny Olson
    Jun 28 2024

    Denny Olson may be the world’s greatest bird vocalist. In this episode, we will listen to some of Denny’s favorite bird songs. Denny, also known as Doc Wild, can mimic over 200 bird calls!


    Credit to the Audubon Society's Audubon Field Guide for the Aleutian Tern calls heard in the intro of this episode:

    Aleutian Tern, Calls #3 - Audubon Field Guide

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    14 m
  • Episode 74 - Birds, Birds, Birds with Denny Olson
    Jun 13 2024

    If you thought you knew a lot about birds, get ready to learn a lot more. Join us in the episode with Naturalist Denny Olson, also known as Doc Wild.

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    11 m
  • Episode 73 - American Pine Marten: The Villain in Velvet
    Nov 23 2023

    The beautiful pine marten is a rarely seen member of the weasel family with a sable-like coat of fur. People have treasured this elusive furbearer for thousands of years. Come along with marten enthusiast, Heather Fraley, and learn all about this "villain in velvet!"

    And stay tuned until the end for an important announcement!

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    14 m
  • Episode 72 - Montana’s Little Brown Bat!
    Nov 9 2023

    The little brown bat faces a lot of challenges, including some negative public attitudes towards bats, and a disease known as white nose fungus. Join us today along with FVCC student, Annabella Amsweller, to learn all about Montana’s most common bat!

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    11 m
  • Episode 71 - Attack of the Beavers!
    Oct 26 2023

    The beaver is an important part of the stream ecosystem.  Beavers are known for slapping their flat tail to warn colony members. They sure are cute, but they are one of most common species in damage complaints. Come along today to learn all about North America’s largest rodent!

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    11 m
  • Episode 70 - The Volcano in Yellowstone
    Oct 13 2023

    The Yellowstone super-volcano is one of our planet's restless giants. Could it erupt in our lifetimes? Come along with FVCC Professor and geothermal expert, Adam Wenz, as we learn all about this little-known Yellowstone volcano.

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    12 m
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