KZYX The Ecology Hour – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Robert Jamgochian and Doug Nunn talk about the SONAR program (School of Natural Resources) they created and ran at Mendocino High School for several years. Students learned how to follow scientific protocols, collect field data, analyze it and write up their findings in scientific reports. Many have gone on to pursue education and careers in environmental law, engineering, or biology. Some were active in getting the Big River estuary included as a Marine Protected Area.

We see them in cartoons as well as in our gardens, but how much do we really know about Praying Mantises? We learn a lot about them from doctoral candidate Lohit Garikipati at the American Museum of Natural History. Originally from California, Lohit became fascinated by these bizarre insects at an early age and has been studying them ever since. They display many amazing adaptations and Lohit relishes telling us all about them.

 They may be the subject of many jokes and cartoons, but Vultures have a vital role in our ecosystem - and they are just plain awesome! Our guests David Barber and Bracken Brown of the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania share some of the amazing things they have learned about New World Vultures, in conversation with hosts Tim Bray and Dr. Robert Spies.