For the Love of Nature

11/07/2023

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 . 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 your pet needs!

For more information check out:
www.championchiropracticclinic.com
www.facebook.com/championchiropracticofarkansas
www.animalchiropractic.org
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09/06/2023

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30/05/2023

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!

18/04/2023

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!

And a special shoutout to

18/04/2023

Happy International Bat Appreciation Day!

Share some love for these incredible creatures and be sure to check out tomorrow's "Going Batty" episode!

Happy Bat Appreciation Day!

What is your favorite bat species?
We are planning a future bat enamel pin series. Let us know which bat species you want to see most. Vote for your top 5 in the comments and help us plan the series.

BAT MERCH:
Tube-Lipped Nectar Bat Pin: https://bit.ly/41u29Hk

and shop for more cool animal merch in the
store: www.peppermintnarwhal.com

11/04/2023

In today’s episode Laura and Katy talk to horticulturalist and Texas Tech lecturer Dr. Vikram Baliga!

Vikram, Laura and Katy talk about everything from hydroponic systems and urban community gardens, to Vikram’s best plant voice and his new book coming out this July: Plants to the Rescue. Listen in and then jump over to Vikram’s podcast Planthropology!

To learn more about Dr Vikram Baliga
-https://www.planthropologypod.com/
-Instagram and .plant.prof
-Twitter and Facebook Planthropology
-TikTok
-https://www.depts.ttu.edu/plantresources/Pages/contacts/baliga_v.php

04/04/2023

To kick off National Amphibian Month, Laura and Katy are joined by Dr Kerry Kriger from SAVE THE FROGS! This incredible non-profit is the most effective amphibian conservation organization in the world. Hear about the many projects they are involved in and learn ways that you too can help save the frogs.

To learn more about SAVE THE FROGS!

https://savethefrogs.com/
Subscribe to their newsletter at https://savethefrogs.com/newsletters/

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28/03/2023

All over the world there are tales of creatures that science hasn’t yet acknowledged. Many of us have heard about Bigfoot, but this week Katy and Laura want to introduce you to some of the lesser known cryptids.

Could they be real? Let us know what you think!

21/03/2023

Just in time for International Day of Forests, we are diving into gymnosperms!

Spruces, ginkgos, cycads, and all the other gymnosperms have no problem with vulnerability even though their seeds are naked. These hearty plants have been around for over 300 million years with some individuals more than 2000 years old! Laura and Katy explain what makes these plants unique and how they can be considered “fine lookin trees.”

14/03/2023

Who doesn’t like a good survivor story? Today, Laura and Katy talk about some species who have survived mass extinctions and remain relatively unchanged. These living fossils help us to imagine what our planet looked like millions of years ago and how evolution has changed things. They are the embodiment of the old adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

07/03/2023

Laura's computer crashed last week and is in the process of being repaired. We will be releasing an episode later this week. Sorry and thanks for your patience!

01/03/2023

✨Womp, womp, womp.✨ We sadly had a computer crash last night so today’s episode release will be postponed. 🤞🏻it’s recoverable bc we had some EPIC conversations in upcoming episodes🤞🏻

26/02/2023

Since spring peepers and wood frogs are laying eggs now, this seems apt...

22/02/2023

Many of us are familiar with measurements such as feet, kilometers per hour, and pounds, but what about donkeypower? Laura and Katy each explain some unusual units of measurement that include natural objects. Can you figure out what the measurement means?

15/02/2023

This Valentine’s Day, Katy and Laura are throwing away the romance in exchange for the cold, unfeeling science behind “love.” Romantic love impacts both our brains and our bodies, sometimes in permanent ways. Is love just a chemical cocktail, or something more?

11/02/2023

New season, new look! We hope you love it as much as we do!

Special thanks to fellow nature nerd, Emily Huang, for giving Ax a new look. For more of her amazing work, visit: https://finchandowl.com/

08/02/2023

Laura and Katy are starting off Season 7 with a bite!
Both of these nature nerds will do a lot for food, but it is nothing compared to the animals they discuss in today’s episode. Discover some incredible adaptations animals have developed to fit their “foodie” lifestyles.

01/02/2023

In the final minisode of the Season 6 break, Katy & Laura play a ridiculously noisy game. Each mimics several animals while the other guesses what it might be. Can you guess the animal before they do?

And remember, next week starts Season 7! This will be one for all our fellow foodies...

22/01/2023

Do you thrive on the bizarre? If so, we need you to join the FTLON team!

Katy and Laura need a hand with social media, scheduling, editing, contacting guest speakers or any other skill you can contribute. Whether you can spare 30min a week or 3hrs, we'll take all the help we can get....seriously.

If you're interested, please message us directly!

18/01/2023

Did you know that salamanders were once thought to be mythical creatures? Born from fire, these little amphibians could strike terror into the hearts of grown men. Find out the truth behind the myth in this week's minisode.

Have you ever seen anything crawl out of a fire? Let us know in the comments!

10/01/2023

Horse girls unite! This week, Kim turns her attention to, arguably, the most well-known mythical creature: the unicorn. Unsurprisingly, this majestic horse with a horn has way more to its story than what meets the eye. Let us know what you think of the unicorn’s real origins in the comments!

03/01/2023

This week, Kim releases the kraken.

The kraken is a behemoth creature that looms in the oceans, waiting for unsuspecting sailors to fall victim to its grasp. Let’s just put it this way: The kraken gives the “ten tickles” joke a whole new meaning.

What surprised you most about the kraken’s story? Let us know below, and don’t forget to tune in next week for the final mini episode!

27/12/2022

With the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion, the griffin is a formidable creature. But where on earth did the idea of the griffin come from, and how did this great animal mashup become a staple of human history?

Do you have an animal mashup that you like better than the griffin? Tell us more about it or share a picture in the comments, and don’t forget to tune in for the rest of our mini episodes!

20/12/2022

While Laura and Katy take some time off to prepare for season 7, Kim is back with another round of mini episodes! For the next four weeks, she’ll cover the real origins of mythical creatures. This week, Kim overcomes her deep-seeded fears to discuss the many-headed hydra.

What mythical creature do you think we’ll cover next? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to tune in for the rest of our mini episodes!

13/12/2022

Why do you love nature? Is it the cool animals? The beautiful sunsets? Peaceful birdsong? In the Season 6 finale, we hear from not only Laura, but many younger listeners as to why they love nature. Let their passion inspire you!

Let us know what you love about nature in the comments.

And thank you to everyone who submitted audio clips and emails!

08/12/2022

Calling all Nature Kids!
For our season finale episode, Katy and I would like to gather clips of kids answering the question, "why do you love nature?" It doesn't have to be a lengthy, just authentic. A phone recoding would be just fine. The plan is to say their first name and age, but we could do it anonymously.
Please send us your audio clips via Messenger or to [email protected]