DOC Sounds of Science Podcast
1) 35: A Flipping Good Time with Dr. Jody Weir
Marine biologist and primatologist Dr. Jody Weir has extensive expertise on marine animals, specifically: fur seals, dolphins and turtles--all things finned and beautiful.
2) 34: Better unguLATE than never with George Ledgard
George knows everything there is to know about hooved creatures that walk on their toes—ungulates, for those in the know—and he’s a keen hunter as well as a technical advisor on the topic of wild anim...Show More
3) 33: Pen(guin) pals with Cassie Mealey
Cassie Mealey rehabilitates rare and wild penguins in her backyard. Listen now!
4) 32: Parrot patter
Terry is an expert in all kinds of parrots, specifically kākā and kākāpō. He’s spent a lot of time catching and monitoring birds, and he has field stories that are so incredible, you’ll think he’s lyi...Show More
5) 31: All things kākāpō part 2
Part 2 of our special with kākāpō scientist, Dr. Andrew Digby. We ask listeners’ questions, talk about wins and disappointments in kākāpō management, and learn new facts about this rare, unusual speci...Show More
6) 30: All things kākāpō
Dr. Andrew Digby is an encologist whose work focuses on researching and conserving endemic birds such as kākāpō. In this episode he discusses population management, weird behaviour and some of the big...Show More
7) 29: Summer supercut
To celebrate summer in Aotearoa, we’ve put together a supercut, packed to the brim with all the best bits from previous episodes.
8) 28: Volcanology
Volcanologist Hollei Gabrielsen (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Whitikaupeka) on providing advice about volcanoes, particularly in Tongariro National Park; and how her whakapapa, heritage, informs her work. ...Show More
9) 27: In a galaxiid far, far away
Freshwater scientist Nixie Boddy on researching non-migratory galaxiids, native fish, and her adventures in the field—some of which involve costumes.
10) #26 Field yarns with Tim part 2
Kiwi expert Tim Raemaekers on the struggle that kiwi in Fiordland are facing and what impact 1080 has had in this area. Content warning: mention of gross stoat reproduction (not detailed) at 00:11:34