Join Alex and Tyler, two young biologists as they seek to climb the tree of life. Follow us weekly as we go in-depth on the Living World from Domain to Species and everything in between. From sponges to squirrels and protists to pigeons we've got you covered as we discuss Life: The Complete Story.
The episode covers a range of topics, including global warming, skinks, extinct species, and the impact of disturbances on ecosystems. The hosts also discuss the importance of biodiversity and the resilience of ecosystems. The conversation provides insights into the challenges and solutions related to invasive species and the impact of human activity on the environment.
ilience
31 Jul 2026
The One about Geckos
The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including gecko diversity, coevolution, the impact of wildfires on air quality, marine snow and deep-sea ecosystems, gecko evolution and ecology, and the prehistoric reptile Ike Statisaurus. The discussion delves into the ecological significance of geckos, the reciprocal effect of species on each other's evolution, and the measures to protect against the harmful effects of smoke from wildfires. Additionally, it explores the role of marine snow in deep-sea ecosystems and the unique characteristics of the prehistoric reptile Ike Statisaurus.
19 Jul 2026
Glorious Geckos
The conversation covers topics such as Neanderthals, dinosaurs, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, plastic roads, autotomy as a defense mechanism, the Rough Gecko Naultan Naultanus Rudis, the Green Iguana, and Sarcosuchus, an ancient crocodilomorph.
Takeaways
Neanderthals and dinosaurs
Plastic roads and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Chapters
00:00 Neanderthals and Dinosaurs
03:08 The Great Pacific Garbage Patch and Plastic Roads
05:58 Autotomy: The Defense Mechanism
09:08 The Rough Gecko Naultan Naultanus Rudis
11:46 The Green Iguana
15:00 Sarcosuchus: The Ancient Crocodilomorph
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Spotify
4.8 / 5
4 ratings
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