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    Explore "herpetology" with insightful episodes like "Animal Enigmas" and "Smologies #22: REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS with David Steen" from podcasts like ""TED Radio Hour" and "Ologies with Alie Ward"" and more!

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    Animal Enigmas

    Animal Enigmas
    From the bugs in our backyards to prehistoric reptiles, animal biology and behavior are full of puzzles and conundrums. On this episode, we hear from experts solving the mysteries of the animal kingdom. Guests include paleontologist Dean Lomax, biochemical engineer Saad Bhamla, herpetologist Gowri Shankar and conservation biologist Patrícia Medici.

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    Smologies #22: REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS with David Steen

    Smologies #22: REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS with David Steen

    This shorter, kid-safe edit of the classic Herpetology episode features frilly gills, frog tornadoes, legless lizards, and reasons to appreciate snakes. Also, why you shouldn’t kiss one. Dr. David Steen is a beloved herpetologist and wildlife conservationist and his answers are full of facts and flim-flam busters. 

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    Full-length (*not* G-rated) Herpetology episode + tons of science links

    More kid-friendly Smologies episodes! Including Toads and Body Heat!

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    Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris, Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio, and Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media

    Made possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Emily White, & Erin Talbert

    Smologies theme song by Harold Malcolm