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Britain is the home of the badger — there are more badgers per square kilometre in this country than in any other. And yet many of us have never seen one in the wild. They are enigmatic, nocturnal creatures who vanish into their labyrinthine underground setts at the first hint of a human. Here, Patrick Barkham follows in the footsteps of his badger-loving grandmother, to meet the feeders, farmers and scientists who know their way around Badgerlands: the mysterious world in which these distinctively striped creatures live out their lives.

For everyone who loves watching Amanda Owen and her family on Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive & The Kids and Our Yorkshire Farm, or enjoys reading her bestselling books, comes this delightful and uplifting collection of her monthly Dalesman columns. In Tales From the Farm by the Yorkshire...

How is it possible for the disciplines of cosmology, geology, anthropology, biology, and history to fit together? These 48 lectures answer that question by weaving a single story from accounts of the past developed by a variety of scholarly disciplines. The result is a story stretching from the origins of the universe to the present day and beyond, in which human history is seen as part of the history of our Earth and biosphere, and the Earth's history, in turn, is seen as part of the history of the universe.

From shark attack survivor to the shark’s biggest advocate, Paul de Gelder tells us just why these majestic diverse animals need our help as much as we need them. Something happens to you the first time you dive with sharks… We have a perennial fascination with sharks. Portrayed in the media...

The New York Times Bestseller. A radically thought-provoking account of a major shift in how we understand our Earth, not simply as an inanimate planet on which life evolved, but rather as a planet that came to life. ‘Full of conceptual twists and wonderful character’ - Ed Yong, author of An...

The British countryside is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife and any walk, whether it be in woodland, wetland or open country, is always accompanied by the varied songs and calls of our birdlife.

At 64° South, on a tiny Antarctic island bustling with penguins, even the smallest lives leave a mark. Welcome to Port Lockroy – the world’s southernmost post office, a tiny outpost on a football-pitch-sized island off the Antarctic Peninsula, shared by a handful of humans and a thousand...

Einmal im Leben einen Wal sehen – für die 23-jährige Malina beginnt mit diesem Traum ein Abenteuer, das ihr Leben verändern wird. Sie zieht für ein halbes Jahr auf eine winzige Atlantikinsel, um dort als Wal-Tour-Guide zu arbeiten – ganz allein, ohne jemals dort gewesen zu sein und ohne Plan. Zwischen Selbstzweifel, Heimweh und Seekrankheit wächst Malina über sich hinaus, lernt, die eigenen Ängste zu überwinden und ihrer Begeisterung zu folgen.

Host Juniper Snout dissects the exotic pet industry as a global business machine, following the money from jungle floors to living rooms. Each episode explores corporate players, supply chains, regulations, and social media forces driving demand for wild animals as consumer products. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs: Fifty Years of Learning describes how coral reefs have alternately flourished and declined over the last fifty years and the dynamics of these changes. The study is based on recordings at thirty different locations along the Sudanese coast, visited by the author...

Felix Mercer investigates reproduction as the fundamental mechanism behind all persistence—from DNA to institutions. Exploring replication fidelity, obsolete patterns, and trade-offs between copying and variation, the series reveals why error isn't a bug in life's code, but essential for adaptation. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Felix Mercer reveals how ecology exposes hidden connections in nature—from keystone species anchoring ecosystems to tipping points triggering collapse. Understanding nature's invisible webs is crucial for navigating complexity in any system. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Felix Mercer examines conservation through science, ethics, and indigenous wisdom, exploring our moral obligation to protect biodiversity and cultural heritage. From sacred groves to adaptive frameworks, the series confronts what we owe future generations. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Vos en Lommer is de podcast over dieren en groen in de stad, door Bart Geeraedts en Geert Timmermans. Geert is stadsecoloog in Amsterdam. Hij weet er dus alles van. En Bart wil er dus alles van weten. En wil jij ook iets weten? Mail je vraag naar vosenlommer@txt-producties.nl

Host Juniper Snout explores the science behind cat play behavior, revealing why felines pounce, chase, and wrestle. Learn expert insights and strategies to create enriching play experiences that strengthen your bond and keep your cat mentally sharp and physically healthy. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Join host Juniper Snout on Feline Frontiers of Science as she uncovers groundbreaking cat research revolutionizing medicine. From immune-evading viruses to Alzheimer's clues, discover how feline companions unlock secrets transforming veterinary care and human health. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Nature's great engineers — the extraordinary intelligence, organisation and secret world of ant colonies.

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Waste and Beyond, powered by WASTiNNOVA Africa and hosted by Stuart Nyakatswau, explores global waste management, climate action, and environmental epidemiology. Through success stories and discussions on gaps and opportunities, each episode offers insights into sustainable practices for a cleaner, more equitable future across developed and developing regions.

Reportajes informativos y divulgativos de ecología y desarrollo rural con el periodista y productor de documentales Ricardo Gamaza. Ecoperiodismo en estado puro.