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Dr. Carl Sagan takes us on a great adventure, offering his vivid and startling insight into the brain of man and beast, the origin of human intelligence, the function of our most haunting legends - and their amazing links to recent discoveries.

A born naturalist and a fearless traveler, Vladimir Dinets wrote travel guides, conducted field research, and lived a couple of lives before he was accepted into the PhD program in zoology at the University of Miami. He thought crocodiles were a dead-end research topic - survivors from the age of the dinosaurs but not much else - until he witnessed groups of up to seventy alligators performing mating choruses that included infrasound vibrations - a form of communication extremely rare in nature.

Sir Richard Owen coined the term "dinosaur" ("Terrible Reptile" or "Fearfully Great Reptile") in the 19th century. When Harry G. Seeley, a student of law at that time, attended a lecture on flying reptiles, his interest in paleontology was piqued, and he pursued paleontology for the remainder of his life. He determined that dinosaurs could be divided into two groups, the lizard-hipped dinosaurs and the bird-hipped dinosaurs. He is also credited with characterizing flying dinosaurs as warm-blooded active flyers rather than cold-blooded passive gliders. His popular book on the flying dinosaurs, ...

A short story about a boy who befriends a cat and then sets off on an adventure to rescue a dragon.

Globe-trotting sports fanatic Oly Bennet explores the explosive science of dragon boat racing, where 20 paddlers sync perfectly to transform a wooden dragon into a speed machine. Expect biomechanics deep-dives, hilarious wipeout stories, and festival chaos from around the world. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Join host Juniper Snout for practical, science-backed advice helping first-time bearded dragon owners create the perfect habitat, master feeding routines, and navigate early days with confidence. Keep your scaly companion thriving from day one. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Join host Juniper Snout as she transforms glass enclosures into thriving Australian desert habitats. Discover the science behind naturalistic bearded dragon setups, from substrate and hardscape design to bioactive ecosystems. Learn practical wisdom for creating authentic arid environments that keep your dragon healthy and engaged. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Discover the hidden world of bearded dragons with host Juniper Snout. Learn about secret body language, third-eye superpowers, and temperature tricks. These expressive lizards are far more complex than they appear. Perfect for reptile enthusiasts and curious minds alike. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Meg Yancy knows she may be overly attached to Jata, the Komodo dragon that has been in her care since it arrived at the zoo from Indonesia. Jata brings the exotic to Meg's Minnesotan life: an ancient, predatory history and stories of escaping to freedom. Komodos have a legacy of independence, something that Meg understands all too well. Meg has always been better able to relate to reptiles than to people, from her estranged father to her live-in boyfriend to the veterinarian who is more concerned with his career than with the animals' lives. Then, Meg makes an amazing discovery.

A young man is murdered for his prized pet fish. An Asian tycoon buys a single specimen for $150,000. Meanwhile, a pet detective chases smugglers through the streets of New York. Delving into an outlandish realm of obsession, paranoia, and criminality, The Dragon Behind the Glass tells the story of a fish like none other: a powerful predator dating to the age of the dinosaurs.

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In Dragons in the Snow, Power delves into the research and science behind avalanche forecasting and rescue, weaving in the art of backcountry skiing as well as dramatic tales of avalanche accidents, rescues, and recoveries. And he paints compelling portraits of the men and women who have made the study of avalanches their life's work. The tales told by these avalanche forecasters, as well as the stories of the backcountry riders who may "wake the dragon" make for not just a compelling listen, but also a powerful tool for raising avalanche awareness.

A group of friends who share a driven passion for the outdoors. Good times and good stories.

This is the official podcast for the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians. We will discuss all things medical to help the proper treatment of our scaly and slimy friends in addition to keeping you informed with the latest happenings with ARAV!

'Fascinating . . . a riveting tour' MERLIN SHELDRAKE 'Game of Thrones meets the Natural History Museum meets Grimm fairytales . . . fascinating, enthralling and definitely enchanting' CHRIS PACKHAM 'Thrilling, wide-ranging and profound' CASPER HENDERSON The hydra rears its many heads in a flurry...

The Dungeons, Dragons, & Psychology Podcast is a TTRPG podcast that helps collaborative storytellers build great campaigns using psychology. Each episode dives into different aspects of tabletop roleplaying games, and offers listeners (psyclithids) tricks of the trade for how to improve their own games. Your host, Robert Walker, is a longtime DM and holds a MS in I/O Psychology. He is also the author of "Session Zero: The DMG to Writing Great Campaigns in any System."

Walk Without Feet is a podcast exploring the interdependence between the spiritual and material planes. Hosted by Jordan Dragon.

In Voices of Change, a group of Canada’s most accomplished young environmentalists outline bold visions for how we can fight climate change and create a sustainable way of living. The twelve essays in Voices of Change, by fifteen inspiring youth leading the climate change movement in Canada...