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he Hidden Creatures Podcast is a journey into the mysterious world of cryptozoology and overlooked species. Each episode, we explore the stories, science, and legends behind some of the world's most fascinating creatures, from well-known cryptids like Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Chupacabra, to lesser-known animals. Join us as we delve into the hidden corners of the animal kingdom and discover the secrets of the creatures that inhabit our planet. Whether you're a seasoned cryptozoologist, a wildlife enthusiast, or just curious about the strange and wonderful world of animals, this ...

An acclaimed natural history writer follows the trail of the remarkable hummingbird all over the world. Hummingbirds are a glittering, sparkling collective of over three hundred wildly variable species. For centuries, they have been revered by indigenous Americans, coveted by European collectors...

When most Americans think of environmentalism, they think of the political left, of vegans dressed in organic-hemp fabric, lofting protest signs. In reality, writes Jacob Darwin Hamblin, the movement - and its dire predictions - owe more to the Pentagon than the counterculture.

At the heart of Israel Rosenfield and Edward Ziff's inquiry is the nature of brain function. The sensory world is disordered and chaotic. There are no labels for tables, chairs, or airplanes, and indeed there are no colors, sounds, or smells, only photons, airwaves, odorant molecules, and so on, which are unlabeled and impossible to "know." To make sense of this chaos, the brain must simplify the sensory inputs by creating, or inventing, the colors, sounds, smells, forms, and faces that are perceived in consciousness, which become a proxy for the chaotic world in which we live.