The Zoologists' Campfire
by Dr. Arie van der Meijden
Biologists, naturalists, zookeepers and other animal professionals tell their most exciting stories about working with animals and in the field.
Podcast episodes
Season 1
Matthew Rowe on his close encounters with snakes, scorpions, and a brazen baboon called Wimpy
Behavioral ecologist Professor Matthew Rowe of the University of Oklahoma shares many stories of close animal encounters, serendipitous findings, and his love for biology. For more information on his work: https://rowelab.oucreate.com/ Follow Matt on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matthew-Rowe-12 View the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/6QV93RWoAM4
Rodrigo Willemart on ant-guided dating, and not drowning on an empty stomach
Arachnologist Rodrigo Willemart works on arachnids in Brazil. He talks about encountering large mammals like bears and jaguars, getting professional and personal help from army-ants, and traversing a fast-flowing stream. More about Rodrigo: http://each.uspnet.usp.br/willemart/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rodrigo-Willemart Watch the video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/YGnM6xm3EcI
Zoologist George Beccaloni on growing up in Africa, butterflies, cockroaches and Wallace
Zoologist and science historian George Beccaloni tells us about growing up in Africa, butterflies, cockroaches, his interest in the life of Alfred Russel Wallace, and how he became a ship's naturalist. More about George's projects: Wallace Correspondence Project: https://wallaceletters.myspecies.info Wallace Memorial Fund: https://wallacefund.myspecies.info ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/George-Beccaloni-2 Or join George on one of his adventures at: www.seatrekbali.com Next trip planned [October 2024]: https://www.seatrekbali.com/cruise/seatrek-in-search-of-wallace-and-his-living-treasures-with-dr-george-beccaloni-ternate-sorong/ And you can get an idea of the unique experience that awaits when going on a trip to remote islands with George in these articles: https://www.newscientist.com/tours/alfred-wallace-cruise-raja-ampat-indonesia/ https://wallacefund.myspecies.info/content/go-trip-lifetime-travelling-footsteps-alfred-russel-wallace-malay-archipelago Video of this episode: https://youtu.be/j0qkca9WeV4
Marianne Porter on sharks, the scientific mindset and a tremendous underwater experience
Biologist Marianne Porter of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL, tells us how she started out as a biologist working on moths, switched to sharks, and shares some of her unique diving adventures. More about Marianne: https://mepbiomechanics.com/ X.com: @MarianneEPorter https://bsky.app/profile/marianneporter.bsky.social Watch the video: https://youtu.be/uInYSX0QpvM
Running for your life with Anthony Herrel
Biologist Anthony Herrel of the CNRS in Paris takes us to different places in Africa, and has to beat a quick retreat every time. More about Anthony: http://www.anthonyherrel.fr/ X.com: @AnthonyHerrel Video on YouTube for this episode: https://youtu.be/UenAXhBGJOk X.com: @ZooCampfire