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In this episode, I take a quick dive into nutrient cycles, with commentary from Dr. Ben-David.

Dr. Merav Ben-David is an Professor in the University of Wyoming's Zoology and Physiology Department and the Director of the University's Program in Ecology. We sat down to talk about growing up in Israel, the plight of polar bears, and how otters are fighting climate change. Dr. Ben-David also shares stories of several close calls in the field, involving a stuck anchor, Arctic fog, and an exploding battery.

For more information on Dr. Ben-David's research, visit her Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=HqkRWpoAAAAJ&hl=en

Dr. Anna Chalfoun is an Assistant Professor in the University of Wyoming's Zoology and Physiology Department and the Assistant Unit Leader for Wildlife at the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. We sat down to talk about her career path, sagebrush songbirds, and what makes for good applied ecology research. Pikas, a lone wolf, and a hapless cow also make appearances in our conversation.

For more information on Dr. Chalfoun's research, visit wyocoopunit.org/labs/chalfoun-lab