A Talk on the Wild Side

Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
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A Talk on the Wild Side explores all things wild in Texas in a fun and entertaining way. Each episode features an interview with a subject-matter expert on a conservation or natural resources topic. Terrestrial wildlife, marine life, hunting, and fishing are regularly featured topics.

  1. 01/17/2024

    Tactical Opposums? Pocket Dinosaurs? Nope, just Armadillos!

    Sandra and Alynn chat with Dr. Jim Loughry of Valdosta State University about armadillos in this episode.  You'll hear lots of fun facts and even a scientific scoop about the 9-banded armadillo species! Email us at wildpodcast@tamuk.edu For more information: https://www.valdosta.edu/biology/faculty-staff/william-loughry.php https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast   https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/

    43 min

  2. 01/02/2024

    Secrets of the Cave Salamanders

    We visit with Dr. Nicolette Cagle of Duke University, and two of her former graduate students, Annabelle White and Rory Kuczek, about cave salamanders in the Texas Hill Country in this episode. Email us at wildpodcast@tamuk.edu For more information: https://nicholas.duke.edu/people/faculty/cagle https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast   https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/

    42 min

  3. 12/19/2023

    It's an Invasion of Species!

    Sandra and Andrew visit with Ashley Morgan Olvera of the Texas Invasive Species Institute about a variety of invasive species that are affecting Texas' economy and wild places. Email us at wildpodcast@tamuk.edu For more information: https://tsusinvasives.org/home/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast   https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/

    35 min

  4. 12/13/2023

    Sky High Wildlife Research Using Drones!

    In this episode we hear from Dr. Debbie Saunders of Wildlife Drones about some incredible uses of drones in wildlife research and conservation.  Catch all the buzz here! Email us at wildpodcast@tamuk.edu For more information: https://wildlifedrones.net/debbie-saunders/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast   https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/

    43 min

  5. 11/29/2023

    Dragons and Damsels that Fly!

    Wizzie Brown with Texas A&M Agrilife joins us for a discussion of dragonflies and damselflies.  We learn lots of fun facts about both and how to tell the difference.     Email us at wildpodcast@tamuk.edu For more information: https://entomology.tamu.edu/people/brown-wizzie/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast   https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/

    32 min

  6. 11/07/2023

    Monkeys in Texas? Snow Way!

    Lou Griffin and Sarah Bird answer all our questions about the snow monkey troop in Texas.  Why are they here? How did they get here? What is their history? What is their future?     Email us at wildpodcast@tamuk.edu For more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpVIvljWK20 https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast   https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/

    51 min

  7. 10/25/2023

    You Better Strike on this Sharelunker Episode!

    Calling all fishing enthusiasts!  We have Natalie Goldstrohm from the Toyota Sharelunker program on the show this time.  And, we're talking about all the amazing bass and fantastic fishing lakes across Texas!     Email us at wildpodcast@tamuk.edu For more information: https://texassharelunker.com/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast   https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/

    32 min

  8. 10/11/2023

    Oh Deer! Hunting Season is Almost Here!

    It's been a hot summer, and we're ready for fall!  We're gearing up for deer season in this episode!  We talk with Jacob Dykes of Texas A&M Agrilife Extension about food plots, the hunting forecast for this year, and much more!    Email us at wildpodcast@tamuk.edu For more information: https://rwfm.tamu.edu/people/dykes-jacob/ https://www.ckwri.tamuk.edu/media/talk-wild-side-podcast   https://www.rotarycc.com/harvey-weil/

    27 min
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A Talk on the Wild Side explores all things wild in Texas in a fun and entertaining way. Each episode features an interview with a subject-matter expert on a conservation or natural resources topic. Terrestrial wildlife, marine life, hunting, and fishing are regularly featured topics.

Information

  • Creator
    Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
  • Show Website
    A Talk on the Wild Side