The Amateur Naturalist

Tommy Fowler
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The Amateur Naturalist

The host, Tommy Fowler, is an amateur naturalist with a deep love for the outdoors. Each week we will discuss the natural history of wild plants or animals. These discussions will give the listener much information about these plants and animals and hopefully surprise the listener with some interesting and/or fun facts. -Please leave 5 stars as a review. -Please be sure to hit follow. -What would help me the most is if you would hit the download button on each of the episodes. -Also, please tell 1-2 friends or family of my nature podcast ... "The Amateur Naturalist".Podcast Website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Do Black Bears Hibernate...Fully?

    Send us a textIn Episode #51 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear.I will discuss that there are 16 species of American Black Bear.This episode #51 will mainly discuss hibernation and specifically if Black Bears are true hibe...

    34 min

  2. 12/05/2024

    The Omnivorous American Black Bear

    Send us a textIn Episode #50 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear.I will discuss that there are 16 species of American Black Bear.What do they eat?What eats the black bears?Where do they live?Do they attack and eat and kill ...

    43 min

  3. 09/22/2024

    A Very Recognizable Predator - The Hammerhead Shark

    Send us a textn Episode #49 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Shark which is a very unique and interesting shark.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:In tonight's episode we will talk about the Hammerhead SharksI will discuss that there are 9 species of Hammerhead Sharks.What do they eat?What eats the hammerhead sharks?Where do they live?I will br...

    44 min

  4. 07/08/2024

    The Hammerhead WHAT??

    Send us a textIn Episode #48 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Worm which is a very highly invasive worm.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:In tonight's episode we will talk about the Hammerhead wormIt eats earthworms.It came from southeast Asia.Very invasive and eats earthworms, slugs, and insect larvae.Re[produces sexually and asexually.We wil...

    35 min

  5. 04/30/2024

    Crotalus horridus - The Timber Rattlesnake PART # 2 "Thank Goodness for the Glass"

    Send us a textIn Episode #47 I will discuss PART TWO of the Timber Rattlesnake. Otherwise known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:In tonight's episode we will talk about the Timber rattlesnake.I did mean to discuss that they are venomous but the ARE NOT poisonous. If something is poisonous it typically means we at...

    36 min

  6. 03/27/2024

    Crotalus horridus - The Venomous but Not Poisonous Timber Rattlesnake

    Send us a textIn Episode #46 I will discuss the Timber Rattlesnake. Otherwise known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:In tonight's episode we will talk about the Timber rattlesnake.I did mean to discuss that they are venomous but the ARE NOT poisonous. If something is poisonous it typically means we ate it. ...

    34 min

  7. 02/26/2024

    Our Black and White Musk-Filled Little Friend; The Striped Skunk

    Send us a textIn Episode #45 I will discuss the striped skunk.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:In tonight's episode we will talk about the striped skunk because it is February 2024. Skunks are on the move. Why are they on the move?Why are so many getting killed on the highway, every single year, in February and in March?We will talk about wh...

    47 min

  8. 01/29/2024

    The Mushroom That Looks Like Santa's Beard

    Send us a textIn Episode #44 I will discuss the the bright white, edible mushroom that looks a lot like Santa Claus big white beard.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:I will describe what this mushroom looks like.I will discuss that there are three mushrooms in the wild that look somewhat like this Lion's Mane mushroom and they are Comb Tooth, White Coral...

    41 min
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The host, Tommy Fowler, is an amateur naturalist with a deep love for the outdoors. Each week we will discuss the natural history of wild plants or animals. These discussions will give the listener much information about these plants and animals and hopefully surprise the listener with some interesting and/or fun facts. -Please leave 5 stars as a review. -Please be sure to hit follow. -What would help me the most is if you would hit the download button on each of the episodes. -Also, please tell 1-2 friends or family of my nature podcast ... "The Amateur Naturalist".Podcast Website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler

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  • Creator
    Tommy Fowler
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Amateur Naturalist
  • Show Website
    The Amateur Naturalist

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