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This podcast is about rare and wonderful creatures that are at risk of disappearing and the amazing people working hard to save them!
Have you ever wanted to know why they call the Loggerhead Shrike the Butcher Bird? Have you wondered where have all the bats gone? Or asked yourself what is being done to protect the creatures that can’t stand up for themselves? Well this is the podcast for you!
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S1E25 Caribou: Deep Snow, Deep Impact
Send us Fan Mail In the final episode of Rarefied's first season, host Meredith Meeker delves into the world of caribou, focusing on their significance, unique characteristics, and the challenges…
S1E24 Snuffbox: More than a filter
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rarefied, host Meredith Meeker dives into the fascinating world of freshwater mussels, focusing on the snuffbox mussel's crucial role in maintaining healthy…
S1E23 Basking Shark: Disappeared or at Depth?
Send us Fan MailExploring the Ocean's Gentle Giants: A Dive into Basking Sharks with Dr. Dave EbertIn this episode of 'Rarefied,' host Meredith Meeker dives into the world of the basking shark, one…
S1E22 Northern Spotted Owl: Messengers of the Old Growth Forests
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Rarefied, host Meredith Meeker talks with Jasmine McCulligh (she/her), the facility coordinator at the Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program. They discuss the…
S1E21 Southwest Spring Firefly: The Gateway Bug
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Rarefied, host Meredith Meeker introduces listeners to the Southwest Spring Firefly, an understudied species primarily found in Arizona. Joined by Rachel Laura,…
S1E20 Jefferson Salamander: Do a little dance
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Rarefied the podcast, host Meredith Meeker delves into the intriguing world of the Jefferson Salamander, a rare and imperiled amphibian found in Ontario, Canada.…
S1E19 Vancouver Island Marmot: Space Travel, Plague, and Nose Boops
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Rarefied with host Meredith Meeker, we explore the inspiring recovery story of the critically imperiled Vancouver Island Marmot. Joining Meredith is Adam Taylor,…
S1E18 Chimney Swift: Your Good Neighbor
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Rarefied, host Meredith Meeker spotlights the Chimney Swift, a bird known for its aerial acrobatics and unique nesting habits. Despite their global security,…
S1E17 American Eel: Ambassador of the River Part 2
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of 'Rarefied,' host Meredith Meeker continues a deep dive into the life and conservation of the American eel alongside guest Chris Bowser, an education coordinator for…
S1E16 American Eel: Ambassadors of the River part 1
Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode of Rarefied, host Meredith Meeker delves into the fascinating world of the American Eel. Despite its slimy and elusive nature, the American Eel is a remarkable…
S1E15 Midseason Recap - Reflecting on Rare Species
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of 'Rarefied,' host Meredith Meeker revisits the past 14 episodes to reflect on the conservation efforts for some endangered and imperiled species across North…
S1E14 Bogbean Buckmoth: Bold and Beautiful
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Rarefied,' host Meredith Meeker introduces listeners to the Bogbean Buck Moth, an endangered, brightly patterned, daytime-flying moth reliant on wetland habitats.…
S1E13 Little Brown Bat: Tiny Sky Shark
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of 'Rarefied', host Meredith Meeker takes listeners on an adventure into the nocturnal world, featuring the little brown bat, one of North America's endangered bat…
S1E12 Oregon Spotted Frog: Knock Knock... who's there
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of 'Rarefied,' host Meredith Meeker explores the conservation efforts surrounding the Oregon Spotted Frog, an amphibian facing critical endangerment. The discussion…
S1E11 Rusty-Patched Bumble Bee: An Abstract Artist
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Rarefied, host Meredith Meeker explores the precarious situation of the rusty patch bumblebee. Meeker is joined by Elaine Evans, an Extension Educator and…
S1E10 Beluga Whale: Canaries of the sea
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Rarified listeners are introduced to the beluga whale. Renowned for its unique vocalizations and smiling visage, the beluga whale inhabits the Arctic and sub-Arctic…
S1E9 Black Ash: An Elusive Tree
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Rarefied, host Meredith Meeker explores the fascinating world of the black ash tree and its conservation challenges. Featuring guests Nina Hunt and Heather Zurbrigg…
S1E8 Redside Dace: Canada's jumping minnow
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Rarefied podcast, host Meredith Meeker explores the conservation efforts for the redside dace, a critically endangered fish found in the Greater Toronto Area…
S1E7 Piping Plover: Super Power Confidence
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of 'Rarefied,' host Meredith Meeker takes listeners on a journey to the beach to learn about the elusive and endangered piping plover. Despite its vulnerability, this…
S1E6 Blanding's turtle: A Sunny Janitor
Send us Fan MailJoin host Meredith Meeker on Rarefied Podcast as she embarks on a journey into Ontario's wetlands to spotlight the Blanding's turtle. This episode details their unique features, the…
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Rarefied Podcast has published 26 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Natural Sciences, Science.
Rarefied Podcast is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 45m.
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