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Motherhood In Miniature: Hidden Insight from a Hummingbird Nursery

Hummingbirds are often admired for their dazzling speed and iridescent beauty, but their nesting habits remain one of nature's best-kept secrets. Citizen scientist Eric Pittman takes us into this hidden world, sharing his firsthand observations of hummingbird mothers as they build intricate nests and nurture their young—right in his very own backyard. Join us as we explore the hidden wonders of nature that await when we take the time to look.

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May 7, 2025
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Listen Closely… | Constant Wonder S8 E4

From moonlit treetops to rescuing sloth bears from the streets, Kartick Satyanarayan has spent his life protecting India’s wildlife. Known as the “Bear Man of India,” he’s faced the timber mafia, dodged bullets, and never stopped fighting for animals. Hear his full story from S8 E4 at the link in our bio or on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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May 2, 2025
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This Teacher Made History | Constant Wonder S11 E2

When the right to vote was denied through unfair literacy tests, Septima Clark knew education could be revolutionary. She founded secret schools across the Deep South to teach Black citizens the skills they needed to claim their rights—and helped power the Civil Rights Movement. Hear her full story from S11 E 2 at the link in our bio or on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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April 30, 2025
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She Walked 500 Miles for a Bird Under Threat

The best way to see the world is on foot, it might be argued. Mary Colwell has had amazing encounters with wildlife on her walking treks around the globe. She's even used her walks to raise awareness and increase protection of the fascinating but imperiled curlew.

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April 23, 2025
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A New Era of Peace in the Wolf Wars

Daniel Curry had had recurring dreams about wolves, long before he chose to devote his career to helping them. After working with captive wolves for several years, he became a "range rider," a human intermediary between predators and the cattle they might want to eat. In this episode of Constant Wonder, we'll discover Curry's extraordinary empathy for both domestic and wild creatures, and we'll hear how he works to keep them all safe.

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April 16, 2025
Read more about the article Is There Such Thing As a “Bad” Naturalist?
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Is There Such Thing As a “Bad” Naturalist?

When Paula Whyman started trying to rehabilitate 200 acres she'd just bought, she knew very little about conservation. Among many other challenges, she faced off with mile-a-minute vine and rattlesnakes, but, with self-effacing humor and passion for this corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains, she persisted (and still persists!) in restoring the land to a healthy equilibrium.

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April 9, 2025