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/2032491 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler
Episodes
In Episode #53 of Season #4, I will discuss the company Colossal Biosciences and it's attempt at bringing back an animal, the Dire Wolf, from it's 10,000 year extinction. The Dire Wolf DNA is not 100% Dire Wolf DNA but it has some Gray Wolf DNA segments to make the DNA complete. Because of this, many people are upset that they are saying that they brought back the Dire Wolf. But this is just...
In Episode #52 of Season #4, I will discuss the Whitetail Deer and their use of glandular scents for communication between deer.
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 I will discuss the 7 glands of whitetail deer and...
In 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 Bea...
In 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 Bea...
n 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 Sharks
- I will discuss that there are 9 species of...
In 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 worm
- It eats earthworms.
- It came from southeast Asia.
- Very ...
In 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 v...
In 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 ...
In 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 ki...
In 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 ...
In Episode #43 I will discuss the the colossal, yet actually declining in population, bird we call, the Albatross.
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:
- The biological classification of the Albatross.
- Where does it live geographically?
- How many species of th...
In Episode #42 I will discuss the holiday plant, mistletoe.
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:
- The biological classification of the mistletoe.
- Where does it live geographically?
- Is mistletoe a parasitic plant?
- How did hanging mistletoe on a door way and th...
In Episode #41 I will discuss the stink bugs, why they are getting in our houses, and what they eat.
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug comes from China and Japan and did not get to the United States until 1995 or so. Already it has spread to 22 states.
They eat a lot of crops, fruit trees, vegetable plants, etc. But some eat other bugs including stink bugs.
Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have ...
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Pumpkins: The Big Orange Berry
TOMMY FOWLER
SEASON: 3
EPISODE: 40
In Episode #40 I will discuss the North American fall squash or berry known as pumpkin!!
It is a plant that is grown in abundance here in the United States and eaten in many different ways, but especially eaten as pumpkin pie. It inspires so many culinary items such as Pumpkin Spiced Lattes at your local ...
In Episode #39 I will discuss the Merlin Bird App. I love sitting in the backyard next to the bird feeders and watching and listening to the wild birds. But I also love being able to identify birds or plants or trees while I am out on a hike, a walk, or even on a camping trip. I found this Bird App and I placed it on my phone to use to identify birds by sight or by song. It is a lot of fun and it can be used in ma...
In Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven. They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard to get rid of once you make that decision.
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".
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In Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven. They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard to get rid of once you make that decision.
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".
**** Click here to get $20 off a paid B...
In Episode #36 I will discuss the wild hogs that live in and around the Smoky Mountains National Park.
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".
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In Episode #35 I will discuss the Vernal Pools or Ponds.
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".
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In Episode #34 I will discuss the beautiful but venomous Copperhead snake.
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".
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