Zach, Spencer, and Sean introduce you to what the Triassic period looked like. We start off by discussing the great extinction even that led into the Triassic period and what came after. How did life on earth bounce back and what did the life look like? What did earth as a whole look like during this? What life forms began to appear and change the history of our world forever? These are all questions we take a dive into while cracking jokes and getting off topic as usual. This episode is the first part of a 2 episode series focusing on this time period.

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This week, we're delving into the eerie world of creatures and fungi that seem to defy death itself! From the science behind phenomena showcased in The Last of Us to astonishing tales of animals that can survive being frozen in time, we’ve got chills and thrills in store.

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We briefly catch up and discuss the boundary waters before diving into the episode. We focus on two endangered species, the Hector's Dolphin and the American Burying Beetle. We highlight what makes each species unique, what has caused them to be listed as endangered or worse, and what efforts are being done through conservation to protect them from going extinct.

In this episode, we explore the lives of three iconic figures who ignited our passion for the natural world: the exuberant Steve Irwin, the insightful Robert Sapolsky, and the pioneering Alexander von Humboldt. Join us as we explore how Irwin’s boundless enthusiasm for wildlife conservation sparked our love for animal biology, while Sapolsky’s groundbreaking research on primates and human behavior opened our eyes to the intricate connections between biology and our humanity. We’ll also journey back in time to uncover Humboldt’s revolutionary explorations that laid the groundwork for ecological science. Thanks for listening!

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Join the MCP gang as we discuss different organisms that light up our world from the deepest trenches of the ocean to our night skies. In this episode, we cover topics from angler fish luring in prey, to fireflies finding love all by creating their own light. We hope you enjoy this episode and it brings a little 'light' to your day!

We have our first guest host to help us discuss the relationship between sloths and a peculiar genus of moth. Is this relationship an example of commensalism or could it be mutualism? As always we get off track and discuss a number of other cool invertebrates, along with some good ole fashion bathroom humor.

Welcome to our TENTH episode! In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of mutualism, where symbiotic relationships shape the natural world. From the birds and the bees to lichen (?!), we uncover the remarkable ways in which different species collaborate. Please take a few seconds to fill out our first MCP survey. https://forms.gle/MTGKdsqNHkgiwZXh9

Join the Megatherium Club as we kick off our mini-series on symbiotic relationships! Today, Sean, Spencer, and Zach explore the queasy, uneasy world of parasites and how they make a living off the back of other, hardworking organisms like you and me. Sit back, relax, and don't have too much fun because you definitely don't want that trichy dick!