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Episode 24. "Island Life in the Urban Jungle" NYC Amphibian Ecology with Dr. Jeremy Feinberg

Episode 24. "Island Life in the Urban Jungle" NYC Amphibian Ecology with Dr. Jeremy Feinberg

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Episode 24. "Island Life in the Urban Jungle" NYC Amphibian Ecology with Dr. Jeremy Feinberg

FromAmphibiCast

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Length:
95 minutes
Released:
Jan 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Islands around the world are homes to amphibians that face unique challenges. Life on an island can be tough... But no place is tougher than New York...  Many people don't realize that the NY Metropolitan area is comprised of several  islands. In fact, The Bronx is the only Borough of NYC connected to then mainland.  Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties all reside on Long Island, which is the largest island in the US.  Due to  dense human  populations and significant habitat fragmentation, NY amphibians face challenges like no others. My guest tonight  is Dr. Jeremy Feingberg and he is an expert on urban frogs. Jeremy is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian Museum and he recently discovered a new species of Leopard Frog right here in New York City.  Jeremy is also a native New Yorker and in this episode we discuss his work studying NY frogs, urban ecology, bioacoustics, and a whole host of other interesting topics.  
Released:
Jan 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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AmphibiCast is the Original Amphibian Focused Podcast. Each weekly episode features informative and educational content for hobbyists, naturalists, ecologists, pet enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates frogs, toads and salamanders.