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#175 Dr Mark Scherz: The importance of species in conservation. Madagascar / herpetology / frogs / evolution / DNA / barcoding

#175 Dr Mark Scherz: The importance of species in conservation. Madagascar / herpetology / frogs / evolution / DNA / barcoding

FromInto The Wilderness with Byron Pace


#175 Dr Mark Scherz: The importance of species in conservation. Madagascar / herpetology / frogs / evolution / DNA / barcoding

FromInto The Wilderness with Byron Pace

ratings:
Length:
111 minutes
Released:
Jan 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For the first show of 2021 we are joined by herpetologist and evolutionary biologist, Dr Mark Scherz. We dive into the reasons why naming species is important for conservation, the idea of taxonomic inflation, the problem with habitat fragmentation, the concept of ecosystem functionality and what the hell we mean by DNA barcoding. That's just for the warm-up. For all the links on Dr Mark Scherz, visit: www.markscherz.com To support the show visit: www.byronpace.com or www.patreon.com/byronpace For more in Modern Huntsman visit: www.modernhuntsman.com
Released:
Jan 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The world is so much more than what we know, and only through understanding it better can we make informed decisions. This podcast aims to bring impactful, entertaining and insightful conversations from a global array of guests. Some famous, some you won’t have heard of. From famous explorers, to renowned scientists and just good people, all have a story to tell which we can take something from. Topics are wide ranging, with a backbone centred on conservation, including hunting, fishing, expeditions, environmental and wildlife management. This is a podcast for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors in any form. It’s for those who care about safeguarding the planet and wildlife we share this land with.