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The Scorpion Renaissance Has Arrived
FromShort Wave
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jul 24, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Scorpions: They're found pretty much everywhere, and new species are being identified all the time. Arachnologist Lauren Esposito says there's a lot to love about this oft-misunderstood creature. Most are harmless — they can't even jump — and they play a critical role in their diverse ecosystems as a top invertebrate predator. (encore)Want to hear us talk about other newly identified animal species? We'd love to know! We're at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Jul 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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