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Episode 176 - It's Not A Carp - The Gar Guy

Episode 176 - It's Not A Carp - The Gar Guy

FromThe Wandering Naturalist


Episode 176 - It's Not A Carp - The Gar Guy

FromThe Wandering Naturalist

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Did Brandon meet his match on puns? Find out as Dr. Solomon David, an aquatic biologist, assistant professor of biological sciences at Nicholls State University in Louisiana, one of the leading experts on gar, and punster extraordinaire joins us to discuss one of Minnesota's strangest fish, gar. From their strange shape, to studying their scales for use as body armor, to the behind the scenes of crafting a legislative bill to protect an animal, this pun filled episode is one you don't want to miss. 
Released:
Aug 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Explore the history and present of over 27,000 acres of park land inside Minnesota's Hennepin County and surrounding areas. Hosts Angela (wildlife biologist) and Brandon (interpretive naturalist) guide you through this suburban wilderness managed by the Three Rivers Park District.