10m 39s
The invasive Asian carp, once introduced as a solution, is now disrupting native fish species and shrinking their populations across rivers, streams, and lakes along the Mississippi River Basin. Join Shane as he visits a safeguarded battlefront in a lab, gears up for a thrilling fishing tournament, and devours a gourmet delicacy. Innovative solutions emerge in the conundrum against this intruder.
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Puerto Rican Crested Anoles are a prime example of adaptation in action. In just a few decades, these city-dwelling lizards have undergone remarkable evolutionary changes to thrive in an urban landscape. Longer limbs, stickier toe pads, and higher heat tolerance are just a few of the adaptations they've developed. Discover this captivating world with Shane Campbell-Staton and Kristin Winchell.
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From ancient seas to fertile soils, evolutionary biologist Shane Campbell-Staton explores the remarkable journey that transformed the Cretaceous coastline into the fertile “Black Belt” region of the American South. He joins oceanographer Craig McClain, professor Sven Beckert, and geneticist Steven Micheletti to learn how millions of years of deposits shaped the events of Black American history.
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