Ep. 52 - Amphibian Ecology ft. Nathalie Jreidini

<p>Our guest this week, <strong>Nathalie Jreidini</strong>, is completing her <strong>PhD </strong>in <strong>Biology </strong>at <strong>McGill University</strong>. She has worked on diverse projects in Ecology throughout her graduate studies. She's now researching the causes of wild animal movements, and more specifically habitat dispersal! Join us for the final episode of Year 1 of Abstract -- cheers to Year 2 starting NEXT WEEK!&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Tune in for Answers to Questions Like:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>What's the distinction between reptiles and amphibians?&nbsp;</p> <p>What do I do if I'm bitten by a tick?&nbsp;</p> <p>What does it mean to be an endangered species? Is there life out there in the universe?&nbsp;</p> <p>What is Ecology?&nbsp;</p> <p>Why do animals move? Hint: it's not cause they got boogie fever...&nbsp;</p> <p>What are the current limitations on animal tracking methods? and many, many, many more!&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Topics &amp; Concepts&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Studying Animals vs. Humans&nbsp;</p> <p>Amphibians&nbsp;</p> <p>The Phylogenetic Tree&nbsp;</p> <p>Disease Spread&nbsp;</p> <p>Extrapolating from Animals to Humans&nbsp;</p> <p>Invasive Species&nbsp;</p> <p>Endangered Species&nbsp;</p> <p>Ecology&nbsp;</p> <p>The Fowler Toad &amp; Habitat Dispersal&nbsp;</p> <p>Toad Personality, Mating &amp; Intercourse&nbsp;</p> <p>Environment &amp; Individual&nbsp;</p> <p>Energy Expenditure &amp; Exploration&nbsp;</p> <p>To Move or Not to Move&nbsp;</p> <p>Limitations on Tracking Methods&nbsp;</p> <p>///</p> <p>Welcome to your new favorite <strong>Website</strong>, The Endangered Species Redlist: https://www.iucnredlist.org/&nbsp;</p> <p>Welcome to your new favorite <strong>Audio Course</strong>, The Secret Life of Words: https://listenable.io/web/courses/402/the-secret-life-of-words/&nbsp;</p> <p>Welcome to your new favorite <strong>Newsletter</strong>, The Habit Society: https://thehabitsociety.com/&nbsp;</p> <p>///</p> <p><strong>Does free will exist? </strong>Maybe. Regardless, please shar