Animal Behavior

I have taken photos of people feeding geese next to the sign that reads ‘Do Not Feed The Geese’. But it is not only our feathered friends. I will give specific examples of problems that will occur when we feed wildlife. http://joeybeepodcast.com/podcasts/2020/A17DONOTFEEDTHEANIMALS.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |...

There is an entire process that happens once a goose is sitting on a nest. The rules legally change when the goslings hatch. I observed this part of parenting near one of my ponds. Any time I approached, the drake put on a defensive posture. http://joeybeepodcast.com/podcasts/2020/A21SILLYGOOSE.mp3Podcast: Play in...

Animals have a feeding relationship. Either you are the ‘eater’ or the eatee’. How have both prey and predators adapted to outsmart the ‘opposing team’. On this show I discuss the tactics of both prey and predators. I will also give awesome examples that occur in the wild. (photo by...

This is the time of the year that the deer family go into the rut. Each species instinctually follows specific rituals. I took this photo of a bull elk in Yellowstone National Park just prior to the rut. This show discusses the the stages of the rut. http://joeybeepodcast.com/podcasts/2020/A44DEERRUT.mp3Podcast:...

Talk about a unique looking bird. That also loves to eat ticks! Raise a few and your property is clear of a pest that could bring disease. The Guinea Hen is a one of a kind creature. http://joeybeepodcast.com/podcasts/2020/BGUINEAHEAN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android |...

I thought that I have seen every possible scenario that could happen in nature. That is, until the fox games began. No, they did not bring out the Olympic torch to start them but there was definitely excitement in the air. Please enjoy the games! http://joeybeepodcast.com/podcasts/2020/CFOXGAMES.mp3Podcast: Play...

If you were going to warn a family member or friend, what would you say? What if it were a bystander on the street? How would you communicate the impending danger? Animals have a unique method of communicating danger by specific vocalizations or displays. This is part 1 of a series. (photo by Ronan Donovan for The...

Many people think of bees as pollinators but there is a host of organisms that also do this task. You will be surprised about some of these creatures. There are also two non-living environmental pollinators. http://joeybeepodcast.com/podcasts/2020/FPOLLINATORS.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe:...

So what really happens after dark? Both prey and predator use the cover of night to their advantage? But how? This show takes you into the night. http://JoeyBeePodcast.com/podcasts/1AAAAAAAAAAJoeyBee-NOCTURNALANIMALS.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS

As an Environmental Scientist, I have been around wolf pups, elk calves, bear cubs, and many more animal babies. Yes, they are cute and cudley, but there is so much to learn about these young critters. On this show I will share with you facts you may be unfamiliar with. (plus a few fun animal stories)....