6 Oct 2025 03:00
How Do You Science | Meet a Wildlife Biologist
In this episode, I learn all about wildlife biology from my friend, Ryan Wagner. He told me about clipping turtle toenails and bathing froglets—all for science. And he recounted his recent adventure backpacking frogs into a national forest to return them to their former home. If you love amphibians and reptiles or conservation biology, this one's for you.
Hear about:
- stressed out turtles and their toenails
- chytrid fungus and frogs
- scientists helping Cascade frogs survive climate change
- how art makes science even better
Resources you can use:
- Want to see Ryan Wagner's wildlife photos or read his stories about science? Check out his portfolio
- Learn more about Cascades frogs in the PNW and why climate change is bad for them
- Get your amphibian fix with Nat Geo
As always, submit burning questions at askdruniverse.wsu.edu. Who knows where your questions will take us next.
