The Amateur Naturalist

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Are Black Bear Encounters On The Rise?

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #57 of Season #4, I will discuss the thought if black bear encounters with humans are seeing a rise or uptick these days. Your host is Tom

Sep 15
1 h 11 min

What Is Decimating Most Of The Hemlock Trees Of North America

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #56 of Season #4, I will discuss what tiny little insect is killing off the majestic and beautiful Hemlock Trees? One of my hobbies is to hi

Apr 24
33 min

Acidic Soil Loving Plants of the Appalachian Mountains PART 2

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #55 of Season #4, I will discuss some acid loving plants. Specifically, acidic soil loving plants such as some trillium plants (4), some fer

Mar 16
44 min

Acidic Soil Loving Plants of the Appalachian Mountain Areas

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #54 of Season #4, I will discuss some acid loving plants. Specifically, acidic soil loving plants such as Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and

Feb 1
32 min

Dire Wolves Died Out ... Are They Now Back From Extinction?

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text In Episode #53 of Season #4, I will discuss the company Colossal Biosciences and it's attempt at bringing back an animal, the Dire

Nov 30 2025
35 min

Whitetail Deer Communication Through Scent Glands

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text In Episode #52 of Season #4, I will discuss the Whitetail Deer and their use of glandular scents for communication between deer. Your h

Apr 7 2025
43 min

Do Black Bears Hibernate...Fully?

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #51 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the Univ

Jan 26 2025
34 min

The Omnivorous American Black Bear

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #50 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the Univ

Dec 5 2024
42 min

A Very Recognizable Predator - The Hammerhead Shark

Send us Fan Mail n Episode #49 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Shark which is a very unique and interesting shark. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biolo

Sep 22 2024
44 min

The Hammerhead WHAT??

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #48 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Worm which is a very highly invasive worm. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degre

Jul 8 2024
33 min

Crotalus horridus - The Timber Rattlesnake PART # 2 "Thank Goodness for the Glass"

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #47 I will discuss PART TWO of the Timber Rattlesnake. Otherwise known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a bi

Apr 30 2024
35 min

Crotalus horridus - The Venomous but Not Poisonous Timber Rattlesnake

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #46 I will discuss the Timber Rattlesnake. Otherwise known as the Canebrake Rattlesnake. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree

Mar 27 2024
33 min

Our Black and White Musk-Filled Little Friend; The Striped Skunk

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #45 I will discuss the striped skunk. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion

Feb 26 2024
46 min

The Mushroom That Looks Like Santa's Beard

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #44 I will discuss the the bright white, edible mushroom that looks a lot like Santa Claus big white beard. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I hav

Jan 29 2024
41 min

The Large Yet Declining Albatross

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #43 I will discuss the the colossal, yet actually declining in population, bird we call, the Albatross. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a

Jan 8 2024
27 min

Kissing Under the Christmas Mistletoe!!

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #42 I will discuss the holiday plant, mistletoe. Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a hi

Dec 19 2023
32 min

The Fall Invasion of the Stink Bugs

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #41 I will discuss the stink bugs, why they are getting in our houses, and what they eat. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug comes from China a

Nov 16 2023
31 min

Pumpkins: The Big Orange Berry

Send us Fan Mail All Episodes Edit Delete Pumpkins: The Big Orange BerryTOMMY FOWLER SEASON: 3 EPISODE: 40 Description In Episode #40 I will discuss the North Amer

Nov 6 2023
29 min

Enjoy The Outdoors Even More with the Merlin Bird App

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #39 I will discuss the Merlin Bird App. I love sitting in the backyard next to the bird feeders and watching and listening to the wild birds

Oct 25 2023
30 min

Coatis in Mexico; Is it a Dog, a Monkey, an Anteater, or a Raccoon?

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #37 I will discuss the beautiful trees called The Tree of Heaven. They are gorgeous trees but they are very invasive and a tree that is hard

Sep 11 2023
32 min

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I absolutely love this podcast. Great info, engaging narration and full of topics that nature lovers will delight over.

FeatherTDE · Mar 2026

I was looking for podcasts that would reconnect me with my passion for nature. Tommy’s work did this for me in this podcast and I plan to be a regular listener from now on.

sam in idaho · Dec 2022

fantastic host and fantastic research. each episode is thoughtful, informative, but also homey and accessible. looking forward to more audio adventures!

cindy blair · Aug 2022

I live in a RV and your podcast helps me learn more about we’re I am I love listening to this and reading my amateur naturalist book when I’m not on the trial I’m 11 years old

Wheel fun adventure · Dec 2024

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