Kirsten Hecht studies giant salamanders and science communication. 
Her work has led her to discoveries, and sometimes creepy situations.
In this episode, we hear a little of both.

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http://www.wec.ufl.edu

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Bears and Beavers: Don Hardeman

Ecologists go from their own backyards to the edges of the Earth in pursuit of knowledge.

Dealing with discomfort, sometimes dangerous animals, and unpredictable situations, they are rewarded with adventure and fascinating insights into workings of the planet's life.

In this podcast we share, for the first time, the experiences of the faculty and students of the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation.