Join me as I talk to scientist, writer and ecopreneur Nick Askew about his fascination with these creatures of the night. Learn why wives might once have fed owl soup to their husbands, how a talking alarm clock is integral to research and which country the Copper Penis Owl acts as a bogey man in. As always, head over to the website at <a href="https://www.elliotconnor.com/podcast">https://www.elliotconnor.com/podcast</a> for more about the show, past episodes and the chance to become a contestant on a future episode. See you there!</p> <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

S1E6: Hana Begovic and Sloths

We're all animals. Sometimes we forget that. Thankfully, the Human Nature Cast is here to set things straight. Join us each Saturday for lively interviews with public figures that set out how amazingly diverse Homo sapiens can be, as well as our inseverable connection to our animal friends. From authors and animators to athletes and adventurers, from composers to comedians, we celebrate the wonders of Human Nature. And, with the help of 8.7 million animal species, we start to unravel the true meaning of life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.