In this episode Dr. Bob and Dr. Aimée Thomas visit <a href="https://www.fws.gov/refuge/bayou-sauvage-urban">Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge</a> in New Orleans East to meet a longtime friend, <a href="https://www.fws.gov/staff-profile/pon-dixson">Pon Dixson </a>with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We discuss the ecological succession that has taken place since Hurricane Katrina decimated the forest. We also talk about Golden silk orb-weavers, Timber Rattlesnakes, Persimmons, the history of the refuge and traditional ecological knowledge.
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Hosts: Dr. Robert Thomas and Dr. Aimée Thomas
Produced by Emma Reid
Intro Music composition by Hunter Wainwright

Join the father-daughter biologist duo Dr. Bob and Dr. Aimée Thomas as they explore wild areas of Louisiana while meeting fellow scientists and naturalists along the way! These episodes will provide budding and well-seasoned naturalists an experience of being out in the field with the experts!

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