Fancy Scientist with Dr. Stephanie Manka

I frequently get emails asking me wildlife biologist questions: what we do, how we spend our time, and how you can better prepare for a career in wildlife biology. In this special episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast, I agreed to answer questions from one aspiring wildlife biologist for her high school assignment. Given how much people want to know about this career, I thought it would be a grea...

Our diets have a gigantic impact on wildlife. In this episode, learn the biggest change that you can make to reduce deforestation and mitigate climate change. In fact, it's one of the biggest things you can do in general to reduce your carbon footprint. I give you my own tips and tricks for transitioning.  For all of the resources mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes here .

As COVID-19 spread across the world, countries and states ordered for people to stay at home. This massive change in human behavior gave wildlife the opportunity to roam without human interruption. I summarize some of the newsworthy responses of animals during lockdown and talk about how unusual they really are (or aren't). Show notes here .  

Social media has made selfies an everyday occurrence. But when they involve wildlife, they can quite literally put their lives as risk. Learn about why animal selfies are more than just a selfie, and how you can take more ethical photos of wildlife that send a more powerful message. For full show notes visit:  https://stephanieschuttler.com/animal-selfies-more-than-a-selfie/

In this episode, I talk about the frustrations I had with the Netflix series Tiger King. While the show focused on big cat owners, it skirted around major issues on animals in captivity. Do zoos play a role in conservation? How? Are the facilities in the Tiger King really the same?  From my 17 years in wildlife biology, I provide an expert opinion. For full show notes visit: https://stephanieschut...

Dr. Stephanie Schuttler, the Fancy Scientist, is a wildlife biologist who loves breaking stereotypes and talking about the natural world. In this podcast, she shares her knowledge of animals, experiences as a wildlife biologist, and simple lifestyle choices you can make to conserve nature. This is a short intro episode about what the Fancy Scientist podcast is all about, who’s it for, and what you...