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Natural Selections: Wild Cats
Mar 09, 2006 — Cats have adapted to association with humans, but their wilder cousins can still be found, from Africa to Scotland. Dr. Curt Stager and Martha Foley talk about the history and habits of cats. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Shrews
May 15, 2003 — Although they look much like mice, shrews are not even in the rodent family. Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager discuss how these tiny ancient predators achieved their reputation for giant-size attitude. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Ruminants
May 08, 2003 — Ever wonder about animals that have more than one stomach, like cattle and deer? What do they do with those extra stomachs anyhow? Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager chew over the details. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Chronic Wasting Disease
Apr 10, 2003 — This fatal disease affects deer populations, and is similar to Mad Cow Disease. So far, it has been found in the Western US, but not yet in New York State. Martha Foley and Curt Stager talk about the disease, it's transmission, and efforts being made to slow its spread. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Rabbits and Hares
Dec 26, 2002 — Martha Foley talks with Dr. Curt Stager about how Northern American rabbits and snowshoe hares differ in appearance and habitat--and how neither, despite Bugs Bunny, lives in holes. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Cat Intelligence
Dec 28, 2000 — Cats are pretty smart--the whole setup proves that. But just how smart are they? Dr Curt Stager and Martha Foley stack up man's second-best friend against other mammals. Go to full article
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