Ep. 259: The Squirrel Doctor Is In

Published: 2021-02-08 10:00:00

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Steven Rinella talks with Dr. John Koprowski, Spencer Neuharth, Clay Newcomb, and Janis Putelis.

Topics discussed: Having a Phd in all things squirrels; what a squirrel has for a penis; when squirrel semen hardens into a waxy plug to prevent other squirrels from breeding; 45 male squirrels chase a single female for six hours; what the hell is a drey?; settling the score on testicle biting; how color phasing works; hitting the ground from 70 feet and shaking off the daze; freakish ways to die; how squirrel incisors never stop growing; eating your own young; being anal about managing your mushrooms; barking at anthing and everything, but especially each other; the stick trick; and more.

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Referenced Books

Squirrels of the World

by John Kaprowski

When asked how people can find his books on squirrels, Dr. Kaprowski mentions this as the book he and his colleagues are most proud of. They are working on a new edition. It's described as a compendium covering everything from chipmunks to flying squirrels, prairie dogs, groundhogs, marmots, and all types of squirrels.

Referenced at 00:00:08

North American Tree Squirrels

by John Kaprowski

Dr. Kaprowski mentions this book when discussing his publications. He explains it covers many of the topics discussed in the podcast including scent marking sites, nesting behavior, and social behavior. Steve Rinella expressed interest in getting a signed copy of this book.

Referenced at 00:00:08

International Wildlife Management

by John Kaprowski

Described as Dr. Kaprowski's most recent book that he shared with the hosts. It looks at wildlife management broadly but includes some squirrel mentions. This appears to be a more general wildlife management text rather than focused solely on squirrels.

Referenced at 00:00:08