The smaller number of noteworthy podcast episodes this week is balanced by the particularly high levels of quality and interesting content in those noted.
Noteworthy Podcast Episodes (Week Ending 4 July 2025)
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The Wildlife Society’s 2025 Publications Awards
The Wildlife Society has announced its list of winners for their Publications Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding achievements in both published books, as well as both papers by professionals working in the field as well as students preparing to work in wildlife management.
Noteworthy Podcast Episodes (Week Ending 13 June 2025)
Here is a selection of some of the most interesting natural history and natural history book themed podcasts from the past week. Topics include ancient monsters, orchids, and fire in the life cycles of plants.
The Mourning Star Pin Badges
I had the pleasure recently to discover an artist previously unknown to me who produces her work in the form of pin badges: Elizabeth Basten, owner of The Mourning Star. Based in the U.K., she creates enamel pin badges, as well as jewellery, wooden magnets, key rings and embroidery patches. Of course, what caught my attention is how she takes her inspiration from nature and its myriad wonders, and occasionally spices things up with a dash of magic and folklore.