<![CDATA[The Animal Whatever Podcast]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-animal-whatever-podcast A podcast about animal science, behavior, conservation, medicine...or whatever.

In each episode, host Alayna Hughes speaks with researchers, experts, and other awesome folks who work in the various fields of animal science to learn more about how they got to where they are, the ins and outs of their work, and the impact they want to leave on the world. Guests share not only their own personal and professional perspectives and expertise, but also advice to other prospective animal scientists, and answer one final question: What is one thing people can do to make animal lives better?

]]> RSS.com 2026.320.183334 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:00:37 GMT en 4be63610-39a8-5b39-a830-dd44d742eaa5 https://media.rss.com/the-animal-whatever-podcast/20260323_100348_20ed441081834385f3826bdd1c7523c8.png The Animal Whatever Podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/the-animal-whatever-podcast yes Alayna Hughes 2026 Alayna Hughes Alayna Hughes false episodic podcast <![CDATA[1. "Love Birds, Love Life" with Riley Teske]]> In the FIRST EVER episode of the Animal Whatever Podcast, Alayna speaks with Riley Teske, a fellow undergraduate at Willamette University and self-coined ornithology student(birds!). Riley explains her start in ornithology, her current research, and what it's like to be a female-identifying researcher in a predominantly male space. Alayna and Riley will also talk about nest boxes, acoustic monitoring, raspberry pie (but not the kind you're thinking of), and what to do if you think you might like birds! Listen to the end to hear Riley's answer to the final question: What is one thing people can do to make animal lives better?

Follow Riley for updates on research and some awesome bird photos: @rileysbirdnest

Follow the Animal Whatever Podcast on Instagram for updates and sneak peaks: @animalwhateverpod

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