Ologies with Alie Ward

Ologies with Alie Ward

Hippopotomology (HIPPOS) with Rebecca Lewison

February 5, 20251 hr 6 min

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Do they sweat blood? Will one kill you? What are cocaine hippos? Is Moo Deng… okay? Actual real life Hippopotomologist Dr. Rebecca Lewison explains how hippos have some of the best – and worst – PR. We chat about pet hippos, subspecies, daily diets, the current state of hippo conservation, the absolute chaotic affection we have for pygmy hippos, their role as ecosystem engineers, what’s up with their nostrils, and how to keep a hippo in your pocket. Also: how to flatter your friends into plannin

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Ologies with Alie Ward

Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.

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