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Puffinology (PUFFINS) with Jill Taylor

Ologies with Alie Ward

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The Fascination with Puffins

Exploring the obsession and adorableness of puffins, the chapter discusses the unique features of tufted and horned puffins, popular culture references to puffins, and questions about the sociological aspects of loving them. A conversation with a pophenologist sheds light on the challenges and privileges of studying puffins in a wild, isolated space, including the constant exposure to bird excrement and foul odors. The chapter concludes with acknowledgments, credits, and a promotion of a kid-friendly version of the podcast.

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