The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week American Hippo Ranchers, Peacock Vasectomies, Leave Einstein Alone
Oct 25, 2023
Sarah Gailey, an expert on the history of hippos in America, joins the podcast to discuss how hippos almost became extremely American. The hosts also delve into Miami officials performing vasectomies on peacocks to control their population and the ethical concerns around saving Einstein's brain.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Addressing Peacock Overpopulation through Vasectomies
03:57 • 13min
Avian Vasectomies and Their Impact on Peacock Populations
16:53 • 6min
Peacock Control and Letters to the Editor
22:36 • 5min
Controversies Surrounding Human Remains in Museums
27:57 • 25min
The Invasive Water Hyacinth Problem and the Idea of Introducing Hippos
52:51 • 20min
The Hypothetical American Hippo Population and the Peacock Problem
01:12:37 • 6min