
Liana Zanette
Behavioural ecologist at Western University who conducts field experiments on wildlife fear responses and reported results from camera-trap experiments showing wolves' fear of humans.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 36min
A mystery satellite has been jamming GPS in Europe
Todd Humphreys, a space radio communications expert, reveals the intriguing possibility of a mysterious satellite disrupting GPS signals in Europe, suggesting an accidental source, not necessarily malevolent. Liana Zanette, a behavioral ecologist, shares eye-opening findings about wolves' fear of humans, showcasing how their behavior shifts in response to human sounds. Meanwhile, Tessa Alexanian discusses AI-designed DNA's potential dangers, emphasizing biosecurity challenges in detecting harmful protein sequences, highlighting an urgent need for better screening methods.

Oct 17, 2023 • 16min
Scarier than lions: how fear of ‘super predator’ humans is shaping the animal kingdom
Conservation biologist Liana Zanette discusses her research showing that humans are now the super predator, inciting more fear in wild animals than even lions. Topics explored include the ecological consequences of human hunting, the reactions of wildlife to human voices and lion voices, elephants' responses to lions and humans, and the ecological impact of humans on the animal kingdom.


