Olga Shpak

In this episode, marine biologist Olga Shpak shares her harrowing experiences researching bowhead whales in the Okhotsk Sea, revealing the intertwined challenges of wildlife conservation and the war in Ukraine. Malacologist Jaynee Kim discusses the alarming health risks posed by the rat lungworm parasite, linked to invasive slugs—an issue affecting both animals and humans. From brutal natural conflicts to the eerie, psychological effects of nightmares, this conversation explores the haunting realities of life in chaos.