Christie Wilcox, Newsletter Editor for Science Magazine, joins to discuss her exciting truffle-hunting venture with a specially trained dog named Rye, uncovering non-culinary truffles. They explore the ecological significance of these elusive fungi and the unique bond between dogs and researchers. R. Keller Kopf, an ecologist from Charles Darwin University, highlights the critical role older plants and animals play in ecosystems, emphasizing that age enhances biodiversity and reproductive success. Together, they advocate for conserving these essential, elderly species.
