086 Tongan Megapode with Ann Goth

Ann Göth spent some of her formative years as a scientist studying one of the most curious birds on the planet, the Tongan Megapode, that uses the heat of the volcanoes of the isolated islands of Tonga, in the Pacific Ocean, to incubate their eggs, rather than build a mound like their close relatives. Learn about this astounding bird, and the adventues Ann had as a budding ecologist! Ann has collected her experiences with the Tongan Megapode, and turned them into a book, that has been recently published. You can check out the first chapter of Ann's book here . The book is available as ebook and paperback from all major retailers, including Amazon, Dymocks, Wheelers, Barnes & Noble, Bookdepository and the publisher, Austin Macauley. . To find the best deals in your country, google the ISBN 9781035809516. You can find all of Ann's research at ResearchGate here. If you want to see interviews before they make into into the podcast feed, check out the YouTube channel, where the interviews are usually posted first, or check out the live chats on several platforms at thebirdemergency.com/live . Streaming live to Youtube, Facebook Live, Twitch and Twitter. Follow The Bird Emergency on Twitter @birdemergency or Instagram @thebirdemergency and on Mastodon , because, you know, Elon. You can support the show by making a contribution by buying Grant a coffee here - You can now also become a member, for some extra special access. If you enjoy the show, how about share with your friends or colleagues? Or you can review us at

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086 Tongan Megapode with Ann Goth is an episode from The Bird Emergency by Grant Williams.

This episode is 01:15:48 long.

This episode was published on May 22, 2023.

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