The Amateur Naturalist

By: Tommy Fowler
  • Summary

  • The host, Tommy Fowler, is an amateur naturalist with a deep love for the outdoors. Each week we will discuss the natural history of wild plants or animals. These discussions will give the listener much information about these plants and animals and hopefully surprise the listener with some interesting and/or fun facts. -Please leave 5 stars as a review. -Please be sure to hit follow. -What would help me the most is if you would hit the download button on each of the episodes. -Also, please tell 1-2 friends or family of my nature podcast ...

    "The Amateur Naturalist".Podcast Website: https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491

    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler

    © 2025 The Amateur Naturalist
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Episodes
  • Do Black Bears Hibernate...Fully?
    Jan 26 2025

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    In Episode #51 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus.

    Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".

    We will talk about:

    • In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear.
    • I will discuss that there are 16 species of American Black Bear.
    • This episode #51 will mainly discuss hibernation and specifically if Black Bears are true hibernators or do they hibernate but not fully, or what?
    • We will compare the black bears hibernation to smaller mammals like squirrels and chipmunks.
    • I will discuss how geography and the much colder areas of our continent effect this same species, the American Black Bear.

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    ******** https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler *********

    One way that you can support this podcast is to "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee". Not a real cup of coffee. Just click on the Buy Me a Cup of Coffee and you can give a small donation to help me get some new equipment or to just stay on the air. Many thanks in advance if you do.
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    My website:
    https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491

    Also, be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
    I would love to hear your ideas, see your pictures or hear your feedback.
    ____________________________________________________________________

    You can help me out by:

    • Please hit “download” on every episode
    • Please hit Follow
    • please leave me a review
    • download each of my episodes
    • please leave a 5-star rating This helps me grow as a podcaster
    • please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast

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    You can support the people who support the black bears by going to:

    • Friends of the Smokies. https://friendsofthesmokies.org
    • Appalachian Bear Rescue. https://appalachianbearrescue.org

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    ** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!!
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700

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    The short music intro and outro is:
    "Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
    I love this music. Thank you, Dan.

    This music is royalty free.

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    34 mins
  • The Omnivorous American Black Bear
    Dec 5 2024

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    In Episode #50 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus.

    Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".

    We will talk about:

    • In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear.
    • I will discuss that there are 16 species of American Black Bear.
    • What do they eat?
    • What eats the black bears?
    • Where do they live?
    • Do they attack and eat and kill humans?
    • Where do they live?
    • A few stories about the black bears.

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    ******** https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler *********

    One way that you can support this podcast is to "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee". Not a real cup of coffee. Just click on the Buy Me a Cup of Coffee and you can give a small donation to help me get some new equipment or to just stay on the air. Many thanks in advance if you do.
    _________________________________________________________________________
    My website:
    https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491

    Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
    I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.
    ____________________________________________________________________

    You can help me out by:

    • Please hit “download” on every episode
    • Please hit Follow
    • please leave me a review
    • download each of my episodes
    • please leave a 5-star rating This helps me grow as a podcaster
    • please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast

    _______________________________________________________________________

    You can support the people who support the black bears by going to:

    • Friends of the Smokies. https://friendsofthesmokies.org
    • Appalachian Bear Rescue. https://appalachianbearrescue.org

    ________________________________________________________________________

    ** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!!
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700

    _________________________________________________________________________
    The short music intro and outro is:
    "Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
    I love this music. Thank you, Dan.

    This music is royalty free.

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    43 mins
  • A Very Recognizable Predator - The Hammerhead Shark
    Sep 22 2024

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    n Episode #49 of Season #4, I will discuss the Hammerhead Shark which is a very unique and interesting shark.

    Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors. I am "The Amateur Naturalist".

    We will talk about:

    • In tonight's episode we will talk about the Hammerhead Sharks
    • I will discuss that there are 9 species of Hammerhead Sharks.
    • What do they eat?
    • What eats the hammerhead sharks?
    • Where do they live?
    • I will bring up their migrations?
    • Do they attack and eat and kill humans?
    • What is that hammerhead shape of their head for?
    • How do they reproduce ... this might surprise you!!

    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler

    One way that you can support this podcast is to "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee". Not a real cup of coffee. Just click on the Buy Me a Cup of Coffee and you can give a small donation to help me get some new equipment or to just stay on the air. Many thank you's in advance if you do.

    My website:
    https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491

    Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur Naturalist
    I would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.

    You can help me out by:

    • Please hit “download” on every episode
    • Please hit Follow
    • please leave me a review
    • download each of my episodes
    • please leave a 5-star rating This helps me grow as a podcaster
    • please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast


    ** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast. It’s fun, start today!!
    https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700


    The short music intro and outro is:
    "Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.
    I love this music. Thank you, Dan.

    This music is royalty free.

    Show more Show less
    44 mins

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