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Oophaga pumilio are well known for their vivid and variable coloration. But did you know that they have extremely sophisticated mating behaviors that select for certain colors?  In this week's episode I am joined by researcher, Yusan Yang and we discuss her work studying mate selection in wild oophaga pumilio. We talk about mating both male and female behaviors associated with color selection, and how pumilo tadpoles can actually imprint on their mothers. We also discuss one of Yusan's research projects that was featured in the Netflix documentary "Life in Color," narrated by David Attenborough. To support the show by becoming a Patron, for AmphibiCast Merch , for a 10% listener discount on an In Situ Ecosystems vivarium, and to support Panamanian Frog Conservation visit: https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCastTo find out more about Yusan and her research visit: https://biology.wustl.edu/people/yusan-yang and be sure to check out her featured segment in Life in Color on Netflix https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/books-media/life-in-color-david-attenborough-behind-the-scenes/

This week I am joined by Dr. Alessandro Catenazzi. Alessandro is a conservation biologist who assesses amphibian populations for the IUCN red list, We discuss what the IUCN is, how species and populations are assessed, and what the future holds for endangered frogs.  We also talk about frog species native to the Peruvian cloud forest biome, and how many endangered species are actually on the rebound.For AmphibiCast Merch, to support the show by becoming a Patron, and for a 10% listener discount on and In Situ Ecosystems vivarium visit:  https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCastTo find out more about Alessandro and his research visit https://www.catenazzilab.org/

People often make comparisons between reef tanks and planted vivariums due to their complexity and beauty.  They both require substantial care and effort, yet despite their many challenges, they ultimately reward the keeper with a perfect slice of the natural world.  This week I am joined by reef aquarist turned dart frog breeder,  Kyle Martin. Kyle and I discuss his transition from keeping reef aquariums to dart frogs and how he used his aquarist skill set to be successful with both.  We also discuss Kyle's unique methods of raising tadpoles communally, how to measure water quality, and maintaining successful dart frog community tanks. For AmphibiCast Merch, to support the show by becoming a Patron, and for a 10% discount off an In Situ Ecosystems Vivarium, click https://linktr.ee/AmphibiCastTo find out more about Kyle and to purchase quality captive bred dart frogs visit ncdartfrogs.com (don't forget to use the coupon code mentioned in the show!)