Chapter
The Ethical Implications of Hunting Polar Bears
46:05 - 52:09 (06:04)
This podcast delves into the ethical considerations of hunting polar bears and the concept of trophy hunting.
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The speaker personally enjoys outdoor activities but could never bring themselves to kill an animal, despite the practices of their friends and the benefits of population control that hunting can offer.
46:05 - 47:46 (01:40)
Summary
The speaker personally enjoys outdoor activities but could never bring themselves to kill an animal, despite the practices of their friends and the benefits of population control that hunting can offer.
ChapterThe Ethical Implications of Hunting Polar Bears
EpisodeSelects: How Polar Bears Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Newt, a polar bear in Germany who died after a seizure, has led to a medical discovery.
47:46 - 49:17 (01:31)
Summary
Newt, a polar bear in Germany who died after a seizure, has led to a medical discovery. Researchers at the German Center of Neurodegenerative Disease and the Liebnitz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research diagnosed Newt with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, making him the first known recorded case of an animal with this non-infectious form of encephalitis, which occurs when the body's immune system attacks the brain.
ChapterThe Ethical Implications of Hunting Polar Bears
EpisodeSelects: How Polar Bears Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss two Inuit legends about polar bears, one where they are said to be shapeshifters and the other where they require offerings of tools in the afterlife.
49:17 - 50:47 (01:29)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss two Inuit legends about polar bears, one where they are said to be shapeshifters and the other where they require offerings of tools in the afterlife. Additionally, they read a letter from a young fan.
ChapterThe Ethical Implications of Hunting Polar Bears
EpisodeSelects: How Polar Bears Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A listener shares their difficulty adjusting to a new school after being homeschooled and how listening to the podcast has helped them.
50:47 - 52:09 (01:22)
Summary
A listener shares their difficulty adjusting to a new school after being homeschooled and how listening to the podcast has helped them. Additionally, there is a brief exchange about microphone functionality.