The Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area near Boise, Idaho has one of the world’s highest concentrations of nesting raptors. Biologists studying the birds of prey in this part of the country join Ira Flatow for a look at raptor biology, and the threats the birds are facing. Plus, bringing back the California condor.
Segment Guests
Mark Fuller
Mark Fuller is a research wildlife biologist for the U.S. Geological Survey and a director in the Raptor Research Center at Boise State University, Boise Idaho.
Julie Heath
Julie Heath is an associate professor of biological sciences at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho.
Chris Parish
Chris Parish is the Condor Program Director at the Peregrine Fund.
Flora Lichtman
Flora Lichtman is a host of Science Friday. In a previous life, she lived on a research ship where apertivi were served on the top deck, hoisted there via pulley by the ship’s chef.
Meet the Producers and Host
About Annette Heist
Annette Heist is a former senior producer for Science Friday.
About Flora Lichtman
Flora Lichtman is a host of Science Friday. In a previous life, she lived on a research ship where apertivi were served on the top deck, hoisted there via pulley by the ship’s chef.