Squirrel glowing pink on a tree
In 2019, researchers in northern Wisconsin identified the southern flying squirrel as one of the first known biofluorescent mammals. (Photo by J. Martin, Northland College.)

Episode for May 26, 2023

If you shine a black light on a southern flying squirrel, it glows pink. But why? We dive into the questions about biofluorescent animals. Plus, we’ll hear about how researchers are using a program trained to identify bird species from hours of birdsong recorded in the forest. It’s helping in forest and bird conservation. Plus, a $10 million fine for Shell for air pollution violations at its Beaver County ethane cracker and news about the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

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