Plants in the legume family (also known as Fabaceae) have the remarkable ability to form associations with a group of bacteria called rhizobia, allowing them to take in nitrogen from the atmosphere. Casey explains the science behind nitrogen fixation and proposes a fun, new name for this family of plants. Do you think the plant taxonomists will go for it?
Daniel shares some fun facts about crows and other members of the corvid family – long-lived, big-brained birds that share a long history with humans. Some people fear them and view them as pests, but spend some time getting to know them and you will almost certainly come away with a different view.
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This episode aired on Radio Boise in May 2018 and featured music by Toy Zoo.
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