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Doug Emlen

3 books referenced

Books by Doug Emlen

Animal Weapons: The Evolution of Battle

Referenced in 1 episode

Ep. 180: Teeth, Horns, and Claws

August 05, 2019

Context:

This is the main subject of the interview. Doug Emlen is the guest discussing his book about extreme animal weapons and their evolutionary parallels with military weapons. The book is referenced throughout the conversation, including discussions of specific pages, quotes, and concepts from it.

Beetle Battles: One Scientist's Journey of Adventure and Discovery

Referenced in 1 episode

Ep. 180: Teeth, Horns, and Claws

August 05, 2019

Context:

At the end of the interview, Doug Emlen mentions his upcoming book aimed at teenagers (ages 10-14), which tells the backstory of his research adventures. It's described as narrative nonfiction about how a biologist studying beetles ended up visiting aircraft carriers and speaking to military brass. The book was set to come out in December.

Animal Weapons

Referenced in 1 episode

Ep. 172: Wrath of the Birders

June 10, 2019

Context:

During a discussion about why deer shed their antlers and evolutionary reasons behind animal weapons, the speaker mentions Doug Emlen as an expert who 'specializes in animal weapons' and states 'His new book is called Animal Weapons.' They indicate he would be a good guest to discuss these topics and say 'you're welcome to come.'