Wildfires and a mysterious mollusk

December 02, 2024 00:28:31
Wildfires and a mysterious mollusk
The Best Of Our Knowledge
Wildfires and a mysterious mollusk

Dec 02 2024 | 00:28:31

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Show Notes

After 25 years of stumping scientists, a mysterious mollusk found drifting in the ocean off the coast of California, has been identified. We’ll learn more about this unusual animal.

And we’ll learn about how human practices can both contribute to and help prevent wildfires.

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