The Snapdragon Hunt

Published: July 20, 2018, 11 a.m.

It\u2019s the tale of an epic science adventure. It\u2019s the drama of the hunt for a dragon\u2026 a snapdragon! This isn\u2019t the kind of dragon that breathes fire. It\u2019s a flower! And biologists have been hunting for them every summer, in an ongoing quest to understand how species evolve and separate.\n\nWe tag along with biologist Carina Baskett on her very first day of the snapdragon hunt, in the Pyrenees mountains of Spain. Join us as we get excited about \u201cfieldwork\u201d - one of the coolest (and most adventurous) parts of the scientific process!\n\nYou can see photos from the snapdragon hunt and learn about fieldwork all over the world, on our blog.\n\nWe\u2019re doing it live! Check out Tumble\u2019s live events coming up in August, on our website.\n\nTumble is brought to you with help from KIND Snacks. Complete offer details are available at: https://www.kindsnacks.com/kidsoffer\n\nOur Patrons make a WORLD of difference to us! Pledge to support at patreon.com/tumblepodcast. Rewards include ad-free episodes, free educational materials, chances to appear on the show, and more.