Fancy Scientist: Animals, Science, Lifestyle

Fancy Scientist: Animals, Science, Lifestyle

Dr. Stephanie Schuttler, the Fancy Scientist, is a wildlife biologist who loves breaking stereotypes and talking about the natural world. In this podcast, she shares her knowledge of animals, experiences as a wildlife biologist, and simple lifestyle choices you can make to conserve nature. Her 17 years in wildlife biology taught her that science alone cannot save species. We need to take collective action through simple things we can do every day. This podcast is for anyone who likes animals and wants to help make the world a better place for them, and for us too. You’ll learn cool things about the animals around you from her own and other scientists’ research. She’ll also give tips for other scientists to succeed (that really ANYONE can use), strategies for effective science communication, and how she gained the confidence to become a fancy scientist. Hit subscribe and let’s change the world!

Recent Episodes

July 9, 2025

Launching a Successful Wildlife Career After Losing Your Job: Interview with Wildlife Biologist Jamie Bowles

Sometimes, when you think the worst happens, it can actually be the best thing. For wildlife biologist Jamie Bowles of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, losing her job in the medical field launched her wildlife care...
July 2, 2025

What is Pollination? | Wildlife Biology for Kids Club

You’ve heard about the importance of pollinators, but what exactly is it? When you learn what pollination consists of, you’ll quickly realize it truly is a miracle of nature! This week on the Wildlife Biology for Kids Club, w...
June 25, 2025

From Nature to Novels: Writing Children’s Books with Rosanne Parry

When we think about saving the environment, kids aren’t typically the first thing that comes to mind for most people – especially when it comes to fiction books written for children. But maybe that’s an important missing link...
April 17, 2025

The Science and Ethics of De-extinction: The Case of the Dire Wolf

Chances are, you've seen the headlines that the dire wolf is no longer extinct. The company Colossal Biosciences claims to have brought it back from extinction in the form of three living, breathing dire wolf pups. But my hea...
April 8, 2025

Facts Don’t Change Minds: What Actually Works in Science Communication

Are you somebody who really cares about wildlife and conservation and you're trying to get people to change their behavior? Reduce their carbon footprint? Get them to not litter? Or keep their cats indoors to save birds? Whet...
March 4, 2025

Wildlife Careers in Crisis: Surviving Trying Times

I’m not going to lie…things seem pretty dire here right now in the United States for the environment, conservation, and wildlife. Because of what the current administration is doing, people are worried and understandably so. ...
Feb. 9, 2025

Conversations and Connections: Tips for Navigating Conservation Post Election

We recently had an election here in the United States, and now have just started this new administration. For so many of us out there, especially in the conservation and environmental space, this one was and is going to be TO...
Jan. 23, 2025

Wildlife Internships: What They Are and How to Get Them

I’ve been seeing a ton of great PAID wildlife internships being posted so I thought it would be a great time to go over how to get an internship for wildlife biology, ecology, zoology, and conservation careers. So for this ep...
Nov. 5, 2024

Becoming a Wildlife Professional: Your Free Guide to Landing Your Dream Career

As someone who has spent two decades in the wildlife field, published nearly 30 peer-reviewed papers, and worked across multiple continents in various wildlife roles, I know firsthand the challenges and opportunities in this ...
Oct. 23, 2024

Wildlife Crossings and Conservation: Interview with Natural Resources Manager Matt Howard

In the fiercely competitive world of wildlife biology and conservation, insider knowledge isn't just an advantage—it's a game-changer. That's why this episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast, featuring Matt Howard, is an absol...

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