Uploaded August 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Dr. Steve Goodman's work is legendary. He's the only scientist at The Field Museum with the title 'Field Biologist,' and spends 9-10 months out of the year conducting research in other countries, with a focus on Madagascar for nearly 30 years. Learn more about the future of Madagascar's biodiversity & research at http://www.vahatra.mg/

More about Dr. Goodman: fieldmuseum.org/about/staff/profile/966

'The Michael Jordan of Field Biology,' redorbit.com/news/science/915361/the_michael_jordan_of_field_biology
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Producer, Writer, Creator, Host:
Emily Graslie

Producer, Director, Editor, Graphics:
Brandon Brungard

Producer, Camera:
Sheheryar Ahsan

Interview with:
Dr. Steve Goodman

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This episode is filmed at and supported by The Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois.
fieldmuseum.org
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