EPISODE · Jun 27, 2023 · 1H 25M
#409 ft. Foo Maosheng, NUS Entomologist - Why Cockroaches Need More Love & Singapore’s Undiscovered Insects
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We got Entomologist Foo Maosheng in our studio today to talk about the new cockroach species he discovered in Singapore & named after a Pokemon! We covered this story back in May 2023 (YLB #374), and now we get to hear about his love for creepy crawlies, the passion for Pokemon shared by him & his co-author and his estimate that we’ve only discovered about 30% of the insects in Singapore!A big thanks to Foo Maosheng, Entomologist from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, National University of Singapore.Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTubeFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com!Article LinksNew species of cockroach found in Singapore, named after Pokemon characterYLB #374 - Surprises in COVID-19 White Paper & Pokemon Cockroach Discovered in SingaporeOne Shiok ThingSiren: Survive the Island | Official Trailer | NetflixHouse of the Dragon | Official Trailer | MaxLOVE DEATH + ROBOTS VOLUME 3 | Official Trailer | NetflixFind Maosheng!LinkedInEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We got Entomologist Foo Maosheng in our studio today to talk about the new cockroach species he discovered in Singapore & named after a Pokemon! We covered this story back in May 2023 (YLB #374), and now we get to hear about his love for creepy crawlies, the passion for Pokemon shared by him & his co-author and his estimate that we’ve only discovered about 30% of the insects in Singapore!A big thanks to Foo Maosheng, Entomologist from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, National University of Singapore.Find us here!YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB IG YLB YouTubeFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com!Article LinksNew species of cockroach found in Singapore, named after Pokemon characterYLB #374 - Surprises in COVID-19 White Paper & Pokemon Cockroach Discovered in SingaporeOne Shiok ThingSiren: Survive the Island | Official Trailer | NetflixHouse of the Dragon | Official Trailer | MaxLOVE DEATH + ROBOTS VOLUME 3 | Official Trailer | NetflixFind Maosheng!LinkedInEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#409 ft. Foo Maosheng, NUS Entomologist - Why Cockroaches Need More Love & Singapore’s Undiscovered Insects
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