In today’s episode of INSTINCT we dive into the world of newts. These small salamanders showcase a remarkable blend of might and tenacity as they fiercely protect themselves in the wild.
Discover the art of outmaneuvering rivals, cultivating resilience across diverse environments, and crafting ingenious defense strategies to safeguard your domain. Join us as we uncover the secrets of newts, proving that playing defense can be valuable for leaders and companies alike.
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In today’s episode, we discuss:
- How companies can develop regeneration and regrowth strategies
- Crazy characteristics of newts, including their toxicity, and fascinating mating rituals
- The numerous defense mechanisms of newts
- Why the lifecycle of newts are similar to startups
- Navigating shifting contexts, and developing environmental coping strategies
- Posturing and protecting against potential competitors
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Referenced:
- Researcher Elly Tanaka discusseshttps what we know about “organizer” cells’ role in regenerative limb creation (their lab researchers tail regeneration in the axolotl): //youtu.be/V1sXsaxZr8A?feature=shared
- Why newts (and other salamanders) are important to their ecologies: https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/a-proactive-policy
- Learn more about the 3 development stages of newt development: https://blog.greatparks.org/2022/03/what-the-eft-the-odd-life-cycle-of-the-eastern-newt/
- During the mating process, the male deposits a spermatophore, and then the females decides, based on the success of the male’s courtship skills, whether to deposit the sack of sperm internally. Wow! So much consent?!: https://www.froglife.org/2017/03/27/croaking-science-courtship-reproductive-behaviour-newts-salamanders/
- Image of an impressive defensive display (the unken reflex): https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/rough-skinned-newt-defensive-posture-epa-ponds-corvallis-or
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Where to find Kari Sulenes:
- Kari's company: https://joinpilea.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karisulenes
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Where to find Natalie Rothfels:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nrothfels
- Website: https://natalierothfels.com/
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Production and distribution by: https://www.supermix.io
