The podcast episodes discuss several field research methods used by scientists to study rare, elusive, or little-known species, such as camera traps, environmental DNA analysis, and local ecological knowledge.

For example, in the episode The Shy Rodents Lost To Science, the use of camera traps and partnerships with local communities are described as ways to rediscover species thought to be extinct. In the episode Smologies #38: CARNIVORES with Rae Wynn-Grant, the host interviews a carnivore ecologist who discusses the physical demands and methodologies involved in studying large predatory mammals in remote natural areas.

These examples illustrate how field research methods are crucial for advancing our understanding of biodiversity and supporting conservation efforts.