An Unofficial 'The MeatEater Podcast' Reading List
Ep. 847: Neanderthal Love, Mule Deer Eradication, and Mink Eyelashes
March 12, 2026
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Unknown
Context:
Steven Rinella mentioned he was reading a book about human genetics and thought it might have been 'The Seven Daughters of Eve,' but then said it wasn't that book, while discussing Neanderthal DNA concentrations in different human populations around the world.
Author: David Quammen
Context:
Steven Rinella recommended David Quammen's book on island biogeography to listeners, saying it explains why islands are special ecosystems, including why mammals shrink and lizards get huge on islands, in the context of the Catalina Island deer discussion.