When you look at the face of a Mountain Gorilla, you are looking back at our own reflection. Gorilla DNA matches 98.4% of humans, and only the Chimpanzee is a tad closer (we share 98.8% DNA). One of our closest relatives, Mountain Gorillas were almost on the brink of extinction, but are now slowly recovering with a focused conservation plan and with the help of ecotourism. We are dividing this episode into two parts so we can dive deeper into the data of the Mountain Gorilla. Learn more about yo...
Feb 12, 2019•52 min•Ep. 132
Without doubt, the Pika (pie – ka) is one of the most charismatic mammals on Earth. The Ile (ee-lee) Pika from China is endangered and has just been recently been spotted after an absence of nearly 20 years. Listen to learn more about why this species is so special and also critical to science. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 131
Nilanga Jayasinghe is a senior program officer for Wildlife Conservation at WWF and focuses on Asian species, particularly elephants, rhinos, tigers and snow leopards. She has more than 15 years of extensive experience in international species conservation and has worked on conservation issues across the board in Asia, Africa and North America. We are extremely fortunate to spend an hour with her talking about her work in conservation. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Jan 29, 2019•47 min•Ep. 130
The Saltwater Crocodile is another iconic species to Australia. This largest reptile in the world has earned a fearsome reputation, but when left alone, they serve a critical role as a top predator in their areas of the world. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 129
Bethany Bingham is currently the President of the Board of Directors for the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK). She discussed with us about her work in animal conservation and how the AAZk helps and educate zoo keepers from all over the world. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 17, 2019•54 min•Ep. 128
Jellyfish are some of the most ancient animals on Earth. One of the most peculiar is the Immortal Jellyfish. This jellyfish theoretically can live forever due to their incredible physiology and adaptations. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 127
A charismatic bird, Hummingbirds are unique animals native to the Americas. These fast fliers have incredible physiological adaptations that give them the ability to conduct their aerial acrobatics. Sadly, over 10% of all Hummingbird species are threatened with extinction. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 126
Ms. Breanna (Bre) Ondich works as a Research Specialist for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island, Georgia in the United States. We had a wonderful discussion on her work and research in conserving sea turtles from around the world. Show notes are HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 03, 2019•50 min•Ep. 125
Sea Turtles are beloved creatures from the ocean. Popular all over the world for their grace and beauty, these animals continue to captivate us. However, they are in peril and a species we need to learn as much as possible to ensure their survival. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 01, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 124
Once thought to be a mythical creature, the Narwhal (Monodon monoceros), or unicorn of the sea, is a whale that lives on top of the world. These amazing ocean dwelling mammals are known for their single long tusk that lives around and often under the sea ice. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 123
As curator of Asia Trail and giant pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo, Michael Brown-Palsgrove directs the care of sloth bears, clouded leopards, fishing cats, Asian small-clawed otters, red pandas and giant pandas. He leads a team of 10 animal care staff in the management of these exhibits. He provides us with incredible insight into the care, conservation and management of Giant Pandas. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2018•58 min•Ep. 122
The Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is one of the most iconic, endearing, and amazing animals that has captured hearts all over the world. They have an interesting history and unique physiology for being a bear that eats only vegetation. While their numbers are increasing, and China has put a priority on the preservation of this species, they still need our help. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 121
In honor of Chris’s book, we are launching our second year with a personal favorite to both of us, the Somali Wild Ass. The African Wild Asses are the wild counterparts to the world’s domestic donkeys. The Somali Wild Ass is the last remaining subspecies and is critically endangered with only 300 animals left worldwide. The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys (Amazon-US) The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys (5M) Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 120
Absolutely terrifying in appearance and behavior, yet one of the most incredibly adapted mammals on our planet. The Vampire Bat has some incredible physiology that has been adapted over millions of year. They are the only mammal that survives on a diet entirely of blood. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 119
This week we are joined with Jim Weinpress and discuss a variety of issues impacting seabirds, the walrus, vaquita porpoise and more. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2018•40 min•Ep. 118
The Tasmanian Devil sounds ferocious, but is only the size of a small dog. Still, you wouldn’t want to tangle with one. They have a bite force of 1200 psi, greater than a lion and many other large carnivores. However, due to an incredibly rare cancer, these animals are facing extinction. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 117
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Oct 19, 2018•43 min•Ep. 116
The Burrowing Owl is one of the most unique owl species on the planet. Rather than nesting or living in trees, these owls find abandoned burrows from squirrels, prairie dogs and other species and claim them as their own. These charismatic birds are highly adapted to their life in the Americas. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 09, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 115
An iconic artic species, the Walrus is one of the largest and heaviest mammals on the planet. Global warming is having a direct impact on the Walrus, similar to other arctic species. These incredible social animals while surviving near extinction in the 1930s, and now threatened once again. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 02, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 114
The tallest land mammal, the Giraffe was recently put on the endangered species list and is now vulnerable. One of the most loved and recognized animals on Earth is sliding towards extinction. These tall animals have evolved some of the most unique and specialized physiology to survive and thrive in Africa. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 113
This week Angie welcomed back Dr. Barney Long to discuss the plight of the critically-endangered Sumatran Rhinoceros. Dr. Long is involved in the project to save this species and it was announced on September 20, 2018 an ambitious plan to save these animals. A group of conservation groups are working to bringing the remaining 80 or so Sumatran rhinos into captivity to allow these animals to breed. It is an incredible project and a real treat for us to have Dr. Long speak with us. Learn more abou...
Sep 21, 2018•55 min•Ep. 112
One of the world’s most fascinating reptiles, the Chameleon is found in Africa, Madagascar, and small populations in Southern Europe and Asia. Chameleons are incredibly unique reptiles with an uncanny ability to change their skin with a rainbow of colors. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 111
Lions are one of the most iconic species on the planet. Many may think they know there is everything to know about lions, but we will disprove that notion in this episode. Listen to learn about the ‘King of Jungle.’ Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 04, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 110
This was a joint effort with All Creatures Podcast Chris & Angie with Corbin Maxey from Animals to the Max. We all skyped in and had a methodical, eviedence based discussion on the issue of trophy hunting. We defined trophy hunting as the killing of animal only for a "trophy" such as elephant tusks, rhino horns/heads, pelts and others. This is not a discussion on the sport of hunting for food. Let us know what you think on our Facebook page Also you can read more here on Corbin Maxeys Websit...
Aug 28, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 109
Listen to a fascinating interview from one of our newest animal conservation heros Dr. Barny Long from Global Wildlife Conservation. He discusses the threats and conservation of one of the worlds most rare and elusive animals, the Saola. Show notes can be found HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 16, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 108
The Saola was the largest mammal discovered in the last 50 years. It has been called one of the greatest zoological findings in the 20th Century. In 1992, this antelope-like animal was discovered by the western world when a survey commissioned by Vietnam and the WWF found the skull of a Saola from a local hunter. Come learn about one of the most mysterious mammals in the world. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 107
This week we discuss the Southern Resident orca whales still in trouble, can animals have emotions, leopard geckos regenerate thier brains, some really fascinating news that is nearly science fiction, and more. Join us. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2018•57 min•Ep. 106
The Seadragon is related to the Seahorse and Pipefish. They belong to the family Syngnathidae. There are over 215 species in this family to include: 3 Seadragons, 47 Seahorse, and 165 Pipefish. Seadragons are some of the most elaborate, exotic, gorgeous animals on Earth. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 07, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 105
Theo Van Noort is a Research Associate at the New Zealand Institute of Plant and Food Research. He currently works on entomology, bombiculture and crop pollination, and previously his Master’s research at the University of Auckland examined invasive wasp populations and their effect on pollination. He went to the Antipodes Islands in 2018 to evaluate the effectiveness of the Million Dollar Mouse Project and to evalaute its work on rehabilitating insect populations. Show notes HERE Learn more abo...
Aug 02, 2018•52 min•Ep. 104
The Perdido Key Beach Mouse and the Key Largo Cotton Mouse are both endangered species of mouse in the state of Florida in the United States. Both are classified as endangered due to human development, habitat destruction and invasive species such as feral cats. Both are very critical to maintaining healthy ecosystems. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 103
