We are very fortunate to be able to speak to an incredible conservationist who truly is making a significant difference in the animals that live in Asia. Dr Jill Robinson is the founder and CEO of Animals Asia. She has led the effort to ending the cruel practice of bear bile farming. She has also led to many other efforts to improve animal lives in Asia. She is an incredible woman and an inspiration to all. Animals Asia website HERE Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Jun 11, 2020•52 min•Ep 240•Transcript available on Metacast Once called the lesser panda, cat-bear, bear-cat, Himalayan raccoon, fox bear or firefox, this week we discuss everything Red Panda. These have to be one of the most adorable carnivores around. Much similar to the Giant Panda, Red Pandas have the bodies of meat eaters but survive on a diet of bamboo. Sadly, Red Pandas are classified as Endangered with possibly as little as 2500 animals left. For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to conservation....
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast We are so lucky to be joined by Logan and Margaret. Logan is an All Creatures super fan and we are so excited to have him on to discuss Crowned Lemurs. We also have another major fan with Margaret who shares with us all her knowledge all about the Platypus. We love involving the next generation in this podcast and please contact us if you want to participate. Lemur Vocalization All Creatures Website can be found HERE For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and ...
Jun 04, 2020•43 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast We finally are covering our first songbird. The Robin is one of the World's favorite bird and comes in many different species. In this episode we discuss mainly the American and European Robin. However, there are other "Robins" on every other continent (except Antarctica). In total honest, every time we cover a bird we are amazed at so many new facts. Enjoy. For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to conservation. We also offer bonus episodes and ...
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast We are very fortunate to talk to Andre Borell and Lawrence Chlebeck from the documentary film Envoy:Cull. Andre is the producer and director. Lawrence is a marine biologist, works with Humane Society International and is featured in the film. Both discuss with us the current policies implemented in Australia to control and cull shark populations. Primarily this is happening off New South Wales and Queensland, Australia's east coast. Andre and Lawrence discuss the current issues with these polici...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast This week we go in depth about one of the oceans top predators, the Tiger Shark. We first discuss the true statistics on shark attacks around the world. Tiger Sharks are persecuted, hunted and culled due to the belief that they are a major nuisance and danger to humans. Nothing is further from the truth. More, we discuss how beautiful this large fish are and how critical they are to a healthy ecosystem. For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to c...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep 235•Transcript available on Metacast We are very excited this week to welcome Samara and Amber from Australia! Samara is 7-years old and shares with us amazing facts about one of her favorite animals, the Giraffe. She is full of knowledge and excitement about this species. Then, 14-year old Amber comes in and blows us away with her knowledge about the Bottlenose Dolphin. We feel so lucky to have fans from all over the world, especially all the kids. It just comes to show you that conservation and love for animals is a global passio...
May 23, 2020•40 min•Ep 234•Transcript available on Metacast Every week we learn something new and are amazed by the species we cover. The Beaver is no exception. An incredible, industrious species, we are just blown away once again by a species many love. Beavers also are a keystone species and have an interesting conservation story. For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to conservation. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation or...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep 233•Transcript available on Metacast This one is too precious. We are joined by 5-year old Henley and 3-year old Jo Jo. Henley comes and shares all her knowledge about Bison. We then are joined by Jo Jo and he shares some amazing facts about elephants. These two special kids are excited to be a part of the podcast and help animal conservation. All Creatures Website can be found HERE For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to conservation. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter on...
May 16, 2020•24 min•Ep 232•Transcript available on Metacast We head back to South East Asia to cover a really special species, the Sun Bear. These are the smallest of all bears and one of the most unique. Sadly, Sun Bears are suffering due to habitat loss and the horrific bear bile trade. Catch up with us this week to learn about an animal that you most likely never knew about. For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to conservation. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. We also donate p...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep 231•Transcript available on Metacast We are so fortunate to be joined by 7-year old Colleen and 12-year old Livy. Colleen tells us all about one her favorite animals, the Giraffe. We then get to hear all about Elephant Seals. Thank you to both of these Conservation Heroes! All Creatures Website can be found HERE For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to conservation. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation o...
May 08, 2020•35 min•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast This week we cover one of the most iconic venomous snakes around, the King Cobra. Not only is this the longest venomous snakes in the world, it is also one of the shyest. There is much to learn about this amazing animal and many of the facts will no doubt surprise you. For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to conservation. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organiza...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep 229•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we are joined by 6-year old Michael and 8-year old Benjamin. Michael, tells us everything he knows about Seat Turtles, his favorite animal. Benjamin comes in and shares all he knows and what he learned about Cheetahs. Thank you both for learning about these animals and sharing your knowledge to the world. All Creatures Website can be found HERE For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to conservation. We also offer bonus episodes an...
Apr 30, 2020•24 min•Ep 228•Transcript available on Metacast This week we welcome Dr. Daniella Chusyd fresh from her research and travels in the Congo. Dr. Chusyd was out in the field when the coronavirus pandemic hit and had to hurry back to the United States. She shares with us her experiences in Africa studying Forrest Elephants from deep in the Congo. She gives a fascinating look at her life tracking and studying these mysterious elephants. Dr. Chusyd also explains her journey from her undergraduate studies, to becoming one of the few elephant researc...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we are joined by 8-year old Adah and 10-year old Erza. Adha shares some fascinating facts about one of his favorite animals the Raccoon. His brother Ezra shares everything he knows about Bald Eagles. In fact, Ezra has been watching a pair of eagles on a web camera. Thank you both for learning about these animals and sharing your knowledge to the world. All Creatures Website can be found HERE For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back ...
Apr 23, 2020•26 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast Raccoon Dogs are a species you would think oly belonged in folklore, but they actually exist. They are a much beloved a revered species in Japan. Yet, they are an invasive species and seen as a scourge across Europe. What is true is, this is not like any other canine species, and have stolen our hearts. For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to conservation. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. We also donate portions of what ...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast What a treat we have this week with Pax and Vance. Pax tells us all about the Red Faced Uakari Monkey. Then Vance tells us all he knows about the Black Mamba. Both studies hard to present to you everything they learned. In addition, Pax has started his own YouTube channel discussing animal facts. Pax's YouTube channel can be found HERE All Creatures Website can be found HERE For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to conservation. We also offer bo...
Apr 18, 2020•29 min•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast We have another discussion about the Netflix documentary Tiger King with two experts who actually rescue big cats. We are joined by Emily McCormack and David Enden, and discussion about Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. Both have a passion for helping many big cats, especially tigers, that are held as pets or are exploited. They bring a unique perspective on this latest documentary and give some incredible insight into the big cat trade industry. Again, another can't miss interview. Turpentine C...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep 223•Transcript available on Metacast The Bonobo is one of our closest relatives. Sadly, they are on the fast track to extinction. Bonobos are not Chimpanzees, rather they are an entirely different species of great ape. Not to mention, they are by far one of the gentlest and least understood of any great ape. This is a must listen to podcast. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to conservation. We also offer bonus episodes and supp...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep 222•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we are joined by 10-year old Ruby and 6-year old Darby. Ruby shares with us all her knowledge on the domestic cat. Then Darby comes on and blows us away with all her facts about the octopus. We hope you enjoy these All Creatures Kids episodes and how we all can engage the next generation with a love for nature. Our website can be found HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2020•36 min•Ep 221•Transcript available on Metacast We are fortunate to be joined by the Director of Research Emily from the Prusten Project. Their mission is from analyzing the social vocal communications of tigers, The Prusten Project seeks to define what makes an individual tiger's call unique in hopes of developing non-invasive acoustic monitoring. Such a project would be implemented through microphone arrays placed strategically over the tiger’s home ranges to be used as a tool for conservation censusing and anti-poaching efforts. Their webs...
Apr 09, 2020•53 min•Ep 220•Transcript available on Metacast Big Cats have been in the news lately with the Netflix documentary Tiger King. Thus, we decided to highlight one often forgotten, the Jaguar. This is the largest big cat in the Americas and like many of its relatives, it is trending towards extinction. These amazing cats survive in a variety of environments across many countries. We hope you enjoy learning about a loved species. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite p...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep 219•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we are joined by Alexander, Zachary and Eva. Xander at 6-years old tells us everything he knows about Flamingos. Little 3-year old Zach knows tons about Llamas. Finally, 5-year old Eva tells us everything she loves about Lions. We hope you enjoy this special edition of the All Creatures Kids podcast. Our website can be found HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 04, 2020•20 min•Ep 218•Transcript available on Metacast This week we welcome Angie's own husband Jon Miot to the show. Jon is the Director of the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. He joins us to discuss what an Accredited Zoo is, and why it differs from non-accredited organizations. In light of the recent discussion with Netflix's documentary Tiger King, this interview highlights why accredited zoos are so different. We discuss the difficult process of getting accreditation. As well as many other topics related to zoos. How critical they are to saving e...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep 217•Transcript available on Metacast This episode we are joined by Kylie and Bailey. Kylie has a love for chickens and shares all her knowledge. In turn, her sister Bailey has a passion for Lions. We hope you enjoy this special edition of the All Creatures Kids podcast. Our website can be found HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 01, 2020•26 min•Ep 216•Transcript available on Metacast This week we collaborate with Corbin Maxey from Animals to the Max podcast to discuss the Netflix documentary Tiger King. This documentary highlights the issues with private ownership of big cats, like Tigers, in the United States. It is believed there are more tigers in private ownership within the United States than there are in the wild. We spend quite a while discussing not only the documentary, but focus own on big cat ownership and exploitation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon ...
Mar 31, 2020•2 hr 46 min•Ep 215•Transcript available on Metacast In response to the events we all are enduring, we wanted to take this opportunity to speak to children about some of their favorite animals. We ask them to research a species for an interview and we get to listen and learn from the next generation. We encourage all the parents out there to share these episodes and ask your kids to research an animal and interview them about it. What did they learn? How are the animals doing in the wild? This is a great way to keep them engaged and learning. Than...
Mar 28, 2020•39 min•Ep 214•Transcript available on Metacast In response to the events we all are enduring, we wanted to take this opportunity to speak to children about some of their favorite animals. We ask them to research a species for an interview and we get to listen and learn from the next generation. We encourage all the parents out there to share these episodes and ask your kids to research an animal and interview them about it. What did they learn? How are the animals doing in the wild? This is a great way to keep them engaged and learning. Than...
Mar 26, 2020•20 min•Ep 213•Transcript available on Metacast We decided to roll out an episode on one of the cutest animals on the planet, but one that is often forgotten. The Chinchilla brings a smile to anyone's face, but has a conservation story many are not aware of. In the early 1900s, the Chinchilla almost went extinct, prized for its fur. We talk about how the two species of Chinchilla are still hanging on in South America. We also talk about how Chinchillas have become a beloved pet for many. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. For o...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 212•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are joined by Lauren Ayres from Global Conservation Force to discuss all things related to pangolin conservation. We touch upon the coronavirus and the impact it may have on pangolins, among other things. Lauren Ayres has been in the field of animal care & conservation since 2004 and has been employed as a wildlife care professional, behavior consultant, veterinary assistant, and field research associate. Being raised in the eco-oriented states of Montana, Oregon, and Wyoming, Laure...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep 211•Transcript available on Metacast 
