All Creatures Podcast
The mission of the All Creatures Podcast is to educate listeners on the diverse animals that share our planet. We are in the midst of the Earth’s Six Mass Extinction and many animals need our help if they are to survive.Each week we will discuss a new species, conduct interviews with conservation experts from around the globe, and discuss recent conservation news.
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Episode 55: Sumatran Rhino Conservation w/Dr. B...
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 anim...
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Episode 54: Karma, Karma, Chameleon
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...
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Episode 53: The King, The Lion
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.’
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Trophy Hunting Discussion w/Corbin Maxey
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 anim...
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Episode 52: Saola Conservation w/Dr. Barney Long
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.
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Episode 51: The Asian Unicorn, the Saola
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...
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The Week in Conservation for August 10, 2018
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.
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Episode 50: In the Sea, there be Dragons
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 ...
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Episode 49:Antipodes, sub-Antarctic Conservatio...
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...
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Episode 48: Key Mice, Key to a Healthy Ecosystem
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 fer...
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The Week in Conservation News for July 27, 2018
This week Angie & Chris discuss the culling of hippos in Zambia, updates on the Icelandic whale hunt, just how bad is meat for the environment, and other topics. A mixed bag in the world of conservation this week. Check out (image) this new dancing spide...
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Episode 47: Fiona the Hippo w/Christina Gorsuch
Fiona is undoubtedly one of the world's most famous hippos. Born premature and rejected by her mother, our guest Christina Gorsuch and her team raced to save her.
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Episode 46: Happy Happy Hippo
The Hippopotamus is considered the second heaviest land mammal (7000 lb/3200 kg), behind elephants (13,000 lb/6000 kg). There is debate if it is the second or third largest land mammal since the rhinoceros (5000 lb/2300 kg) can stand taller at 6 feet (1....
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This Week in Conservation for July 20, 2018
Angie rejoins the news segement to discuss some interesting stories. New Zealand continues to lead others in conservation of its native plants and wildlife. In Zambia an all womans team of rangers is leading the fight against poaching, while we also disc...
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Episode 45: Kiwi Conservation w/Dr. Helen Taylor
Dr. Helen Taylor is a research fellow at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. Her work specializes on studying the affects of inbreeding on native species, especially threatened birds. The Little Spotted Kiwi was down to a population of 5 bre...
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Episode 44: A New Zealand Treasure, The Kiwi
This week we cover a New Zealand icon, the Kiwi. While this is a long episode it is one not to miss. New Zealand has such a unique biome and is overcoming many incredible challeneges for their native species. We cover the Kiwi and in turn cover how New Z...
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This Week in Conservation for July 13, 2018
This week we are joined with Jesse Golden. We open up with discussing Iceland's continued whale hunt and the killing of a a critically-endangered blue whale. We then discuss alternatives to thinking of conservation, how palm oil is actually sustainable o...
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Episode 43: Angels of the Deep, The Manta Ray
There are two species of Manta Ray. The Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris) is the larger of the two. The Reef Manta Ray (Manta alfredi) is the other. The large ocean-going creatures are found all around the world in temperate oceans. They have been seen ...
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This Week in Conservation for July 6, 2018
This week we again are joined with Jim Weinpress. We first discuss how a honey badger went up and attacked a large South African Oryx. Apparently even after being butted and tossed, the honey badger kept at it. Eventually it walked away not injured, exce...
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Episode 42: Snake and Sea Turtle Conservation w...
Dr. David A. Steen is a wildlife ecologist and renowned scientist studying snakes and now sea turtles. He is currently a research scientist with the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island, Georgia within the United States. He is formally a faculty me...
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Episode 41: Rattling with Rattlesnakes
The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) is just 1 of 3,600 species of snake. They belong to the family of Viperidae, which is a family of venomous snakes found throughout the world except Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, Madagascar, ...
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This Week in Conservation for June 29, 2018
This week we discuss Iceland resuming whaling of the endangered fin whale. Despite international outcry, Iceland this week slaughtered its first fin whale, which is tragic for a protected species. However, much of the other news in conservation is very p...
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Episode 40: Hooked on Cape Buffalo
The Cape Buffalo is the common name for the African Buffalo. Known as a cankerous, tough bovid, these animals survive everything Africa throws at them and more. Listen to another fun episode talking about one of the big 5 from Africa.
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The Week in Conservation News for June 22, 2018
This week we are joined with Jim Weinpress. Chirs and Jim discuss the latest on the Amazon rain forest, manatee and bottlenose dolphin research, a discovery on the manta ray, and more. Show notes can be found HERE
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Episode 39: Water Clowns, The North American Ri...
The North American River Otter is a member of the Mustelid family. They range from the southern United States up through Canada and Alaska. While classified as least concern, their populations are in decline.
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