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 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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The Week in Conservation News for June 15, 2018
Amur Leopard births, Nature shows and your health, Britains exintinction crisis, technology helping conservation and more.
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Episode 38: Manatee Research with Jonathan Cowart
Jonathan Cowart is finishing his PhD at the University of Florida and is one of the few scientists who understands manatee reproduction. His research is taking him all over the world and in this interview we cover much of his research in manatee reproduc...
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Episode 37: Manatees, Sea Cows That Don't Moo
Manatees belong to the Sirenian family, which consists of the West Indian Manatee, West African Manatee, and thier relative the Digong. The West Indian Manatee has two subspecies, the Florida and Antillean Manatee. All of these species are listed as vuln...
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The Week in Conservation News for June 8, 2018
This week we discuss the good news for gorillas, how artificial intelligence is aiding conservation, sad news in Thailand and much more. Show notes can be found here.
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Episode 36: Plight of the Pangolin with Bill Ze...
Pangolins are the number one trafficked animal in the world. People like Mr. Bill Zeigler have dedicated their lives to their conservation and working hard to save other endangered species. Show notes can be found here.
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Episode 35: Ships of the Desert, The Bactrian C...
Adapted to the extremes of Earth's harshest climates.
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The Week in Conservation News for June 1 2018
Listen as we pick stories highlighting the week in conservation.
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Episode 34 Respect, Don't Fear The Hyena
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This Week in Conservation for May 25, 2018
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Episode 33: Animal Care with Jim Weinpress
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Episode 33 The Inconceivable Naked Mole Rat
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