All Creatures Podcast

When you see the youth taking action for change it gives you hope from the world. From Greta Thunberg 's action on climate change to now Elliot Connor's work in animal conservation. We are blessed to have interviewed an up and coming conservation rockstar and hero, Elliot Connor. Elliot has already accomplished so much in his life and he is in store to make even more impacts around the globe for conservation. It was an absolute pleasure to have him on the podcast to share his life story so far and where he is going. You can learn more about Elliot and his Human Nature Projects by going HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are excited to have on Dr. Hendrik Nollens from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Southern California. Dr. Nollens has extensive experience as a wildlife veterinarian and is Vice President of Conservation and Medicine for PMMC. He also has extensive experience working with both cetaceans and pinnipeds. Please visit the Pacific Marine Mammal Center HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To end Plastic Free July we are covering our final species from the ocean, the California Sea Lion. By far one of many peoples favorite seal-like species, the California Sea Lion is an amazing predator. We know you will really enjoy this one and learn more about this beloved animal. As a side note, thank you to all the participants in our Plastic Free July Challenge. As a collective we placed 21 out of over 300 teams! We are all making a difference and stay tuned for next year's challenge. or 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 organization each month. We recently gave money to Global Conservation Force and Giraffe Conservation Foundation. While you will be supporting free education to the masses, we also will not be offering a post show podcast to Patreon members. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of our effort this week to learn about corals, we are excited to have on Dan Burdeno from the Coral Restoration Foundation. Dan talks all about corals and how the foundation is working hard to restore our oceans corals. Coral's are critical to a healthy ocean ecosystem and as we learned this week, they are in desperate need of our help. Listen to Dan to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we go! After two years we finally dug deep to research and present this podcast on corals. Corals are a critical animal in our World's oceans. They have been described as the ocean's rainforests. They also are degrading quickly and absolutely need our help and understanding. We hope you enjoy this episode and really evaluate how YOU can help corals from around the world. 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 organization each month. We recently gave money to Global Conservation Force. While you will be supporting free education to the masses, we also will not be offering a post show podcast to Patreon members. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue to focus on the ocean during Plastic Free July and this week we cover the family of Sea Snakes. We could not just pick one, so we go ahead and cover the generalities of the 69 or so species of Sea Snakes. While highly venomous, Sea Snakes are actually quite docile and are important contributors of many of our oceanic habitats. Plastic Free Eco Challenge Website 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 organization each month. We recently gave money to Global Conservation Force. While you will be supporting free education to the masses, we also will not be offering a post show podcast to Patreon members. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue to cover oceanic species as we highlight No Plastic July. The Albatross is one of the most majestic seabirds on the planet. They are impressive with their travel of thousands of miles before ever coming back to land. Truly an awesome species and one you want to know more 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 portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. We recently gave money to Global Conservation Force. While you will be supporting free education to the masses, we also will not be offering a post show podcast to Patreon members. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Surfrider Foundation is out to protect our beaches and oceans. Through a powerful activist network, the foundation strives to reduce plastic pollution, increasing beach access to everyone, and most importantly protecting and preserving our oceans and coastal waterways. They are able to achieve this through their network of chapters. You can learn more at their website HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During July we are focusing on the ocean. It is also a time to participate in the July Plastic Free Challenge. You can join the All Creatures Podcast team by going HERE . Search for "All Creatures Podcast" and join and help us. Over 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into our oceans and is having a horrific affect on our ocean wildlife. NOW is the time to take action. Please join us and help save our oceans. We are starting off the month of July with the iconic Sperm Whale. This was originally a Patreon-episode, but we felt compelled to publish it now. This was recorded in the middle of 2019 and has some incredible insight into Sperm Whales and the pressures they are facing in the ocean. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We last visited the legendary Galápagos Islands in Episode 118 with the Marine Iguana. This week we cover the more famous Galápagos Tortoise. Their natural history and conservation story is incredible and should not be missed. Joins us this week as we chat all about this giant and unique reptile. 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 organization each month. We recently gave money to Global Conservation Force. While you will be supporting free education to the masses, we also will not be offering a post show podcast to Patreon members. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome author Suzie Gilbert on to talk about her life and experiences in wildlife rehabilitation. Ms. Gilbert also recently released her latest book 'Unflappable' and we discuss how it related to her life helping wildlife. We spend a fascinating hour discussing her life, experiences helping native wildlife and how it led to her life as an author. You can visit her website HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guess what?? There are over 103 species of Opossum! Then down to Australia and you will find over 70 species of Possum. This week we will focus exclusively on the North America's only marsupial, the Virginian Opossum. These are some incredibly fun animals to learn about. Please share this episode with your friends to educate them on an amazing creature. 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 organization each month. We recently gave money to Global Conservation Force. While you will be supporting free education to the masses, we also will not be offering a post show podcast to Patreon members. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so lucky to have an entire family talk to us about their favorite animals. First, we are joined by 5-year old Wesley, who shares everything he knows about snakes. Then his 3-year old sister Eliza talks about her favorite Beta Fish. Finally, 6-year old Jamie tells us everything she knows about horses. We hope you enjoy this special episode and learning from our future conservation experts. Our website can be accessed HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In celebration of World Giraffe Day, which is June 21st, we are excited to chat with Dr. Julian Fennessy. Dr. Fennessy is the Director of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. He chats about the silent extinction with giraffes and the many conservation projects GCF is involved with. We also discuss the latest news in Giraffe speciation, is it just four species now? It is a fascinating and can's miss interview. Giraffe Conservation Foundation website can be accessed HERE Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return to Africa this week to cover the iconic Ostrich. These are now the largest living birds in the world and some of the toughest. The Ostrich once roamed all the way to China and Mongolia, but now today is found in the wild on the African continent. An amazing bird with an amazing history. 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 organization each month. We recently gave money to Global Conservation Force. While you will be supporting free education to the masses, we also will not be offering a post show podcast to Patreon members. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. We recently gave money to Global Conservation Force. While you will be supporting free education to the masses, we also will not be offering a post show podcast to Patreon members. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 give back to conservation. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. You also will be supporting free education to the masses. Thank you from the bottom of our hears. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 policies and how the film exposes the truth to these practices. The film does not yet have a release date as of May 2020, but the trailer can be seen HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 conservation. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. You also will be supporting free education to the masses. Thank you from the bottom of our hears. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 passion. 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 organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 organization each month. You also will be supporting free education to the masses. Thank you from the bottom of our hears. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. You also will be supporting free education to the masses. Thank you from the bottom of our hears. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 researchers we have in the world. Her YouTube channel The Elephantologist can be found HERE You can support her research in Africa by going HERE. Then search for the "Elephant Research Fund" Show notes with some incredible images can be found HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to conservation. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 we raise to a conservation organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 bonus episodes and supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Creek Wildlife Refuge website can be accessed HERE David Enden's Ted Talk can be accessed HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 website can be visited HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 endangered species. We even discuss how much accredited zoos around the world contribute to animal conservation in the wild. 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 supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 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 organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Thank you for listening and our website can be accessed HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Thank you for listening and our website can be accessed HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Lauren developed a passion for wildlife & the environment and aimed to make an impact in conservation. She has worked with a large variety of different animals from naked mole rats to killer whales, tigers to tenrecs, and everything in between. Lauren's website can be found HERE Global Conservation Force website can be found HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hawaiian Monk Seal is one of the most endangered pinnipeds on the planet. Living solely in the Hawaiian archipelago, these seals are rare in that they are a tropical seal. Due to human pressures they are classified as Endangered. This week we focus on these adorable sea mammals and bring some hope for the Hawaiian Monk Seal. 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 supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we tackle the topic of "Conservation Optimism." With all the doom and gloom out there, sometimes it tough to find the positive. Just remember there are many thousands, like Julia Migne, who are out there fighting hard for wildlife. There is much to be optimistic about and we spend an hour discussing this issue and many more. Check out the Conservation Optimism website HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back with an American icon, the Bald Eagle. Not only are these incredible raptors, but also a great conservation success story. Once down to a few hundred breeding pairs in the United States (excluding Alaska), their population is back. Each week we learn something new and amazing, and the Bald Eagle is no exception. 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 supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Show notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As promised, this week we follow up Meerkats with our Warthog episode. Warthogs became even more loved after their appearance in Disney's Lion King movies. Timon the Meerkat was best friends with Pumbaa the Warthog. Warthogs are one tough species. Living in Africa, they have evolved to survive in some of the harshest environments for any animal. 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 supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global Conservation Force is on the front lines in Africa and other areas throughout the world fighting poaching and wildlife trafficking. Mike Veale founded Global Conservation Force in 2014. As an organization, Global Conservation Force has grown and is fighting hard to save our disappearing wildlife. Well worth a listen to learn the truth of poaching in Africa. Please visit Global Conservation Force HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices