Let's Talk Wildlife
Courttney Monique
Show overview
Let's Talk Wildlife launched in 2024 and has put out 15 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 5 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 16 min and 24 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.3 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2024, with 12 episodes published. Published by Courttney Monique.
From the publisher
Welcome to the Let's Talk Wildlife podcast by wildlife enthusiast, traveller and wildlife protector - Courttney Monique. Tune in every Sunday for a chat about wildlife, wilderness and conservation. 🌏 🌱 We talk the importance of our wildlife and ecosystems here on earth, tips to reduce our waste and of course, my own wildlife stories. instagram @letstalkwildlifepodcast
Latest Episodes
S3 Ep 3AUSTRALIA'S ENDANGERED ANIMALS | Ep. 25 worlds rarest mammal + the rediscovery of a tortoise
3 of Australia’s endangered species this week on the podcast - the Orange Bellied Parrot, Western Swamp Tortoise and the Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat. 💛 The Orange Bellied Parrot plays a vital role in their ecosystem and is a key part to seed distribution. The Western Swamp Tortoise doesn’t get the spotlight it needs, leading to believing their extinction until being rediscovered in 1950! The beautiful critically endangered Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat is now only found in two very small areas of Queensland. Thank you for tuning in and supporting the podcast. 🌏
S3 Ep 2PADEMELONS | Ep. 24 let's talk australia's cutest marsupial + how the pademelon creates healthy ecosystems
Welcome back to the Let's Talk Wildlife podcast! This week you guys chose the Pademelon to learn about - a member of the macropod family. We discuss their HUGE importance to their ecosystem and exactly how they keep it so healthy. We learn of their fun traits and characteristics to. Thank you so much for tuning in. I appreciate you. Please don't forget to subscribe or follow along the podcasts journey, and as always leave a comment to let me know the animal you would love to hear about next week.
S3 Ep 1OSTRICH | Ep. 23 let's talk the world's LARGEST and fastest land bird! + the species decline...
Welcome to the Let's Talk Wildlife podcast by wildlife enthusiast, traveller and wildlife protector - Courttney Monique. Tune in every Sunday for a chat about wildlife, wilderness and conservation. 🌏 🌱 This week we discuss the world's LARGEST bird - the Ostrich. From their decline in Africa to failed farming attempts in Australia... we learn of efforts to save and protect our Ostrich. We answer questions such as, how do they survive our harsh deserts? How to tell them apart from our native Emu? and why do they have three stomachs... Thank you for tuning in to support the podcast. I appreciate you.
S2 Ep 12CHRISTMAS ISLAND | Ep. 22 red crab migration, last remaining endemic mammal + the history of the island
Hello! and welcome back to the Let's Talk Wildlife podcast 💚 and a massive merry christmas too! Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode where we discuss an island that is remarkable in nature and wildlife.We learn of the largest crab migration that takes place on the island.. plus a small history lesson of the island.Thank you for supporting the podcast. I appreciate you so much. Merry Christmas guys. <3
S2 Ep 11DEADLY ANIMALS OF OZ | Ep. 21 rating our deadly animals + my own experiences
Hello! welcome back to the Let's Talk Wildlife podcast 💚 Thank you for tuning in to this episode all about Australia's deadly creatures or lack of... This week we discuss a few animals known to be dangerous and we are rating them on our deadly scale. We talk Saltwater Crocodiles, Paralysis Ticks and everything in between. I share my own stories and experiences with you guys. I hope you enjoy this episode. I appreciate you all. 💚🌱🦋
S2 Ep 10BOX JELLYFISH | Ep. 20 are they as dangerous as we are led to believe? + my own encounters!
Hello! and welcome back to the Let's Talk Wildlife podcast 💚 I am so happy you have tuned in! This week's episode we discuss the Box Jellyfish - from their lethal venom to just how well adapted these jellies are.We debunk are a few things regarding urinating on a sting and what to do and NOT to do if you are ever stung by our Box Jellyfish.Thank you for supporting the podcast 💚🪼 I appreciate you so much.Please always be safe when exploring and be respectful to all life forms.
S2 Ep 9SUGAR GLIDERS | Ep. 19 the cruel truth of keeping them as pets + how do they really glide?
Welcome back to the Let's Talk Wildlife podcast 💚 This week we discuss our beautiful little Australian Sugar Gliders! We learn the risks of keeping them as pets - they have been known to feel emotions such as, stress, depression and in some cases can even self mutilate.Sugar Gliders are highly intelligent creatures and very social between their clans. I truly hope after listening to this episode you have a better understanding and appreciation for them.We of course learn of ways we can protect our Sugar Gliders and improve their habitats, even from your own backyard.Thank you for tuning in. I appreciate you. 🌱💚🌏
S2 Ep 8NUMBATS | Ep. 18 australia's most unusual marsupial + the decline of the species
*If you are listening on Spotify there's two moments I mention Victoria when I meant South Australia*Welcome back to another episode of the Let's Talk Wildlife podcast 💚 This week we discuss an Australian marsupial that is on the brink of extinction, with fewer than 1000 individuals left in the wild!We learn of ways and practices we can partake in to protect our Numbats and of course talk all about the numbats sweet and fascinating traits.Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode.
S2 Ep 7TREE KANGAROO | Ep. 17 50 individuals left in the wild... + we talk our regular kangaroos
Welcome back to the Let's Talk Wildlife podcast! 💚 This week we discuss our Tree Kangaroos! How they evolved for life up in our trees and ways we can protect our last two remaining species in Australia.We learn the differences between our tree kangaroos and regular kangaroos too. So you may be able to differentiate between the two if you ever encounter them.Thank you for tuning in. Much love. 🦘💚
S2 Ep 6BLUE-RINGED OCTOPUS | Ep. 16 most deadliest cephalopod + FIRST AID!
Welcome back to the Let's Talk Wildlife podcast 🩵 This week we discuss a venomous marine animal - our Blue-Ringed Octopus 🐙We learn how to stay safe when encountering these animals and first aid steps to follow for a high chance of survival considering there is no anti-venom... .Thank you for tuning in. I appreciate it. 🐍
S2 Ep 5THE BILBY | Ep. 15 it's all about the bilby + our rare and endangered desert wildlife
Hello! and welcome back to another episode of the Let's talk Wildlife podcast 💚 Today we talk all about our beautiful little bilbies and the major role they have to our ecosystem.We learn about the rare and endangered animals that seek refuge in the desert.Thank you for tuning in. I hope you learn something new about our little native marsupial.Much love 🐌 💚
S2 Ep 4GIANT PYTHON | Ep. 14 pliocene age fossils, crocodiles & native pythons
Welcome back to the Lets Talk Wildlife podcast! 🐍💚 This episode we discuss the largest python to have lived on the continent + our own native pythons - the beautiful Olive python and Black-headed python. We talk non-venomous snake first aid and get lost in conversation on our crocodiles! Thank you for tuning in. I hope you enjoy the episode. 💚
S2 Ep 3QUOKKA | Ep. 13 world's happiest animal, the beauty of rottnest island + car free habitat!
Welcome to the Let's Talk Wildlife podcast 💚 Today we discuss the world's happiest animal - the Quokka. We talk anatomy, surviving predators and of course the beauty of their homes on Rottnest Island. Thank you so much for tuning in and supporting the podcast and our wildlife. 🌱🐌Please consider subscribing to the podcast to stay up to date and see all the BTS - also on the Instagram page. Much love. 💚
S2 Ep 2STONEFISH | Ep. 12 my encounter, first aid + freshwater stonefish
Welcome to the Let's Talk Wildlife podcast! This episode we discuss THE WORLDS MOST VENOMOUS FISH - The Stonefish 🪸 We talk first aid, their incredible camouflage in their environment and my own encounters with the animal. Thank you for all the support and tuning in. 💚
S2 Ep 1KOALAS | Ep. 11 let's talk chlamydia, koala adoptions & BUSHFIRES!
Welcome to the Let's Talk Wildlife podcast.. season two!! This episode we talk Koalas and all about how extraordinary these mammals are. Thank you for all your support for the podcast. 🐍💚