Episode 73: The Magnificent Mountain Gorilla, Part I
When you look at the face of a Mountain Gorilla, you are looking back at our own reflection. Gorilla DNA matches 98.4% of humans, and only the Chimpanzee is a tad closer (we share 98.8% DNA). One of o...
12 Helmi 201951min
Episode 72: Pika Who? Ili Pika, that's Who!
Without doubt, the Pika (pie – ka) is one of the most charismatic mammals on Earth. The Ile (ee-lee) Pika from China is endangered and has just been recently been spotted after an absence of nearly 20...
5 Helmi 20191h 7min
Episode 71: World Wildlife Fund Elephant Specialist Nilanga Jayasinghe
Nilanga Jayasinghe is a senior program officer for Wildlife Conservation at WWF and focuses on Asian species, particularly elephants, rhinos, tigers and snow leopards. She has more than 15 years of ex...
29 Tammi 201947min
Episode 70: Saltys From Down Under, AKA Saltwater Crocodiles
The Saltwater Crocodile is another iconic species to Australia. This largest reptile in the world has earned a fearsome reputation, but when left alone, they serve a critical role as a top predator in...
22 Tammi 20191h 12min
Episode 69: Zoo Talk with Bethany Bingham, President of AAZK
Bethany Bingham is currently the President of the Board of Directors for the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK). She discussed with us about her work in animal conservation and how the AAZk he...
17 Tammi 201954min
Episode 68: Immortal, is forever, Jellyfish
Jellyfish are some of the most ancient animals on Earth. One of the most peculiar is the Immortal Jellyfish. This jellyfish theoretically can live forever due to their incredible physiology and adapta...
15 Tammi 20191h 5min
Episode 67: Hmm, Hummingbirds
A charismatic bird, Hummingbirds are unique animals native to the Americas. These fast fliers have incredible physiological adaptations that give them the ability to conduct their aerial acrobatics. ...
8 Tammi 20191h 8min
Episode 66: Sea Turtle Conservation w/Breanna Ondich
Ms. Breanna (Bre) Ondich works as a Research Specialist for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island, Georgia in the United States. We had a wonderful discussion on her work and research in cons...
3 Tammi 201950min
