Episode 196: Mesmerized by the Musk Ox

This week we are releasing an older episode on a species that is near and dear to both our hearts and that is the Somali Wild Ass. We will be getting back to bringing you new species here very quickly, however life is throwing both of us curve balls right now. Angie is having to rush off to be with family and Chris will be making an announcement next week on a new endeavor he is working on and you will be interested in. However, the All Creatures Podcast is our passion and love. We have a slate of incredible animals coming your way very soon! In this episode, we'll embark on a journey to discover the African wild ass, an often-overlooked and critically endangered species. Join us as we delve into their history, habitat, and the challenges they face in the modern world. The African Wild Ass: A Living Fossil The African wild ass (Equus africanus) is a fascinating species with a rich history. It's often referred to as a "living fossil" due to its close genetic relationship with the domestic donkey. These remarkable creatures have existed for millennia, their origins dating back to the African continent. However, despite their historical significance, the African wild ass remains one of the least-known and most endangered equid species. African wild asses are primarily found in arid regions of northeastern Africa, such as Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia. These areas are characterized by vast open savannas and deserts, where these hardy animals have evolved to thrive in harsh conditions. They are known for their adaptability to arid climates and are capable of surviving on minimal water, making them uniquely suited to their environment. Despite their resilience, African wild asses face numerous challenges. Habitat loss, competition with livestock, and hunting are some of the key threats to their survival. Additionally, their limited population size and genetic diversity put them at greater risk. Conservation efforts, such as the establishment of protected areas and breeding programs, are essential to ensure the survival of this species. The Importance of Preservation Preserving the African wild ass is not only crucial for the sake of biodiversity but also for the ecological balance of their native habitats. These animals play a role in seed dispersal and habitat maintenance. Furthermore, they hold cultural and historical significance in many regions, serving as a symbol of local identity. In this episode, we've explored the African wild ass, shedding light on this often-overlooked species. As we continue to learn more about their importance in the ecosystem and their historical significance, it becomes ever more critical to support conservation efforts aimed at ensuring their survival. Join us in appreciating and preserving the unique African wild ass. ------------------------------------------------------ Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today, we embark on a journey to explore the enigmatic and majestic creature, the black rhinoceros. This iconic species, which has roamed the Earth for millions of years, has been subjected to severe threats and is now at the forefront of global conservation efforts. The black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) is one of the most charismatic and striking animals on the African continent. Characterized by its powerful build and prehensile upper lip, it is a living testament to the grandeur of Earth's biodiversity. These incredible creatures have thrived for eons, adapting to a wide range of habitats from grasslands to dense forests. Sadly, the black rhinoceros now faces a dire situation due to a variety of anthropogenic threats. Poaching, driven by the illegal trade in rhino horns, has decimated their populations. Habitat loss, driven by human activities and agriculture, has further compounded their struggles. In the 20th century, black rhino populations plummeted drastically, pushing them to the brink of extinction. In response to these challenges, an army of conservationists, governments, and organizations have united to protect this iconic species. Anti-poaching efforts have been bolstered, and measures to curb illegal wildlife trade have been implemented. Black rhino populations are slowly recovering, thanks to the dedication and passion of those who work tirelessly to protect them. Conservation is a complex, ongoing endeavor, but the story of the black rhinoceros serves as a beacon of hope. As we stand on the precipice of a new era in conservation, we must continue to support these magnificent creatures. The future of the black rhinoceros and countless other species is in our hands. By understanding their plight and the actions taken to protect them, we can ensure that future generations can enjoy viewing them in their natural habitats. Enjoy this episode! ------------------------------------------------------ Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We will be back with a new species next week. Chris has just returned from the United States as he had to rush back for his father's funeral. We went back and found another episode many of you might have missed, but MOOSE! Incredible animals and we know you will love this one. This week we go massive and talk about the largest deer species in the world, the Moose! Or in Europe known as the Eurasian Elk. Just a phenomenal species to discuss. We really nerd out this week talking about this animals physiology, it's behavior and all the other wonderful things that make the Moose one of our favorites. Also a special shout out to Julia from Minnesota who is a wonderful Patreon supporter and asked for this species. We also give a special shout out to our Canadian listeners. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50creatures and use code 50creatures for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We start off with a brief announcement and update on the All Creatures Podcast. We have been nominated again as a Top 10 podcast, this time in the Education category. You can check that out at the People's Choice Podcast Awards website HERE In honor of both Chris and Angie's fathers who passed away, we are releasing an older episode on what we consider to be one of the best fathers on the planet, the Cassowary. We will be back soon with more species episodes! Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50creatures and use code 50creatures for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The octopus captures the imagination of so many. For Dr. David Scheel, they captured so much that he has dedicated his life to learning everything there is know about the octopus and promote their conservation. In this week's interview, we talk all about the octopus, what makes them special and their conservation. Dr. Scheel also is the author of 'Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses,' which can be found on Amazon or your local book store. You can learn more about Dr. Scheel HERE You can learn more about his book HERE Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Traveling all over the world, Bertie Gregory has filmed some of the most intense and dramatic footage of many species. As a filmmaker and TV presenter, he shares his passion for wildlife and conservation to the masses. His new series, "Animals Up Close" premieres this week on National Geographic and Disney TV+. Please check it out, some of the sequences are just straight jaw dropping and intense (hint: Orcas/Antarctica). More about Bertie Gregory from National Geographic HERE BERTIE GREGORY is a 28-year-old British wildlife filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer. His career began when a childhood obsession with nature led to winning the title of 'Youth Outdoor Photographer Of The Year.’ After graduating with a degree in Zoology from the University of Bristol in 2014, he began assisting legendary National Geographic Magazine photographer Steve Winter. He has since produced and hosted 5 projects for National Geographic (‘Leopards at the Door’, ‘Jaguar Vs Croc’, ‘Wild_Life’, ‘Resurrection Island’ and ’The Big Freeze’). 'Resurrection Island' won "Best Television Host" at the 2019 Jackson Wild Awards - nature film’s equivalent of the Oscars. Alongside his projects for National Geographic, Bertie films for the landmark BBC David Attenborough Series, 'Seven Worlds, One Planet,' and recently became one of BAFTA’s youngest ever cinematography winners for this work. He is currently working on a new show for Disney+ titled 'Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory' launching later this year. Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Anytime you think or talk about an ocotpus, you are amazed. It is because they are just the most radical, funny, special, and so many more adjectives, bundles of 8-legged joy! this week it is the Giant Pacific Octopus who receives our attention. We talk all about the octopus and even how they can regenerate their arms like that seen Netflix's My Octopus Teacher. You will love this episode and a special shout out to Octonation! They are the world's largest octopus fan club! Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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To be able to impact global change it is taking education across many fronts to highlight the plight of our environment and endangered species. Educator Nicholas Petryk is one of those who has made it a mission in his life to make a difference. He shares his passion is wildlife and education. From his bio Nick graduated from Florida State University and works to educate the masses on animals and their conservation. You can learn more about Nick and Animal Tales by visiting their website HERE Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creatures50 and use code creatures50 for 50% off plus free shipping! Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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