Episode 217: Tuatara, A Living Fossil

Episode 217: Tuatara, A Living Fossil

We jump back to New Zealand to cover one of the most unique animals on our planet, the Tuatara. This is a true living fossil. They are the last of their kind, from an ancient order of reptiles, that has survived nearly 240 million years. Because they were isolated on New Zealand for nearly 85 million years, Tuataras survived mass extinctions and have changed little over that time. However, when humans first set foot on New Zealand nearly 700 years ago, the Tuatara was nearly driven to extinction1, albeit unintentionally. Pacific Rats hitched a ride with the early Polynesian settlers and drove many New Zealand species to extinction. Yet, while the Tuatara suffered due to the rats, they have survived and today are a species of focus by New Zealand, and are rebounding. A special podcast for a special species. For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With your support we were able to donate to the Coral Reef Foundation, Red Panda Network, helped provide chum ($$) for OCEARCH, funding to train rangers in Africa with Global Conservation Force and so much more. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Thank you so much for your support! You can visit our website HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 65: Saving Sea Turtles

Episode 65: Saving Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles are beloved creatures from the ocean. Popular all over the world for their grace and beauty, these animals continue to captivate us. However, they are in peril and a species we need to learn as much as possible to ensure their survival. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Tammi 20191h 14min

Episode 64: Narwhals, Unicorns of the Sea

Episode 64: Narwhals, Unicorns of the Sea

Once thought to be a mythical creature, the Narwhal (Monodon monoceros), or unicorn of the sea, is a whale that lives on top of the world. These amazing ocean dwelling mammals are known for their single long tusk that lives around and often under the sea ice. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Joulu 20181h 6min

Episode 63: Panda Conservation and Care with Michael Brown-Palsgrove

Episode 63: Panda Conservation and Care with Michael Brown-Palsgrove

As curator of Asia Trail and giant pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo, Michael Brown-Palsgrove directs the care of sloth bears, clouded leopards, fishing cats, Asian small-clawed otters, red pandas and giant pandas. He leads a team of 10 animal care staff in the management of these exhibits. He provides us with incredible insight into the care, conservation and management of Giant Pandas.  Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Joulu 201858min

Episode 62: Popular as a Panda

Episode 62: Popular as a Panda

The Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is one of the most iconic, endearing, and amazing animals that has captured hearts all over the world. They have an interesting history and unique physiology for being a bear that eats only vegetation. While their numbers are increasing, and China has put a priority on the preservation of this species, they still need our help. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Joulu 20181h 16min

Episode 61: Almost Gone, the African Wild Ass

Episode 61: Almost Gone, the African Wild Ass

In honor of Chris’s book, we are launching our second year with a personal favorite to both of us, the Somali Wild Ass. The African Wild Asses are the wild counterparts to the world’s domestic donkeys. The Somali Wild Ass is the last remaining subspecies and is critically endangered with only 300 animals left worldwide. The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys (Amazon-US) The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys (5M) Show notes HERE   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Joulu 20181h 17min

Episode 60: Spectacularly Spooky, the Vampire Bat

Episode 60: Spectacularly Spooky, the Vampire Bat

Absolutely terrifying in appearance and behavior, yet one of the most incredibly adapted mammals on our planet. The Vampire Bat has some incredible physiology that has been adapted over millions of year. They are the only mammal that survives on a diet entirely of blood.   Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Loka 20181h 2min

The Week in Conservation for October 26, 2018

The Week in Conservation for October 26, 2018

This week we are joined with Jim Weinpress and discuss a variety of issues impacting seabirds, the walrus, vaquita porpoise and more.  Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Loka 201839min

Episode 59: Crikey, it's a Devil, from Tasmania

Episode 59: Crikey, it's a Devil, from Tasmania

The Tasmanian Devil sounds ferocious, but is only the size of a small dog. Still, you wouldn’t want to tangle with one. They have a bite force of 1200 psi, greater than a lion and many other large carnivores. However, due to an incredibly rare cancer, these animals are facing extinction.    Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Loka 20181h 1min

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