Episode 261: Conservation Scientist & Advocate Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

To honor the US Thanksgiving holiday this week we chat about the Turkey. Native to the Americas the Turkey is an iconic bird that has always been associated with Thanksgiving. These ground dwelling birds are amazing in their own right. While millions of domestic turkeys are consumed worldwide, wild Turkeys were faced with extinction. In this episode we discuss their incredible rebound and all their fun and interesting facts. 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! Show notes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Marras 20201h 9min

We are heading down under to chat about the World's happiest animal. The Quokka is a unique marsupial found only in Western Australia. It is now well known for its incredible charisma. Multiple images of the Quokka have sprung up on social media over the last few years making them a fan favorite. This animal has much to teach us and was a joy to cover. 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! Show notes HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Marras 20201h 15min

Captain Paul Watson is a world known activist and co-founder of Greenpeace. He is best known for his antiwhaling activities leading to the very popular show on Animal Planet, Whale Wars.  Captain Watson founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in 1977 and since has been a major influential voice in the protection of our oceans and the species that live within it. Sea Shepherd is involved in many campaigns across the planet to include protection of the Vaquita, Sea Turtles, Wild Salmon, Whales and many other species. You can learn more about the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society HERE Captain Watson also recently published another book titled Orcapedia. It can be viewed and purchased HERE  The book highlights all the Orcas captured and held in captivity throughout the world. Readers are introduced to more than 60 orcas by name along with their photos, personal history, and notable incidents that have occurred during their captivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Marras 20201h 5min

As we enter the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere we kick off with a favorite of many, the Beluga whale. These Arctic dwelling whales live in some of the coldest waters on the planet and thrive. These ivory colored whales have many incredible adaptations to survive and thrive in our northernmost oceans. 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! Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Marras 20201h 18min

This week we have another round table discussion with our great friend Corbin Maxey. This will be the ultimate episode to end our "Spooky October" series. Here we talk about all the data and information on famous man eater stories. We also look at the data of the truth of animal attacks and just which species kill the most humans. We hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to check out Corbin's Podcast Animals to the Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Loka 20201h 31min

We are so excited to have Dr. Rebecca Cliffe on to discuss the Sloth Conservation Foundation. Dr. Cliffe is their founder and director. After completing her graduate studies and seeing the decline of the sloths she decided to act. We spend an hour discussing all things sloths and know you will enjoy this interview. Sloth Conservation Foundation  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Loka 20201h 3min

We continue our spooky animal series for October with the Piranha. These fish live in South America and have a fearsome reputation. In this week's episode we discover more than just about the feeding frenzies of the Pirahna. There are so many surprising facts about these famous fish we have no doubt you will be amazed. 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! Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Loka 20201h 17min

This week we are talking all about bats. They are such a critical mammal to our planet's ecosystems. We talk to Brian Pope from the Lubbe Bat Conservancy about bats and all they can teach us. We also discuss the latest on bats and the Covid-19 pandemic. This is another cant miss interview. Lubee Bat Conservancy website can be accessed HERE   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Loka 20201h 5min