Episode 280:History of Aotearoa New Zealand w/Thomas Rillstone

Theo Van Noort is a Research Associate at the New Zealand Institute of Plant and Food Research. He currently works on entomology, bombiculture and crop pollination, and previously his Master’s research at the University of Auckland examined invasive wasp populations and their effect on pollination. He went to the Antipodes Islands in 2018 to evaluate the effectiveness of the Million Dollar Mouse Project and to evalaute its work on rehabilitating insect populations.  Show notes HERE   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Elo 201852min

The Perdido Key Beach Mouse and the Key Largo Cotton Mouse are both endangered species of mouse in the state of Florida in the United States. Both are classified as endangered due to human development, habitat destruction and invasive species such as feral cats. Both are very critical to maintaining healthy ecosystems. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Heinä 20181h

This week Angie & Chris discuss the culling of hippos in Zambia, updates on the Icelandic whale hunt, just how bad is meat for the environment, and other topics. A mixed bag in the world of conservation this week. Check out (image) this new dancing spider (Maratus unicup) discovered in Australia by Jurgen Otto.  Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Heinä 201854min

Fiona is undoubtedly one of the world's most famous hippos. Born premature and rejected by her mother, our guest Christina Gorsuch and her team raced to save her.    Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Heinä 20181h 6min

The Hippopotamus is considered the second heaviest land mammal (7000 lb/3200 kg), behind elephants (13,000 lb/6000 kg). There is debate if it is the second or third largest land mammal since the rhinoceros (5000 lb/2300 kg) can stand taller at 6 feet (1.8 m) compared to a hippo at 5 feet (1.5 m) but not weigh quite as much.  The ancient Greeks called the Hippopotamus the ‘River Horse.’ The name Hippopotamus can be broken down to hippo, meaning horse in ancient Greek, and potamus, meaning river in ancient Greek. These semi-aquatic mammals originated in the rivers, streams and lakes of the African Continent. Show notes can be found HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Heinä 20181h 24min

Angie rejoins the news segement to discuss some interesting stories. New Zealand continues to lead others in conservation of its native plants and wildlife. In Zambia an all womans team of rangers is leading the fight against poaching, while we also discuss indiginous peoples and thier importance to conservaiton, and much more.  Show notes are HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Heinä 201848min

Dr. Helen Taylor is a research fellow at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. Her work specializes on studying the affects of inbreeding on native species, especially threatened birds. The Little Spotted Kiwi was down to a population of 5 breeding animals and today numbers nearly 1500. Her PhD work studying the genetics of these animals will be critical in helping conservation specialists make the proper decisions when managing endangered species. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Heinä 201859min

This week we cover a New Zealand icon, the Kiwi. While this is a long episode it is one not to miss. New Zealand has such a unique biome and is overcoming many incredible challeneges for their native species. We cover the Kiwi and in turn cover how New Zealand is fighting to preserve its natural landscape.  Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Heinä 20181h 27min