Episode 282: Crashin’ w/Bandicoots

Episode 282: Crashin’ w/Bandicoots

Down in Australia and in New Guinea is a unique and popular marsupial, the Bandicoot. Made famous by the video game Crash Bandicoot, these small animals are nocturnal omnivores and true ecological engineers. There are currently 20 species of Bandicoots, with many endangered and few going extinct in the 20th century. The loss of their habitat and a plethora of invasive species have been devastating to Bandicoots in both Australia and New Guinea. However, many conservation efforts are underway. This week we highlight the survival of the Eastern Banded Bandicoot. Thanks to efforts by Zoos Victoria and other conservation organizations, the Eastern Banded Bandicoot has gone from extinct in the wild, to endangered after being reintroduced. There is so much we can learn from these special animals and a fun one to learn about. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaksot(561)

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

The Week in Conservation for October 18, 2018

The Week in Conservation for October 18, 2018

Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Loka 201842min

Episode 58: Hoo, The Burrowing Owl, That's Who

Episode 58: Hoo, The Burrowing Owl, That's Who

The Burrowing Owl is one of the most unique owl species on the planet. Rather than nesting or living in trees, these owls find abandoned burrows from squirrels, prairie dogs and other species and claim them as their own. These charismatic birds are highly adapted to their life in the Americas.    Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Loka 20181h 9min

Episode 57: The Wonderful Walrus

Episode 57: The Wonderful Walrus

An iconic artic species, the Walrus is one of the largest and heaviest mammals on the planet.  Global warming is having a direct impact on the Walrus, similar to other arctic species. These incredible social animals while surviving near extinction in the 1930s, and now threatened once again. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Loka 20181h 13min

Suosittua kategoriassa Tiede

utelias-mieli
rss-mita-tulisi-tietaa
rss-poliisin-mieli
tiedekulma-podcast
docemilia
hippokrateen-vastaanotolla
rss-duodecim-lehti
rss-lihavuudesta-podcast
mielipaivakirja
rss-astetta-parempi-elama-podcast
rss-luontopodi-samuel-glassar-tutkii-luonnon-ihmeita
rss-lapsuuden-rakentajat-podcast
filocast-filosofian-perusteet
rss-bios-podcast
rss-pelkkaa-koodia-podcast
rss-ylistys-elaimille