Ancient Asiatic Wild Asses

Ancient Asiatic Wild Asses

In this podcast episode, Chris and Angie talk about the intriguing Asiatic Wild Asses, relating to the endangered equids species residing from Persia to Mongolia. They recollect stories about their late brother Shawn Mortensen’s love for the animals, his passion for photography, and his travels in Mongolia. The discussion covers the fascinating aspects of the species concerning their size, wild habitats, crucial role in the ecosystem, and impressive resilience. Additionally, they delve into the species' environmental adaptations like enhanced hearing due to their big ears, crucial to surviving hot desert climates. The hosts focus on the population decrease from the 1800s, existing pockets in Asia, and the existing conservation work in China and Mongolia, which rekindles hope for this threatened species. Podcast Timeline 00:55 Introduction to the Creatures Podcast 01:11 Remembering Sean Mortenson: An Inspiration 02:10 The Fascinating Story of the Asiatic Wild Ass 04:14 The Onager: A Beautiful and Endangered Equid 06:09 The Importance of Patreon Support for Conservation Efforts 14:34 The Role of the Asiatic Wild Ass in the Ecosystem 19:03 Conservation Efforts in Mongolia and China 23:00 The Persian Onager: A Critically Endangered Subspecies 28:04 The Evolution of Equids 35:50 Introduction to the Largest Equid 36:15 Discussion on Draft Horses 37:30 Exploring the Shire Horse 37:41 Insights into Equine Science 38:06 Understanding Horse Size and Weight 38:06 The Gentle Giants: Draft Horses 38:12 The Weight of the Largest Equid 38:47 Life Expectancy of Equids 39:48 Speed and Adaptability of Asiatic Wild Asses 41:27 The Role of Ears in Heat Dissipation 44:00 Survival Adaptations of Equids 44:43 Feeding Behavior of Equids 48:03 Communication and Social Behavior of Equids 51:56 Reproduction in Equids 57:33 Conservation Efforts for Asiatic Wild Asses ------------------------------------------------------ Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. 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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Episode 188: Lubee Bat Conservancy's Director Brian Pope

Episode 188: Lubee Bat Conservancy's Director Brian Pope

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

Episode 187: New Zealand's short-tailed bats

Episode 187: New Zealand's short-tailed bats

With over 1400 bat species around the planet, we decided to cover New Zealand's only native land mammals. Prior to humans, there were only 3 species of mammals, all bats. Once humans arrived, other mammals were introduced like mice, rats, stouts, possums and others. These introduced mammals have been devastating to New Zealand's native wildlife, to include their bats. Join us this week as we cover a very unique species from one of the world's most unique ecosystems. 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

13 Loka 20201h 18min

Episode 186: Aardwolf Amazes

Episode 186: Aardwolf Amazes

For October we are covering spooky species. First up is the incredible Aardwolf. While striking with its long mane, the Aardwolf is actually a critical insectivore from Africa. This species surprised us at every turn. We had so much fun covering this species and we have no doubt you will love learning about them. 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

6 Loka 20201h 9min

Episode 185: Binga, Banga, BONGO

Episode 185: Binga, Banga, BONGO

We are back with Angie's favorite, hoof and horns. The Bongo is one of the world's largest antelope species. It is also quite elusive, living in the dense forests of Africa. Sadly, one subspecies of Bongo from Kenya is critically endangered. Whereas the other subspecies is near threatened with extinction. These large charismatic herbivores are worth your time to learn about. 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

29 Syys 20201h 7min

Episode 184: Multicolored Mandrills

Episode 184: Multicolored Mandrills

We are back to cover another primate. The colorful Mandrill amazes any that are fortunate to see it. Located in Central Africa, Mandrills are some of our distant cousins that are in danger of extinction. They also display some of the most amazing colors in the animal kingdom and just how they do this will amaze you. 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 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

15 Syys 20201h 20min

Episode 183: National Geographic's Dr Enric Sala

Episode 183: National Geographic's Dr Enric Sala

We are fortunate to have on this week Dr. Enric Sala who is an Explorer-in-Residence for National Geographic. He shares his drive to help preserve our world's oceans. He also discusses his latest must-read book, The Nature of Nature: Why We Need the Wild. The book is an amazing account of why we need to keep fighting hard to protect our planet Earth. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Syys 202058min

Episode 182: Fossa Fun

Episode 182: Fossa Fun

This week we discover more about a little well known predator from Madagascar, the Fossa. These cat-like animals are the dominant carnivore on the large island of Madagascar. They also are heading towards extinction as 90% of Madagascar's forests have disappeared. We had so much fun researching and recording this episode. We know you will fall in love with this crazy critter. 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 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

1 Syys 20201h 12min

Episode 181: Simply Splendid Sloths

Episode 181: Simply Splendid Sloths

We have been wanting to release this episode for quite some time. We recorded this in 2019 for our Patreon only subscribers and now are releasing it to the masses. These are just incredible animals that are very unique. We know you will absolutely love this episode on sloths.   For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to conservation. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month.  We are currently working to update our website and push out this information to the masses. Thank you so much for your support.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Elo 20201h 10min

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