Wonders of Wombats

Wonders of Wombats

Chris is off to Australia this week, so in that spirit we want to cover one of Australia's most beloved species and highly endangered Wombat. First, the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat is actually one of the most endangered mammals in the world. With only around 300 animals left, they are close to extinction. Wombats are marsupials and play such a critical role to the Australian environment as important herbivores. They also have some very surprising physiology and behaviors that held us in wonder. A fun fact is, a group of Wombats is also known as a "Wisdom of Wombats." Another fun species 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 are able to send money to conservation organizations monthly chosen by our Patreon supporters. We recently posted a bonus episode, the Blue Footed Booby, for our Patreon only subscribers and will be offering more bonus content soon! Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. You can also visit our website HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 52: Saola Conservation w/Dr. Barney Long

Episode 52: Saola Conservation w/Dr. Barney Long

Listen to a fascinating interview from one of our newest animal conservation heros Dr. Barny Long from Global Wildlife Conservation. He discusses the threats and conservation of one of the worlds most rare and elusive animals, the Saola.  Show notes can be found HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Elo 20181h 7min

Episode 51: The Asian Unicorn, the Saola

Episode 51: The Asian Unicorn, the Saola

The Saola was the largest mammal discovered in the last 50 years. It has been called one of the greatest zoological findings in the 20th Century. In 1992, this antelope-like animal was discovered by the western world when a survey commissioned by Vietnam and the WWF found the skull of a Saola from a local hunter. Come learn about one of the most mysterious mammals in the world.  Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Elo 20181h 10min

The Week in Conservation for August 10, 2018

The Week in Conservation for August 10, 2018

This week we discuss the Southern Resident orca whales still in trouble, can animals have emotions, leopard geckos regenerate thier brains, some really fascinating news that is nearly science fiction, and more. Join us.  Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Elo 201856min

Episode 50: In the Sea, there be Dragons

Episode 50: In the Sea, there be Dragons

The Seadragon is related to the Seahorse and Pipefish. They belong to the family Syngnathidae. There are over 215 species in this family to include: 3 Seadragons, 47 Seahorse, and 165 Pipefish. Seadragons are some of the most elaborate, exotic, gorgeous animals on Earth.   Show notes HERE   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Elo 20181h 8min

Episode 49:Antipodes, sub-Antarctic Conservation w/Theo Van Noort

Episode 49:Antipodes, sub-Antarctic Conservation w/Theo Van Noort

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

Episode 48: Key Mice, Key to a Healthy Ecosystem

Episode 48: Key Mice, Key to a Healthy Ecosystem

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

The Week in Conservation News for July 27, 2018

The Week in Conservation News for July 27, 2018

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

Episode 47: Fiona the Hippo w/Christina Gorsuch

Episode 47: Fiona the Hippo w/Christina Gorsuch

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

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