Reticulated Giraffe's Silent Extinction

Reticulated Giraffe's Silent Extinction

This week we return to update you on the fascinating world of giraffes, focusing on their unique biology, behavior, and the alarming conservation challenges they face. The discussion covers the distinct species and subspecies of giraffes, their evolutionary history, incredible physiological adaptations, such as their cardiovascular system, and social behaviors. Highlighting significant threats like habitat loss, poaching, and population decline, the episode emphasizes the urgency for conservation efforts. Listeners are encouraged to support organizations like the Giraffe Conservation Foundation and to advocate for giraffes' inclusion on the U.S. Endangered Species Act to ensure their survival for future generations. You can visit the Giraffe Conservation Foundation Website HERE Podcast Timeline 01:00 Introduction and Dedication 02:08 Giraffe Species and Conservation Efforts 04:25 Giraffe Coat Patterns and Descriptions 08:45 Giraffe Sizes and Physical Characteristics 11:11 Giraffe Population and Conservation Status 22:47 The Importance of Giraffes in Ecosystems 25:42 Challenges and Controversies in Giraffe Conservation 33:14 Giraffe Evolution and Classification 39:49 Giraffe and Okapi Evolution 40:24 Tallest Animal Ever 43:59 Giraffe Fun Facts 44:53 Giraffe Physiology: The Cardiovascular System 49:53 Giraffe Behavior and Social Structure 59:44 Giraffe Reproduction and Calves 01:08:24 Conservation Efforts and How You Can Help ------------------------------------------------------------- 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 178: Cruising w/California Sea Lions

Episode 178: Cruising w/California Sea Lions

To end Plastic Free July we are covering our final species from the ocean, the California Sea Lion. By far one of many peoples favorite seal-like species, the California Sea Lion is an amazing predator. We know you will really enjoy this one and learn more about this beloved animal. As a side note, thank you to all the participants in our Plastic Free July Challenge. As a collective we placed 21 out of over 300 teams! We are all making a difference and stay tuned for next year's challenge. or 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 recently gave money to Global Conservation Force and Giraffe Conservation Foundation. While you will be supporting free education to the masses, we also will not be offering a post show podcast to Patreon members.   Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.   Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening.    Show notes HERE   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Elo 20201h 12min

Episode 177: Coral Restoration Foundation's Dan Burdeno

Episode 177: Coral Restoration Foundation's Dan Burdeno

As part of our effort this week to learn about corals, we are excited to have on Dan Burdeno from the Coral Restoration Foundation. Dan talks all about corals and how the foundation is working hard to restore our oceans corals. Coral's are critical to a healthy ocean ecosystem and as we learned this week, they are in desperate need of our help. Listen to Dan to learn more.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Heinä 20201h 26min

Episode 176: Colossal Coral Podcast

Episode 176: Colossal Coral Podcast

Here we go! After two years we finally dug deep to research and present this podcast on corals. Corals are a critical animal in our World's oceans. They have been described as the ocean's rainforests. They also are degrading quickly and absolutely need our help and understanding. We hope you enjoy this episode and really evaluate how YOU can help corals from around the world. 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 recently gave money to Global Conservation Force. While you will be supporting free education to the masses, we also will not be offering a post show podcast to Patreon members.   Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.   Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening.    Show notes HERE   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Heinä 20201h 18min

Episode 175: Sea Snakes are Striking

Episode 175: Sea Snakes are Striking

We continue to focus on the ocean during Plastic Free July and this week we cover the family of Sea Snakes. We could not just pick one, so we go ahead and cover the generalities of the 69 or so species of Sea Snakes. While highly venomous, Sea Snakes are actually quite docile and are important contributors of many of our oceanic habitats.   Plastic Free Eco Challenge Website   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 recently gave money to Global Conservation Force. While you will be supporting free education to the masses, we also will not be offering a post show podcast to Patreon members.   Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.   Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening.    Show notes HERE   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Heinä 20201h 12min

Episode 174: Albatross Are Amazing

Episode 174: Albatross Are Amazing

We continue to cover oceanic species as we highlight No Plastic July. The Albatross is one of the most majestic seabirds on the planet. They are impressive with their travel of thousands of miles before ever coming back to land. Truly an awesome species and one you want to know more about. 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 recently gave money to Global Conservation Force. While you will be supporting free education to the masses, we also will not be offering a post show podcast to Patreon members. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening.  Show notes HERE     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Heinä 20201h 15min

Episode 173: Surfrider Foundation's Pete Stauffer

Episode 173: Surfrider Foundation's Pete Stauffer

The Surfrider Foundation is out to protect our beaches and oceans. Through a powerful activist network, the foundation strives to reduce plastic pollution, increasing beach access to everyone, and most importantly protecting and preserving our oceans and coastal waterways. They are able to achieve this through their network of chapters. You can learn more at their website HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Heinä 202040min

Episode 172: Sperm Whales Reign Supreme

Episode 172: Sperm Whales Reign Supreme

During July we are focusing on the ocean. It is also a time to participate in the July Plastic Free Challenge. You can join the All Creatures Podcast team by going HERE . Search for "All Creatures Podcast" and join and help us. Over 8 million tons of plastic are dumped into our oceans and is having a horrific affect on our ocean wildlife. NOW is the time to take action. Please join us and help save our oceans. We are starting off the month of July with the iconic Sperm Whale. This was originally a Patreon-episode, but we felt compelled to publish it now. This was recorded in the middle of 2019 and has some incredible insight into Sperm Whales and the pressures they are facing in the ocean. Show notes HERE   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Heinä 20201h 10min

Episode 171: Giant Tortoise of the Galápagos

Episode 171: Giant Tortoise of the Galápagos

We last visited the legendary Galápagos Islands in Episode 118 with the Marine Iguana. This week we cover the more famous Galápagos Tortoise. Their natural history and conservation story is incredible and should not be missed. Joins us this week as we chat all about this giant and unique reptile.  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 recently gave money to Global Conservation Force. While you will be supporting free education to the masses, we also will not be offering a post show podcast to Patreon members. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening.  Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Kesä 20201h 17min

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