White-tailed Deer: America’s Conservation Success Story

White-tailed Deer: America’s Conservation Success Story

Chris and Angie dive into the fascinating world of the white-tailed deer. Initially underestimated, this episode reveals how ubiquitous and crucial this species is across the Americas, marked as one of the best conservation success stories. Growing up in the US, Chris took the species for granted, but this episode sheds light on their immense ecological importance, versatility, and adaptability across various biomes. They discuss how white-tailed deer populations once faced near extinction in the 19th century and bounced back due to rigorous conservation efforts, now numbering over 30 million in North America alone. Unfortunately, overpopulation in certain areas poses new challenges, including disease spread and ecological impact. Angie passionately explains the intricacies of antler growth, shedding, and the physiological marvels of the species. The episode also touches on subspecies like the endangered Florida Key Deer. Listeners are encouraged to get involved with local conservation efforts, visit areas where deer are found, and contribute to ongoing wildlife protection programs. Podcast Timeline 02:00 Introduction to the Creatures Podcast 02:08 The Fascinating World of White-Tailed Deer 02:40 Key Deer and Other Unique Subspecies 03:38 Deer Physiology and Antler Growth 05:24 The Ubiquity of White-Tailed Deer 05:07 Conservation Success Stories 05:53 Shoutouts and Listener Appreciation 06:51 Describing the Deer: Size and Appearance 11:15 White-Tailed Deer Across the Americas 13:52 The Role of Deer in Ecosystems 15:22 Overpopulation and Its Consequences 16:43 Historical Near-Extinction and Recovery 20:02 The Importance of Hunting and Conservation 28:07 Challenges Facing Key Deer 31:30 Overpopulation in Various Regions 36:51 Managing Deer Populations 41:34 Evolution and Diversity of Deer 49:53 Incredible Leaping and Swimming Abilities 51:20 Adaptations for Cold and Hot Climates 52:20 Survival Strategies and Metabolism 54:44 Deer in Different Habitats 59:28 The Role of Antlers in Deer Behavior 01:04:56 Breeding Season and Reproduction 01:09:52 Antler Growth and Shedding 01:28:10 Fawn Rearing and Maternal Care 01:33:59 Conservation and Final Thoughts =========================================================== 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 220: Is Netflix's Seaspiracy Accurate w/Corbin Maxey

Episode 220: Is Netflix's Seaspiracy Accurate w/Corbin Maxey

We welcome back our great friend Corbin Maxey from Animals to the Max podcast to discuss the latest Netflix documentary Seaspiracy. We all were moved in different ways by the documentary and were in agreement it brought the depletion of our world's oceans into focus. There is no doubt or argument that our oceanic wildlife are in serious decline. Seaspriracy raised numerous critical issues that needs to be brought to greater light. However, we do raise some concerns about some of the claims made in the documentary and also a perceived hidden agenda. Also, we discuss the horrific killing of dolphins in Taiji, Japan and the inhumane slaughter of pilot whales in the Faroe Islands. Both were graphic scenes in Seaspiracy and we do discuss why these barbaric practices need to end. Overall, we felt the documentary was well worth the time and a must see.  Be sure to check out and subscribe to Corbin's podcast Animals to the Max    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Touko 20211h 23min

Episode 219: Protect Pilot Whales

Episode 219: Protect Pilot Whales

Pilot Whales are in fact not true "whales," but rather like Orcas are part of the Delphinidae (dolphin) family. Still, they are magnificent creatures that inhabit the world's oceans and lead complex, social lives. We decided to cover this species because of the recent Netflix documentary Seaspiracy. In it, a large family group (pod) of Pilot Whales are slaughtered by inhabitants of the Faroe Islands. For nothing more than "tradition." We wanted to learn more about these animals to understand the true nature of just how complex these animals are and why they are important to our world's oceans. These creatures and the many other whales and dolphin species are in decline. We need to learn more about them and more importantly, protect 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! You can visit our website HERE       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Touko 20211h 12min

Episode 218: Asia's Great Hornbill

Episode 218: Asia's Great Hornbill

This week's podcast introduces an amazing bird from Asia, the Great Hornbill. These creatures are members of a large family of unique looking birds due to the large casques atop their heads. The Great Hornbill ranges from India to the Philippines and is on a trajectory towards extinction. What makes hornbills especially unique are their nesting behaviors, which are almost too radical to be believed. This week we also welcome a special guest who had the pleasure of working with hornbills and he gives us some insight into their behaviors. Due to the destruction of their habitat and for the fact they are often hunted for their casques and feathers, the Great Hornbill is in trouble. These are big and beautiful birds that need our help, and are well worth learning 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! You can visit our website HERE     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Touko 20211h 11min

All Creatures Kids Episode16: Tamandua

All Creatures Kids Episode16: Tamandua

This week's special All Creatures Kids podcast we introduce Archer. Archer is 10 and lives in Colorado. HIs dream is one day to work with wildlife as a zoologist. In this episode he tells us everything he knows about the Tamandua. If you have your own kid expert and wanting to be featured on our All Creatures Kids episodes please email Angie at allcreatureskidspod@gmail.com    Thank you for sharing and you can also visit us at our website at www.allcreaturespod.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Touko 202117min

Episode 217: Tuatara, A Living Fossil

Episode 217: Tuatara, A Living Fossil

We jump back to New Zealand to cover one of the most unique animals on our planet, the Tuatara. This is a true living fossil. They are the last of their kind, from an ancient order of reptiles, that has survived nearly 240 million years. Because they were isolated on New Zealand for nearly 85 million years, Tuataras survived mass extinctions and have changed little over that time. However, when humans first set foot on New Zealand nearly 700 years ago, the Tuatara was nearly driven to extinction1, albeit unintentionally. Pacific Rats hitched a ride with the early Polynesian settlers and drove many New Zealand species to extinction. Yet, while the Tuatara suffered due to the rats, they have survived and today are a species of focus by New Zealand, and are rebounding. A special podcast for a special species.  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! You can visit our website HERE   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Touko 20211h 4min

All Creatures Kids Episode15:Rattlesnakes and Crocodiles

All Creatures Kids Episode15:Rattlesnakes and Crocodiles

In this special episode of the All Creatures Kids Podcast, we welcome Angie's own Xander and Zach. While 7-year old Xander is our residential dinosaur expert, he comes at us this week with facts about rattlesnakes. Meanwhile, his 4-year old brother Zach comes at us with many fascinating facts about crocodiles. We love bringing you these special episodes as this is the future generation that will inherit our planet and will be fighting for preserve nature. If you have your own kid expert and wanting to be featured on our All Creatures Kids episodes please email Angie at allcreatureskidspod@gmail.com    Thank you for sharing and you can also visit us at our website at www.allcreaturespod.com        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Huhti 202120min

Episode 216: A Relic, the Malayan Tapir

Episode 216: A Relic, the Malayan Tapir

This week we talk about one of the world's oldest mammals, the Tapir. Specifically, we focus on the Malayan Tapir. The Tapirs are fascinating animals that have changed little over the past 30 million years. What makes them even more intriguing is, the Malayan Tapir lives in South East Asia, whereas the other species of Tapir live in Central and South America. While they have diverged nearly 20 million years ago, they differ little in their body composition or behaviors. We had so much fun chatting about these rather large herbivores. Sadly, all the species of Tapir are in serious decline and heading towards extinction. They are well worth learning about and fighting for.  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! You can visit our website HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Huhti 20211h 6min

Episode 215: Prickly African Crested Porcupines

Episode 215: Prickly African Crested Porcupines

In this week's podcast we head back to Africa and cover an iconic but often forgotten species, the porcupine. These rodents are masters of the defense and predators often come out on the losing end when they mess with these. African Crested Porcupines are just one of numerous species of Old World porcupines. Many other species of the Old World Porcupines inhabit other parts of Africa, Asia and Europe. The New World Porcupines inhabit North, Central and South America and interestingly enough are not that closely related to the Old World Porcupines. This is just another fascinating species we cover and hope you enjoy this one.  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! You can visit our website HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Huhti 20211h 3min

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