The State of Nature in 2026: Crisis, Comebacks, and What Happens Next

The State of Nature in 2026: Crisis, Comebacks, and What Happens Next

Chris reflects on the state of nature in 2026, where conservation is defined by both loss and recovery. While habitat fragmentation, climate warming, coral bleaching, and Arctic instability continue, meaningful protection efforts are delivering results. He highlights conservation wins, including pandas downlisted to vulnerable, green sea turtles to least concern, tiger recovery in India through reserves and anti-poaching, Gabon’s protection of forest elephants for rainforest integrity and carbon storage, and community-led snow leopard conservation in Nepal. The episode also addresses ongoing losses, key drivers of biodiversity decline, global efforts like 30x30 and the High Seas Treaty, and practical ways listeners can help — from reducing consumption to supporting frontline conservation initiatives like Snow Leopard Sisters. 00:00 Welcome and Reality Check 00:46 Conservation Is Tension 02:40 Climate and Biodiversity Link 03:17 Resilience and Hope in Action 04:40 2026 Roadmap for Today 05:42 Big Wins Pandas and Turtles 07:55 India’s Wildlife Comeback 11:00 Gabon Forest Elephants 14:45 Snow Leopard Sisters Spotlight 19:44 Losses and Extinctions 24:25 Why Extinction Is Accelerating 27:45 Five Biggest Threats 29:46 Mainstream Momentum and 30x30 35:48 People Giving Hope 38:21 What You Can Do Now 42:43 Support Snow Leopard Conservancy 44:38 Final Call to Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Slow Loris: Cute but Deadly

The Slow Loris: Cute but Deadly

We revisit one of the most fascinating yet misunderstood primates on Earth: the Slow Loris. With their wide eyes and seemingly gentle demeanor, slow lorises have captured global attention, but behind ...

8 Syys 20251h 11min

Gobi Bear Is Almost Gone

Gobi Bear Is Almost Gone

The Gobi bear (Ursus arctos gobiensis) is the rarest bear in the world, with fewer than 40 individuals surviving in the wild. Found only in Mongolia’s Great Gobi Strictly Protected Area, these desert ...

3 Syys 20251h 26min

Ili (ili) Pika: A Conservation Race Against Time

Ili (ili) Pika: A Conservation Race Against Time

Going back to the vault of 2018, we revisit the story of one of the rarest and most endearing animals on Earth, the Ili Pika (Ochotona iliensis). Sometimes called the “magic rabbit,” this small, furry...

1 Syys 20251h 8min

Mysteries Of The Maned Wolf

Mysteries Of The Maned Wolf

Chris and Angie dive into the remarkable world of the maned wolf, a unique canid species native to South America. They discuss its distinct appearance, which resembles a fox on stilts, and explore its...

27 Elo 20251h 28min

Return of the Giant: The Green Anaconda

Return of the Giant: The Green Anaconda

This week, we’re re-releasing one of our most popular episodes on one of the most legendary snakes on the planet – the Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus). These massive serpents, found throughout Sout...

25 Elo 20251h 19min

Generational Worldviews On Our Planet

Generational Worldviews On Our Planet

In this special collaborative episode, hosts Chris and Angie of the All Creatures Podcast join forces with Natalie and Coral from Planet People Podcast, reflecting on their podcasting journey, conserv...

20 Elo 20251h 29min

The Ocean’s Living Warship: The Portuguese Man o’ War

The Ocean’s Living Warship: The Portuguese Man o’ War

Chris and Angie delve into the fascinating world of the Portuguese Man of War. They tackle the complexity of this invertebrate, sharing detailed insights from their in-depth research. Listeners will...

13 Elo 20251h 22min

Blue-Footed Booby is Back From the Vault

Blue-Footed Booby is Back From the Vault

We are releasing an oldie but goodie! The Blue-Footed Booby is one of six "Booby" species and inhabit the Pacific Ocean. Their iconic feet are so distinctive and they been a favorite of many bird enth...

11 Elo 20251h 1min

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