Leopard Seals: Antarctica’s Ultimate Predator (Classic)

Leopard seals were first covered in 2022 by Chris and Angie. Today they bring them back for those that have yet to uncover this remarkable species. Leopard Seals are among Antarctica’s most fascinating and formidable predators. In this episode, we dive into the world of these powerful marine mammals, exploring their unique hunting strategies, remarkable adaptations, and surprising intelligence. Learn how leopard seals help maintain balance in Antarctic ecosystems, why they are considered apex predators, and what scientists are discovering about their behavior in one of the planet’s harshest environments. == 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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El Niño Is Here: What It Means for People, Wildlife, and the Planet

El Niño is strengthening across the Pacific, and its effects can ripple far beyond the ocean. Chris breaks down what El Niño actually is, how it shifts weather patterns around the world, and why this...

4 Marras 45min

Bowhead Whales: The 200-Year Lives of Arctic Giants (Classic)

Imagine living for more than 200 years in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Meet the bowhead whale, the longest-lived mammal known to science and an extraordinary survivor of the Arctic. Ch...

2 Marras 1h 22min

Sand Dollars: The Living Coins That Help Shape Our Oceans

Chris and Angie return after a National Geographic event with photographer Amy Vitale and introduce an episode on sand dollars, prompted by Angie finding live sand dollars with her family and wanting ...

28 Loka 1h 18min

Greenland Sharks: 400+ Years of Life, an Uncertain Future (Classic)

Imagine a shark swimming through the Arctic today that was already alive before the United States existed. Greenland sharks are thought to be the longest-lived vertebrates on Earth, with research sugg...

19 Loka 1h 20min

Africa's Wildlife Warrior: Dr. Paula Kahumbu | Nat Geo Explorer of the Year

From the archives of All Creatures Podcast, we're revisiting our inspiring 2021 conversation with Dr. Paula Kahumbu, one of Africa's most influential wildlife conservationists, a National Geographic E...

12 Loka 51min

One Female Left: The Incredible Survival of New Zealand’s Black Robin

Chris recounts the recovery of New Zealand’s Chatham black robin (karure/keruru), an island species devastated by habitat clearing and introduced predators like rats and cats, until its range shrank t...

7 Loka 41min

The Mantis Shrimp’s Secret Superpowers (Classic)

What kind of animal can see light we cannot and strike with enough force to crack a crab’s shell? In this classic episode from 2022, Chris and Angie meet the mantis shrimp: a small marine predator wit...

5 Loka 1h 25min

Cheetahs: More Than Just Speed (Classic)

In this classic episode from 2019, Chris and Angie explore the cheetah’s incredible speed, from its flexible spine and gripping claws to the long tail that helps it turn during a chase. But there is m...

28 Syys 1h 27min