Episode 101: There be Dragons, on Komodo Isle

Episode 101: There be Dragons, on Komodo Isle

This week we cover the largest lizard on the planet. The Komodo Dragon. Native to Indonesia, these large reptiles are in danger. With less than 6,000 left they need our help. These are incredible reptiles that have evolved over millions of years and have a story to tell. Patreon Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 255: Wisdom of Wombats

Episode 255: Wisdom of Wombats

This week we travel back to Australia to cover one of their most beloved species and highly endangered Wombat. First, the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat is actually one of the most endangered mammals in ...

17 Marras 20211h 14min

Episode 254: Cute but Stinky Skunks

Episode 254: Cute but Stinky Skunks

Skunks invoke fear in many animals, to include many people. This is not due to their obviously adorable looks, but all because of their deadly stink. Skunks have evolved a biological weapon that scare...

10 Marras 20211h 7min

Episode 253: Wolf & Moose Researcher Dr. John Vucetich

Episode 253: Wolf & Moose Researcher Dr. John Vucetich

Dr. John Vucetich is a professor and scientist at Michigan Tech University. For the past few decades Dr. Vucetich has studied wolf and moose interactions on one of the world's most unique biomes, Isle...

3 Marras 20211h 7min

Episode 252: Not a Vampire But a Dracula Parrot

Episode 252: Not a Vampire But a Dracula Parrot

One of the many incredible and unique birds of New Guinea is the Dracula Parrot. This unique psittacine (sit-a-scene) or  "parrot" is the only one left alive in its family. In fact, the Dracula Parrot...

27 Loka 20211h 11min

Episode 251: Eyeing the Aye Aye

Episode 251: Eyeing the Aye Aye

The Aye Aye is one of the world's most misunderstood and endangered primates. Native to Madagascar, Aye Ayes have been targeted and killed by locals due to superstitions. Coupled with massive loss of ...

20 Loka 20211h 5min

Episode 250: The Shocking Loggerhead Shrike

Episode 250: The Shocking Loggerhead Shrike

When you think of your typical songbird, you probably imagine a cute small bird fluttering about. Singing their songs and maybe catching a few insects here and there. Well, the Loggerhead Shrike has s...

13 Loka 20211h 3min

Episode 249: Born Free USA Dr. Liz Tyson

Episode 249: Born Free USA Dr. Liz Tyson

Born Free USA was founded in 2002.  In 1966, Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers starred in the classic wildlife film Born Free. The film told the true story of conservationists Joy and George Adamson w...

8 Loka 202135min

Episode 248: Ghoulish Goblin Sharks

Episode 248: Ghoulish Goblin Sharks

We kick off our "Spooky October" with a unique creature of the deep, the Goblin Shark. While grotesque looking to some, this predator serves a critical role in helping our ocean ecosystem stay healthy...

6 Loka 20211h 3min

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