Episode 162: Understanding Tiger Sharks

Episode 162: Understanding Tiger Sharks

This week we go in depth about one of the oceans top predators, the Tiger Shark. We first discuss the true statistics on shark attacks around the world. Tiger Sharks are persecuted, hunted and culled due to the belief that they are a major nuisance and danger to humans. Nothing is further from the truth. More, we discuss how beautiful this large fish are and how critical they are to a healthy ecosystem. 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. You also will be supporting free education to the masses. Thank you from the bottom of our hears. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 293: Lake Victoria Biodiversity Crisis w/Mark Weston

Episode 293: Lake Victoria Biodiversity Crisis w/Mark Weston

Mark Weston is author of the new book The Saviour Fish: Life and Death on Africa's Greatest Lake. He joins us this week to talk about his experiences living on Lake Victoria in Africa. Additionally, w...

24 Elo 202251min

Episode 292: Bush Dogs Delight

Episode 292: Bush Dogs Delight

One of the world's most elusive canids is the Bush Dog. Native to South America, these ancestors to our favorite dogs have carved out a special niche to survive. Not much is known about Bush Dogs beca...

17 Elo 20221h 3min

Episode 291: Pouch of Pelicans

Episode 291: Pouch of Pelicans

One of the most charismatic seabirds has to be the Pelican. Around the world, Pelicans fly and soar near almost every shore. There are so many surprising facts about Pelicans and how they do what they...

10 Elo 20221h 17min

Episode 290: The Modern West w/Melodie Edwards

Episode 290: The Modern West w/Melodie Edwards

Melodie Edwards hosts the incredible storytelling podcast The Modern West. There is much lore and fascination with the American West, made popular over the decades in popular culture. Melodies works t...

3 Elo 202257min

Episode 289: Stunned by Salmon

Episode 289: Stunned by Salmon

Each species we have covered for Plastic Free July has blown us away. Here we are again, with a fish that just defies logic. Most salmon species start off in freshwater, then eventually migrate to the...

27 Heinä 20221h 26min

Episode 288: Minorities in Shark Science w/Carlee Jackson

Episode 288: Minorities in Shark Science w/Carlee Jackson

This week we are thrilled to welcome Carlee Jackson from Minorities in Shark Science (MISS). Carlee is the Director of Communications from MISS, which is an organization dedicated to increasing divers...

25 Heinä 20221h 15min

Episode 287: Beguiled by Bull Sharks

Episode 287: Beguiled by Bull Sharks

As one of the ocean's top predators, Bull Sharks are demonized and characterized as man-killing machines. What gives this myth even more teeth is the fact that Bull Sharks can be found in many major r...

20 Heinä 20221h 24min

Episode 286: Mind Blown w/ Mantis Shrimp

Episode 286: Mind Blown w/ Mantis Shrimp

Out of all the species we have covered , none can compare to the insane adaptations of the Mantis Shrimp. Over 500 million years of evolution have produced one of the most advanced biological entities...

13 Heinä 20221h 26min

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