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

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Episode 229: The Migrating Amur Falcon

Episode 229: The Migrating Amur Falcon

Birds continue to fascinate us, and the Amur Falcon is no exception. This fascinating raptor migrates farther than any other bird of prey on Earth. They reside in the Amur region of north China, Mongo...

22 Kesä 20211h 6min

Episode 228: Giraffe w/Mike Bona Global Conservation Force

Episode 228: Giraffe w/Mike Bona Global Conservation Force

In honor of Giraffe Day, June 21, we welcome Global Conservation Force Giraffe Project Coordinator Mike Bona. Giraffe are suffering what many are calling a "silent extinction." They have suffered a 40...

17 Kesä 202157min

Episode 227: Giraffe-like Gerenuk

Episode 227: Giraffe-like Gerenuk

The Gerenuk like a giraffe is a long-necked herbivore. While not closely related to giraffes, the Gerenuk has evolved to grow long necks to reach foliage that many other herbivores cant. They are a ve...

15 Kesä 20211h

Episode 226: Whitley Award Winner Sammy Safari on conserving Sea Turtles in Africa

Episode 226: Whitley Award Winner Sammy Safari on conserving Sea Turtles in Africa

Sammy Safari was recently awarded the prestigious Whitley Award from the Whitley Fund for Nature. Sammy is leading an effort to help save sea turtles off the coast of Kenya. Sea turtles have been poac...

10 Kesä 202139min

Episode 225: The Massive Leatherback Sea Turtle

Episode 225: The Massive Leatherback Sea Turtle

In honor of Sea Turtle Week, we decided to return to sea turtles and specifically cover the largest of the group, the Leatherback. This sea turtle dwarfs their distant relatives and can reach over 6.5...

9 Kesä 20211h 8min

Episode 224: Whitley Award Winner Dr. Lucy Kemp on conserving the Southern Ground-hornbill

Episode 224: Whitley Award Winner Dr. Lucy Kemp on conserving the Southern Ground-hornbill

Dr. Lucy Kemp was recently awarded the prestigious Whitley Award from the Whitley Fund for Nature. Dr. Kemp is leading a grassroots effort to help save and preserve the amazing Southern Ground-hornbil...

3 Kesä 202144min

Episode 223: The Shy but Deadly Black Mamba

Episode 223: The Shy but Deadly Black Mamba

We head back to Africa to highlight one of the continents deadliest snakes, the Black Mamba. The Black Mamba is revered and also feared throughout the portions of southern and eastern Africa where it ...

2 Kesä 20211h 1min

Episode 222:Wolf Conservation Center President Martha Hunt Handler

Episode 222:Wolf Conservation Center President Martha Hunt Handler

This week we welcome Martha Hunt Handler who is the current President of the Wolf Conservation Center, located in New York, USA. She also recently published her book Winter of the Wolf. During this ep...

27 Touko 202158min

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