Episode 231: Bounding Bush Babies

Episode 231: Bounding Bush Babies

This week we head back to Africa to cover one of their more endearing primates, the Bush Baby. Specifically, we are covering the critically endangered Rhondo Dwarf Bush Baby. There are approximately 20 different species of Bush Baby in Africa, which are also called Galagos and resemble some of our earliest primate ancestors. The Rhondo Dwarf Bush baby is native to the coastal region of Tanzania living in the evergreen forests in the Tanzanian highlands. Due to deforestation and human encroachment, this species is at extinctions door step. Only two small populations of these animals exist today, separated by over 250 miles (400 km). While highlighting this species, we also talk about some generalities of all the species of Bush Babies and just what makes them so special. 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 284:Glassy Glass Frogs

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Episode 283: Ba Ba Ba...Babirusa

Episode 283: Ba Ba Ba...Babirusa

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Episode 282: Crashin’ w/Bandicoots

Episode 282: Crashin’ w/Bandicoots

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Episode 281: Taking Flight w/the Paradise Tree Snake

Episode 281: Taking Flight w/the Paradise Tree Snake

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Episode 280:History of Aotearoa New Zealand w/Thomas Rillstone

Episode 280:History of Aotearoa New Zealand w/Thomas Rillstone

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1 Kesä 20221h 22min

Episode 279: Keen on Kākāpō

Episode 279: Keen on Kākāpō

The critically endangered Kākāpō is one of the more endearing species we have covered to date. This flightless parrot is native to Aotearoa New Zealand and was nearly extinct in the late 20th century....

25 Touko 20221h 19min

All Creatures Kids Episode 18: Little Bundles of Joy, aka Otters

All Creatures Kids Episode 18: Little Bundles of Joy, aka Otters

This week we welcome back (now) 8-year old Darby from Idaho in the United States. Darby is fascinated with wildlife and her favorite animals are the many species of otters that live in our oceans and ...

17 Touko 202231min

Episode 278: Fanciful Flying Lemurs, aka Colugos

Episode 278: Fanciful Flying Lemurs, aka Colugos

Nearly 150 million years ago, our earliest mammalian ancestors learned to glide from tree to tree. It is one of the most amazing adaptations next to flying mammals (aka bats). The Flying Lemurs, or Co...

4 Touko 20221h 15min

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