Episode 43: Angels of the Deep, The Manta Ray

Episode 43: Angels of the Deep, The Manta Ray

There are two species of Manta Ray. The Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris) is the larger of the two. The Reef Manta Ray (Manta alfredi) is the other. The large ocean-going creatures are found all around the world in temperate oceans. They have been seen as far north as parts of Japan in the Pacific and New Jersey off the coast of the United States. They have been found as far south as northern New Zealand and off the coasts off Ecuador They both are listed as vulnerable and are being fished into extinction. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 211: Every Penguin in the World w/Dr Charles Bergman

Episode 211: Every Penguin in the World w/Dr Charles Bergman

In this week's podcast we welcome professor and author Dr. Charles Bergman. Imagine being able to travel to some of the most remote regions on the planet to see some of your favorite animals. Well, Dr...

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Episode 210: Freshwater Fish Crisis w/Shoal's Mike Baltzer

Episode 210: Freshwater Fish Crisis w/Shoal's Mike Baltzer

A recent report was released by WWF in collaboration of multiple agencies on our freshwater ecosystem biodiversity crisis. The report highlighted how our freshwater fishes are in steep decline. In fac...

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Episode 209: Zookeepers Changing the Face of Conservation w/Jungle Jordan

Episode 209: Zookeepers Changing the Face of Conservation w/Jungle Jordan

First, big news for us is Angie gave birth to a healthy baby boy on March 1! He came in at a whopping 8 lbs. 11 ounces. Both Angie and baby are doing well!!  With that, a couple weeks ago before Ang...

2 Mar 20211h 28min

Episode 208: Sweet & Salty: Sea Otters

Episode 208: Sweet & Salty: Sea Otters

We return to the ocean to one of the most beloved marine mammals, the Sea Otter. Sea otters were almost hunted to extinction for their lustrous fur coats. By the early 20th century they numbered just ...

23 Feb 20211h 6min

Episode 207: Trunks & Leaves, Elephant Conservation w/Dr Shermin de Silva

Episode 207: Trunks & Leaves, Elephant Conservation w/Dr Shermin de Silva

This week we welcome Dr. Shermin de Silva, the founder and President of Trunks and Leaves. Dr. de Silva is an expert in Asian elephant conservation. We discuss many of the issues facing elephants in A...

16 Feb 20211h 2min

Episode 206: Shocked by Shoebills

Episode 206: Shocked by Shoebills

The Shoebill, or also known as Shoebill Stork, Death Pelican, Whalehead, and others, is one unique bird.  What draws most to this bird is its enormous beak. It quite simply earned its name because it'...

9 Feb 20211h 4min

Episode 205:Wolves and Indigenous Peoples Rights to Nature

Episode 205:Wolves and Indigenous Peoples Rights to Nature

We bring you a special interview with Sierra Club's Bonnie Rice and the Executive Director of the Global Indigenous Council Rain Bear Stands Last. We spend a fascinating hour not only addressing grey ...

5 Feb 20211h 14min

Episode 204: All About American Black Bears

Episode 204: All About American Black Bears

One of the more iconic species of the Americas, the Black Bear, is an animal that inhabits many people's backyards. This often timid bear, has adapted due to its incredible intelligence to living side...

2 Feb 20211h 3min

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