Episode 265: Precious Pygmy Hippos
With as few as 2000 Pygmy Hippos left in the world, we are losing one of natures often forgotten large herbivores. Though one tenth the size of their larger cousins the Common Hippopotamus, the Pygmy ...
26 Jan 20221h 9min
Episode 264: Save the Frogs w/Dr Kerry Kriger
Amphibians are one of the most endangered class of animals on our planet. Throughout the world, many species of frogs, toads, newts and other amphibians are racing towards extinction. It is a true pla...
19 Jan 202253min
Episode 263: Secrets of Snow Leopards
A beloved big cat, Snow Leopards are sadly slipping towards extinction. Yet, there is hope. With possibly less than 3900 Snow Leopards left in the wild, efforts are underway to save these big charisma...
12 Jan 20221h 3min
Episode 262: Little Blue Fairy Penguins
To kick off 2022 we travel to New Zealand and Australia to cover the world's smallest penguin. The Little Blue Penguin, or also called the Fairy Penguin or just Little Penguin, is as fascinating as it...
5 Jan 20221h 8min
Episode 261: Conservation Scientist & Advocate Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
We are excited to chat with scientist and all around conservation rock star Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. Outside of her scientific career and advocacy for wildlife, Dr. Grant is also the host to PBS's latest p...
22 Des 202154min
Episode 260: An Avalanche of Snow Geese
As we continue to celebrate our holiday animals, this week we cover the elegant Snow Goose. A group of Snow Geese are actually known as an "avalanche" or "blizzard." In the early and mid-20th century,...
15 Des 202157min
Episode 259: The Way of the Rabbit w/Mark Hawthorne
We welcome author Mark Hawthorne on the podcast to discuss everything about rabbits. We often do not realize just how much rabbits influence our daily lives. They are woven into so many of our own cul...
10 Des 202151min
Episode 258: Survivalist, The Snowshoe Hare
One of nature's most crafty survivalist, the Snowshoe Hare, has evolved to change its coat to match its environment. White in the winter, and brown in the summer, Snowshoe Hairs blend in to avoid beco...
9 Des 20211h 8min
