Episode 77: A Giant that's an Anteater
A species many forget, the Giant Anteater when seen captures many hearts. Sadly, the Giant Anteater population is in serious decline and may be heading towards extinction. Their story highlights the ...
5 Mar 20191h 8min
Episode 76: It Regenerates, It's the Axolotl
One of nature’s most amazing creatures, the Axolotl, has the ability to regenerate lost limbs and other body tissues. Sadly, these amphibians are almost extinct in the wild, and scientists are racing ...
26 Feb 20191h
Episode 75: The Magnificent Mountain Gorilla Part II
We return with more on Gorillas and their conservation. You can read more HERE from our first episode. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Feb 20191h 13min
Episode 74: Gorilla Conservation with Ron Evans Cincinnati Zoo
Ron Evans has worked at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden since 1984 as a keeper, supervisor and is currently the Curator of Primates. We spend a captivating hour learning about his work here in...
14 Feb 20191h 1min
Episode 73: The Magnificent Mountain Gorilla, Part I
When you look at the face of a Mountain Gorilla, you are looking back at our own reflection. Gorilla DNA matches 98.4% of humans, and only the Chimpanzee is a tad closer (we share 98.8% DNA). One of o...
12 Feb 201951min
Episode 72: Pika Who? Ili Pika, that's Who!
Without doubt, the Pika (pie – ka) is one of the most charismatic mammals on Earth. The Ile (ee-lee) Pika from China is endangered and has just been recently been spotted after an absence of nearly 20...
5 Feb 20191h 7min
Episode 71: World Wildlife Fund Elephant Specialist Nilanga Jayasinghe
Nilanga Jayasinghe is a senior program officer for Wildlife Conservation at WWF and focuses on Asian species, particularly elephants, rhinos, tigers and snow leopards. She has more than 15 years of ex...
29 Jan 201947min
Episode 70: Saltys From Down Under, AKA Saltwater Crocodiles
The Saltwater Crocodile is another iconic species to Australia. This largest reptile in the world has earned a fearsome reputation, but when left alone, they serve a critical role as a top predator in...
22 Jan 20191h 12min
