Episode 45: Kiwi Conservation w/Dr. Helen Taylor
Dr. Helen Taylor is a research fellow at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. Her work specializes on studying the affects of inbreeding on native species, especially threatened birds. The Little Spotted Kiwi was down to a population of 5 breeding animals and today numbers nearly 1500. Her PhD work studying the genetics of these animals will be critical in helping conservation specialists make the proper decisions when managing endangered species. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Jul 201859min
Episode 44: A New Zealand Treasure, The Kiwi
This week we cover a New Zealand icon, the Kiwi. While this is a long episode it is one not to miss. New Zealand has such a unique biome and is overcoming many incredible challeneges for their native species. We cover the Kiwi and in turn cover how New Zealand is fighting to preserve its natural landscape. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Jul 20181h 27min
This Week in Conservation for July 13, 2018
This week we are joined with Jesse Golden. We open up with discussing Iceland's continued whale hunt and the killing of a a critically-endangered blue whale. We then discuss alternatives to thinking of conservation, how palm oil is actually sustainable or not, orcas in trouble in the Pacific, de-extinciton is not the answer and more. Join us to learn about the highlights in the week of conservation news. Show notes are HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Jul 201846min
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
10 Jul 20181h 17min
This Week in Conservation for July 6, 2018
This week we again are joined with Jim Weinpress. We first discuss how a honey badger went up and attacked a large South African Oryx. Apparently even after being butted and tossed, the honey badger kept at it. Eventually it walked away not injured, except maybe its pride. We then discuss this week's social media storm of an American woman posing with the giraffe she shot and killed in South Africa. Is trophy hunting helping or hurting conservation? We then chat about saildrones from NOAA, the endagered Humbolt Marten and most shocking is the US plan to allow the killing of the critically-endangered Red Wolf. Show notes are HERE. Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Jul 201849min
Episode 42: Snake and Sea Turtle Conservation with Dr. David A. Steen
Dr. David A. Steen is a wildlife ecologist and renowned scientist studying snakes and now sea turtles. He is currently a research scientist with the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island, Georgia within the United States. He is formally a faculty member from Auburn University where he earned his PhD in 2011. He also earned his Master’s of Science degree from New York-College of Environmental Science and Forestry and his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Steen is an avid science communicator and he reaches thousands each week through his blog and other social media. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Jul 201851min
Episode 41: Rattling with Rattlesnakes
The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) is just 1 of 3,600 species of snake. They belong to the family of Viperidae, which is a family of venomous snakes found throughout the world except Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, Madagascar, Ireland, Hawaii and other islands. While feared, death from snake bites are extremely rare (5-6 citizens in the US) compared to other animals and other causes (car accidents). These animals are more afraid of you than you should be of them. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Thank you for following us and subscribing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Jul 20181h 18min
This Week in Conservation for June 29, 2018
This week we discuss Iceland resuming whaling of the endangered fin whale. Despite international outcry, Iceland this week slaughtered its first fin whale, which is tragic for a protected species. However, much of the other news in conservation is very positive with Canada pledging millions to whale conservation, Chefs fighting for sustainable seafood, jaguars on the rise in Mexico and more. Show notes can be found HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Jun 201845min
