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
Episode 40: Hooked on Cape Buffalo
The Cape Buffalo is the common name for the African Buffalo. Known as a cankerous, tough bovid, these animals survive everything Africa throws at them and more. Listen to another fun episode talking about one of the big 5 from Africa. Show notes can be found 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
26 Jun 20181h 15min
The Week in Conservation News for June 22, 2018
This week we are joined with Jim Weinpress. Chirs and Jim discuss the latest on the Amazon rain forest, manatee and bottlenose dolphin research, a discovery on the manta ray, and more. Show notes can be found HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Jun 201849min
Episode 39: Water Clowns, The North American River Otter
The North American River Otter is a member of the Mustelid family. They range from the southern United States up through Canada and Alaska. While classified as least concern, their populations are in decline. Show notes can be found 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
19 Jun 20181h 9min
The Week in Conservation News for June 15, 2018
Amur Leopard births, Nature shows and your health, Britains exintinction crisis, technology helping conservation and more. Show note can be found 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
15 Jun 201847min
Episode 38: Manatee Research with Jonathan Cowart
Jonathan Cowart is finishing his PhD at the University of Florida and is one of the few scientists who understands manatee reproduction. His research is taking him all over the world and in this interview we cover much of his research in manatee reproduction and more. Show notes can be found 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
14 Jun 201859min
Episode 37: Manatees, Sea Cows That Don't Moo
Manatees belong to the Sirenian family, which consists of the West Indian Manatee, West African Manatee, and thier relative the Digong. The West Indian Manatee has two subspecies, the Florida and Antillean Manatee. All of these species are listed as vulnerable to extinction. Listen to learn more about these so-called "Sea Cows." Show notes can be found 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
12 Jun 20181h 10min
The Week in Conservation News for June 8, 2018
This week we discuss the good news for gorillas, how artificial intelligence is aiding conservation, sad news in Thailand and much more. Show notes can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Jun 201844min
