Episode 101: There be Dragons, on Komodo Isle

Episode 101: There be Dragons, on Komodo Isle

This week we cover the largest lizard on the planet. The Komodo Dragon. Native to Indonesia, these large reptiles are in danger. With less than 6,000 left they need our help. These are incredible reptiles that have evolved over millions of years and have a story to tell. Patreon Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 78: How Romeo Found His Juliet with Dr. Robin Moore from Global Wildlife Conservation

Episode 78: How Romeo Found His Juliet with Dr. Robin Moore from Global Wildlife Conservation

Romeo,  the Sehuencas water frog , was though to be the last of his species. Yet, scientists like Dr. Robin Moore teamed up to give this species hope. Global Wildlife Conservation led an effort to tra...

14 Mars 20191h

Episode 77: A Giant that's an Anteater

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 Mars 20191h 8min

Episode 76: It Regenerates, It's the Axolotl

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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