Episode 137: Hellacious Hellbenders

Episode 137: Hellacious Hellbenders

This week we travel to North America and learn about one of the largest amphibians in the world, the Hellbender. Amphibians are incredible animals that have adapted and survived for hundreds of millions of years. Sadly, amphibians are one of the most endangered class of animals on the planet. It is estimated up to 41% of all amphibian species are threatened with extinction. Being one of the largest, Hellbenders and the other giant salamanders of the world are also threatened with extinction. These are incredible and ancient animals that you need to know about. Show notes HERE Patreon: Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast and give back to conservation. We also offer bonus episodes and supporter only content. We also donate portions of what we raise to a conservation organization each month. We will be sending money to Australia for relief this month and have supported African Penguins, African Wild Dogs, White Sharks in recent months and many other species thanks to our donors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 256: In the Sea, Horses Swim Wild

Episode 256: In the Sea, Horses Swim Wild

The Cape Seahorse, also called the Knysna Seahorse, is located off the southern African coast. Sadly, the Cape Seahorse is one of the most endangered species of seahorse found in the world. Off the co...

24 Nov 20211h 10min

Episode 255: Wisdom of Wombats

Episode 255: Wisdom of Wombats

This week we travel back to Australia to cover one of their most beloved species and highly endangered Wombat. First, the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat is actually one of the most endangered mammals in ...

17 Nov 20211h 14min

Episode 254: Cute but Stinky Skunks

Episode 254: Cute but Stinky Skunks

Skunks invoke fear in many animals, to include many people. This is not due to their obviously adorable looks, but all because of their deadly stink. Skunks have evolved a biological weapon that scare...

10 Nov 20211h 7min

Episode 253: Wolf & Moose Researcher Dr. John Vucetich

Episode 253: Wolf & Moose Researcher Dr. John Vucetich

Dr. John Vucetich is a professor and scientist at Michigan Tech University. For the past few decades Dr. Vucetich has studied wolf and moose interactions on one of the world's most unique biomes, Isle...

3 Nov 20211h 7min

Episode 252: Not a Vampire But a Dracula Parrot

Episode 252: Not a Vampire But a Dracula Parrot

One of the many incredible and unique birds of New Guinea is the Dracula Parrot. This unique psittacine (sit-a-scene) or  "parrot" is the only one left alive in its family. In fact, the Dracula Parrot...

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Episode 251: Eyeing the Aye Aye

Episode 251: Eyeing the Aye Aye

The Aye Aye is one of the world's most misunderstood and endangered primates. Native to Madagascar, Aye Ayes have been targeted and killed by locals due to superstitions. Coupled with massive loss of ...

20 Okt 20211h 5min

Episode 250: The Shocking Loggerhead Shrike

Episode 250: The Shocking Loggerhead Shrike

When you think of your typical songbird, you probably imagine a cute small bird fluttering about. Singing their songs and maybe catching a few insects here and there. Well, the Loggerhead Shrike has s...

13 Okt 20211h 3min

Episode 249: Born Free USA Dr. Liz Tyson

Episode 249: Born Free USA Dr. Liz Tyson

Born Free USA was founded in 2002.  In 1966, Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers starred in the classic wildlife film Born Free. The film told the true story of conservationists Joy and George Adamson w...

8 Okt 202135min

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