Episode 242: The Rugged Rocky Mountain Goat

Episode 242: The Rugged Rocky Mountain Goat

The Rocky Mountain Goat seems to defy gravity. They can scale and leap with ease across some of the most intense terrain on earth. What is especially interesting is the Rocky Mountain Goat is not a true "goat" but rather a "goat antelope." They also are the largest mammal that lives and survives at some of our highest altitudes, as well as in some of the harshest terrain in North America. They are just an absolute wonder to learn about. While not yet listed as a species threatened with extinction, with climate change and other pressures their populations are in decline. They are a species to keep an eye on. In this week's podcast we explore this species and what makes them one of the most unique mammals on our planet. For one cup of "good" coffee a month you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With your support we were recently able to send money to the American Cetacean Society and Project Coyote conservation groups. We recently posted a bonus episode, the Blue Footed Booby, for our Patreon only subscribers and will be offering more bonus content soon! Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. You can also visit our website HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 43: Angels of the Deep, The Manta Ray

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 arou...

10 Juli 20181h 17min

This Week in Conservation for July 6, 2018

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 k...

6 Juli 201849min

Episode 42: Snake and Sea Turtle Conservation with Dr. David A. Steen

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...

5 Juli 201851min

Episode 41: Rattling with Rattlesnakes

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 e...

3 Juli 20181h 18min

This Week in Conservation for June 29, 2018

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. How...

29 Juni 201845min

Episode 40: Hooked on Cape Buffalo

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 a...

26 Juni 20181h 15min

The Week in Conservation News for June 22, 2018

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 ...

22 Juni 201849min

Episode 39: Water Clowns, The North American River Otter

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 ...

19 Juni 20181h 9min

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