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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 201847min
