Episode 66: Sea Turtle Conservation w/Breanna Ondich
Ms. Breanna (Bre) Ondich works as a Research Specialist for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island, Georgia in the United States. We had a wonderful discussion on her work and research in conserving sea turtles from around the world. Show notes are HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Jan 201950min
Episode 65: Saving Sea Turtles
Sea Turtles are beloved creatures from the ocean. Popular all over the world for their grace and beauty, these animals continue to captivate us. However, they are in peril and a species we need to learn as much as possible to ensure their survival. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Jan 20191h 14min
Episode 64: Narwhals, Unicorns of the Sea
Once thought to be a mythical creature, the Narwhal (Monodon monoceros), or unicorn of the sea, is a whale that lives on top of the world. These amazing ocean dwelling mammals are known for their single long tusk that lives around and often under the sea ice. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Dec 20181h 6min
Episode 63: Panda Conservation and Care with Michael Brown-Palsgrove
As curator of Asia Trail and giant pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo, Michael Brown-Palsgrove directs the care of sloth bears, clouded leopards, fishing cats, Asian small-clawed otters, red pandas and giant pandas. He leads a team of 10 animal care staff in the management of these exhibits. He provides us with incredible insight into the care, conservation and management of Giant Pandas. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Dec 201858min
Episode 62: Popular as a Panda
The Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is one of the most iconic, endearing, and amazing animals that has captured hearts all over the world. They have an interesting history and unique physiology for being a bear that eats only vegetation. While their numbers are increasing, and China has put a priority on the preservation of this species, they still need our help. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Dec 20181h 16min
Episode 61: Almost Gone, the African Wild Ass
In honor of Chris’s book, we are launching our second year with a personal favorite to both of us, the Somali Wild Ass. The African Wild Asses are the wild counterparts to the world’s domestic donkeys. The Somali Wild Ass is the last remaining subspecies and is critically endangered with only 300 animals left worldwide. The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys (Amazon-US) The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys (5M) Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Dec 20181h 17min
Episode 60: Spectacularly Spooky, the Vampire Bat
Absolutely terrifying in appearance and behavior, yet one of the most incredibly adapted mammals on our planet. The Vampire Bat has some incredible physiology that has been adapted over millions of year. They are the only mammal that survives on a diet entirely of blood. Show notes HERE Please consider visiting our Patreon page HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Okt 20181h 2min
The Week in Conservation for October 26, 2018
This week we are joined with Jim Weinpress and discuss a variety of issues impacting seabirds, the walrus, vaquita porpoise and more. Show notes HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Okt 201839min
