Creepy, Cool, and Critically Endangered — The Aye-Aye Story
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Creepy, Cool, and Critically Endangered — The Aye-Aye Story

Back to the vault for you to meet the Aye-aye — Madagascar’s most misunderstood primate. With its eerie, skeletal fingers, giant eyes, and nocturnal habits, it’s often called creepy, but in truth, it’s one of nature’s most fascinating survivors. This lemur has evolved to fill the same niche as a woodpecker, tapping trees to find hidden grubs with its elongated middle finger — a feeding behavior found nowhere else on Earth. Sadly, the Aye-aye’s ghostly reputation has made it a target of superstition and fear, and deforestation continues to threaten its fragile home. In this episode, we explore the Aye-aye’s bizarre adaptations, its crucial role in Madagascar’s ecosystem, and why this “creepy” creature is actually one of the coolest examples of evolution in action. =========================================================== Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 11: Rock the Cat Ba Langur

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Episode 10: Hijinks with the Honey Badger

Episode 10: Hijinks with the Honey Badger

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Episode 9a: Dr. Erin Curry, Cincinnati Zoo

Episode 9a: Dr. Erin Curry, Cincinnati Zoo

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27 Dec 201730min

Episode 9: Ice Bear, aka The Polar Bear

Episode 9: Ice Bear, aka The Polar Bear

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26 Dec 20171h

Episode 8: Santa's Favorite, The Reindeer

Episode 8: Santa's Favorite, The Reindeer

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Episode 7: Two for one, Vaquita Porpoise and River Dolphins

Episode 7: Two for one, Vaquita Porpoise and River Dolphins

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12 Dec 20171h 6min

Episode 6: Truly Wild, The Przewalski's Horse

Episode 6: Truly Wild, The Przewalski's Horse

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5 Dec 20171h 13min

Episode 5: The Elusive Leopard

Episode 5: The Elusive Leopard

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