The Week in Conservation News for June 8, 2018

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The Week in Conservation News for June 8, 2018

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Jun 8, 2018

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This week we discuss the good news for gorillas, how artificial intelligence is aiding conservation, sad news in Thailand and much more. Show notes can be found here.

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Jun 8, 2018

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All Creatures covers a species a week, describing the animals natural history, physiology, behavior, mating strategies and more. We also interview conservation experts from around the globe sharing their incredible stories and how they fight for conservation of the planets most endangered animals.

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Episode 261: Conservation Scientist & Advocate Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant: We are excited to chat with scientist and all around conservation rock star Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. Outside of her scientific career and advocacy for wildlife, Dr. Grant is also the host to PBS's latest podcast titled "Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant." Yo... by All Creatures Podcast
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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 Royale in the United States. Isle Royale is a very un... by All Creatures Podcast
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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 scares even the most ferocious predator. Their obnoxious st... by All Creatures Podcast
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Episode 267: Twelve Cheetah Project w/Dan Cabela from the Cabela Family Foundation: This week we speak with Dan Cabela about the ambitious Twelve Cheetah Project. Dan is representing the Cabela Family Foundation, who has given significant support to the rehabilitation of the Marromeu-Coutada Complex in the Zambeze Delta region in Mozamb... by All Creatures Podcast
40 min listen
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 coast of South Africa, they are located in three small e... by All Creatures Podcast
72 min listen
Episode 259: The Way of the Rabbit w/Mark Hawthorne: We welcome author Mark Hawthorne on the podcast to discuss everything about rabbits. We often do not realize just how much rabbits influence our daily lives. They are woven into so many of our own cultures and are actually living near many of us in most ... by All Creatures Podcast
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Episode 274: Dr. Richard Dawkins, author of Flights of Fancy, Defying Gravity By Design & Evolution: This week we welcome Dr. Richard Dawkins to discuss his latest book, Flights of Fancy Defying Gravity by Design & Evolution. We were both thrilled to speak with one of the world's best known evolutionary biologists and science communicators. Dr. Dawkins ... by All Creatures Podcast
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Episode 260: An Avalanche of Snow Geese: As we continue to celebrate our holiday animals, this week we cover the elegant Snow Goose. A group of Snow Geese are actually known as an "avalanche" or "blizzard." In the early and mid-20th century, the Snow Goose and many other waterfowl were heading ... by All Creatures Podcast
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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 habitat and other pressures, this species is on a beel... by All Creatures Podcast
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Episode 246: Educating the Next Generation w/Dr. Amanda Romo: We all are aware of the ecological crisis we find ourselves in. This week we interview Dr. Amanda Romo, who is a professor and Director of the Learning Center at East Los Angeles College. Realizing the need to inform and educate the next generation on ou... by All Creatures Podcast
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Episode 265: Precious Pygmy Hippos: With as few as 2000 Pygmy Hippos left in the world, we are losing one of natures often forgotten large herbivores. Though one tenth the size of their larger cousins the Common Hippopotamus, the Pygmy Hippo is no small runt. Weighing in as much as 600 lbs... by All Creatures Podcast
72 min listen
Episode 263: Secrets of Snow Leopards: A beloved big cat, Snow Leopards are sadly slipping towards extinction. Yet, there is hope. With possibly less than 3900 Snow Leopards left in the wild, efforts are underway to save these big charismatic cats. As one of the big 5 species of big cats, Sno... by All Creatures Podcast
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Episode 272: Zoo Educator & Texas Lobo Coalition Founder Hope Carr: This week we welcome Hope Carr. She is the Education Manager at Austin Zoo, as well as the founder and chairperson of the Texas Lobo Coalition, a non-profit dedicated to the restoration of the Mexican wolf to West Texas. Hope has been drawn to wild anima... by All Creatures Podcast
72 min listen
Episode 286: Mind Blown w/ Mantis Shrimp: Honestly one of the most incredible animals on our planet. Over 500 million years of evolution have produced a biological phenom, the Mantis Shrimp. by All Creatures Podcast
89 min listen
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Episode 271: Animal Chaplain and Author Sarah Bowen: This week we are excited to speak with Animal Chaplain and author Sarah Bowen. Sarah has grown up with a deep love and connection to animals and nature. So much so, that is led her in a direction of exploring spirituality, our connection with animals of ... by All Creatures Podcast
71 min listen
Episode 257: The Elegant Eurasian Lynx: A species often forgotten about but captures the imagination of many is the Lynx. There are actually four species of Lynx, and this week we focus on the Eurasian Lynx. However, we do pay some attention to the endangered Iberian Lynx, who has made a remar... by All Creatures Podcast
67 min listen
Episode 266: Mass Migration of the Wildebeest: What can we say about one of Africa's most iconic animals, the Wildebeest, the Gnu. They are just legends. Their mass migrations across Eastern Africa have created some of the most intense predator vs. prey footage ever seen . These rugged survivors not ... by All Creatures Podcast
84 min listen
Episode 270: Jeff Corwin host of Wildlife Nation: This week we welcome one of our greatest conservation heroes, Jeff Corwin. We were thrilled to spend an hour with Jeff in between filming of his latest show, Wildlife Nation, which is now airing on ABC in the USA. Jeff Corwin as a wildlife biologist and ... by All Creatures Podcast
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All Creatures Kids Episode 17: Red Ruffed Lemurs: For this week we wanted to return to some of our special kids episodes. Particularly, we welcome Zoe who is 5 years old and from Texas. Zoe shares with us all her knowledge about one of her favorite species, the Red Ruffed Lemur! Zoe also shares with us ... by All Creatures Podcast
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Episode 273: Water Walking Wonders, the Basilisks: Basilisks are some of the most charismatic reptiles currently living on our planet. Yet, not really known for their beauty, but rather more for their incredible ability to literally run across water. There are four species of Basilisk whose primary range... by All Creatures Podcast
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Episode 268: The Legendary Leopard Seal: We go back to the ocean and way down under to Antarctica to cover a top predator, the Leopard Seal. Besides Orcas, nothing can match this top dog of our southern oceans. Leopard Seals are notorious for hunting penguins, as well as other small and medium ... by All Creatures Podcast
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The Week in Conservation News for June 8, 2018

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