The All Creatures Podcast

Our coral reef ecosystems are crashing all over the planet. Conservation heroes like Dr. David Vaughan are doing everything they can through their research and activities in helping us stave off this mass extinction. Dr. Vaughan is part of the team that is planting corals all over to help reestablish these critical ecosystems. We welcome Dr. Vaughan and are excited to learn about his work. You can learn more by visiting the Plant a Million Corals website HERE Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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

We are rereleasing an older episode to highlight the true danger we see of our coral reefs around the world. With the continued news that coral reef bleaching is still being seen around the world, we wanted to highlight them again. Many people do not know that corals are actually living organisms. In this episode, we dug deep and did our research to bring you what we know about corals. Also, we highlight how they are being damaged, pushed to extinction and what many around the world are doing to fight to keep our reefs healthy and thriving. We also will be releasing a new interview with a foremost expert on corals and he will give us the latest on what he and his team are doing to help. Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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. W

As promised, we tracked them down! We are super excited to welcome Bush Dog Researchers Dr. Karen DeMatteo & Alice Clark. Dr. DeMatteo is a faculty member at Washington University in Saint Louis and is heavily involved in Bush Dog research as noted in our Episode 292: Bush Dogs Delight! Alice Clark is a PhD student at the University of Liverpool and is working with the Chester Zoo on Bush Dog research. It was a fascinating interview and all about how they study Bush Dogs, what they can teach us, and how the knowledge can be used to help save them. Such a fun species and a wonderful pair of guests. You can learn more about Dr. DeMatteo's work using dogs for conservation research by liking her Facebook Page "Got Scat" HERE You can learn more about Alice Clark's work HERE and can follow her on Instagram @AliceZoologist Please contact us at allcreaturespod@gmail.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

After all the species we have covered, the Anglerfish has to be one of the most surprising and radical. Picking this species to represent our "Spooky October" for Halloween, the Anglerfish has it all. It is a creature made of nightmares that absolutely defies logic in some senses. The deep sea Anglerfish, survives in one of the most inhospitable regions of any biome, and yet survives and even thrives. Listen to this episode! Trust us, your mind will be blown! Thank you to all our fans and those that have supported us these past few years. We both can not thank you enough for the support and kind words!! Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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 o

This week we welcome back Jon Miot, Director of the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. Who also happens to be married to Angie. Jon sits with us to discuss how zoos and conservation organizations are saving endangered species. Specifically, Jon talks about what Species Survival Plans are, what are stud books and how are these organizations breeding these animals. All critical to their survival as emergency populations to their wild counterparts. In some instances, these SSPs are the last effort to save a species that is extinct in the wild. These decisions are not as easy as it looks and takes incredible thought and coordination. An interesting discussion to say the least. You can learn more about the Association of Zoos and Aquariums SSP program by going HERE Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can su

For our official 300th Episode we went BIG, and a tad long, to celebrate one of many peoples favorite, the Asian Elephant. We bring it for this episode celebrating everything we have learned with you over these past nearly 4 years. The Asian Elephant is endangered and still on a downward trajectory towards extinction. We talk about this and more. We also jump into the debate about current attempts to clone the mammoth and what that might mean for Asian Elephants. We had so much to cover so we thought we run a bit longer to bring you as much information as we can about this incredible species. Thank you to all our fans and those that have supported us these past few years. We both can not thank you enough for the support and kind words. Here is to another 300 episodes!! Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your ple

This week we welcome the founder of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk, to discuss her 30th Anniversary edition of her book, Free the Animals: The Amazing True Story of the Animal Liberation Front in North America. We were excited to not only talk to Ingrid about her book, we also chatted about all her work through the years and just how she has helped change global consciousness about the welfare of animals. We also ask Ingrid her views on conservation and how PETA can help the efforts on those around the world fighting to save endangered species. This truly was an amazing interview and chance to speak with such an incredible person and one who has impacted nearly all of us in some way. Without a doubt, Ingrid has undoubtedly made the world a better place for animals and their welfare should be a concern for all of us. You can learn more about Ingrid and her 30th Anniversary edition of Free the Animals: The Amazing True Story of the Animal Liberation Front in North America HERE You can follow PETA and their latest campa

As we near our 300th official episode, we brought this episode out from our vault! We had so much fun chatting about this tropical bird that nests on the Galapagos Islands. We learn so much each week and we know you will enjoy this episode. The Blue-Footed Booby is one of 6 "Booby" species and inhabit the Pacific Ocean. Their iconic feet are so distinctive and they been a favorite of many bird enthusiasts. Like any marine bird, they are facing tremendous pressure as our oceans continue to suffer from overexploitation and pollution. Another species you will want to know more about. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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 se

An amazing water felid is the Fishing Cat. These endangered cats live throughout Asia in fragmented populations from India to Java. As one of the largest "small cats," Fishing Cats have carved out a specific niche in many habitats. Their behaviors are incredible, and yes, they actually do fish. They swim and love water. A fun species to learn about and is facing extinction. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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 Patre

One of the apex predators located in South America lies the Green Anaconda. One of four species of anaconda, the Green Anaconda is one of the world's longest snakes and is without doubt the heaviest. There is so many fun facts about anacondas, it will blow you away. They are semi-aquatic snakes that thrive in many biomes in South America. Some of the most interesting facts are not only their "super powers" in detecting prey, but also their breeding behaviors and strategies. Thankfully, anacondas across the board are not endangered. Yet, we will still keep our eye to the heavily deforested Amazon. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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 mo

One of the more iconic monkeys has to be the White-Faced Capuchin. There are actually two species of White-Faced Capuchins, and in fact there are 22 total species of capuchin monkeys. Sadly, 17 out of 22 capuchin monkey species are faced with extinction. This week we talk everything capuchin monkey. Most of all, we talk about their incredible behaviors and document just how intelligent they are. So much so, that they are often considered the smartest of any monkey, old or new world. A wonderful species to learn about! Thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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 a

Whenever you look at a hedgehog, you have to smile. This charismatic little creatures is an absolute delight and are found in many parts of the world. In fact, there are 17 species of hedgehogs that live in Europe, Asia, Africa and....Aotearoa New Zealand. Unfortunately, hedgehogs are devastating to many native species in Aotearoa New Zealand and we touch upon this in this week's podcast. HOWEVER, everywhere else hedgehogs are actually critical omnivores that help bring balance to their ecosystems. There is no much to learn about these little creatures and just so much fun to learn about! Believe or not they have much to teach us and we hope you enjoy our latest episode on them. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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

Mark Weston is author of the new book The Saviour Fish: Life and Death on Africa's Greatest Lake. He joins us this week to talk about his experiences living on Lake Victoria in Africa. Additionally, we talk about the collapse of the native fish species there due to exploitation and their impacts on the native peoples. In addition to his latest book, Mark has written about and broadcasts on Africa for the BBC World Service, Slate, the Royal African Society, South Africa’s Mail & Guardian, and Roads & Kingdoms. He also authored the West Africa travelogue The Ringtone and the Drum and the satirical novel African Beauty. His research on global issues has been published in some of the world’s leading academic journals. Mark currently lives in London, UK. You can find out more about Mark's work in Lake Victoria HERE (https://saviourfish.net/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the world's most elusive canids is the Bush Dog. Native to South America, these ancestors to our favorite dogs have carved out a special niche to survive. Not much is known about Bush Dogs because they are so secretive. In fact, scientists first discovered fossils and thought they were an extinct species because no live specimens had been discovered yet. However, today we know Bush Dogs do exist across a massive range from the northern most point of Argentina all the way up into Central America. Sadly, Bush Dogs like many other species are threatened with extinction. With as few as 10,000 left, they need protection and our understanding. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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 be

One of the most charismatic seabirds has to be the Pelican. Around the world, Pelicans fly and soar near almost every shore. There are so many surprising facts about Pelicans and how they do what they do. One of the most interesting has to be that Pelicans have not changed much over the past 30 million years! Then, their large beaks with their pouches (called a gular) has to be their most defining characteristic. What else is surprising is how the Brown Pelican, much of our focus this podcast, was heading straight towards extinction. Fortunately, conservation efforts in the Americas have seen them rebound. So much so, they have come off the species endangered list. Another fun species to learn about! Thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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 conservat

Melodie Edwards hosts the incredible storytelling podcast The Modern West. There is much lore and fascination with the American West, made popular over the decades in popular culture. Melodies works to tell the true stories of the culture and history of the Western United States. Sometimes she confirms some stereotypes of the old west, while others shedding light on the truth. Melodie also highlights such important stories such as those of the disappearing and reemergence of the Bison and the many struggles of Native Americans. It is truly a fascinating interviewing giving a glimpse into a life many of us are not familiar with. From there website The Modern West Podcast states that Melodie is a recipient of two national PMJA awards, one for her investigation of the reservation housing crisis, another for a civil discourse over a confrontation at Gillette, Wyoming mosque. She also has won numerous regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, two for best use and sound, as well as two Native American Journalism awards. S

Each species we have covered for Plastic Free July has blown us away. Here we are again, with a fish that just defies logic. Most salmon species start off in freshwater, then eventually migrate to the ocean and live out most their lives, then migrate back up the rivers and streams from which they were born! How do they do it? Well, this week we answer that and more. You may be asking if salmon are a sustainable food choice? Short answer, yes, but only from certain countries. There was so much to cover with this amazing species and we have no doubt you will be as stunned as we were. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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 s

This week we are thrilled to welcome Carlee Jackson from Minorities in Shark Science (MISS). Carlee is the Director of Communications from MISS, which is an organization dedicated to increasing diversity in the shark sciences. Carlee's graduate studies in Marine Biology had her involved in tagging sharks off Florida in the USA and she has also done shark research off the coast of Belize. Carlee has also worked in sea turtle conservation and has been heavily involved in education and fighting to help preserve our oceans. This was truly a wonderful interview and one not to miss about MISS! You can learn more about Minorities in Shark Science (MISS) HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As one of the ocean's top predators, Bull Sharks are demonized and characterized as man-killing machines. What gives this myth even more teeth is the fact that Bull Sharks can be found in many major river systems and even some freshwater lakes around the world. We fear Bull Sharks, when the statistics show Bull Sharks hardly ever attack and even kill humans. We are now harvesting nearly 100 million sharks a year from our oceans at an unsustainable rate. Thus, Bull Sharks and many of its close relatives are heading straight towards extinction. This is a fascinating species that deserves your time and understanding. There are so many astounding facts about Bull Sharks we have no doubt you will fall in love with them as we did. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon a

Out of all the species we have covered , none can compare to the insane adaptations of the Mantis Shrimp. Over 500 million years of evolution have produced one of the most advanced biological entities in existence. Not only do Mantis Shrimp boast the world's most advanced eyesight of any organism, they pack a punch that defies logic. Mantis Shrimp were some of the earliest organisms in existence and can be found in almost all the world's tropical and temperate oceans. This is a must listen to podcast. These animals will blow you away! Thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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 w