All Creatures Podcast
Episodes
The Climate Crisis: Origins of Science Denial & Our Future
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Mortensen explores the multifaceted climate crisis, from increasing natural disasters to the politicization of climate science. Chris explai...
Pygmy Hippo: Moo Deng's Origins
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Moo Deng, the baby Pygmy Hippopotamus was born in 2024 and became a world-wide sensation. This birth is critical to their species!! With so few number...
Bengal Tigers re-Bounding
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris & Angie discuss the latest updates on Bengal tigers, highlighting the successful conservation efforts in India that have nearly doubled the tige...
Save a Tiger, Save the World w/Sunarto
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back in 2018 we were privileged to speak with World Wildlife Fund Scientist Dr. Sunarto. He is on the front line of helping to save Sumatran Tigers, a...
Preserving Frogs w/Alice Stroud
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angie engages in a conversation with Alice Stroud, the Director of Global Conservation Programs at Born Free USA, about the organization's internation...
Hummingbirds Do Hover
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brining back this older episode, a charismatic bird, Hummingbirds are unique animals native to the Americas. These fast fliers have incredible physiol...
Epic Birdwatching Adventure w/Harry Boorman
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris welcomes Harry Borman, author of 'New Zealand's Biggest Year.' Harry shares his incredible journey of birdwatching in New Zealand during the COV...
Wowed by Naked Mole Rats
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of our earliest episodes that just blew our minds. These rodents from Africa have some of the most incredible physiology & sociology of any specie...
Hyrax Can Sing
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of the hyrax, an obscure but incredibly unique mammal often mistaken for a rodent. Fueled by a rec...
Axolotl: Mysteries of Regeneration
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another return to a classic, the Axolotl!! YOU WANT to know about this special little creature. One of our first 100 episodes, we covered this species...
Freshwater Baikal Seal
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the unique and incredible world of the Baikal seal, the only exclusively freshwater seal in the world. We explore the s...
Why Animals Talk w/Dr Arik Kershenbaum
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angie talks with Dr. Arik Kershenbaum, a renowned zoologist and lecturer at the University of Cambridge, about the fascinating topic of animal communi...
Orcas Part II: Wolves of the Sea
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Ocelot Conservation w/Panthera's Raissa Sepulveda
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Angie interviews Raissa Sepulveda, a PhD student from Brazil and a field technician for the nonprofit organization Panthera. They del...
Ocean Wolves, the Orcas Part I
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Alluring Ocelots
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Angie dive back into the world of wildcats with a spotlight on the fascinating ocelot. They explore the multifaceted lives of these medium-s...
Devils of Tasmania
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Exploring Mongolia's Untouched Wilderness w/Peter Fong
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris welcomes Peter Fong to discuss his conservation efforts in one of the most remote places on the planet, Mongolia and Lake Baika...
The Light At The End Of The Tunnel
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we change the world? This is how... In a powerful episode of the All Creatures Podcast, Chris interviews Ali Horriyat, who abandoned his milli...
Iconic Red Kangaroo
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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OceanXplorer Zoleka Filander
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Blue Whale Research w/Dr Kim Goetz
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Sea'in Starfish
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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African Penguin Conservation w/Stephanie Arnie
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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African Penguins Slipping Away
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Breaking Barriers in Shark Science w/Jasmin Graham
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Angie interviews Jasmin Graham, a marine biologist specializing in the study of Smalltooth sawfish and Hammerhead sharks. Jasmin co-f...
Don't Touch the Blue-Ringed Octopus
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another throwback episode to one of the world's most venomous creatures, the Blue-Ringed Octopus. This gorgeous creature inhabits the Indian and South...
Saving Nemo, aka the Clownfish
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Angie dive deep into the fascinating world of clownfish, inspired by the iconic Disney Pixar films Finding Nemo and Finding...
The Plastics in Our World w/Dr Lisa Erdle
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mondays are now our throwback episodes and in this one we revisit Angie's interview with Dr. Lisa Erdle. from the 5 Gyres Institute as we are kicking ...
Sharkfest w/Dr Mike Heithaus
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Angie engages with shark expert Dr. Mike Heithaus, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Florida International University. They...
Tigers of the Deep: Sharks
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Mondays we are brining back older episodes. This week to celebrate Shark Fest and Shark Week, we revisit the Tiger Shark! Incredible fish with an i...
Papua New Guinea Experiences: Conservation, Culture, and Wildlife
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, hosts Chris and Angie share an in-depth discussion about Chris's recent trip to Papua New Guinea. This episode deviates from ...
Saving African Painted Dogs w/Dr Greg Rasmussen
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our throwback Mondays, we bring back one of our great interviews. While the audio quality is not the best, the story telling is. Dr. Rasmus...
Peregrine Falcon, Hawaiian Crow, California Condor Conservation w/Sophie Osborn
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We engage in an in-depth conversation with wildlife conservationist and author Sophie Osborne. They discuss Sophie's fascinating journey into wildlife...
Crow About Crows
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With over 230 species covered and another 130 interviews, we are bringing back older episodes on Mondays. We will be releasing all our new content on ...
Greenland Sharks Defy Nature
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Angie delve deep into the fascinating world of the Greenland shark, discussing its incredible longevity, unique adaptations...
Facts over Fear w/OCEARCH Founder Chris Fischer
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some changes to the podcast. We will be releasing some of our older favorite episodes on Mondays and releasing new content on Wednesdays. With over 23...
Overcoming Challenges in Madagascar w/Dr Abigail Ross
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Creatures Podcast, we interview Dr. Abigail Ross, a leading primate behavioral ecologist and founder of the Dr. Abigail Ross Fo...
Sifakas Slipping Away
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the All Creatures Podcast, scientists Chris and Angie embark on a journey to highlight the critically endangered status of Sifakas, a ...
A Whaler at Twilight with Conservationist Alexander Brash
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, host Chris converses with Alexander Brash, author of 'A Whaler at Twilight,' a true account exploring the history of whaling and them...
Extraordinary Echidnas
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the All Creatures Podcast delves into one of the world's most obscure mammals, the echidna. Hosts Chris and Angie explore this unique ...
The Venomous Gila Monster
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into the fascinating world of the Gila Monster, inspired by a request from Sam of the Turtle Tortoise Preservation Group. Hosts Chr...
Arctic Foxes Rewind
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are releasing this older podcast again on the Arctic Fox. Backing up the newest episode, Lemmings, Arctic Foxes are another critical species in the...
Lemmings Don't Leap
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode dive into the world of lemmings, focusing on Arctic lemmings but also discussing other species. Chris and Angie explore the le...
Secrets of the Octopus with Dr. Alex Schnell
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the All Creatures Podcast, host Dr. Angie Adkin explores the intriguing world of octopuses with marine biologist and National Geogr...
Traveling with Tibetan Antelope
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the intriguing world of the Tibetan antelope, also known as the chiru, inspired by the Apple TV+'s EarthSounds series. Hosts ...
Earthsounds, Hear Our Planet Like Never Before
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast features a discussion with Dr. Angie Adkin, the host, and the producers of the Apple TV+ documentary series 'Earthsounds', Alex Williamson...
Tree Kangaroo Conservation w/Dr Lisa Dabek
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of All Creatures Podcast, host Angie interviews Dr. Lisa Dabek, a tree kangaroo conservation expert from the Woodland Park Zoo in Seat...
Puffins, Clowns of the Sea
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the All Creatures podcast, hosts Chris and Angie delve into the intriguing world of puffins, often referred to as the clowns of the...
Rewilding America w/Manda Kalimian
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, the host Chris interviews Amanda Kalimian of Rewilding America Now. She brings to light the importance of rewilding and its s...
Colugos, A Flying Lemur
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 150 million years ago, our earliest mammalian ancestors learned to glide from tree to tree. It is one of the most amazing adaptations next to f...
Kangaroos Living in Trees
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Angie, hosts of this creatures-focused podcast, dive into the life and traits of tree kangaroos. They tour through the creature's unique cha...
Qu'tie Quokkas
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most charismatic marsupial, the Quokka has taken social media by storm. With their iconic smiles, they melt everyone's heart. YET, they are...
Revisiting Polar Bears in a Changing Climate
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the All Creatures Podcast, hosts Chris and Angie revisit the state of Polar Bears, first covered in 2017, and discuss any notable c...
How Animals Help Us Overcome Trauma w/Shelby Dennis
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Shelby Dennis, author and host of the podcast Making Milestones. Her book, 'The Other Side of Horsemanship' discusses her own dif...
Wonders of Wombats
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is off to Australia this week, so in that spirit we want to cover one of Australia's most beloved species and highly endangered Wombat. First, t...
Ancient Asiatic Wild Asses
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Chris and Angie talk about the intriguing Asiatic Wild Asses, relating to the endangered equids species residing from Persia ...
Mysteries of the Monarch Butterfly
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unravelling the Mysteries of Monarch Butterflies: From Lifecycle to Conservation In this comprehensive exploration of the Monarch butterflies, hosts C...
Its a Gnu Year
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The episode explores the 'All Creatures Podcast' featuring hosts Chris and Angie discussing the fascinating creatures known as wildebeests. They delve...
Adorable Arctic Foxes
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast from 2020, hosts Chris and Angie discuss the behavior, physiology, and natural history of the Arctic Fox. Chris is broadcasting from N...
Pole to Pole the Arctic Tern
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris and Angie combine an intriguing exploration of the Arctic Tern's incredible migration with an important discussion on bird conservation. T...
Episode 365: Sizing Up the Saltwater Crocodile
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This 'All Creatures Podcast' episode, hosted by Chris and Angie, dives into the world of the Saltwater Crocodile, providing detailed information about...
Episode 364: Exploring Gelada Monkeys
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Our Creatures podcast, hosts Chris and Angie explore the unique characteristics and behaviors of the gelada monkey, a grass-grazing...
Episode 363: Incredible Animal Journeys w/Sarah Gibbs
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just how do animals navigate over thousands of miles (kilometers) to find their way home? We are joined with filmmaker Sarah Gibbs to discuss this in...
Episode 362: Dholes w/Dr/ Arjun Srivathsa
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you know about Dholes? What about Dhole conservation? This week we welcome Dr. Arjun Srivatha, who is working with the Dhole Project to save t...
Episode 361: Bonobos are Back
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go on a captivating journey into the world of bonobos, our enigmatic primate cousins, on this special episode of the All Creatures Podcas...
Episode 360: The Mighty Gaur
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the All Creatures Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into the fascinating world of the Gaur, the largest species of wild cattle on...
Episode 358: Somali Wild Ass Nearly Gone
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are releasing an older episode on a species that is near and dear to both our hearts and that is the Somali Wild Ass. We will be getting ...
Episode 357: Black Rhinos Rebounding
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we embark on a journey to explore the enigmatic and majestic creature, the black rhinoceros. This iconic species, which has roamed the Earth fo...
Episode 356: Massive Moose Returns
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We will be back with a new species next week. Chris has just returned from the United States as he had to rush back for his father's funeral. We went ...
Episode 355: Special Announcement w/Cassowaries Are The Coolest Dads
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We start off with a brief announcement and update on the All Creatures Podcast. We have been nominated again as a Top 10 podcast, this time in the Edu...
Episode 354: Mystery of Octopuses w/Dr David Scheel
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The octopus captures the imagination of so many. For Dr. David Scheel, they captured so much that he has dedicated his life to learning everything the...
Episode 353: Animals Up Close w/Bertie Gregory
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling all over the world, Bertie Gregory has filmed some of the most intense and dramatic footage of many species. As a filmmaker and TV presenter...
Episode 352: Giant Pacific Octopus Astounds
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anytime you think or talk about an ocotpus, you are amazed. It is because they are just the most radical, funny, special, and so many more adjectives,...
Episode 351: Animal Tales & Education w/Nicholas Petryk
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To be able to impact global change it is taking education across many fronts to highlight the plight of our environment and endangered species. Educat...
Episode 350: Fossa Conservation w/Brittany Behler
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fossa are Madagascar's top predator. Yet, they are slipping away and headed towards extinction. This week we are joined with Brittany Behler who is th...
Episode 349: Fossa Returns
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Chris moves house, we wanted to release this wonderful episode on Fossa. Also look out for our interview with a Fossa expert next week. Not many ar...
Episode 348: Plucky Marbled Polecats
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Making the rounds in social media are adorable videos of Marbled Polecats visiting soldiers in the trenches of Ukraine. It had us thinking, what is th...
Episode 347: World Record Breaking Big Year Birding w/Arjan Dwarshuis
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine trying to set the world record for spotting the most species of birds in one year? Of the ~10,000+ known species of birds, how many do you thi...
Episode 346: A Colossal and Giant Squid Podcast
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The largest invertebrates ever to live are squid. The two largest are the Giant Squid and Colossal Squid. This week we highlight what makes these gian...
Episode 345: Leatherback Sea Turtles Encore
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To follow up on our interview with the Brevard Zoo, we are revisiting our Leatherback Sea Turtle Episode. This sea turtle dwarfs their distant relati...
Episode 344: Healing Sea Turtles
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Brevard Zoo has a Special Sea Turtle Healing Center that rescues and rehabilitates some of our oceans most endangered sea creatures. Namely, sea t...
Episode 343: Gritty Gray Whales
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gray whales have an incredible story to tell. They also are a species that demonstrates clearly what is happening to our oceans with climate change. O...
Episode 342: Shark Science w/Gibbs Kuguru
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to celebrate our oceans in July we welcome to the podcast shark scientist and conservationist Gibbs Kuguru. Gibbs is a National Geograp...
Episode 341: Great White Sharks Return
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every July we focus on the oceans and participate in the Plastic Free July. Please join us at this link HERE to join our "All Creatures Podcast" team ...
Episode 340: Shark Fest w/Dr Yanis Papastamatiou
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every July we focus on "Plastic Free July" to support our oceans and all the creatures that inhabit it. We ask that you join us and join the All Creat...
Episode 339: Asiatic Lions Surviving
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When most think of lions, their thoughts turn to the African plains with a pride of lions talking their prey. Yet, most are unware that lions once roa...
Episode 338: Bone Eating Bearded Vultures
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bearded vultures are one of the few animal species that survive on diets primarily of bone. How they do it fascinated us this week and know it will bl...
Episode 337: Prehistoric Planet w/Dr Darren Naish
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We finally dive into our first ever episode discussing extinct species and boy is this a whopper. We welcome Dr. Darren Naish, the Chief Science Advis...
Episode 336: Ancient Horseshoe Crabs
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You will want to listen to this episode! Out of all the species we have covered, the Horseshoe Crab has to be one of the most radical and is a proven ...
Episode 335: The Giant Goliath Frog
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are continuing on with another GIANT species, the Goliath Frog. This endangered amphibian lives in a tiny corner of Africa between the countries of...
Episode 334: Big Beasts w/Tom Hugh Jones & Bill Markham
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To follow up on our Mega or BIG species this past few weeks we talk with film producers of Big Beasts, which is currently streaming on Apple TV+. Big ...
Episode 333: Monster Fish w/Dr Zeb Hogan
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following our episode on the Mekong Giant Catfish, we welcome Dr. Zeb Hogan. Dr. Hogan is well known for his National Geographic Series "Monster Fish,...
Episode 332: Monster Mekong Giant Catfish
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The critically endangered Mekong Giant Catfish is nearly extinct. This is arguably the largest freshwater fish on the planet. It set a world record fo...
Episode 331: Arabian Oryx Back from the Brink
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Arabian Oryx has to be one of conservations greatest success stories to date! With just a few handful left under human care in the 1970s, today th...
Episode 330: Path of the Panther w/Carlton Ward Jr.
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are excited to interview National Geographic Explorer and conservation photographer Carlton Ward Jr. We are also excited to learn about h...
Episode 329: Secrets of the Elephants w/Bob Poole
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are excited to introduce filmmaker Bob Poole. Bob served as the Director of Photography for National Geographic's Secrets of the Elephant...
Episode 328: Orcas are Champions Part II
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 327: Orcas are Champions Part I
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode 326: March Mammal Madness Part II
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First, if you have not, do you mind doing a quick survey for us at the All Creatures Podcast. You will be doing a huge favor for us and will help us c...