All Creatures Podcast
Episodes
Episode 168: Giraffe Conservation Foundation's Dr Julian Fennessy
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of World Giraffe Day, which is June 21st, we are excited to chat with Dr. Julian Fennessy. Dr. Fennessy is the Director of the Giraffe ...
Episode 167: A Survivor, the Ostrich
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We return to Africa this week to cover the iconic Ostrich. These are now the largest living birds in the world and some of the toughest. The Ostrich o...
Episode 166: Ending Cruelty w/Animals Asia Jill Robinson
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are very fortunate to be able to speak to an incredible conservationist who truly is making a significant difference in the animals that live in As...
Episode 165: The Firefox, aka, The Red Panda
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Once called the lesser panda, cat-bear, bear-cat, Himalayan raccoon, fox bear or firefox, this week we discuss everything Red Panda. These have to be ...
All Creatures Kids Episode 12: Crowned Lemur and Platypus
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are so lucky to be joined by Logan and Margaret. Logan is an All Creatures super fan and we are so excited to have him on to discuss Crowned Lemurs...
Episode 164: Robins Round the World
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We finally are covering our first songbird. The Robin is one of the World's favorite bird and comes in many different species. In this episode we disc...
Episode 163: Envoy:Cull Filmmakers & Australia's Shark Control Program
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are very fortunate to talk to Andre Borell and Lawrence Chlebeck from the documentary film Envoy:Cull. Andre is the producer and director. Lawrence...
Episode 162: Understanding Tiger Sharks
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go in depth about one of the oceans top predators, the Tiger Shark. We first discuss the true statistics on shark attacks around the worl...
All Creatures Kids Episode 11: Australian guests discuss Giraffes and Dolphins
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are very excited this week to welcome Samara and Amber from Australia! Samara is 7-years old and shares with us amazing facts about one of her favo...
Episode 161: Beavers are Busy
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every week we learn something new and are amazed by the species we cover. The Beaver is no exception. An incredible, industrious species, we are just ...
All Creatures Kids Episode 10: Bison and Elephants
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This one is too precious. We are joined by 5-year old Henley and 3-year old Jo Jo. Henley comes and shares all her knowledge about Bison. We then are ...
Episode 160: Sun Bears Barely Surviving
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We head back to South East Asia to cover a really special species, the Sun Bear. These are the smallest of all bears and one of the most unique. Sadly...
All Creatures Kids Episode 9: Giraffes and Elephant Seals
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are so fortunate to be joined by 7-year old Colleen and 12-year old Livy. Colleen tells us all about one her favorite animals, the Giraffe. We then...
Episode 159: An Icon, The King Cobra
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we cover one of the most iconic venomous snakes around, the King Cobra. Not only is this the longest venomous snakes in the world, it is als...
All Creatures Kids Episode 8: Sea Turtles and Cheetahs
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by 6-year old Michael and 8-year old Benjamin. Michael, tells us everything he knows about Seat Turtles, his favorite an...
Episode 158: Forrest Elephant Research in Central Africa w/Dr Daniella Chusyd
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Dr. Daniella Chusyd fresh from her research and travels in the Congo. Dr. Chusyd was out in the field when the coronavirus pandem...
All Creatures Kids Episode 7: Raccoons & Bald Eagles
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by 8-year old Adah and 10-year old Erza. Adha shares some fascinating facts about one of his favorite animals the Raccoo...
Episode 157: Raccoon Dogs are Real
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Raccoon Dogs are a species you would think oly belonged in folklore, but they actually exist. They are a much beloved a revered species in Japan. Yet,...
All Creatures Kids Episode 6: Red Face Uakari Monkey & Black Mamba
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a treat we have this week with Pax and Vance. Pax tells us all about the Red Faced Uakari Monkey. Then Vance tells us all he knows about the Blac...
Episode 156: Tiger King Talk w/Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have another discussion about the Netflix documentary Tiger King with two experts who actually rescue big cats. We are joined by Emily McCormack an...
Episode 155: Bonobos Bonanza
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Bonobo is one of our closest relatives. Sadly, they are on the fast track to extinction. Bonobos are not Chimpanzees, rather they are an entirely ...
All Creatures Kids Episode 5: Cats and the Octopus
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by 10-year old Ruby and 6-year old Darby. Ruby shares with us all her knowledge on the domestic cat. Then Darby comes on...
Episode 154: Tiger acoustics w/Prusten Project
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are fortunate to be joined by the Director of Research Emily from the Prusten Project. Their mission is from analyzing the social vocal communicati...
Episode 153: Jaw Dropping Jaguars
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Big Cats have been in the news lately with the Netflix documentary Tiger King. Thus, we decided to highlight one often forgotten, the Jaguar. This is ...
All Creatures Kids Episode 4: Young ones tell us all about Flamingos, Llamas and Lions
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we are joined by Alexander, Zachary and Eva. Xander at 6-years old tells us everything he knows about Flamingos. Little 3-year old Zach k...
Episode 152: The Zoo Profession w/Jon Miot
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Angie's own husband Jon Miot to the show. Jon is the Director of the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. He joins us to discuss what a...
All Creatures Kids Episode 3: Chickens and Lions
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we are joined by Kylie and Bailey. Kylie has a love for chickens and shares all her knowledge. In turn, her sister Bailey has a passion f...
Episode 151: Tiger King Discussion w/Corbin Maxey
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we collaborate with Corbin Maxey from Animals to the Max podcast to discuss the Netflix documentary Tiger King. This documentary highlights ...
All Creatures Kids Episode 2: Platypus, Lizards, Rhinos & Orangutans
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In response to the events we all are enduring, we wanted to take this opportunity to speak to children about some of their favorite animals. We ask th...
All Creatures Kids Episode 1: Polar Bears & Leopards
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In response to the events we all are enduring, we wanted to take this opportunity to speak to children about some of their favorite animals. We ask th...
Episode 150: Charming Chinchillas
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We decided to roll out an episode on one of the cutest animals on the planet, but one that is often forgotten. The Chinchilla brings a smile to anyone...
Episode 149: Pangolins w/Lauren Ayres Global Conservation Force
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Lauren Ayres from Global Conservation Force to discuss all things related to pangolin conservation. We touch upon the coron...
Episode 148: Aloha Hawaiian Monk Seal
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Hawaiian Monk Seal is one of the most endangered pinnipeds on the planet. Living solely in the Hawaiian archipelago, these seals are rare in that ...
Episode 147: Conservation Optimism w/Julia Migne
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we tackle the topic of "Conservation Optimism." With all the doom and gloom out there, sometimes it tough to find the positive. Just remembe...
Episode 146: Beauty of Bald Eagles
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with an American icon, the Bald Eagle. Not only are these incredible raptors, but also a great conservation success story. Once down to a ...
Episode 145: Warthog Wonders
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As promised, this week we follow up Meerkats with our Warthog episode. Warthogs became even more loved after their appearance in Disney's Lion King mo...
Episode 144: Anti-Poaching w/Global Conservation Force's Mike Veale
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Global Conservation Force is on the front lines in Africa and other areas throughout the world fighting poaching and wildlife trafficking. Mike Veale ...
Episode 143: Magical Meerkats
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are under the weather here at All Creatures, so this week we went to the vault and pulled out an episode we did in August 2019 for our Patreon supp...
Episode 142: Shocked by Electric Eels
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week leads us to another radical animal, the Electric Eel. By far one of the most incredible biological adaptations are this animal's ability to ...
Episode 141: The Creepier, The Better w/Mallory Lindsay
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ms. Mallory’s mission is to spark curiosity about wildlife, conservation, and local natural history while empowering others to do the same through p...
Episode 140: the Strange Star Nosed Mole
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome a really unique species, the Star Nosed Mole. While it may look strange, its nose and other adaptations makes this a fascinating creatures ...
Episode 139: Massive Moose Podcast
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go massive and talk about the largest deer species in the world, the Moose! Or in Europe known as the Eurasian Elk. Just a phenomenal spe...
Episode 138: Saving Amphibians w/Ian Recchio Los Angeles Zoo
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are very fortunate to have an interview with Ian Recchio, Curator of Amphibians and Reptiles from the Los Angeles Zoo. We discuss the pli...
Episode 137: Hellacious Hellbenders
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we travel to North America and learn about one of the largest amphibians in the world, the Hellbender. Amphibians are incredible animals t...
Episode 136: Red Kangaroos Bouncing Along
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In light of the horrific fires in Australia, we wanted to release one of our special episodes. This was recorded in December for our Patreon only list...
Episode 135: Impact of Australia Fires on Wildlife
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we deliver a special episode on the ongoing and unprecedented crisis in Australia. We pay particular attention to the impacts these fires ha...
Episode 134: History of the Arctic w/Dr Bathsheba Demuth
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bathsheba Demuth is an Assistant Professor of History and Environment and Society at Brown University, where she specializes in the US and Russian A...
Episode 133: Bowhead Whales, Oldest Living Mammals
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We return to the Arctic to talk about the oldest living mammals on the planet, the Bowhead Whale. These incredible aquatic mammals can live well over ...
Episode 132: Release the Flying Fox
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This was originally Episode 16, but when we migrated to Podbean, we lost this and were unaware for quite a while. Here, heading into 2020, we are rele...
Episode 131: Jungle Jordan Conservation & Wildlife Educator
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Veasley, also known as "Jungle Jordan," is a wildlife enthusiast and educator. He began his zoo keeping career when he was young and now has wo...
Episode 130: Snow Monkeys at the Sauna
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Japanese Macaque, or also known as "Snow Monkeys" are one of the world's most beloved monkeys. What makes them so iconic is the behavior of these ...
Episode 129: Silent Snowy Owls
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most unique owl species lives in the Arctic. These birds are in serious decline with currently listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. There are ...
Episode 128: Red Ruffed Lemurs Fading Fast
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Red Ruffed Lemurs are a critically endangered primate from the island of Madagascar. These highly charismatic animals are an example of the pressures ...
Episode 127: Wildlife Educator Stephanie Arne
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined with Stephanie Arne, a wildlife educator. It was an absolute treasure to speak with her about her latest work with African Pen...
Episode 126: At Risk, African Penguins
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The African Penguin is one of the best examples of how humans have driven many species to extinction, or as in the African Penguin to the brink. Isola...
Episode 125: San Diego Zoo Global w/Rick Schwartz
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are very fortunate to speak with Rick Schwartz from San Diego Zoo Global. We spend a wonderful time talking about animal conservation, th...
Episode 124: Saving the Southern White Rhinoceros
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we return to the rhinoceros and specifically the Southern White Rhinoceros. Since we first covered rhinos in general in Episode 3, we wanted...
Episode 123: Elephant Sanctuary with Educator Joy Owens
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are fortunate to speak with Joy Owens, the Education Manager from the Elephant Sanctuary from Tennessee. Since 1995, The Elephant Sanc...
Episode 122: Awed by African Elephants
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we revisit the African Elephant. Angie shares her recent experiences at Kruger National Park in South Africa and how they manage their Afric...
Episode 121: Endangered Species Act with Center for Biological Diversity Attorney Brett Hartl
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by attorney Brett Hartl from the Center for Biological Diversity to discuss the Endangered Species Act. Brett and others from ...
Episode 120: Intrigued by Iguanas w/Chris Pellecchia
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Chris Pellecchia. He is a Special Projects staff member of the International Reptile Conservation Foundation, Inc and a mem...
Episode 119: Head Banging Pileated Woodpecker
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the recent news of nearly 3 billion birds disappearing from North America in the last nearly 50 years this week chose an icon, the Pileated Woodp...
Episode 118: Marine Iguanas from the Galapagos Isles
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we jump to the one of the more unique biomes on earth, the Galapagos Islands. There, lives the world’s only marine living lizard. They are...
Episode 117 Nuts about Indian Giant Squirrels
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian Giant Squirrel is not only one of the largest squirrels on Earth, they are also one of the most colorful mammals in existence. In truth, sq...
Episode 115: A Treasure, the Golden Lion Tamarin
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Golden Lion Tamarin is a small primate from Brazil that nearly went extinct. They are one of conservations great success stories, as they were bro...
Episode 114: Filmmakers of Violet is Blue: A Tale of Gibbons and Guardians
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the Filmmakers of Violet is Blue: A Tale of Gibbons and Guardians. While the gibbons are the stars of this award-winning fi...
Episode 113: Gibbons, their Songs are Fading Fast
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not many are aware that Gibbons are a lesser ape, and one of our closest relatives’ outsides the great apes. These awe-inspiring primates live-in So...
Episode 112: Shark Research w/Chris Fischer, Founder of OCEARCH
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined with OCEARCH founder, expedition leader and visionary Chris Fischer. He gives a fascinating interview on the research he is co...
Episode 111: Revere, Not Fear, The Great White Shark
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
By far the most iconic fish, the Great White Shark, was made a legend by the movie Jaws. Yet, it was a play on the strongest human emotion, fear, that...
Episode 110: Wolves and the Endangered Species Act w/Corbin Maxey
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we were invited on the Animals to the Max Podcast with Corbin Maxey to discuss the controversial issue with wolves and wolf hunting he...
Episode 109: Howl for the Grey Wolf
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Grey Wolves in the United States are losing protections that have been in place for decades. Without these, Wolves are now once again being persecuted...
Episode 108: African Painted Dogs with Dr. Greg Rasmussen
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This interview was a real treat and one we highly anticipated. We were joined by Dr. Greg Rasmussen, who by all rights is the “Jane Goodall” of th...
Episode 107: Talking about the Takin
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the world’s most unique mammals, the Takin, is heading towards extinction. These ungulates are so unusual looking they have been described a...
Episode 106: The Fantastic Fennec Fox
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The world’s smallest fox, the Fennec Fox, lives in one of the harshest environments on our planet. These small omnivores have learned to survive and...
Episode 105: The Stunning Sable Antelope
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While not the largest antelope in Africa, the Sable Antelope is one of its most beautiful. Due to its impressive set of horns, its darker coat, and la...
Episode 104: In the Pacific, Gecko Defies Gravity
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we cover another reptile, an endangered species, the Pacific Gecko. Native to New Zealand, this lizard species is making a comeback. Through...
Episode 103: Relocation of 24 Lions w/Ivan Carter
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ivan Carter was involved in the World's largest relocation of lions ever attempted. In 2018, twenty four lions, 6 males and 18 females, were transport...
Episode 102: Speedsters, the Cheetah
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A beloved cat, the cheetah has adapted to survive in the wilds of Africa. This was our first Patreon only episode and we wanted to release it to the g...
Episode 101: There be Dragons, on Komodo Isle
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we cover the largest lizard on the planet. The Komodo Dragon. Native to Indonesia, these large reptiles are in danger. With less than 6,000 ...
Episode 100: Where We've Been, Where We're Going
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a recap of our first 100 episodes. We have learned so much studying the 70 species we have covered so far. We also have been fortunate to ...
Episode 99: Octonation with Warren K. Carlyle IV
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Warren K. Carlyle IV is the founder of the World's largest Octopus fan club, Octonation. Within a few short years Warren has brought together thousand...
Episode 98: From Another World, the Blue Ring Octopus
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the deadliest animals on the planet, the Blue Ring Octopus’s venom is enough to kill 26 adults. However, this small and extremely shy animal ...
Episode 97: Orca Culture & Behavior, Part II
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a continuation of our Episode 95: Awed by Orcas. Here we go into more detail on the concept that Orcas have developed culture. We also go...
Episode 95: Awed by Orcas, Part I
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
By far this is one of the most incredible species we have covered to date. The Orca (Orcinus orca) is a favorite of many throughout the world, but jus...
Episode 94: Koala Team from the San Diego Zoo
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we were very fortunate to talk everything Koala from the team that cares for them at the San Diego Zoo. We were joined by team members Cand...
Episode 93: Koalas are Krashing
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disturbing reports out of Australia are claiming the Koala, one of its most iconic animals, is now functionally extinct in the wild. The Koala is just...
Episode 92: Carolina Tiger Rescue w/Katie Cannon
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Cannon is the education director of Carolina Tiger Rescue, North Carolina’s only federally accredited wild cat sanctuary. A federally accredit...
Episode 91: A Masterpiece, the African Painted Dog
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The African Painted Dog, or African Wild Dog, is heading towards extinction. Human pressure has fragmented this species into 39 small pockets througho...
Episode 90: Big, Bold, Bison
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss the national animal of the United States, the American Bison. We also touch upon its closely related cousin, the European Bison. ...
Episode 89: Cost of the Human Wildlife Conflict with Author Bryce Andrews
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We were very fortunate to speak with author Bryce Andrews. His recent book Down From the Mountain, the Life and Death of a Grizzly Bear was recently r...
Episode 88: Our Grand Episode on Grizzly Bears
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An icon in the American west, the Grizzly Bear once numbering in the hundreds of thousands, are now down to less than 1800 animals in the United State...
Episode 87: Royalty of Antarctica, Emperor Penguins
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is an extended episode to discuss one of the World’s most favorite animals, the Emperor Penguin. Famous for their incredible charisma and featu...
Episode 86: Humor & Conservation with Rob Lang, Underdone Comics
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Lang is an incredibly talented artist who is devoting his life to raising awareness about animal conservation. He is the sole artist for his Under...
Episode 85: Tigers, Vanishing from Existence Part II
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is time to take action for not only Tigers, but for all the species we share our planet with. Tigers continue to struggle to survive in minuscule r...
Episode 84: WWF Tiger Specialist Dr. Sunarto
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sunarto has gained field experiences studying and conserving wildlife, including Sumatran tigers, Sumatran elephants, rhinos, orangutans, bears and bi...
Episode 83: Tigers, Vanishing from Existence Part I
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most iconic species on the planet, the Tiger, continues to suffer. With less than 4000 animals left in the wild, action is needed if these ...
Episode 82: Mammoths of the Sea, the Elephant Seal
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elephant Seals are the largest seal, or pinniped, on Earth. Once almost hunted to extinction, Elephant Seals populations have grown over the last cent...
Episode 81: Saiga Struggling to Survive
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The critically-endangered Saiga antelope has been on the brink of extinction many times. Today, this relic from the Ice Age is still in danger of bein...
Episode 80: Zoos Matter, Aquariums Matter, Animal Education Matters w/ Corbin Maxey
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode with invited guest Corbin Maxey from Animals to the Max.In this episode we discuss the current role zoos, aquariums, and eve...
Episode 79: Cassowary, Called a Living Dinosaur
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the largest birds on Earth, the Cassowary is a flagship species for the rain forests in which they live. Impressive animals that serve a critic...