The All Creatures Podcast

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 Creatures Podcast team at https://plasticfree.ecochallenge.org/ . or click this link here >>>>>>> LINK Join us to help and learn more how you can make an impact on conserving our oceans. To get started we are thrilled to be interviewing Dr. Yannis Papastamatiou who is a shark scientist featured in this year's Shark Fest on National Geographic. Yannis has also been featured on National Geographic in When Sharks Attack 360 and Sharkcano: Hawaii. He is an Associate Professor at Florida International University (FIU) in the Department of Biological Sciences. He earned his B.S. in Oceanography from University of Southampton, M.S. from California State University, and Ph.D. from the University of Hawaii. Credited in countless publications and on networks like National Geographic and BBC, he has made big strides in the shark research community. You can learn more about Na

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 roamed most of southwestern Asia and even in parts of Europe. While these Asiatic (sub-European) lions are mostly extinct in much of their former range, in one area of India they have survived and now thrive. Once down to maybe a dozen lions left, thanks to focused efforts from India's government and conservation organizations, the Asiatic Lion is making a comeback. While they are still classified as "Endangered," they now number near 700 animals left, many in the wild. This is their story and how they have made a comeback. 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 re

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 blow your mind away. These incredible birds also serve critical roles in the biomes they inhabit. In fact, all vulture species have proven time and again they are very critical to maintaining a healthy biome. Sadly, nearly all old-world vulture species are facing extinction. We highlight the plight of the Bearded vulture and all the other vulture species that are desperate need of help if they are to survive. 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

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 Advisor for Apple TV+ groundbreaking series Prehistoric Planet. Season 1 of Prehistoric Planet aired in 2022 and all episodes of Season 2 are now airing as we release this podcast in 2023. This series looks, feels, sounds like an actual wildlife documentary on so many species that lived over 66 million years ago. We talk to Dr. Naish about how he and his fellow paleontologists surmise how these dinosaurs, reptiles, amphibians and other ancient species lived, traveled, raised their young and exhibit all the behaviors documented in this series. The series includes all your favorites like T Rex, Velociraptors, sauropods like Dreadnoughtus, and even the giant Devil Toad (Frog) Beelzebufo makes an appearance. Was such a fascinating interview and watch Prehistoric Planet, you will not be disappointed. The series deserves all the hype it is receiving from around the world.

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 survivor! Emerging nearly 480 million years ago, Horseshoe Crabs have survived multiple mass extinctions and what absolutely blew us away is, they have barely changed over all this time. What is also extremely important is, Horseshoe crabs are facing extinction! Because their biology is so radical, they have been found to have extremely valuable uses for the biotechnology industry. This is a species you want to learn more about, that you need to learn more about. We hope you really enjoy this podcast on Horseshoe Crabs. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creatures16 and use code creatures16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! 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. Wit

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 Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Often prized for their meat, and with pressure from deforestation of the area, it is driving this, the world's largest frog, to extinction. Amphibians are so critical to our ecosystems and we need to focus more on them and their plight. This was a real treat learning and chatting about such an incredible animal and how conservationists are fighting to save them. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creatures16 and use code creatures16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! 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 mon

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 Beasts tells the story of the some of the largest animals that inhabit our planet. Film producers Tom Hugh Jones and Bill Markham give insight into how wildlife films are made. As producers, they are the brains behind these projects. Both Tom and Bill are widely acclaimed, having produced some of the greatest wildlife documentaries of our age. From Planet Earth, to Tiny World, and now Big Beasts. It was a fascinating interview and insightful into the world of wildlife filmmaking. You can watch the trailer of Big Beasts HERE Check out Big Beasts on Apple TV+ steaming now. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creatures50 and use code creatures50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! 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

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," and for helping conservation efforts for the world's largest freshwater fish. Many of our mega freshwater fish are facing extinction and Dr. Hogan is leading the way on telling their stories. He also is a research biologist at the University of Nevada, Reno and the United Nations Convention on Migratory Species Scientific Councilor for Fish. He has a doctoral degree in ecology, was a visiting Fulbright scholar at the Environmental Risk Assessment Program at Thailand’s Chiang Mai University and has served as a World Wildlife Fund Senior Freshwater Fellow.  Dr. Hogan also has recently released a book called Chasing Giants: In Search of the World's Largest Freshwater Fish which can be found on Amazon or at your local bookstore. You can learn more about Dr. Zeb Hogan HERE Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creatures50 and use code creatures50 for 50% off, plu

The critically endangered Mekong Giant Catfish is nearly extinct. This is arguably the largest freshwater fish on the planet. It set a world record for being the largest freshwater fish ever caught and rivals many other mega fish found throughout the world. This week we talk about just how amazing catfish are! From their "whiskers" or barberls, to their slimy skin, and so much more. We talk about mega fish and how many are facing extinction. We also chat about our latest interviews, one of which is Dr. Zeb Hogan, who stars in National Geographic's Megfish. We share some of his insight and wisdom as to why we need to save these incredible animals. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creatures50 and use code creatures50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! 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

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 there are over 7000 Arabian Oryx in the world. That includes nearly 1200 animals back in the wild after being declared 'Extinct in the Wild' in 1972. What makes this species so special as well is their ability to survive in such a harsh environment in the Arabian peninsula and Southwest Asia. This is a special species that you want to know more about!! Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creatures50 and use code creatures50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! 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

This week we are excited to interview National Geographic Explorer and conservation photographer Carlton Ward Jr. We are also excited to learn about his latest project helping the conservation of the critically endangered Florida Panther! Carlton's experiences are captured in the National Geographic film 'Path of the Panther', as well as his book coming out on May 2, 2023 and his article in National Geographic. Without a doubt Carlton is a conservation hero and is fighting hard to save these big cats. You can learn more the film Path of the Panther HERE You can learn more about the book Path of the Panther HERE You can read the National Geographic story on Florida Panthers HERE Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creatures50 and use code creatures50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! 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" c

This week we are excited to introduce filmmaker Bob Poole. Bob served as the Director of Photography for National Geographic's Secrets of the Elephants. The first episode will be released on Nat Geo on April 21st 2023, with it also being released on Disney+ on Earth Day. Bob gives us an incredible behind the scenes view of what is was like working in Africa filming these majestic beasts. Of the National Geographic website it states Bob has an extensive credit list includes documentaries for PBS, BBC, Discovery, and over 40 projects with National Geographic. Working on the other side of the camera, Bob also fronts numerous award-winning shows for National Geographic, PBS, and BBC. Poole is a speaker through the National Geographic LIVE lecture series and is a Fellow of the Explorers Club. We had so much fun chatting with him, about his life, his sister Dr. Joyce Poole who is also a famous elephant researcher. Just was such a joy to be able to speak with him. You can watch a preview of Secrets of the Elephants

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 continue to grow. You can go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave to complete the survey. THANK YOU!! Here we revisit the second half of our massive orca episode! We just had to devote more time into just how incredible this species is. Because they are the Champion of our March Mammal Madness Tournament we wanted to give them a victory lap. Please enjoy this episode and these magnificent creatures. 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 org

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 continue to grow. You can go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave to complete the survey. THANK YOU!! We had to come back and revisit this species, the Champion of our March Mammal Madness Tournament. We learned so much about these incredible "wolves of the sea." We have no doubt you will fall in love with the Orcas as much as we did when we recorded this back in 2019. 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

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 continue to grow. You can go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave to complete the survey. THANK YOU!! The thrilling conclusion to our inaugural March Mammal Madness tournament. If you have not listened to Part 1 (Episode 325) we highly suggest you do. We started with 16 incredible mammal species and shared some of their most amazing facts. In this episode we continue with the top 8, then the Final Four, to the thrilling championship round!! Who will win? Can Angie pull out a win or can Chris keep arguing hard for his mammals? Listen to find out. The Top 8 are set as (spoilers for those that have not listened to Episode 325): Lion (Chris) vs Hippo (Angie) Grey Wolf (Angie) vs. African Elephant (Chris) Orca (Angie) vs. Orangutan (Chris) Leopard Seal (Chris) vs. Polar Bear (Angie) Angie took over Polar Bear since Leopard Seal upset her poor Zebra! Sorry Angie.

This week we welcome back to the podcast Corbin Maxey! For the next two weeks we are having a March Madness tournament of mammals. In this tournament, both Chris and Angie picked 8 MAMMALS each to go head to head, to see how is the best, coolest and just overall most awesome mammal in the world. Corbin Maxey is our judge and he will evaluate if either Chris or Angie make a better argument on which mammal is best. We will be posting the bracket on social media or you can make your own to follow. In selecting our mammals we did our best to select a wide variety to make it representative of what we see in the wild. So sadly an incredible species like the Tiger, Bonobo, Mountain Gorilla, and so many other great mammals did not make the cut. YET, what we did select made for an absolutely fun set of episodes. Please let us know who you would have picked. This is a packed episode of incredible facts about some of your favorite mammals!! The bracket was randomly generated so not to play any favorites. It is: Round 1

Of all the primate species, the Red Colobus Monkeys are the most endangered animals, outside of some great ape species. So much so that in fact, 14 out of the 18 species of Red Colobus are either classified as Endangered or Critically Endangered. From Central and East Africa, Red Colobus have suffered from habitat destruction, the illegal bushmeat trade, and other pressures. However, there are many organizations out there fighting to save these animals. These are such amazing small cousins to us and worth your time to learn more about. They will make you smile and the efforts to save them will make you hopeful! 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 conser

This week we interview Dr. Danielle Clode who is the author of the book Koalas: A Natural History, or titled Koala: A Life in Tree (Australia/NZ). Danielle grew up on a boat sailing around the south-east coast of Australia and began her career in conservation biology studying feral mink in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. She has worked in zoos, museum and underwater observatories, became a science communicator and the award-winning author of popular nonfiction books (and documentaries) on Australian science, nature and history. Her books cover topics as diverse as palaeontology, French Indo-Pacific exploration, killer whales, museum collections, conservation agencies, women in science and living with bushfires. Danielle has taught academic and creative writing for many years and is currently an associate professor in creative writing at Flinders University. Her latest book is a journey of discovery into the complex history and ecology and politics of the much loved koala, published in Australia/NZ as Koala: A

One of the most endangered large carnivores in the world is a native canid from Asia, the Dhole. These incredible relatives to all other species of canids like wolves, foxes and others, have suffered due to human exploration and habitat loss. It is sad, because the Dhole is such an incredibly unique carnivore. They split nearly 2 million years ago from other canids and have scratched out an important role in the southern reaches of Asia. We have so much more to learn and do to protect this precious species. With only around 220 breeding adults, we need to move quick or this species will be lost for eternity. 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 conservat

We are revisiting one of our favorite older episodes. We were so astonished at how Elephant Seals have survived and thrived in the worlds oceans. From being one of the deepest diving mammals, and Southern Elephant Seals being the largest of all seals, this one is worth a revisit and listen. 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 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