All Creatures Podcast
The mission of the All Creatures Podcast is to educate listeners on the diverse animals that share our planet. We are in the midst of the Earth’s Six Mass Extinction and many animals need our help if they are to survive.Each week we will discuss a new species, conduct interviews with conservation experts from around the globe, and discuss recent conservation news.
Episodes
October 22, 2025 • 105 mins
Chris and Angie explore the fascinating world of praying mantises. As mammalian biologists venturing into the realm of invertebrates, they discuss the diverse species, striking adaptations, and complex behaviors of mantises. Topics covered include their iconic hunting skills, unique physiology, and intriguing mating rituals—complete with the infamous act of sexual cannibalism.
The discussion also highlights the mantis's remarkabl...
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October 20, 2025 • 65 mins
This episode was first released in 2021 and now we are bringing back an icon of Australia!
The kookaburra, one of Australia’s most iconic birds, is famous for its infectious laugh that echoes through the bush at dawn and dusk. While the Laughing Kookaburra remains listed as Least Concern and thrives across much of eastern Australia, recent surveys show local declines—mainly due to habitat loss and the removal of old trees with ne...
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October 15, 2025 • 102 mins
This week we are honoring the Legacy of Jane Goodall and the animal she showed the world was more than just an animal, the Chimpanzee.
In this heartfelt episode, Chris and Angie pay tribute to the legendary Jane Goodall and her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees. They delve into Goodall's profound impact on primatology, conservation, and the broader understanding of animal behavior. The hosts discuss their personal encounters w...
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October 13, 2025 • 64 mins
Back to our vault for an episode on the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), one of Europe and Asia’s most elusive and awe-inspiring predators. With its signature tufted ears, powerful build, and ghost-like movement through dense forests, this big cat symbolizes the wild heart of the Old World. Once nearly wiped out across much of Europe due to hunting and habitat loss, the Eurasian lynx has made an incredible comeback in some regions thank...
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October 8, 2025 • 63 mins
This week, we’re diving back into the mysterious world of one of the ocean’s strangest and most elusive creatures — the Goblin Shark (Mitsukurina owstoni).
Often called the “living fossil” of the shark world, this deep-sea predator looks like something out of a nightmare — or a prehistoric past — with its long, flattened snout and lightning-fast, extendable jaws. Found in the dark depths of the ocean, often below 1,000 meters, th...
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October 1, 2025 • 66 mins
**Just a heads up, this interview discusses adult content and may trigger some. Also, would say not approrpriate for younger listeners, but such an important discussion on the coffee industry**
Chris welcomes Etelle Higonnet an environmental and human rights activist with a JD from Yale Law School. The conversation delves into the interconnectedness of human rights and environmental issues, highlighting the destructive impact of ...
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September 29, 2025 • 76 mins
Back to the vault with another special animal.
Opossums may not always get the love they deserve, but these remarkable marsupials are some of the coolest animals in North America. With their prehensile tails, opposable thumbs, and sharp survival skills, opossums thrive in environments ranging from forests to city backyards. They play a crucial ecological role as nature’s cleanup crew—eating carrion, insects, and even ticks by the...
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September 24, 2025 • 98 mins
Chris and Angie dive into the fascinating world of the white-tailed deer. Initially underestimated, this episode reveals how ubiquitous and crucial this species is across the Americas, marked as one of the best conservation success stories.
Growing up in the US, Chris took the species for granted, but this episode sheds light on their immense ecological importance, versatility, and adaptability across various biomes. They discuss...
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September 22, 2025 • 70 mins
A re-release of a favorite, coyotes are one of the most fascinating and misunderstood animals in North America. Known as the “song dogs” of the wild, these resilient canids have adapted to almost every environment on the continent from deserts and prairies to suburbs and big cities.
In this episode, we dive deep into:
The ecological importance of coyotes – how they keep rodent and rabbit populations in check, help balance eco...
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September 17, 2025 • 40 mins
Chris welcomes back filmmaker Bertie Gregory to discuss his latest documentary 'Dolphins Up Close.' Known for his breathtaking wildlife cinematography, Bertie shares the intense and chaotic experience of capturing dolphins, sharks, and other sea creatures in their natural habitat.
The conversation delves into the technical challenges of underwater filming, the behavioral insights observed, and the conservation success stories in ...
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September 15, 2025 • 76 mins
We’re going back into the archives to revisit one of our favorite species, the iconic bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). These charismatic marine mammals have captured human fascination for centuries with their intelligence, playfulness, and close social bonds.
In this episode, we explore:
The biology and unique adaptations of bottlenose dolphins.
Their complex communication, echolocation, and problem-solving abilitie...
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September 10, 2025 • 66 mins
Chris and Angie welcome Bill Wallauer, a renowned videographer and scientific advisor for the Jane Goodall Institute, to discuss his extensive work documenting chimpanzee behavior.
Bill has been instrumental in capturing thousands of hours of footage, contributing to major productions like BBC's Planet Earth and Disney's Jane Goodall: The Hope. He shares his unique journey into the field, his experiences with Jane Goodall, and va...
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September 8, 2025 • 71 mins
We revisit one of the most fascinating yet misunderstood primates on Earth: the Slow Loris. With their wide eyes and seemingly gentle demeanor, slow lorises have captured global attention, but behind their cuteness lies a powerful venom and a story of conservation urgency.
We explore why slow lorises are critically threatened in the wild, the dangers of the illegal pet trade, and the heartbreaking consequences of their popularity ...
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September 3, 2025 • 86 mins
The Gobi bear (Ursus arctos gobiensis) is the rarest bear in the world, with fewer than 40 individuals surviving in the wild. Found only in Mongolia’s Great Gobi Strictly Protected Area, these desert specialists endure brutal summers and freezing winters on one of Earth’s harshest landscapes. In this episode, Chris and Angie explore the Gobi bear’s adaptations, ecology, and precarious future.
We discuss their differences from othe...
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September 1, 2025 • 68 mins
Going back to the vault of 2018, we revisit the story of one of the rarest and most endearing animals on Earth, the Ili Pika (Ochotona iliensis). Sometimes called the “magic rabbit,” this small, furry mammal lives high in the remote Tien Shan mountains of northwestern China. With its rounded ears and teddy-bear-like face, the Ili Pika has captured global attention since its discovery in 1983.
But despite its charm, little is known...
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August 27, 2025 • 88 mins
Chris and Angie dive into the remarkable world of the maned wolf, a unique canid species native to South America. They discuss its distinct appearance, which resembles a fox on stilts, and explore its extraordinary behaviors, such as its fruit-rich diet and surprising symbiotic relationships with leaf cutter ants. The episode also covers conservation efforts and the urgent environmental issues affecting the Amazon rainforest, where...
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August 25, 2025 • 79 mins
This week, we’re re-releasing one of our most popular episodes on one of the most legendary snakes on the planet – the Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus).
These massive serpents, found throughout South America’s wetlands and rivers, have captured human imagination for centuries. Known as the heaviest snake in the world, they are masters of stealth and strength. But beyond their sheer size and reputation, the green anaconda plays an...
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August 20, 2025 • 89 mins
In this special collaborative episode, hosts Chris and Angie of the All Creatures Podcast join forces with Natalie and Coral from Planet People Podcast, reflecting on their podcasting journey, conservation stories, and generational perspectives on environmentalism. They discuss their inspirations, notable guest interviews, impactful wildlife species, and documentaries like David Attenborough's 'The Ocean' while sharing their hopes ...
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August 13, 2025 • 82 mins
Chris and Angie delve into the fascinating world of the Portuguese Man of War. They tackle the complexity of this invertebrate, sharing detailed insights from their in-depth research.
Listeners will learn that the Portuguese Man of War is not a jellyfish but a colonial organism composed of multiple genetically identical polyps. The hosts discuss its unique physiology, venom, and the role it plays in marine ecosystems. The episode...
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August 11, 2025 • 61 mins
We are releasing an oldie but goodie! The Blue-Footed Booby is one of six "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.
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