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
April 30, 2025 • 92 mins
Chris and Angie dive into the fascinating world of the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach. Despite its bad reputation, the cockroach plays an essential role in ecosystems, acting as crucial decomposers.
The discussion includes details on their physiology, behavior, and surprising adaptability. The pair also address the common misconceptions about cockroaches and outline their ecological significance. With intriguing facts about their h...
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April 28, 2025 • 54 mins
In this throwback episode, we highlight a conservation superstar, Dr. Jill Robinson. She heads Animals Asia’s team of over 300 enthusiastic staff.
A hands-on leader, Dr. Robinson is involved in all major decision-making. She works with the vet and bear teams during rescues and health checks and advises closely on construction projects. She visits dog and cat markets and zoos and safari parks throughout China to document the abus...
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April 23, 2025 • 73 mins
Chris and Angie dive deep into the world of the Rice's whale, one of the most endangered whale species on Earth.
The discussion begins with a comedic recap of technical difficulties faced by the hosts, transitioning into the critical situation of the Rice's whale, which lives year-round in the Gulf of Mexico with a population possibly as low as 33. Highlighting its unique habitat, vocalizations, and recent classification as a dis...
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April 16, 2025 • 60 mins
Angie speaks with Verity White, the series producer of the PBS documentary 'The Future of Nature.' The series explores the vital role of carbon in Earth's ecosystems, featuring stunning visuals and compelling science. Verity shares her background, her passion for nature and filmmaking, and some of the most captivating stories and challenges from the series.
Highlights include the hidden roles carbon plays in oceans, grasslands, ...
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April 14, 2025 • 62 mins
In this episode, we head back to Africa to explore the legend and reality of the Black Mamba, one of the deadliest and fastest snakes on Earth. We cover history and myths. We also highlight why the Black Mamba is both revered and feared in African culture, taking a deep dive into its neurotoxic venom, how it works, and why it's so lethal.
Despite its reputation, the Black Mamba is a shy, fast-moving snake that avoids conflict. ...
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April 7, 2025 • 64 mins
In this look back episode, we sit down with Dr. Rebecca Cliffe, a renowned British zoologist and leading expert on sloth biology and ecology. Dr. Cliffe is the founder and executive director of The Sloth Conservation Foundation (SloCo), a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting sloths through research-driven conservation initiatives. This is one of those truly inspirational stories that you want to hear about! People makin...
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April 2, 2025 • 38 mins
Chris welcomes Dr. Popi Borboroglu, a leading expert on penguins. Dr. Borboroglu, featured in National Geographic's 'Secrets of the Penguins' and founder of the Global Penguin Society, shares his fascinating journey into penguin conservation inspired by his grandmother.
The conversation delves into unique behaviors of penguins, the surprising findings from the series, and the critical conservation efforts needed to protect them. ...
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March 31, 2025 • 81 mins
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 blown away once again by a species many love. Beavers also are a keystone species and have an interesting conservation story. One to catch if you did not listen back in 2020. Or just listen again to fall in love with these industrious creatures!
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March 26, 2025 • 29 mins
In this special episode of All Creatures Podcast, host Angie introduces Luna, a passionate 10-year-old animal lover from New Jersey. Luna shares her enthusiasm for the coati, a playful and intriguing creature that lives from the southern United States to South America. The episode delves into the unique characteristics, behaviors, and conservation status of different coati subspecies. Luna also shares her personal experiences seein...
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March 24, 2025 • 66 mins
In this week’s look back episode, we leap into one of our favorite animal families—the mustelids—to spotlight the mysterious and mighty wolverine. These elusive, circumpolar predators are the largest members of the mustelid family, known for their incredible strength, rugged survival skills, and solitary nature. From snow-covered mountain ranges to remote boreal forests, wolverines embody resilience in some of the planet’s harshest...
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March 19, 2025 • 56 mins
Chris and guest Dr. Alyson Brokaw, a bat scientist and author of 'The Weird and Wonderful World of Bats,' dive deep into the fascinating physiology and ecology of bats. Dr. Brokaw discusses her journey into bat research, the diverse sensory modalities like echolocation and olfactory abilities, and how bats navigate their nocturnal world. The discussion also explores bats' critical roles in pest control, pollination, and seed disper...
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March 17, 2025 • 68 mins
Skunks invoke fear in many animals, to include many people. This is not due to their obviously adorable looks, but all because of their deadly stink. Skunks have evolved a biological weapon that scares even the most ferocious predator. Their obnoxious stink comes from a highly accurate spray emitted from their anal glands. They are quite accurate with their aim, with a reach of nearly 10 feet (3 meters). The smell is so horrendous ...
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March 12, 2025 • 72 mins
Chris and Angie dive into the captivating world of
the lyrebird, one of the world's most remarkable avians. Chris shares his
personal encounter with a lyrebird in Australia's Taronga Zoo and the Blue
Mountains. From its unparalleled mimicry skills, capable of imitating other
birds, animals, and even man-made sounds, to its significant ecological role,
including soil turnover and fire management, the lyrebird proves to be an
ancient...
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March 10, 2025 • 67 mins
Going way back to the vault we are releasing an oldie but goodie, the Raccoon! These masked mammals are known for their intelligence, dexterous paws, and uncanny ability to thrive in both the wild and urban landscapes. We'll explore their behavior, unique physiology, and evolutionary journey—unpacking what makes them such incredible survivors. From their problem-solving skills to their mysterious nocturnal habits, raccoons are far ...
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March 5, 2025 • 49 mins
This week we are sharing an episode with the Wild Tails Podcast Show notes are below from their podcast.
Chris and Mike discuss the joys and challenges of birdwatching, why some people excel at identifying birds, and how even the most knowledgeable wildlife experts can be caught off guard in nature. Whether you're a passionate birder, a zoology enthusiast, or just love a good wildlife story, this episode is packed with fun insigh...
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March 3, 2025 • 68 mins
In our throwback Monday, 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 Geograp...
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February 26, 2025 • 68 mins
Chris and Angie delve into the fascinating world of the Florida Panther, the official state animal of Florida. Once on the brink of extinction in the 1970s with only 24 individuals left, significant conservation efforts have increased their numbers to around 200 by 2024.
The podcast explores the biology, behaviors, and unique characteristics of these big cats, including their reclassification as a cougar species and their critica...
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February 19, 2025 • 80 mins
Chris and Angie make a comeback after a brief break, energized by their first physical meetup in six years. They discuss their recent experiences, including Chris's visit to Florida and their plans for future travels to New Zealand and Australia.
The episode focuses on the invasive lionfish species, highlighting the significant threats they pose to the Caribbean and Atlantic ecosystems. They delve into lionfish biology, feeding h...
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February 17, 2025 • 81 mins
Throwback Monday is all for the King Cobra. One of our favorite episodes covers this iconic snake. We cover all its incredible physiology, history and much of what is misunderstood about these majestic reptiles.
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February 10, 2025 • 64 mins
On our throwback Monday we are releasing the Shoebill. A fan favorite on social media, this African bird is actually a stork and has a fun and interesting story to tell. Sadly, Shoebills are vulnerable to extinction and thus deserve all of our attention.
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