Secrets of Penguins w/ Dr. Pablo “Popi” Borboroglu

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. They discuss the challenges penguins face due to climate change, human activities, and introduced predators, as well as the innovative ways the Global Penguin Society addresses these issues. This episode serves as both an enlightening look at penguin behavior and a powerful call to action for conservation. Podcast Timeline 00:00 Introduction and Special Episode Announcement 00:16 Meet Dr. Poppy: Penguin Expert 01:32 Dr. Poppy's Origin Story 03:24 Penguin Conservation Challenges 03:58 Secrets of the Penguins: Documentary Highlights 07:40 Penguin Evolution and Hybridization 29:02 Global Penguin Society and Conservation Efforts 31:49 Final Thoughts and Call to Action =========================================================== Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. 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 every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices