Latest Nature Pets & Animals Podcast Episodes
Bonus: Longshot
BewilderBeasts! - April 22, 2024 01:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsFirst Aired June 8, 2022 Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby with 80-1 odds - meaning out of every 81 races, he's thought to win ONE. Well, he won the Kentucky Derby. If you're going to win a horse race, that's the one to win! Today, we dive deeper into Rich Strike's inspiring underdog win, and ...
Giving a Voice to North Atlantic Right Whales with Bonnie Monteleone, Ep. 75
Forces for Nature - April 21, 2024 18:00 - 47 minutesBonnie Monteleone is the Founder & Director of Science, Research, and Academic Partnerships of the Plastic Ocean Project (POP) whose mission is finding science-based solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis. In 2019, she was working on a documentary about the North Atlantic Ocean. How...
Bonus: Gettysburg
BewilderBeasts! - April 15, 2024 01:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsFirst aired June 22, 2023: Two sisters combined their love of historically accurate dioramas, the Civil War, and clay-making to pen an ode to the US in one of the most historically significant cities in the United States. They even purchased a building with deep roots in the aftermath of the B...
Bonus: The Dogs Who Mapped Australia
BewilderBeasts! - April 08, 2024 01:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsFirst aired July 2023: In 1912 when the "adventurer" was a job description & also an alibi, two brothers took their dogs on a road trip - before roads existed. These brothers loved their dogs and hated shirts but that didn't stop them from circumnavigating Australia several times by bike and c...
Shaping the Future of Climate Education and Empowerment with Bryce Coon, Ep. 74
Forces for Nature - April 01, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutesIn a time where our planet's health is at the forefront of global discussions, understanding the intricacies of climate change is not just beneficial; it's imperative. Bryce Coon is the Director of Education Initiatives at Earthday.org and a passionate advocate for embedding climate literacy wit...
Bonus: Pika Who?
BewilderBeasts! - March 31, 2024 23:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThis Patreon Exclusive episode (#2) first aired on August 4, 2021. This is a fun turn I never saw coming, that Pikachu is based on a squirrel and there are new species of real animals named after fictional Pokethings. My favorite? An animal called a Pika who survives on ...yak poop. Why didn'...
Bonus: Oh, Evolution
BewilderBeasts! - March 31, 2024 04:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThe very first Patreon Exclusive episode was ....super short. It first aired on July 22, 2021. I wasn't sure if it would play or work at all. But, this test led directly to another 28+ episodes, so thank you, evolution ;) Here's a shortie for you to enjoy about a #1 moth who looks like #2. S...
Bonus: Daddy Shortlegs
BewilderBeasts! - March 24, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsPatreon exclusive #6: First aired Dec 7 2021 Geneticists made Daddy Shortlegs. (WHY GOD, WHY?) We imagine the Jane Fonda workout with 50' human legs (WHY GOD, WHY?!?) And we learn about some very sneaky males who look like females in a devious plot to slide into her DMs. Let's get right i...
Bonus: Ukraine's Little Bullet
BewilderBeasts! - March 17, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThis Patreon Exclusive Episode first aired May 16, 2022 Patron started his life in entertainment by illustrating how dogs can be trained for search work. And now, he's employed by the government. He found over 200 bombs in the town of Chimigov since February. Let's meet Patron, the hero dog who...
Creating Future Stewards of Our Planet with School Gardens with Ciara Bryne, Ep.73
Forces for Nature - March 11, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutesOur disconnection from nature has never been greater and this is resulting in not only a crisis for our planet but for our own well-being too. Ciara Byrne, the founder of Green Our Planet, has been using school gardens to help bridge this disconnect. Through her organization, these green spaces ...
Creating Future Stewards of Our Planet with School Gardens with Ciara Byrne, Ep.73
Forces for Nature - March 11, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutesOur disconnection from nature has never been greater and this is resulting in not only a crisis for our planet but for our own well-being too. Ciara Byrne, the founder of Green Our Planet, has been using school gardens to help bridge this disconnect. Through her organization, these green spaces ...
BONUS: Luck o' the Irish Setter
BewilderBeasts! - March 10, 2024 23:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsPatreon exclusive number 9: Originally aired March 16, 2022 Let's learn about the only place in Ireland where citizens could get a pint on St. Patrick's Day ----the Royal National Dog Show! And, an Irishman steps up to help injured wildlife by converting his pub to Ireland's FIRST wildlife hos...
Ep 100: The Center
BewilderBeasts! - March 04, 2024 01:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWe close out the series by discussing the humans who dedicate their lives as the bridge between wildlife and education, and a left-hand turn into the vultures who perform sky burials. Thank you for everything. Peace out, yo. <3 -M3 I got today's information from: https://www.thecenterforwi...
Ep 99: Rises and Falls
BewilderBeasts! - February 26, 2024 02:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratings'We can never have luck without a cat on board' he said. If this were true, the crew would have been better off with a different cat. " The story, about what goes up, must eventually come down, perfectly weaves the tale of the rise and fall of nearly every subject in the story. I got today's i...
Ep 98: Buzzzzzzz
BewilderBeasts! - February 19, 2024 02:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsBees make one last appearance on the show, this time getting hammered on college campuses to help scientists understand the neural pathways of human addiction. Resources for today's episode: https://www.vice.com/en/article/zmjgxj/bees-australia-get-drunk-on-fermented-nectar-and-refused-re-ent...
Finding the Magic in Our Young Changemakers with T. A. Barron, Ep.72
Forces for Nature - February 18, 2024 17:00 - 36 minutesThere's magic in nature and all of us. T. A. Barron integrates this belief into his life as a bestselling author, conservationist, and host of the Magic & Mountains podcast. But, it's his work honoring young changemakers with the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, that really proves this noti...
Ep 97: Shockoe
BewilderBeasts! - February 05, 2024 02:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsSome dogs work to close decades-old cold cases. Others are tasked with finding long-lost burial grounds, shining a light on America's racist foundation while uncovering the truth that some today wish would stay buried. ********** Cat Warren author of "What the Dog Knows" (thank you!) Thanks to ...
Defending our Health from Plastic Contamination with Dr. Roopa Krithivasan, Ep. 71
Forces for Nature - January 29, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutesWe all know that plastics have become a problem, but there's even more to it than the litter you see thrown on the ground. Dr. Roopa Krithivasan is the Director of Research for Defend Our Health, an environmental health and justice organization. They recently released a report titled Hidden Haza...
Ep 96: The Maine 6
BewilderBeasts! - January 29, 2024 02:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThis week we look at Maine's 6 dogs who might just end up on the front lines to save nearly every industry that gives Maine the name, "Vacationland. " Resources: Leeroy Jenkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLyOj_QD4a4 https://bewilderbeastspod.podcastpage.io/episode/ep-67-doom-bloom http...
Ep 95: Zombieland
BewilderBeasts! - January 22, 2024 03:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsStarting season 6 off with mind control parasites often found in kitty litter boxes around the world - so how is this parasite endangering monk seals in the Pacific Ocean? Ready? Let's go! ***SIDENOTE: Melissa's presentation on animal distress, how to lessen stress in our pets and ourselves, ...
Unveiling the Shocking Secrets of Pesticides with Elizabeth Hilborn, Ep70
Forces for Nature - January 07, 2024 13:00 - 42 minutesFirst, the tadpoles and frogs disappeared; then the bats and the songbirds left. Dr. Elizabeth Hilborn, a honey bee veterinarian and environmental health scientist, soon realized the bees—the vital pollinators of fruits, plants, and vegetables—were dying. Everything went still and silent. In 201...
The Surprising Benefits of Beavers with Alison Zak, Ep69
Forces for Nature - December 16, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutesThe recent COP28 climate change conference concluded with mixed feelings from many stakeholders. Despite this, a noteworthy optimistic takeaway was the emphasis by top scientists on the urgent need to prioritize the protection and restoration of wild ecosystems within global climate strategies, ...
The Ongoing Story of the Youth Who Sued The US Government Over Climate Change with Elizabeth Rusch, Ep.68
Forces for Nature - November 27, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutesWhat happens when you have a constitutional right that's being violated but you're too young to vote for the constituents who might fix it? These kids asked the courts to step in. Today's guest, author Elizabeth Rusch, has captured this gripping story in her latest book, The Twenty-One. We dive...
Empowering our Students with Climate Education in New Jersey Schools with Tammy Murphy, Ep67
Forces for Nature - November 06, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutesAs the world makes strides toward a green economy, the U.S. State of New Jersey is determined to be a leader in the movement. And, the First Lady of New Jersey, Tammy Murphy, is ensuring that citizens are prepared. She has spearheaded the initiative of integrating climate change into school curr...
66. Empowering Future Wildlife Conservation Leaders with Nina Fascione & Jeff Flocken
Forces for Nature - September 25, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes**This episode first aired in October 2021. Listen to an update from Nina at 26: 27 about the next round of EWCL open to applicants now. The field of wildlife conservation has some of the most passionate and determined people in the world. Building a career protecting animals requires professio...
65. Advocating for Environmental Justice in the Ecuadorian Rainforest with Julio Prieto UPDATED
Forces for Nature - September 09, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes**This episode originally aired in May 2021. You can find an update from Julio at 24:19. Today's guest is Julio Prieto. He's an Ecuadorian lawyer working with the Union of People Affected by Texaco, the organization otherwise known as UDAPT. He has been a key player in one of the most well-know...
Ep64: Bridging the Partisan Divide with Christopher Barnard
Forces for Nature - August 28, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes*This episode first aired in April 2021 and Chris's title mentioned in the show has changed since. Climate change and environmental protection haven't always been as politicized as they are today. And, unfortunately, in being so, progress on these fronts gets hindered. Chris Barnard is helping ...
64. Bridging the Partisan Divide with Christopher Barnard
Forces for Nature - August 28, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes*This episode first aired in April 2021 and Chris's title mentioned in the show has changed since. Climate change and environmental protection haven't always been as politicized as they are today. And, unfortunately, in being so, progress on these fronts gets hindered. Chris Barnard is helping ...
In Honour of My Soulmate, Stryker (aka Red Horse)
Spirit Of The Red Horse - August 14, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutesIn honour of, and in co-creation with, my heart horse, Stryker, I invite you to explore sharing our lives and this planet with horses! Note: I have chosen not to edit the audio for this podcast, so you will hear some "um's" and pauses. I feel it's more important to get episodes out, rather than...
63. Protecting the World's Penguins with Pablo Borboroglu
Forces for Nature - August 14, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes**This episode first aired in April 2020. ** When Pablo Borboroglu released his first rehabilitated penguin back into the wild 30 years ago, he saw the ability that one person has to make a difference. Holding steadfast to this belief, he has since become one of the greatest voices for these an...
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