This month, Alex is taking a look at an animal that’s one of our closest relatives. To give us some more information about them, Alex sits down with Dr. Gladys Kalema-Ziuksoka, Ugandan wildlife veterinarian, author, and founder of Conservation Through Public Health. She knows what it’s like to interact with these animals in the wild, which is something that very few people have been able to do. So join me, as we head over to Africa to talk about gorillas. For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

This month, join Alex as he heads out to the open ocean to talk about the largest fish in the sea. These animals are the definition of gentle giants, and you’ll learn all about their size and more in this episode. So grab your life jacket and hop in the water to learn about one of the most breathtaking animals in the sea: whale sharks.For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

This month, Alex is talking about an animal that spends a lot of its time underground. Even though they’re very large animals, they’ve got a lot to worry about where they’re from. Did you know they’re marsupials? Kangaroos or koalas would be a good guess but we already covered those! Join Alex as we head to the forests of Australia to talk about wombats.For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

This month, Alex is talking about one of the top predators in Africa. These animals definitely have a bad reputation that they don’t deserve. They have a ton of unique adaptations, even though it may make them look a little strange. So keep your hands and feet inside our Land Rover because we’re heading to the wilderness of Africa to talk about hyenas. For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

This month, we’re talking about an animal whose relatives are familiar to most. Unfortunately, these animals were driven to extinction. However, they were around in the 20th century so we have a substantial amount of information on them. They could hold the key for how we can bring animals back from being extinct. So let’s hop in a time machine, as we travel back to the early 1900s to talk about passenger pigeons.For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

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This week, Alex will be talking about one of the largest land animals in North America. These huge animals may look a little awkward, but you’ll learn that they’re extremely well adapted to their environments. So pack your winter coat because we’re heading to some freezing cold forests to talk about moose.For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

The animal we’re discussing this week is a bird that spends years of its life out on the open ocean. These adorable creatures have colorful beaks, and even have a cereal named after them. But, they’re commonly mistaken for penguins. So, join Alex as we fly over the seas to talk about puffins.For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

In this episode, Alex is talking about an animal that exemplifies the word large through their bodies, tusks, and appetites. They have tons of unique adaptations that help them survive in the wild. Unfortunately, these adaptations have made them a target for humans. So make sure you bundle up, because we’re heading to the poles of the earth to talk about walruses. For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

This week, Alex is exploring an animal that you’ve probably seen around or outside of your house. You’ll usually find these animals at night, especially if you’re near a light source. So, make sure you bring a lantern because we’re heading into the dark to talk about moths. For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

This week, Alex discusses an animal that’s a little slimy, but extremely captivating. He is joined by expert Willem Dekker, Senior Scientist at the Swedish Agricultural University & Sustainable Eel Group, to learn about these mystical creatures. So grab your scuba gear because we’re diving into the ocean to talk about eels.For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

In this episode, Alex talks about one of the most dangerous predators on the planet. As the top predators in their ecosystems, they’re also one of the most charismatic and lovable animals. So let’s take a trip down to Africa to talk about lions. For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

On this episode, Alex is talking about an animal that you might just want to pick up and cuddle. They’ve become pretty common pets over the years, but not many people know about their lives in the wild. So, you better grab your hiking boots, because we’re heading up to the Andes Mountains to talk about chinchillas.For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

In this episode, we’re going to be talking about one of the largest land mammals in the world. They’re an amazing example of how evolution works because of their unique adaptations. They are the tallest land animal that currently lives on the planet and are so important to the ecosystems that they live in. So you better look up, because we’re talking about giraffes.  For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

It’s spoooooky season! 👻  On this episode, we’re talking about an animal that could be lurking around in your own house right now. They’re pretty commonly associated with Halloween and have a long history with humans dating back thousands of years. So, you better buy a litter box because we’re talking about house cats. 🐈‍⬛ For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

This week, Alex is discussing a forest creature that’s tiny, but has a big impact on its ecosystem. You’ve probably seen a few of them if you live in North America or Asia, but probably not for long. These animals are quick to run away if they sense danger. So, join Alex as we head to the forest floor to talk about chipmunks.For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

This week’s animal has been around for an inconceivably long time. They look like something from another world, with a variety of amazing adaptations that help them survive in their environment. Although they’ve been thriving for so many years, they are now in need of our help because humans are causing their decline. So join Alex as we dive into the ocean to talk about horseshoe crabs. For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

This week, we’re talking about one of the most unique animals in North America. Alex brings on expert Adam Burnett, Executive Director at The Beaver Institute, to help us dive deep into the lives of these animals. They have huge teeth, but they’re not meant for taking down prey. So watch out for falling trees, because we’re going to be talking about beavers.For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

This week’s animal can be found in the wild, in gardens, and on farms. They not only help the ecosystems they live in, but they also help humans! With small red and black bodies, they are easy to identify and you have probably seen them many times throughout your life. So grab a magnifying glass because you’re going to have to zoom in to get a closer look at ladybugs.For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

In this episode, Alex is talking about one of the most lovable, but most powerful animals in North America. Alex sits down with expert Coy Blair, Lead Curator at the Appalachian Bear Rescue, to gain all his insights about these amazing creatures and what to do when you see one in the wild. They’ve got an incredible sense of smell, and because of this, you probably don’t want to leave food out at a campsite overnight. So join Alex and Coy, as they head into the forest to talk about black bears.For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show