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202: How Many Desert Tortoises Are Left? | Luke Basulto - AAH
Luke Basulto, a tortoise biologist and conservationist, shares his passion for desert ecosystems, particularly the desert tortoise. He discusses the challenges facing the conservation of this species, including habitat loss, predation, and climate change. Luke emphasizes the importance of education and community engagement in conservation efforts, especially in underrepresented communities. Through his organization, Saving Slowpoke, Luke aims to connect people with nature and inspire them to protect these animals. Luke also shares a personal story about his father discovering a desert tortoise under a vehicle, which sparked his lifelong passion for these animals.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/202-luke-basulto/
SHOW SPONSORS:
Visit The BioDude here:
Custom Reptile Habitats: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crh
JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
https://www.instagram.com/luke_basulto/
https://www.instagram.com/savingslowpoke/
https://www.savingslowpoke.org/
Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode:
https://www.instagram.com/luke_basulto/
https://www.instagram.com/savingslowpoke/
WE DISCUSS:
0:00 Coming Up
1:26 In Memory of Dirk
5:16 Welcome Luke - Background & Intro to Desert Tortoises
22:37 California Desert Program Manager & Chuckwalla Monument
29:17 Replicating a Desert Ecosystem
36:23 Tips for Herping in the California Desert
42:13 Rattlesnake Canine Aversion Training
50:46 Desert Tortoise - Why are they Endangered?
1:07:43 Saving Slowpoke
1:14:08 From a Felon to Tortoise Conservationist
1:18:06 Closing Thoughts
1:19:23 Outro
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Luke Basulto, a tortoise biologist and conservationist, shares his passion for desert ecosystems, particularly the desert tortoise. He discusses the challenges facing the conservation of this species, including habitat loss, predation, and climate change. Luke emphasizes the importance of education and community engagement in conservation efforts, especially in underrepresented communities. Through his organization, Saving Slowpoke, Luke aims to connect people with nature and inspire them to protect these animals. Luke also shares a personal story about his father discovering a desert tortoise under a vehicle, which sparked his lifelong passion for these animals.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/202-luke-basulto/
SHOW SPONSORS:
Visit The BioDude here:
Custom Reptile Habitats: https://www.animalsathome.ca/crh
JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
https://www.instagram.com/luke_basulto/
https://www.instagram.com/savingslowpoke/
https://www.savingslowpoke.org/
Video Clips and Photos Used in Episode:
https://www.instagram.com/luke_basulto/
https://www.instagram.com/savingslowpoke/
WE DISCUSS:
0:00 Coming Up
1:26 In Memory of Dirk
5:16 Welcome Luke - Background & Intro to Desert Tortoises
22:37 California Desert Program Manager & Chuckwalla Monument
29:17 Replicating a Desert Ecosystem
36:23 Tips for Herping in the California Desert
42:13 Rattlesnake Canine Aversion Training
50:46 Desert Tortoise - Why are they Endangered?
1:07:43 Saving Slowpoke
1:14:08 From a Felon to Tortoise Conservationist
1:18:06 Closing Thoughts
1:19:23 Outro
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