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  • Ep 47: The Environmental Effects of Generative AI

    Generative AI programs such as Chat GPT are proving disastrous to the environment through carbon emissions and fresh water usage. Let's take a deep dive into how generative AI works, how it differs from other types of AI, and how it is affecting our environment.

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    39 min
  • Ep 46: An update on Charlotte the Stingray

    Charlotte the stingray has unfortunately passed from her reproductive disease. Here's what we know about Charlotte's condition, experts' theories, and my own thoughts on the situation.

    Ep 11: What's the difference between AZA and roadside zoos?
    AZA and Roadside Zoos: What's the Difference?

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    29 min
  • Ep 45: LGBTQIA+ Wildlife Warriors Revisited

    Happy Pride everyone! I was swamped working and attending events, so I wanted to re-release an edited previous episode to celebrate the end of June. Today, let's celebrate 4 of our LGBTQIA+ community who have contributed so much to wildlife conservation around the world.

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    The Sea Trilogy can be found here
    Silent Spring can be found here
    Always, Rachel can be found here

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    28 min
  • Ep 44: What happened to Charlotte the Stingray?

    Charlotte the stingray took the internet by storm, seemingly pregnant despite not having a mate. The theories behind her miracle pregnancy, the uncovered truth, and the following backlash provide an important lesson in marine animal care and anthropomorphism.

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    36 min
  • Ep 43: The Cats of Disneyland - Fact or Fiction?

    I sincerely apologize for the sound quality, it's been a week!

    Have you ever heard of the cats of Disneyland in California? These cats have a well-believed myth surrounding them, though they do exist.

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    33 min
  • Ep 42: How Poo Paper will Save the World

    Due to an unexpected cold that has rendered my voice useless, I have re-edited an old Patreon bonus episode. I apologize for my old sound quality!

    Paper made out of herbivore poop can have massive beneficial impacts on the environment as well as local economics. Support poo paper!

    Poo Poo Paper (elephant, cow, horse, donkey)
    Blue Cat Paper (elephant)
    Mr. Ellie Pooh (elephant)

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    26 min
  • Ep 41: Pets as Souvenirs - the Horrifying Hermit Crab Pet Trade

     Hermit crabs require more specialized care than most people realize, and these destinations do not provide accurate care information. In addition, poaching crabs from the wild is having an effect not only on their populations but on local ecosystems as well.

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    41 min
  • Ep 40: The Mutated Wildlife Around Chernobyl, Ukraine

    We've all seen video games, movies, and TV shows dramatizing horrific monsters that have mutated due to excessive radiation. Are these depictions accurate for the remaining wildlife around Chernobyl? How does extreme radiation impact animals?

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    46 min
  • Ep 39: Visiting the Bahamas' Pig Beach Island - Is It Ethical?

    The cute swimming pigs on Big Major Cay have become Instagram famous within the last decade, drawing hundreds of tourists out to visit them. Should we, as tourists, be participating and visiting Pig Island?

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    39 min
  • Ep 38: The Tragic Life and Death of Tokitae (Lolita) the Orca

    On August 18th the world heard the news that the oldest living orca in captivity passed away at the Miami Seaquarium. Tokitae, otherwise known as Toki or Lolita, had been in captivity for more than 50 years and suffered horrendous treatment throughout most of her life. What does her legacy mean for other whales and dolphins in captivity?

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A bi-weekly show that discusses the good, bad, and ugly of animal tourism around the world.