Humane Nature

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Today I will be chatting with my friend and biologist Giovanni Galarza about whale watching and other forms of whale tourism around the world. Let's chat about the world's largest animals!

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Today we will be discussing Kopi Luwak - the world's most expensive coffee that comes from the poop of civets in Southeast Asia. Is it worth the hype or is the coffee as *shitty* as the treatment of civets in order to make it.

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Today we'll discuss the incredible history, evolution, and biodiversity of the Galápagos Islands. Plus, some tips for when you visit!

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In today's episode, we will be discussing the truth behind those viral videos of elephants painting pictures and how elephant tourism is shifting toward painting and other "hands off" activities that are still, overall, harmful.

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Happy Pride month everyone! Today, let's celebrate 4 of our LGBTQIA+ community who have contributed so much to wildlife conservation around the world.

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This week, we will unpack the can of worms that is Lion Tourism in Africa. Is it ethical?

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Have you ever wondered how the American animal circus began? Let's dive into the history of animal circuses around the world, and how we developed the famous 3-ring circus with performing lions and elephants that we know today.

David Attenborough and the Giant Elephant

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Today I will highlight another ethical animal tourism destination: Mesker Park Zoo and Botanical Gardens! I grew up visiting and later working at this AZA-accredited zoo and still love it to this day.

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Mesker Website: https://meskerparkzoo.com/ 

Blackman, Stuart. Do Animals Live Longer in Captivity? Discover Wildlife. https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/do-animals-live-longer-in-zoos/#:~:text=Only%20recently%20has%20there%20been,longer%20than%20their%20wild%20counterparts. 

Hatt, Jean-Micheal; Müller, Dennis W. H.; Bingaman Lackey, L; Clauss, Marcus. (2011). Life expectancy in zoo mammals: what zoo veterinarians should know. University of Zurich. https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/54377/1/Hatt_VotragAAZV.pdf 

Higgins, Jessie. (2016, October 9). Mesker Zoo could lose nearly half its animals. Evansville Courier & Press. https://www.courierpress.com/story/news/local/2016/10/09/mesker-park-zoo-could-lose-nearly-half-its-animals/91609772/ 

Mason Studio. Photo. Lion pit at Mesker Park Zoo in Evansville, Indiana. University of Southern Indiana University Archives and Special Collections. https://digitalarchives.usi.edu/digital/collection/RLIC/id/17807/ 

Mesker Park Zoo. E is for Everyone. https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item;id=1142 

Mesker Park Zoo Earns Prestigious AZA Accreditation. City of Evansville, Indiana. https://www.evansvillegov.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item;id=1142 

Tidière, M., Gaillard, JM., Berger, V. et al. Comparative analyses of longevity and senescence reveal variable survival benefits of living in zoos across mammals. Sci Rep 6, 36361 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/srep36361

Walden, Laurie Anne. (2016, November 16). Most Mammals Live Longer in Zoos Than in the Wild. dvm 360. https://www.dvm360.com/view/most-mammals-live-longer-in-zoos-than-in-the-wild 

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Not all zoos are created equal. Let's talk about the difference between AZA-accredited zoos, roadside zoos, and sanctuaries.

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About GFAS. (2022). Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. https://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/about-gfas/
 
Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations. (May 2019). USDA.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/downloads/bluebook-ac-awa.pdf

FAQ. (2022). Association of Zoos and Aquariums. https://www.aza.org/accred-faq

What is a Sanctuary. (2022). Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. https://www.turpentinecreek.org/sanctuary/

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