Jungle Deep - The Tropical Lifestyle Podcast- Pet Life Radio Original

To the uninitiated it can be amazing to learn about just how many items we use and enjoy on a daily basis that come from the tropics. Our field correspondent Kelly Patterson is reporting in today about another favorite that some of us would hate to have to do without, and that is Coffee. Where did it come from originally? How much coffee is produced each year? How does the growing of coffee impact the environment? We are going to learn the coffee basics and learn a new way to enjoy coffee with another one of Kelly's recipes.

In addition, we are going to hear some rainforest music from my collection - 2 tracks from the Rainforest Awakening album by Gerardo Miguel Maza. So grab a cup of your favorite steaming coffee, sit back and relax, and enjoy this musical introduction to coffee.

Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Coffee on Pet Life Radio



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jungle-deep-the-tropical-lifestyle-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6671076/support.

We have our field correspondent Stephanie Arne, from the Honolulu Zoo, with us today to talk to us about a gorgeous, and extremely rare little primate from the rain forests of Brazil, called the Golden Lion Tamarin. They once roamed the vast forest that stretched from the Atlantic coast to the lnland mountain range of Serra do Mar. They are highly adapted to their environment, which is one reason for concern: fully 99% of their original primary forests has been cut down for agriculture and housing construction. How many are left? Can they be brought back? How do they live and reproduce? We will learn much about these delightful golden creatures.

In addition, we are going to hear some rainforest music from Dr. Jones' collection - 2 tracks from "Cusco - Apurimac ll, Return to Ancient America", the 1994 album by Michael Holm & Kristian Shultze. As our jungle species for today is South American, so is our music tropical American. Notice the beautiful pan flutes indicative of the people of the American tropical rain forests.

Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Golden Lion Tamarin with Stephanie Arne of the Honolulu Zoo on Pet Life Radio



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jungle-deep-the-tropical-lifestyle-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6671076/support.

We are going to meet an impressive young man today, Mickey Mittermeier. Mick is a 20 year old college student who has already traveled to 64 countries(!) and mostly to tropical regions in pursuit of endangered exotic animals - special places known as Biodiversity Hotspots. These safaris included Australia, Indonesia, Estonia, Finland, Surinam, East Africa, Madagascar and many, many others. He has had this wonderful opportunity because his father is the noted primatologist and president of Conservation International, Dr. Russ Mittermeier. While his natural scientist father has been away from home most of his youth, Mick often went with his father on surveys of endangered species. As you will hear, Mick credits his Dad for his adventurous spirit, love of the wild, his scientific curiosity and his love for... TARZAN.

Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Jungle Lifestyle with Mickey Mittermeier on Pet Life Radio



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jungle-deep-the-tropical-lifestyle-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6671076/support.

Evolutionary biologist and President David Seaborg, of the World Rainforest Fund, joins us for a conversation about some details of the benefits of healthy tropical rain forests and the costs of rainforest destruction. We discuss the role of climate change, the impact on biodiversity, and ways forward to preserve rain forests.

Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Rainforest Conservation with David Seaborg Part 2 on Pet Life Radio



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jungle-deep-the-tropical-lifestyle-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6671076/support.

Evolutionary biologist and President David Seaborg, of the World Rainforest Fund, joins us for a conversation about some details of the benefits of healthy tropical rain forests and the costs of rainforest destruction. We discuss the role of climate change, the impact on biodiversity, and ways forward to preserve rain forests.

Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Rainforest Conservation with David Seaborg on Pet Life Radio



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jungle-deep-the-tropical-lifestyle-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6671076/support.

Our Field Correspondent, Stephanie Arne, from the Honolulu Zoo, joins us for a conversation about Sumatran Tigers. These large, beautiful carnivores exist at the top of the food chain. The island of Sumatra is the only place where tigers, rhinos, orangutans and elephants live together and the presence of the Sumatran tiger is an important indicator of biodiversity in that forest. Protecting tigers and their habitat means many other species benefit- including humans. However, tigers suffer near extinction due primarily to habitat loss and poaching. Most of the lush tropical rain forests, over 80%, on Sumatra have been destroyed by logging and Oil Palm plantations.

Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Sumatran Tigers with Stephanie Arne on Pet Life Radio



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jungle-deep-the-tropical-lifestyle-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6671076/support.

Today's conversation is with the man at the center of an absolutely huge website about the originator of the Tarzan character, Edgar Rice Burroughs. The creator and webmaster of this site is Bill Hillman. Bill is a professor, a musician, an expert on all things Tarzan, and an all-around great guy. His site is called erbzine.com. Bill took some time out of his busy day to have a conversation with us on Jungle Deep. We talk about ER Burroughs life story, the many Tarzan books, how Tarzan influenced conservationist of today, and current events to commemorate Tarzan's 100th birthday.

Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Tarzan with Bill Hillman on Pet Life Radio



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jungle-deep-the-tropical-lifestyle-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6671076/support.

Let's explore Volunteer Tourism in the tropical rain forests. For those that don't know, that's when you volunteer to work for free on your vacation for some non-profit in a far-away dangerous corner of a jungle in the middle of nowhere! Why would you do that?

That's adventure, baby! Today we are going to have a conversation with a young man, 24 years old, who has done it - not once, but four times now! We are going to meet Jungle Adventurer and filmmaker, Adam Spencer, who has traveled to the South American tropics - trips that include the Galapagos Islands, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Costa Rica. Adam currently has the production of a film underway about the Volunteer Tourism experience, called Volunteer Traveler: Costa Rica.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Volunteer Tourism & Jungle Exploration on Pet Life Radio



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jungle-deep-the-tropical-lifestyle-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6671076/support.

Kelly Patterson, our exclusive field correspondent for Food & Drink reports on Bananas and Rick Schwartz, Senior Keeper and Global Ambassador for the San Diego Zoo discusses zoo history and organization. Further, we discuss the state of rain forest destruction and preservation efforts throughout the world.

Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Bananas and the San Diego Zoo on Pet Life Radio



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jungle-deep-the-tropical-lifestyle-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6671076/support.

Hello, this is your host, Dr. Jones. Thank you for joining me. I have a real treat for you today. Just a couple of episodes back, I commented on the fact that a prominent conservationist and life-long rainforest expert, and president of Conservation International, commented online about the importance of the influence of Tarzan in his choice of career. His name is Dr. Russ Mittermeier. Well, when Dr. Mittermeier heard we were talking about him on Jungle Deep, and were seeking his audience, he wanted to join in. Of course he did!

Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Conservation International with Dr. Russ Mittermeier on Pet Life Radio



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jungle-deep-the-tropical-lifestyle-podcast-pet-life-radio-original--6671076/support.