Just Animals

Just Animals

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Just Animals episodes

  • Chatting with Talking Batty: Baby Bat Edition

    Today we welcome back Shane and Pauline from Talking Batty with their very special baby bat rescues! This episode is a show and tell about the current baby bats that they have rescued so far this season! 

    If you haven't heard or watched our previous episode with these lovey ladies we suggest you give that one a listen first since we jump right into talking about their current rescues. 

    Stay tuned for our episode to be uploaded on our YouTube page where you can see the baby bats! 


    Don't forget to support your favorite podcast and order some merch! 

     Link to our online store here https://shop.spreadshirt.com/just-animals-podcast/ 

    As always send us an email at [email protected]   Find us on Instagram @justanimalspod

    58 min
  • Interview with Wildlife Biologist and Illustrator Che

    Joining us today all the way from Maui, Hawaii we have the founder and illustrator of Advance Wildlife Education Che! This episode we discuss some of Che's field research and current projects. Not only does Che study native and non native species in Hawaii, he is also an artist and has created his own informational coloring books about many different animals! 



    To learn more about Che and order one of his coloring books click the link below 

    https://advancewildlifeeducation.org/


    As always check us out on youtube and find us on instagram @justanimalspod 


    We love hearing from you guys! Send animal requests and comments or questions to [email protected]

    49 min
  • The North American Badger, with Special Guest D. J. McHale
    This week we discuss the notorious badger. Joining us as well is the one and only legendary  D.J. McHale writer and producer of the Nickelodeon Tv series, "Are You Afraid Of The Dark?" writer and director of the movie "Tower of Terror" and also writer of various young adult books and series.  Not only are we discussing the badger but also the creative process for a writer when it comes to creating an animal character! You guys are really going to enjoy this episode!  Thanks again to D.J. for coming on the show, we hope to have you back again To learn more about D.J. click the link below! https://djmachalebooks.com/the-author/ Merch is finally here! Take a look and order something you like here https://shop.spreadshirt.com/just-animals-podcast/   As always send us an email at [email protected]   Find us on Instagram @justanimalspod
    Sources
    http://www.badger.org/americanbadger.html
    https://www.desertusa.com/animals/badger.html
    https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/american-badger-facts-animals-of-north-america.html
    https://www.exploringnature.org/db/view/Badger-American
    https://www.inaturalist.org/guide_taxa/419043
    https://sites.uwm.edu/badgerresearch/badger-facts/
    https://www.dkfindout.com/us/animals-and-nature/badgers/american-badger/
    http://sibr.com/mammals/M160.html
    https://www.activewild.com/american-badger/
    https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Taxidea_taxus/
    https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/american-badger
    https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/species/taxidea-taxus#desc-range
    https://animalia.bio/american-badger
    https://nhpbs.org/natureworks/americanbadger.htm
    http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/badger_712.html
    https://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/boris-the-badger-hurts-five-in-savage-rampage-25946977.html
    1 hr 1 min
  • The Hagfish (Slime Eel) Featuring guest Expert Dr. Fudge

    Today we discuss the one and only hagfish with our special guest expert Dr. Fudge from Chapman University!    


    To learn more about Dr. Fudge and his research click here - https://www.chapman.edu/our-faculty/d... 


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    As always send us an email at [email protected]   Find us on Instagram @justanimalspod







    Sources

    https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Eptatretus_stoutii/

    https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter/species/pacific_hagfish

    https://www.marinebio.org/species/pacific-hagfishes/eptatretus-stoutii/

    https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/pacific-hagfish

    https://aquarium.org/animals/pacific-hagfish/

    https://untamedscience.com/biodiversity/pacific-hagfish/

    https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/846676

    https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/01/hagfish-slime/581002/

    https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/01/hagfish-slime/581002/

    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/hagfish-slime-oregon-highway

    1 hr 9 min
  • Dances with Donkeys
    Today we have a very special guest on the show, the one and only Megan Hensley of Holistic Hooves. 
    Megan is not your typical farrier, earning the moniker  "The Donkey Farrier," Megan "is about serving donkeys in a positive and educated light.  She is equal parts farrier, educator and welfare advocate." In this episode we not only discuss donkeys and what makes them so great but also how important hoof care is, especially for animals that are misunderstood and are not the average equine.   
    To learn more about Megan and Holistic Hooves click the link below
     https://www.holistichooves.com/about 
    You can also find Megan on Facebook and Instagram as well! 
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/meganroxhensley
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/holistichooves/?hl=en   
    Merch is finally here! Take a look and order something you like here https://shop.spreadshirt.com/just-animals-podcast/ As always send us an email at [email protected]  Find us on Instagram @justanimalspod
    41 min
  • Croc Skin Trade Exposed: with Special Guest Ben Pearson from World Animal Protection
    Today we are very pleased to announce that we are joined again by our friend Ben Pearson (Head of Campaigns) from World Animal Protection, Australia!   On this episode we tackle the fashion industry and how it is one of the main driving forces for animal cruelty around the world. New sustainable cruelty free leather/animal skin alternatives (kudos to all of the fashion brands that have moved to "mock croc") are showing up on the market daily. Thus, the "need" for these "luxury" items is virtually being eliminated.   
    To donate and learn more please click the link below https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.au/take-action/crocodiles-fashion-victims?id=K2021W50ha  
    Merch is finally here! Take a look and order something you like here https://shop.spreadshirt.com/just-animals-podcast/ 
    As always send us an email at [email protected]  
    Find us on Instagram @justanimalspod
    55 min
  • Just TruExactimals: Matschie's Tree Kangaroo
    Today we have a very exciting crossover episode with our buddies Scott and Brian from the TruExact Show! Brian and Scott gave Guy a run for his money with their off the wall questions, so get ready for some laughs.   
    Join us as we discuss the highly elusive Matschie's Tree Kangaroo!  
    To check out the TruExact show click the link below! https://www.truexactradio.com/shows   
    Don't forget to support your favorite podcast and order some merch! 
    Link to our online store here https://shop.spreadshirt.com/just-animals-podcast/
    As always send us an email at [email protected] 
     Find us on Instagram @justanimalspod
    52 min
  • Getting Chatty with Talking Batty!

    Join us today as we welcome our special guests Shane and Pauline from Talking Batty! 

    If you like to learn the proper bat swaddling burrito technique you have to the right place. 


    Pauline and Shane run a bat rescue out of Adelaide Australia, they rescue and save both fruit bats and microbats, rehabilitate them and release them back into the wild! In addition to bat rescue they also educate the public on why bats are so important for our environment! 

    1 hr 1 min
  • The Lion: Featuring Special Guest Nick "Fantastic" Fantauzzi

    This week we are not only discussing the king of the jungle but also the king of the ring Nick Fantauzzi (professional boxer with an impressive 10-0 record)!


    This episode is one of our special worlds collide episodes (meaning having a non animal expert guest on) check out our other two worlds collide episodes from last year! As previously stated, the purpose of these types of episodes are to bring together individuals and groups of people that at first glance seem completely unrelated and indifferent to each other. This combination always yields a fun and interesting episode that expands both parties horizons while also showing that non-animal experts also care about conservation and wildlife as well!

    Check out Nick on Instagram @nick_fantauzzi


    Merch is finally here! Take a look and order something here! https://shop.spreadshirt.com/just-animals-podcast/  

    As always send us an email at [email protected]  

    Find us on Instagram @justanimalspod



    Sources

    https://ielc.libguides.com/sdzg/factsheets/lions/reproduction

    https://lionalert.org/lion-reproduction-offspring/

    https://www.panthera.org/

    https://www.awf.org/wildlife-conservation/lion

    https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/lion

    https://www.britannica.com/animal/lion/Reproduction-and-life-cycle

    https://www.livescience.com/27404-lion-facts.html

    https://lionalert.org/panthera-leo/

    https://a-z-animals.com/animals/lion/

    https://thomsonsafaris.com/blog/purpose-of-lion-manes/

    https://www.kickassfacts.com/black-mane-lion-facts/

    https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Panthera_leo/

    https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/lion#:~:text=Lions%20have%20been%20living%20at,since%20it%20opened%20in%201972.&text=Many%20of%20their%2018%20surviving,now%20residing%20in%20other%20zoos.

    https://ielc.libguides.com/sdzg/factsheets/lions/characteristics

    https://lionaid.org/news/2013/04/scandalous-inbreeding-of-white-lions-at-paradise-wildlife-park.htm#:~:text=%E2%80%9CAll%20white%20lions%20are%20derived,animals%20are%20known%20as%20leucistic.&text=Because%20white%20lions%20are%20purposely,have%20them%20in%20their%20collections.

    https://www.euronews.com/2019/03/05/czech-man-attacked-and-killed-by-lion-he-kept-as-pet






    1 hr 3 min
  • The Kiwi: Featuring Special Guest Expert Paul O'Shea!

    Today we are discussing the Kiwi!   

    Joining us is an actual human Kiwi, Paul O'Shea from the Organization Kiwis for Kiwi! Paul not only educates us about Kiwis but also what the organization he is apart of does for Kiwi protection and conservation.   

    Many thanks to Paul for his knowledge and time and also the Kiwis for Kiwi organization for all of their work. 


    To learn more about Kiwis for Kiwi and the fabulous work they do click the link below! 

    https://www.kiwisforkiwi.org/  


    EXCITING NEWS! Merch is finally here! Take a look and order something you like here https://shop.spreadshirt.com/just-animals-podcast/  As always send us an email at [email protected]  Find us on Instagram @justanimalspod

    1 hr 12 min

About Just Animals

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This podcast is for all the animal lovers out there that enjoy learning mixed with off the cuff humor and commentary.