Maria's Mutts & Stuff

Maria chats with owner Danielle Mania about Udder Chaos Farm Sanctuary and how it came to be!
From a beef cattle farm, the sanctuary is now a home to animals in need.
Celebrating two years, she's looking forward to rescuing more animals, hosting events, educating, and providing a voice for the voiceless.

For more info and/or to donate: UdderChaos.org

(Their 2nd Annual (co-host event) Blueberry Festival is July 15th at Clement Farm in Pemberton NJ)

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with author and rescue dog handler Scott Hammond about his book Finding Caleb: Search and Rescue Dog Series. Scott talks about how he and his dog Boo help find lost people, and gives tips on what to do if you find yourself lost. Finding Caleb is the first of a series (second and third books are already done!)

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Senior Editor Ariane Szu-Tu about the ALL NEW National Geographic Kids Almanac 2024. A great way to keep your kids (and you as well cuz I'm fascinated by these facts!) interested this summer. Lotsa fun animal facts, nature, science, games and a challenge too!
Pick up a copy at kids.nationalgeographic.com!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Nat Geo explorer and photographer Carlton Ward Jr about his breath-taking and informative book PATH OF THE PANTHER. We get a glimpse into the life of the Florida panther and what's being done to save it.

PS The interview was done before the Stanley Cup Finals; the Florida Panthers are currently IN the Stanley Cup Finals!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with Nat Geo Kids Editor Kathryn Williams about WEIRD BUT TRUE! SHARKS.
As they say "300 fin-nomenal facts to dive into" about sharks.
Did you know that unborn sharks can sense danger?! And sharks don't blink!
Learn about sharks in a fun way--give a listen!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with frequent guest veterinarian Dr Amber Karwacki from Heart+Paw.
With the warmer months ahead, Dr Karwacki talks about fun ways to exercise your dog; gradual exercise if your pet has been sedentary; and lots more!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with explorer, field biologist and conservationist DAN O'NEILL about GIANTS,
Curiosity Stream's original 5-part series premiering May 18th!

Dan travels from Africa to South America and Australia in search of giant species while hopefully
finding out their evolutionary secrets.

The 5-part series includes Elephants, Lions, Sharks, Anacondas and Saltwater Crocodiles!

GIANTS Premieres May 18th on Curiosity Stream.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with evolutionary biologist Jonathan B. Losos about his book "The Cats Meow"
Jonathan talks about how cats evolved and why they do the things they do!
It's a fun read and perfect if you're a cat lover or just want to learn more about cats!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was just Earth Day (which should be EVERY day!) and Maria chats with Sandra Postel, Director of the independent Global Water Policy Project about our current water condition in the world and what we can all do to preserve and protect it!
This is all tied in to Nat Geo Kids book "Water!! Why Every Drop Counts and How You Can Start Making Waves To Protect It"!!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria chats with with author and illustrator Brian Selznick about his latest book (a "big" book of 528 pages with about 300 illustrations!) "Big Tree', a story about two seedlings and their journey to save the world! The idea originally came from Steven Spielberg--Brian's book "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" was made into the movie Hugo by Martin Scorcese--hear how this book came to be and what lies ahead. Meryl Streep will narrate the audiobook!
Big Tree is enjoyable for children and adults as well; I loved it!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.