Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

Dateline: July 1, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  

In Zoo News, we talk about another zoo defending its Pride month celebration (yup...again), a few deaths and a bunch of births, some cool sports and zoo stories, and so much more! 

In Conservation News, we discuss some conservation-themed legislation, a cool story from Papua New Guinea, the Penguin Pedal, and more!

And in Other News, we talk about a mammoth mummy, fireworks, a followup on our Fairlife story from last week, and adorable stories about a dog and a goat!

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Today, the Safari heads back to the fabulous Cincinnati Zoo to sit down with reproductive specialist and CREW scientist Dr. Erin Curry.  Erin and I have an incredible time in which she mostly tells me wildly intelligent things while I pretend I understand her.  We talk about red pandas, polar bears, and more! This is one of those episodes I love because it illustrates the amazing behind-the-scenes work being done at zoos that simply isn't talked about enough.  Also, Erin is just so freakin' cool.  You're going to love her.  

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www.cincinnatizoo.org 
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Dateline: June 24, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  

In Zoo News, we talk about another zoo defending its Pride month celebration, turtles at the Oregon and Toronto Zoos, a cool and less cool story from the National Zoo, and so much more! 

In Conservation News, we discuss talk about newly discovered populations of orcas and polar bears, share a sad tale about penguins, discuss turtles, and more!

And in Other News, we talk about the current controversy involving Fairlife milk products and also learn what male mice are afraid of. Spoiler alert: it's not just commitment. 

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Today, the Safari takes another break from zoo visits as I sit down and talk with world-famous author Mary Alice Monroe, author of "The Beach House" (also a movie starring Andie McDowell), and a series of books for young readers called The Islanders, including her brand new book, "Search For Treasure." While we do spend time discussing the book, the focus on this interview is actually the fact that Mary Alice uses her fiction to share a conservation message! "Search For Treasure" will teach readers about alligators, just as The Beach House and "The Islanders" will teach readers about sea turtles! Along with her writing, Mary Alice is also a volunteer on the Island Turtle Team, and a board member of both The Leatherback Trust and the South Carolina Aquarium! 

EPISODE LINKS: 
www.maryalicemonroe.com 
Find "Search For Treasure" wherever you find books! 
@maryalicemonroe on social media platforms 

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Dateline: Saturday, June 18, 2022.  Today, we are celebrating Veterinary Appreciation Day by brining you an examination of some of the pressures and concerns facing veterinarians today. We look at the recent story out of Maine that helps us address this very issue, and we discuss some surprising statistics about the veterinary field.  Why is veterinary care so dang expensive? We look into that. And what is your responsibility as a pet owner when it comes to the medical care of your pet? Check out this episode, and then make sure you go and thank your vet and tell them you appreciate them!

If you know a veterinarian who is struggling or contemplating suicide, please share this link with them: www.nomv.org . 

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Dateline: June 17, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  

In Zoo News, we talk about a bunch of new births, ZooMontana stepping it up for Pride, whether an elephant is a human, a few stories about dogs at zoos, and so much more! 

In Conservation News, we discuss a rediscovered tortoise species, talk about some rare sea turtle eggs, and share about an exciting and ambitious bird reintroduction program!

And in Other News, we talk about a wooly mammoth tusk, a violent sloth bear, and, of course, the sex toy of a catfish. 

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The Safari heads to San Diego, California, for a discussion with Bobbi Brink, founder of Lions, Tigers, and Bears, an accredited animal sanctuary that takes care of...well...lions, tigers, and bears...and other animals.  You'll hear the devastating stories of the lives of these animals before they were sent to the sanctuary, but also the joyous personalities that emerge once the animals are living their best lives. You'll also learn exactly what the difference between an animal sanctuary and an accredited zoo is, and what to watch out for when figuring out if a zoo is a roadside zoo or not.  

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www.lionstigersandbears.org 
@lionstigers_andbears on the socials 

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Dateline: June 10, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  

In Zoo News, we talk about the latest Best Zoos, Aquariums, and Zoo Exhibits In The Country lists, new accreditation info for the Columbus Zoo, a bunch of cool births, and Avian Influenza update, and so much more! 

In Conservation News, we are sharing exciting news about an endangered Florida bird, cool news for sand tiger shark fans, manatee protection updates, and more!

And in Other News, we talk about lesbian foxes, and the fact that bees are fish. Seriously.

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Today, the Safari sits down with New York Times Bestselling author Eliot Schrefer to discuss his new book, "Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality." This book take a deep dive into, well, the natural world of animal sexuality! And while I have spent some time looking at this topic myself, I was shocked at the amazing information Eliot reveals in this book.  We talk about Eliot's history, his previous books, and what this new non-fiction book means to him. Then we get into it, really discussing a few instances of interesting examples of sexual behaviors that are often called "unnatural" amongst humans...but it turns out, nature disagrees with that assessment! 

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Dateline: June 3, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  

In Zoo News, we talk about a new pregnancy at the Toronto Zoo, a new cheetah ambassador at Cincinnati, a turtle dog, binturongs, a new habitat coming at the John Ball Zoo that is cool for many reasons, and so much more! 

In Conservation News, we start off with four straight wolf conservation stories! Then we head to congress to discuss some developments there, and more!

And in Other News, we talk about a baseball squirrel. Of course we do.

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