The Birdy Bunch Podcast

On this week's episode, Jon, Matt, and CJ each bring a couple of examples to the table of biomimicry...or, did they? It certainly seems like Matt may have gotten himself into some trouble, again. Anyways, in addition CJ features the chimpanzee, Matt tells us about the false cleaner fish, and Jon describes a great example of communities rallying behind conservation. You don't want to miss this episode folks, it's a pant-hoot and a half! Make sure to check out our website www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com and follow our Instagram, @thebirdbunchpodcast. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:48 Wellness Check

1:33 Creature Feature

10:06 Current Events

20:32 Biomimicry

43:42 Outro

You asked, and we delivered! This week on The Birdy Bunch Podcast, Jon and Matt tackle the first ever Birdy Bunch debate: Bats vs. Birds! In addition, Matt talks a little bit about Shark Week, CJ gives us an update on condor conservation, and Jon features the creature known as the gyrfalcon. As always, make sure to follow our Instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast and check out our website, www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com!

Time Stamps:

Intro 00:00

Wellness Check 00:41

Creature Feature 2:40

Current Events 6:15

Bats vs. Birds 18:20

Outro 55:31

As human numbers have expanded exponentially in the past couple decades we have needed more space and resources than ever before, which has brought humans into close contact with many animals. That’s why, this week, The Birdy Bunch decided to take a journey from North America to South America to Africa and recount some incredible instances of conflict mitigation techniques when animals come in contact with humans! In addition to describing these creative techniques Matt tells us about the Ethiopian wolf, Jon gives us a better look at what it means to be human, and CJ tells us some new info coming out about the tuatara! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast and go check our website out, www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com!

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:40 Wellness Check

01:58 Creature Feature

08:45 Current Events

22:10 Human Wildlife Conflict Mitigation

43:29 Outro

Wait, addicts? I thought you said addax! This week on the Birdy Bunch Podcast the Bunch is joined by a special guest: Jack Cross! Jack has a lot of experience in the zoological field, an decided to share a little thing or two about addiction and substance usage within the animal kingdom. In addition, Matt corrects a former episode in regards to John James Audubon, CJ tells us about the tentacled snake, and Jon sheds some light on a fishing fleet that currently is being found of the coast of the Galapagos. Make sure to follow us @thebirdybunchpodcast on Instagram, as well check out our website www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com!

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

01:41 Wellness Check

03:58 Creature Feature

10:52 Current Events

26:41 Animal Addicts 

It’s CJ’s birthday!! On this week’s episode of The Birdy Bunch podcast, we have some fun and share some of our wildest animal encounters! In addition, we celebrate World Lion Day as Jon tells us some fun facts about the African lion! Matt tells a mind-blowing true story of a beluga whale that could talk, and CJ brings some important updates on how climate change is affecting the evolution of birds. To help conserve lions and other big cats, follow the link below to donate to Panthera, a non-profit organization focused on the conservation of wild cats. Check out the link to our photography folder to enjoy some of the experiences we’ve shared! As always, check us out on instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast and share this podcast with a friend!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:38 - Wellness Check

01:41 - Creature Feature

08:27 - Current Events

20:05 - Our Wildlife Stories

48:37 - Outro

Pikachu! We mean...Rock Hyrax, I choose you! This week on The Birdy Bunch podcast, Matt, CJ, and Jon take a look at some crazy creatures and scenarios created by the process of evolution! In addition, Matt brings our first ever insect creature feature, Jon tells us a bit about sharks, and CJ shares that some zoo big cats may be less than excited of people’s return to zoos. 

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:38 - Wellness Check

02:38 - Creature Feature

20:20 - Wacky Evolution

51:29 - Outro

As always, give us a follow on Instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast and check out our website, www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com!

Crikey, listeners-get a load of this! On this episode of the Birdy Bunch Podcast Jon, Matt, and CJ head down under to Australia to talk about one of the most influential conservation personalities of our generation: our personal hero, Steve Irwin. As well as talk about his life and legacy, we also discuss how he has impacted our relationships with the wild. Aside from Steve Irwin, Matt teaches us about a phenomenon known as ultrablack camouflage, Jon shares how COVID-19 has been affecting local bat species, and CJ highlights the saltwater crocodile, a fitting tribute to the Crocodile Hunter. This is one episode you for sure don't want to miss!

Time Stamps:

00:00: Intro

00:40: Wellness Check

01:50: Creature Feature

11:53: Current Events

21:27: Steve Irwin

44:20: Outro

As always, find us on Instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast and on our website, www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com!

This week, Jon, CJ, and Matt welcome another friend of the Bunch to the podcast: Rachel Karpiesiuk! Rachel currently is a field ecologist for the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), and she has a lot of awesome stories to tell about working in the field, as well as some pro tips if you’re looking to get into field work. In addition, Jon spots some bats, CJ gives us an update on the Chicagoan staple ‘Chance the Snapper’, and Matt talks about a prehistoric dolphin! Find us on instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast as well as our website, www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com. 

Time Stamps: 

00:00 Intro

00:35 Wellness Check

01:35 Creature Feature

05:46 Current Events

15:09 What is Field Research? With Rachel Karpiesiuk

35:28 Outro

Mngwas and mothmen and monsters, oh my! On this week’s episode of The Birdy Bunch Matt, Jon, and CJ channel their inner Mystery Gang and explore the wonderfully weird world of cryptozoology. In addition, CJ tells us a little bit about how flying snakes achieve flight, Matt teaches us about the coelacanth, and Jon tells us an absolute banger of a story out of Australia. To learn more about us, find us on Instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast or our website, www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com! 

Timestamps*: 

00:00 Intro

02:56 Wellness Check

04:44 Creature Feature

12:18 Current Events

19:52 Cryptozoology

52:08 Outro

*Note: Timestamps may vary given changes to the episode.

In this week’s episode of The Birdy Bunch Podcast- CJ, Matt, and Jon bring attention to one of the greatest threats to biodiversity today: the wildlife trade. Join them as they discuss this very important topic in wildlife conservation! Jon gives us some awesome facts about this week’s creature feature: the slow loris! CJ tells of an amazing news story of an orchestra performance with a special audience! Matt educates us about some new breakthroughs in studies regarding an extinct marsupial! To learn how to help rainforest wildlife and lower your use of unsustainable palm oil, check out our attached link to Potter Park Zoo’s palm oil app! To learn more about the illegal wildlife trade, check out the documentaries and links we’ve mentioned in this post. Stay educated and stay passionate- thanks for listening folks!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:35 - Wellness Check

01:19 - Creature Feature

04:29 - Current Events

15:55 - The Wildlife Trade

53:23 - Outro

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