Wildlife, Cake & Cocktails

Wildlife, Cake & Cocktails

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Wildlife, Cake & Cocktails episodes

  • WCC Ep.29. Owl Conservation with Faunagraphic

    We're back on the WCC couch to talk Owl Conservation over some Sour Owl blackcurrant cocktails, along with muffins and macaroons! We're joined by wildlife photographer, naturalist, and owl conservationist, Matt Wright from Faunagraphic. Also, after some two years, we welcome back our first guest Jasmine Zelený, wildlife scientist, photographer, snake catcher, and owl fanatic.

    We discuss Matt's background in raptor handling and rescue, how this developed into an interest in photography/wildlife tours, Australia's owl fauna, and eventually, owl conservation. We chat about Matt & Jasmines recent experiences in owling, assisting the Brisbane Powerful Owl Project, and much more. We also cover some fascinating new research in Australian owl fauna, articles below:

    Bradsworth et al. 2017 Species distribution models derived from citizen science data predict the fine scale movements of owls in an urbanizing landscape. Biological Conservation. 213.

    Uva et al. 2018 Comprehensive molecular phylogeny of barn owls and relatives (Family: Tytonidae), and their six major Pleistocene radiations. Molecular Phylogeny & Evolution. 125

    You can find the Birds of the Night video and follow all the owl-y adventures at Faunagraphic.com.au, or on Facebook @Faunagraphic, and Instagram @_Faunagrpahic

    Check out Birdlife.org.au or Ebird.org to get involved in Australian bird-based citizen science.
    More WCC on the way! Cheers folks

    1 hr 36 min
  • WCC Ep.27. Status of Conservation & Decline of Amphibians with Dr. Jodi Rowley

    We're joined by our returning guest, the phenomenal Dr. Jodi Rowley for more froggy chats and to discuss her new book, Status of Conservation & Decline of Amphibians: Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands, edited by Harold Heatwole & Jodi Rowley, brought to you by CSIRO Publishing!

    Dr Jodi Rowley has been the Curator of Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Biology at the Australian Museum since 2016. She's a biologist with a focus on Australasian amphibian biodiversity, ecology and conservation. With a broad integrative approach to her work, she uses morphology, bioacoustics, genetics, and more. She's also involved in FrogID, the free citizen-science smartphone app for recording, identifying, and mapping frog-calls around Australia.

    We discuss FrogID and conservation developments around Australia before covering some of the incredible material in the new Amphibian publication from CSIRO Publishing. You can check out the book at any good book retailer or just click the link below:

    https://www.publish.csiro.au/book/7783/

    Don't forget to check out FrogID.net.au to get involved in the fantastic, free, FrogID app

    Cheers folks, more on the way soon!
    Janne Torkkola, Host/Co-Producer

    1 hr 4 min
  • WCC Ep.25. The Cane Toad Challenge with Prof. Rob Capon
    We head up to Brisbane's northside to chat with Professor Rob Capon from the University of Queensland's Institute of Molecular Biosciences and the Cane Toad Challenge.
    By studying the chemical ecology of these invasive, toxic toads, Prof. Capon and his team have developed a toad-specific bait for luring tadpoles into DIY traps. We take a few minutes before his talk at the QLD Wildlife Preservation Society to discuss this fantastic new tool in the fight against invasive cane toads.
    1 hr 35 min
  • WWC Ep.24. REPX Brisbane Reptile Expo 2018 #2 Panel Interviews
    Part 2 of our RepX Brisbane Reptile Expo 2018 podcast is here!
    After running around the RepX Brisbane Reptile Expo 2018 all morning, interviewing stallholders and demonstrators for Part 1, we finally get to sit down and have some longer chats with some of these amazing reptile breeders, snake handlers, and various other wildlife experts at the WCC Podcast table. Join us for a rotating interview with heaps of awesome reptile heads, including some pioneers in Australian herpetoculture!
    1 hr 22 min
  • WCC Ep.24. REPX Brisbane Reptile Expo 2018 #1 Walking Show
    It's finally here! WCC podcast is coming at you from RepX Brisbane Reptile Expo 2018.
    In this first part of the show, we explore some of the amazing reptile collections, demonstrations, and the people behind them. With a massive array of lizards, turtles, pythons, venomous snakes, as well as inverts, birds of prey, and more.
    PS keep an eye out for Ep. 24. Part #2 Stage Show. Plenty more in-depth chats with some amazing RepX guests, coming soon!
    1 hr 41 min
  • WCC Ep.23 Reptile Viruses with Dr. Shane Simpson and Dr. Josh Llinas
    We caught up with Dr Shane Simpson aka The Reptile Doctor and Dr Joshua Llinas from HerpVet to talk reptile viruses! In March, Dr. Simpson was in town for a reptile virus talk and stayed with Dr. Llinas, so these bright folk joined us on the couch to discuss a broad range of veterinary issues. In particular, we talk about emerging infectious diseases in captive reptiles and new developments in reptile virology. We also handled some Snake Charmer cocktails and cheese cake. Enjoy!
    1 hr 39 min
  • WCC Ep.21. TSR Hub Early Career Researchers Special
    For this special episode, the WCC team was invited by the Threatened Species Recovery Hub of the National Environmental Science Program for an afternoon at their Early Career Researchers Conference! Held at Thunderbird Park in the pristine Gold Coast Hinterland.
    1 hr 7 min

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