Episode #118: The Batman Returns!

In this episode, I interview Joe D’Angeli also known as New Jersey’s Batman. Joe has been working with bats for over 30 years and currently runs the Wildlife Conservation and Education Center in Garfield, New Jersey. http://www.njbatman.com We discuss the Coronavirus, why Joe believes he may have gotten it back in early January, and how bats are NOT to blame for the virus. We then discuss wet markets, wildlife trafficking, and zoonotic diseases. Other topics include Joe’s take on “Tiger King”, “Blackfish”, and the ethics of horse racing.

YouTube Video of the Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTwbuvynDms&feature=youtu.be

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Episode #116: How Zoos Are Dealing with The Coronavirus

In this episode, I interview Andie Haugen, an animal trainer and educator from the Cincinnati Zoo. Andie discusses what the zoo is doing during the shutdown due to the Coronavirus. She covers how the animals are doing, the difficult measures zoos are facing during this time, and positive words of encouragement to those who have been laid off. She also goes into details on how the zoo is enriching their animals and taking advantage of an “empty zoo”. Andie also discusses AZA’s emergency economic relief plan and how zoos are trying to raise money for their animals.

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Link from AZA for COVID-19 Relief and Economic Stimulus https://www.aza.org/legislative-education-center#/42

 Update on how Cincinnati Zoo is responding to COVID-19 and zoo closure http://cincinnatizoo.org/health-updates-and-faqs/

 Link to my Facebook Live with Kris the Cheetah @ Cincinnati Zoo https://www.facebook.com/cincinnatizoo/videos/535598474000466

 Link to Cincinnati Zoo’s website for all At Home Safari content and activities http://cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources/

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Episode #114: Coronavirus & Wildlife Trafficking

In this special edition episode, I discuss the BIG, BAD, Coronavirus!!! I cover its origin, why scientists believe it’s linked to the pangolin, and illegal wildlife trafficking. I also go over symptoms of the virus, what action is being taken, and my thoughts of how it will affect the wildlife trade.

Sources:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/01/china-bans-wildlife-trade-after-coronavirus-outbreak/

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00548-w

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/health/coronavirus-animals-markets.html

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