Episode #119: Pangolins!

In this episode, we highlight one of the world’s most unusual and trafficked animals, the pangolin. I sit-down with wildlife conservation professional, Lauren Ayres. She’s the pangolin conservation coordinator for the Global Conservation Force (GFC) and currently an educator at one of the nation’s most reputable zoos. We discuss pangolins, the Coronavirus, illegal wildlife trade, the ethics of wet markets, and why we should conserve the world’s only scaly mammal. Other topics include Netflix’s ‘Tiger King’ and Lauren’s early beginnings at a big cat rescue.

For more information, please visit: https://www.laurenayres.com
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Global Conservation Force: https://globalconservationforce.org

Sources and links for further reading:

Preliminary reports (Not peer reviewed/published; may be under journal/peer review):

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jmv.25731

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982220303602

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.02.17.951335v1

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.16.993816v2.abstract

Summary of findings (compiled by journalists &/or scientists):

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200317175442.htm

https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-origins-genome-analysis-suggests-two-viruses-may-have-combined-134059

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-chinas-bat-woman-hunted-down-viruses-from-sars-to-the-new-coronavirus1/

https://news.mongabay.com/2020/03/conservationists-set-the-record-straight-on-covid-19s-wildlife-links/?fbclid=IwAR15mMAonbsAT34uwdA2wsQkiW2YmB56k25XFNOES5oZSkT_o9ak-mXR4QU

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

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March 30, 2020

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Episode #117: 'Tiger King' Review

March 30, 2020

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In this episode, I have a round table discussion with Chris and Angie from the All Creatures Podcast about Netflix’s popular docu-series, ‘Tiger King’. It’s controversial and at times, the conversation gets heated, but more importantly, it’s a sound discussion and a good distraction during these trying times.

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March 26, 2020

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Episode #116: How Zoos Are Dealing with The Coronavirus

March 26, 2020

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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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March 2, 2020

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Episode #112: Snake Eats Beach Towel: My Thoughts

March 2, 2020

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In this episode, I share my thoughts on why I think a python swallowed a beach towel in a recent viral video. I also discuss how snakes can swallow prey 10X their size! Disclosure: They DON’T unhinge their jaws!!!!

Python eating towel video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1hMbaRR9_Q&feature=emb_title

How snakes swallow big things video: https://youtu.be/yAXnMGGvGA4

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January 6, 2020

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Episode #103: Australia in Flames

January 6, 2020

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In this episode, I interview wildlife expert Brandon Gifford from the Australian Reptile Park to discuss the devastating bushfires in Australia. As of our recording on 1/6/20, 12.5 million acres, 480 million animals, and 24 humans have been lost due to the fires.

You can help by donating to these organizations:

WIRES Australian Wildlife Rescue
https://www.wires.org.au/?fbclid=IwAR33YyS8OeYDhO_P-9Ctb-i1c281MEdE4adEcL-UK2HOKB2GE3rmxoizT3w

Koala Hospital
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-thirsty-koalas-devastated-by-recent-fires

Water Stations for wildlife
https://www.gofundme.com/f/wuzrz-water-for-wildlife?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

NSW Rural Fire Service
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/support-your-local-brigade

Aussie Ark
https://www.aussieark.org.au

Wildlife Warriors
https://wildlifewarriors.org.au/donate/

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