Just Animals

Finally part two is here, Dr. Ben really comes alive in this segment.  As always you can find us on instagram @justanimalspod  Please, like subscribe, rate and review us on whatever platform you listen to us on!

This week we are back with a very special two part episode!  Joining us today to discuss these extremely voracious and charismatic cephalopods is Dr. Ben Burford from the Hopkins Marine Station at Stanford University! (For the record, we are all CAL fans, go bears) We feel so lucky to have Dr. Ben not only take time out of his schedule for us but also sharing his knowledge about these lovely...

Join us today as we sit down with the Honorable Mr. Mark Pearson, MLC (member of the New South Wales Legislative Council), he is a member of The Animal Justice Party (the only political party in Australia dedicated to protecting all animals). From the unregulated inhumane kangaroo slaughter decimating their populations to dog racing, Mr. Pearson shares with us what is being done to combat poor and...

Join us today as we talk with the one and only Dr. Chris Lowe from the Cal State Long Beach, Shark Lab!  This episode is jam packed with excellent shark information.  We hope to have Dr. Lowe on again so send us any questions you have for him to justanimalspod@gmail.com Special thanks to Dr. Lowe for not only sharing his knowledge but also his time with us.  Use the link below to ch...

Join us today as we head back to Australia to discuss the ethics and unnecessary practice of not only breeding dolphins in captivity but also keeping them in captivity. Today we are very lucky to have Hannah Tait (CEO) of Action for Dolphins   (https://www.afd.org.au/ ) and Ben Pearson Head of Campaigns at World Animal Protection AU (https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.au/) join us and we educat...

This week we head to one of the most bio diverse areas of the world, the Galapagos Islands! Today we explore the delightfully charismatic Blue Footed Booby! Heads up! We are now doing video podcasts so be sure to check us out on youtube as well! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYQnSdYQEe4j9cr8iC1bdw Booby Mating Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcPHFQP9GN0&ab_channel=NatGeoWILD Sources...

Join us today for a very special episode featuring the Security team from the Loisaba Conservancy all the way in Kenya! We cannot thank Saruni and Boniface enough for their time and their devotion to animal conservation and wildlife management. Be sure to check out Loisaba in the link below!  https://loisaba.com/

Today we discuss the largest of the deer species, the moose! Additionally we have with us a very special guest Dr. Sarah Hoy from Michigan Tech University, special thank you to her for her time and knowledge, you're really going to like this episode.  Dr. Sarah's project  https://www.mtu.edu/news/stories/2019/march/ecologists-track-isle-royale-moose.html Sources:  https://www.adfg.a...

Today we discuss the creep-cute thing that goes bump in the night, the Opossum! Believe it or not they are actually very beneficial when it comes to eating ticks and slowing the spread of Lyme's Disease. Find us on instagram at justanimalspod Sources https://www.livescience.com/56182-opossum-facts.html https://www.massaudubon.org/learn/nature-wildlife/mammals/opossums/about https://animals.sandieg...

  This week we head back to the land down under to discuss what is probably the world's strangest animal, the platypus. Additionally we have our resident Platypus Expert/ Ecologist Josh Griffiths joining us today as well. Special thanks to Josh for taking time out of his busy schedule to hop on the show with us.  For some of Josh's platypus photos check out our instagram @Justanimalspod If any lis...

Today we go behind the scenes with a former Zoo-curity officer! Thank you so much to Sam for his time and very candid answers. If you have any questions for Sam, email them to us at justanimalspod@gmail.com and don't forget to find us on Instagram @justanimalspod! 

Finally the original crew is back together for our second episode of the New Year! Join us as we talk about one of the most iconic animals of all time, the camel. As always you can find us on instagram @justanimalspod send us an email at justanimalspod@gmail.com we love hearing from you guys! Sources: https://en.radiofarda.com/a/drink-camel-urine-to-cure-coronavirus-prophetic-medicine-man-says/305...

Not actually a horseshoe and not actually a crab either . . .  This week we go back in time to an era before the dinosaurs and we discuss this ancient living fossil. We are now on Instagram! Follow us at Justanimalspod and as always send your comments and animal requests to us at justanimalspod@gmail.com Sources: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/07/covid-vaccine-needs-horseshoe...

Today we venture to the remote island of Madagascar to discuss the most primitive primate, the Lemur!  Exciting news, we are now on instagram! Find us at @Justanimalspod Sources: https://science.jrank.org/pages/5517/Prosimians.html https://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/07/21/cbs4-exclusive-victim-of-lemur-attack-says-i-was-terrified/ https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2019/03/28/man-cited-after-lemu...

This bonus episode we have a very special guest, Sean the hunter. Sean dispels many of the common hunter myths and also shares why responsible avid hunters are just as concerned about animal and environmental conservation. 

For this week's episode two worlds are colliding, and not only will be discussing the animal of the week but, today we have with us (what I can say everyone on the show’s new favorite rapper, singer artist and song writer,) Jehry Robinson! In addition to Jehry, Tara (who is just as awesome) is joining us as well.  The best way I can describe Jehry’s music and style is delightfully eclectic, meanin...

Today we head to arctic circle and discuss one of the most iconic animals of all time, the Polar Bear!  For live feeds check out this website below https://polarbearsinternational.org/#polar-bear-cam Sources: https://ielc.libguides.com/sdzg/factsheets/polarbear/behavior https://www.canadapolarbears.com/stories/polar-bear-ecology-behavior#:~:text=Polar%20bears%20are%20marvels%20of,fat%20and%20...

Today we have Nikki for Red Box Wildlife Shelter to shed some light on the current issues facing Australia's most famous animal. Additionally if you would like to help support the shelter please check out the link below. https://kangaroorangers.com/how-can-i-help/

Today we venture back to South America to discuss an animal icon, the Toco Toucan.  Sources  https://animalsplanet.net/toco-toucan.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/mystery-of-the-toucans-beak-solved-1759284.html https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/t/toco-toucan/ https://www.britannica.com/animal/toucan https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ramphastos_toco/ http...

Today we discuss one of the most notorious creatures on the plant. The deadly Blue Ringed Octopus  Sources: https://jeb.biologists.org/content/215/21/3752#:~:text=When%20disturbed%2C%20the%20octopus%20will,that%20can%20kill%20a%20human.&text=No%20chromatophores%20are%20above%20the,cover%20or%20spectrally%20modify%20iridescence . https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Hapalochlaena_maculosa/...

Today we discuss the tiniest bird that is also quite feisty, the hummingbird.  Sources: http://animalia.bio/broad-tailed-hummingbird https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/broad-tailed-hummingbird#:~:text=Mostly%20nectar%20and%20insects.,water%20mixtures%20in%20hummingbird%20feeders . https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Broad-tailed_Hummingbird/id https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Broad-t...

Today we talk about one the world's largest and primitive mammals, the White Rhinoceros.  Sources: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/s/southern-white-rhinoceros/ https://www.marylandzoo.org/animal/southern-white-rhinoceros/ https://wwf.panda.org/knowledge_hub/endangered_species/rhinoceros/african_rhinos/white_rhinoceros/ https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-16286655#:...

Today we head to North America to talk about a very well known animal with a reputation of being very busy! As always we love to hear from you, rate us, subscribe, leave a review or send us an email to justanimalspod@gmail.com Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxBTSIBHjb8 Sources:  https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/beaver https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/b/beaver/ htt...

Today we discuss one of the most persecuted and misunderstood animals of all time, the wolf.  link to story - https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/california-news/california-lassen-county-wolf-wolves-wolfpack-pups/2400378/ Sources https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/g/gray-wolf/ https://www.britannica.com/animal/gray-wolf http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/gray_wolf_...

Today we are back to our normal scheduled programming and we discuss one of the world's most well-known constrictors, the python. Native to South east Asia and incredibly invasive in the Florida Everglades these fascinating creatures are definitely on the beautiful and misunderstood list. Also this episode we welcome back our Resident Reptile Specialist  Chase. As always we love to hear from...