On Wildlife

This week, we’re learning about a species of frog that you've probably never heard of before unless you live in the UK. Alex got to talk to Ben King, the Recovery Officer at the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust , to learn all about this rare species. So, grab some boots, because we’re heading to the ponds of England to talk about pool frogs. For sources and more information, please vi...

On this episode, we're talking about an animal that is oftentimes overlooked, but plays an important role in our ecosystem. If you like dirt, you’re in luck, because these animals spend most of their time underground. So, get ready to go searching in the soil to talk about a gardener’s best friend: earthworms. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to sh...

This episode, we’re talking about one of the most majestic and mystical birds in the world. They have some of the largest wingspans of any bird and can spend weeks out at the open ocean without even seeing land. Sadly, their numbers are dwindling, which is why it’s so important to talk about them. So let’s hop on a ship, because we’re heading to the oceans to talk about albatrosses. For sources an...

Once again, we’re dealing with topics in paleontology. Alex sits down with Dr. Karen Chin, Professor and Curator of Paleontology at the University of Colorado’s Museum of Natural History to discuss one of the most rare fossils in the field of paleontology. So, you may want to grab your digging tools (and some toilet paper), because we’re going fossil hunting to talk about coprolites (aka fossilize...

This week, we’re changing things up, because we're going to talk about animals that haven’t been around for millions of years. You’ll hear Alex interview Dr. Paul Selden, Paleontologist and Professor at the University of Kansas to talk about an area of paleontology that not many people know about. So, let’s hop in our time machine so that we can learn about prehistoric arthropods. For sources...

This episode’s animal is extremely unique, and one of the oldest animals on earth. They don’t have the best reputation because of their dangerous stings but have some of the most fascinating characteristics of all aquatic animals. So, grab your scuba gear because we're heading into the depths of the ocean to talk about jellyfish. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We...

On this episode, Alex teaches you all about an animal that you may have never seen up close, but definitely heard. So, grab some binoculars, because we’re looking into the trees to talk about birds that have some unconventional ways of getting their food: woodpeckers. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched a Patreon! If you l...

On this episode, Alex is going to give whole lot of cool information on an animal that is very familiar. It’s crucial to talk about these animals because their numbers in the wild are dwindling and a lot of ecosystems couldn’t function without them. So join Alex, as he talks about some of the most skilled predators on the planet: tigers. For sources and more information, please visit our website ....

This week, we have an extra special episode because it’s National Wildlife Week, and you’re going to hear about three different animals. In this episode, Alex is joined David Mizejewski, a naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation , to talk about some of the weirdest animals native to North America. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that...

In this episode, Alex gets to interview Dillon Jones, also known as Dillon the Biologist , who has conducted field research on this episode’s animal. So, put away your nice clothes because we’re getting down and dirty to talk about reptiles known for spending a lot of time in the water: mud turtles. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we&apos...

This week, Alex talks about an amazing creature that many of us have seen in the wild before, but don’t know much about. So, you might want to put on some bug spray, because we’re heading into the bushes and trees to learn about insects that pack a punch: praying mantises. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched a Patreon! If...

This episode, Alex sits down with Yaritza Acosta, Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager at the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station . She’s been rehabilitating all kinds of wildlife for 12 years and has a lot to teach us about today's animal. We hope you’re not afraid of heights because we’re reaching some high altitudes to talk about the animal that some may call living dinosaurs: pelicans. For sources...

This week, Alex is heading into the water to uncover an animal that's been labeled as vicious, ruthless, and dangerous. So, grab your fishing poles, because we’re heading into the rivers and lakes of South America to talk about one of the most feared fish in the world: piranhas. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched a P...

It's the 25th episode of On Wildlife! To celebrate this milestone, Alex is going to hit a little closer to home. In this episode, Alex is joined by Wendi Re, his mom and Veterinary Assistant for Highland Vet House Calls to talk about our furry friends that have been called man’s best friend: dogs. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we&a...

Rhinos are some of the most threatened species on Earth. Have you ever wondered what they eat? Or how they communicate with each other? In this episode, Alex gets to talk to Emma Pereira from Save the Rhino to teach you all about these gentle giants. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched a Patreon! If you like the show and w...

How do rattlesnakes catch their prey? And what is their tail made out of? Alex is joined by Tony Daly-Crews, Executive Director at The Rattlesnake Conservancy , to teach us about the reptiles that can be recognized from a single sound. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched a Patreon! If you like the show and want to support...

Can lobsters really live forever? Do they mate for life?  In this episode, Alex explains these common conceptions about these clawed creatures. Grab your snorkel cause we're heading under the sea to talk about lobsters. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched a Patreon! If you like the show and want to support us, you can...

In honor of Groundhog Day, Alex sits down to teach you all the facts on these large rodents. Punxsutawney Phil isn’t the only groundhog worth talking about! For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched a Patreon! If you like the show and want to support us, you can join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/onwildlife . By joining...

Why do Armadillos have that hard outer shell? Where do they dig their burrows? In this episode, Alex is joined by Dr. Jim Loughry, Professor of Biology from Valdosta State University , to learn everything you've ever wanted to know about these shelled creatures. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched a Patreon! If you li...

It's winter, so this week Alex is talking about animals that are known for living in one of the coldest ecosystems on Earth. Grab a warm jacket because we're heading to Antarctica to learn about our feathery friends: penguins. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched a Patreon! If you like the show and want to support...

What is a pangolin? What is causing them to be endangered? This week, Alex sits down with Huyen Nguyen, Researcher for Save Vietnam’s Wildlife , who knows these animals inside and out. Follow Alex and Huyen as they take you to the forests of Africa and Asia to answer all your questions. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched...

Where did the lemon shark get its name? Do they have their own personalities? Grab your scuba gear, because this week, Alex sits down with Félicie Dhellemmes, Project Leader at the Bimini Biological Field Station , to talk about her research on the personalities of juvenile lemon sharks. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched...

Happy New Year! For this episode, Alex is shaking things up and giving you 11 new year's resolutions to promote animal conservation for 2021. Check out our website for more information about each resolution! For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched a Patreon! If you like the show and want to support us, you can join our Pa...

Are reindeer actually real? In this episode, Alex teaches you that there's a lot more to reindeer than what you've heard in stories. Grab a warm jacket because we're heading into the tundra to learn about the animals with one of the largest antlers in the animal kingdom: reindeer. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've...

What is a fennec fox? Why are their ears so big? Get your shovels ready because this week, Alex is heading underground into the deserts of Africa to talk about dogs' tiny, adorable cousins: fennec foxes. For sources and more information, please visit our website . We’re so excited to share that we've launched a Patreon! If you like the show and want to support us, you can join our Patreo...