Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo podcast

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S6:E1 AI & Education: Investing in the Future of Learning 40:43

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Discover how AI is breaking down barriers to education and tailoring learning experiences for students everywhere. From Duolingo’s global reach to the innovative use of AI in real classrooms at Miss Porter’s School in Connecticut, this episode explores how technology is expanding access, enhancing engagement, and equipping the next generation with essential skills—while ensuring integrity and safety remain at the forefront. Guests include: Luis von Ahn , CEO and Co-Founder of Duolingo Henry Ellenbogen , Chief Investment Officer at Durable Capital Partners Maureen Lamb , Latin teacher and the Language Department Chair at Miss Porter's School Dean Dimizas , Partner and Managing Director at Cambridge Associates Unseen Upside: Investments Beyond Their Returns is developed in partnership with PRX , an award-winning podcast media company. Cambridge Associates is a global investment firm that works with endowments, foundations, healthcare systems, pension plans, and private clients to implement and manage custom investment portfolios that aim to generate outperformance and maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of portfolio management services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, staff extension, and asset class mandates.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Did you know that in the world of elephants the females are the ones in charge? Or that a grizzly bear's bite is strong enough to crush a bowling ball? Amazing Wildlife gives a behind-the-scenes look inside the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park to gain insight on rare species and to explore the ongoing conservation efforts to save endangered wildlife no matter how big or small. Join us as hosts Rick Schwartz and now Marco Wendt transport listeners around the globe to highlight the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s collaborative efforts with local communities to drive positive change for the future of animals and plants. Through one-of-a-kind stories, you’ll hear what it takes to create a healthy next chapter for not only wildlife, but also for the people that share their habitats.

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Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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The Camouflaged Okapi 32:33

منذ 10 أيام32:33

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Last week was World Okapi Day, and to celebrate, hosts Rick and Marco are heading to the San Diego Safari Park to speak with Dallas Dumont and learn all about this strikingly striped mammal. While a relative of the giraffe, the okapi is not quite as tall but shares its prehensile tongue. Tune in to hear about the newest okapi addition to the zoo, the purpose of tucking, and how they use their large ears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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World Cassowary Day 32:24

منذ 24 يومًا32:24

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World Cassowary Day is September 26th, so hosts Rick and Marco are headed to the cassowary habitat area in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to learn more about these incredible flightless birds. Today they’re speaking with Wildlife Care Specialist Anna Caranahan about their unique feathers, their large green eggs, and the benefits of their casques. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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The Wildlife Health Team—Crucial to Conservation 31:32

منذ 7 weeks31:32

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Conservation is dynamic and deeply collaborative—and it takes many people across diverse disciplines to address the challenges facing wildlife. Hosts Rick and Marco speak with Hendrik Nollens, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s vice president of Wildlife Health, to learn how this team works to detect and prevent disease in wildlife and monitor their overall health. From California condors to mountain yellow-legged frogs and more, find out how the Wildlife Health team is helping increase many species’ chances of survival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Looking Back—and Forward: The Flight Path of the California Condor 30:36

منذ 9 weeks30:36

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This week, host Rick speaks with senior wildlife care specialist Nora Willis about an iconic bird with a gigantic wingspan! In the 1980s, just over 20 California condors were left in the world, but through groundbreaking conservation efforts, there are now more than 500. Find out more about San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s successful breeding program, how young California condors learn to thrive in Southwest habitats, and the meaning of “puppet rearing.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Parrots in Pine Forests – Meet the Thick-Billed Parrot 35:51

منذ 11 weeks35:51

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This week, hosts Rick and Marco are headed to Baja Garden in the San Diego Safari Park to speak with James Sheppard and Jenna Stallard about a brilliantly colored thick-billed parrot! While the thick-billed parrot used to be one of only two parrot species native to the United States, only a few remain in the wilds of Mexico. The San Diego Zoo is working with its partners in Mexico to restore the species, and the conservation efforts are making a difference. Tune in to learn more about their unique personalities, how the thick-billed parrot’s eating habits help forests and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Orchids: Resilient, Yet Endangered 37:57

منذ 14 weeks37:57

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The San Diego Zoo is home to several critically endangered species, and not just animals. We’re talking about plants, too! This week, hosts Rick and Marco speak with Zoo Horticulture Manager Christy Powell and Senior Plant Propagator Heinfried Block about orchids. You can find orchids on every continent except Antarctica, however conditions need to be just right—including having a special fungus around. Find out how our team is saving, protecting, and caring for orchids, the importance of symbiosis, and how you can visit the Orchid House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Elephant Conservation 40:30

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This week, hosts Rick and Marco speak with Dr. Kirstie Ruppert and Dr. Shifra Goldenberg about human and elephant conflict and coexistence. African elephants are invaluable to ecosystems and hold great cultural importance to Kenyans, but sometimes communities come into conflict with these giant mammals. Our guests talk about adaptability training and ways to balance the behavior of elephants and the needs of humans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Giant Panda Update 25:08

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California Panda Day is coming up on August 8th, so hosts Rick and Marco are headed to the Denny Sanford Panda Ridge to get an update on everyone’s favorite black and white bears at the San Diego Zoo. This week, they are speaking with Senior Wildlife Care Specialist Jessica Wagner about caring for Xin Bao and Yun Chuan. Tune in to learn about their pseudo thumbs, their behaviors, and how many pounds of food they can eat in a day (hint: it’s a lot)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Giraffes: Long Necks, Long Legs, and a Long List of Amazing Adaptations 35:15

منذ 20 weeks35:15

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Did you know the longest day of the year in the western hemisphere—June 21—is also World Giraffe Day? In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco visit giraffes on the savanna at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and speak with wildlife care specialist Natalie Sheridan to find out more about the world’s tallest land animal. Tune in to hear about adaptations that help giraffes thrive on the savannas of Africa, their unique behaviors, and the functions of their amazing spots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Zoos, Conservation and the Przewalski's Horse 29:38

منذ 22 weeks29:38

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Having never been successfully domesticated, the Przewalski's horse is the only true wild horse of our time. This week, hosts Rick and Marco are speaking with Amanda Lussier about the Przewalski's horse and how the species went from being extinct in the wild to having populations reintroduced in Mongolia. Tune in to learn more about these horses and how zoos, conservation work, and science are helping save these amazing horses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Curating the Coldest “Zoo” on Earth 47:52

منذ 24 weeks47:52

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In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco are headed back to the Frozen Zoo® to speak with its curator, Marlys Houck. This first-of-its-kind biobank began with a cell, and over the past 50 years it has grown to be the most extensive collection of its kind in the world, preserving living cell lines of mammals, birds, reptiles, aquatic wildlife, plants, and more. Discover how the trailblazing Frozen Zoo is preserving hope for the future of life on Earth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Inspire and Empower Through Conservation Education 26:49

منذ 26 weeks26:49

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Wildlife conservation starts with people—of all ages. In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco speak with Lisa Biasillo, vice president of wildlife education programs for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. The San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park have numerous programs that inspire and educate youths and adults, empowering them to become active in conservation so they can make a difference in their communities and around the world. Tune in to find out more about what they learn, and the importance of environmental literacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Flamingo Fact or Fiction? 20:00

منذ 28 weeks20:00

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April 26 is International Flamingo Day! To celebrate, hosts Rick and Marco speak with Wildlife Care Specialist Erin Massey to learn more about these long-legged birds. Do their knees really bend backwards? Why do they stand on one leg, and why are most of them pink? Tune in to find out, and learn about their mud nests, how flamingo parents share incubation duties, and how even males can make a form of milk! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Founding the Frozen Zoo 23:46

منذ 30 weeks23:46

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s Frozen Zoo®. To learn about its history, hosts Rick and Marco speak with Rolf Benirschke, son of Frozen Zoo founder Kurt Benirschke. Rolf explains the events that inspired his father to start the Frozen Zoo, the creative ways we can all help conservation without being a scientist, and Rolf’s Kicks for Critters, a charity he started during his time in the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Digging in and Unearthing Fascinating Meerkat Facts 26:14

منذ 32 weeks26:14

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Welcome back to Amazing Wildlife! We are kicking off season 4 by learning all about meerkats. In this episode, Marco and Rick learn how a specific type of stress can make a meerkat family a more cohesive and healthier group. Senior Wildlife Care Specialist Lacy Pearson tells us about eustress, meerkat mobs, and how these social animals learn to work together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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The Spiny Anteater That’s Not an Anteater 24:36

منذ 1 year24:36

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Rick and Marco highlight a rare and unusual species that's known as a “spiny anteater.” It's the egg-laying echidna! Our hosts are joined by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance senior wildlife care specialists Jen Lebeau and Adam Murdoch to discuss one of the newest species at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We learn about puggles (baby echidnas), how courtship behaviors contribute to the breeding process, and why only the male echidnas are Ambassadors at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We also find out more about its prickly spines, which resemble a porcupine’s quills, and how it protects itself in the wild. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Endangered Species Day – Celebrate Conservation Successes 23:19

منذ 1 year23:19

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Endangered Species Day is May 17, and in this episode, hosts Rick and Marco talk about species that need our help. From the ālula plant to the axolotl salamander, many species around the world have seen their numbers drastically decline. There is good news, though, because there are steps we can take to help safeguard ecosystems and create sustainable populations. Tune in to find out how conservationists are coming together to support these plants and animals and how you can make a difference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Earth Day, Every Day 18:46

منذ 2 years18:46

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Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, but around here, every day is Earth Day. In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco discuss the origins of Earth Day and why it was first established in 1970. After starting in the U.S., the holiday is now observed in many nations around the world. Listen in to learn how preserving the environment benefits humans and wildlife alike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Fluttery Friends Need Your Help, Too 31:47

منذ 2 years31:47

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Spring is fluttering by! It’s April, and that means Butterfly Jungle is currently open at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. In this episode, we are talking with the McKinney Family Curator of Invertebrates, Paige Howorth, about butterflies and butterfly conservation. We know so little about invertebrates in comparison to other wildlife, yet they are the backbone of our ecosystem.The butterfly population faces many challenges, and hosts Rick and Marco learn from Paige about how we can all help our fluttery friends survive and thrive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Leadership of the Matriarch 22:51

منذ 2 years22:51

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Who’s in charge here? In this episode we are talking all about the female's role in leading the group, troop, herd, or family with Kristi Burtis, vice president of wildlife care at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Rick, Marco, and Kristi discuss the role of the females in lions, gorillas, elephants, meerkats, lemurs, and even killer whales! We learn how some of these females lead as matriarch or as an influencer. The hosts and Kristi unpack how it’s the behaviors and actions of a single female and not brute strength that can lead an entire family of animals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Adventures of a King Cobra 24:47

منذ 2 years24:47

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Welcome to Season 3 of Amazing Wildlife! Hosts Rick and Marco are joined by a returning friend of the show, Kim Gray, the curator of herpetology and ichthyology (reptiles, amphibians, and fish) at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. Oftentimes, people have some fears around snakes, but Kim shares the misconceptions about the king cobra, who is the top predator in their environment. So, if we can conserve their habitat, we can save a lot of species! Our hosts and Kim share a story with a positive ending about San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance saving king cobras from wildlife trafficking and explain why it's an important element for conservation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Announcing Season 3 of Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast 1:15

منذ 2 years1:15

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Amazing Wildlife is returning for season 3 starting Friday March 15! From the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, hosts Marco Wendt and Rick Schwartz will spotlight the heroes working worldwide to care for the species we know and love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Bringing It All Back to Biodiversity 31:53

منذ 2 years31:53

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In the season finale, Rick and Marco take a trip to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Biodiversity Reserve to speak with Charlie de la Rosa, Ph.D., natural lands manager for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. This 900-acre preserve in San Diego's North County supports large expanses of coastal sage scrub vegetation along two regionally important wildlife corridors. Here, in the most biodiverse county in the continental United States, we take a look at the importance of native plants including the prickly pear cactus, and Charlie gives us insight on technology used to study the movement of mountain lions and other wildlife. We also discuss how conservation is all about people, our connections to one another, and to the delicately balanced ecosystems that we all share. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Talking Turtles: Pacific Pond Turtles, a Species of Special Concern 26:30

منذ 2 years26:30

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Amazing Wildlife spotlights the only native aquatic turtle species in California, the Pacific pond turtle. Rick and Marco are joined by Kim Gray, curator of herpetology and ichthyology at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, to find out why protecting and conserving these turtles will help our ecosystems as well. You’ll hear why this species is also called the Western pond turtle, learn about the riparian zone of an ecosystem, and discover a special program that helps these camouflage experts grow, so they can avoid being preyed upon by invasive species. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Cold Penguin, Warm Penguin, and More from the Oceans Conservation Hub 22:28

منذ 2 years22:28

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Amazing Wildlife is on grounds at the San Diego Zoo to highlight the polar opposite of the polar bear—the penguin! (Fun fact: they don’t live together, despite what you may see on TV or in cartoons). While many species of penguins do spend time around Antarctica, Rick and Marco discuss the different types of penguins that do not. Discover how penguins’ bodies have adapted to survive in cold temperatures, and what makes a penguin’s beak different from that of a hawk, a flamingo, or a parrot. We’ll find out about African penguin conservation, and how zoos have worked together to solve nesting problems—plus, what you can do at home to help penguin conservation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Polar Bears: Diving into the Oceans Conservation Hub 27:01

منذ 2 years27:01

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For the first time this season, Amazing Wildlife highlights the Oceans hub, with a “deep dive” into the icy waters of the Arctic to look at polar bears! Rick and Marco are joined by Kelly Murphy, lead wildlife care specialist for the Polar Plunge habitat at the San Diego Zoo. Kelly introduces us to the three polar bears at Polar Plunge—Chinook, Kalluk, and Tatqiq—and explains the reasoning behind their names, which are from the Inuit language. We discover why polar bears are considered a marine mammal, and how they thrive at the San Diego Zoo. We’ll also hear how Chinook, Kalluk, and Tatqiq have helped scientists better understand polar bears and the different ways climate change poses a threat to their existence—and what we can do to help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Spending Koala-ty Time in the Australian Forest 30:46

منذ 2 years30:46

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Amazing Wildlife is spotlighting the Australian Forest Conservation Hub by highlighting a favorite tree-dwelling marsupial: the koala! Rick and Marco are joined by Jen Tobey, a researcher at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, who explains why marsupials are raised in a pouch—and the truth about why koalas sleep so much. The San Diego Zoo has the largest breeding colony of koalas outside of Australia, and Jen shares details about two field researchers in Queensland and the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, working with the Alliance in koala conservation. The hosts and Jen also discuss the challenges and successes the Alliance is having in reintroducing koalas to lands they once inhabited. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Hidden in San Diego's Backyard: Burrowing Owls of the Southwest 34:52

منذ 2 years34:52

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Amazing Wildlife focuses on the Southwest Conservation Hub to take a closer look at the burrowing owl, found in San Diego County—one of the most biologically diverse counties in the United States. Marco attempts to mimic the sound of this unique bird that is about the size of a stick of butter! Rick and Marco chat with Colleen Wisinski, conservation program manager of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s burrowing owl recovery program, who shares how these active-in-daylight owls differ from nocturnal owls, and how they confuse potential predators. Colleen details her work with western burrowing owls, as we find out how they got their name and the importance of burrows. Finally, we get the inside scoop on the Wildwatch Burrowing Owl program, which is a way you can get involved in helping these birds! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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A Ton of Rhino Facts and Conservation Conversations for World Rhino Day 28:54

منذ 2 years28:54

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It’s World Rhino Day (September 22)! For this special day to raise awareness about rhino conservation, Amazing Wildlife is joined by Gavin Livingston, the curator of mammals at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Rick and Marco discuss the five different species of rhinos and offer some interesting facts about their hair color—and how much their head weighs (hint: it’s three times the size of something in your kitchen!) Gavin gives insight into rhino conservation science at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, as well as threats to rhinos in their native habitats, and why they are vital to their ecosystems. We also learn the importance of diversity in rhino conservation, in addition to Gavin’s predictions for conservation’s future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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The Value of Vultures—Why They Are Vital to Ecosystems 32:49

منذ 2 years32:49

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Join us, as Amazing Wildlife gets ready to celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day (September 2). Rick and Marco visit Jenna Stallard, wildlife care manager of birds at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We’ll learn about Old World vultures (from Europe, Africa, and Asia) and New World vultures (from the Americas and the Caribbean), in addition to what makes vultures unique, and why they are vital to their ecosystems. The hosts and Jenna debunk myths about vultures—who have great personalities, despite popular belief. We also find out more about vulture breeding at the Safari Park, the threats to vultures—including poisoning—and how Egyptian vultures are surprisingly skilled at using tools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Announcing Season 4 of Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast 1:14

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Amazing Wildlife is returning for season 4 starting Friday, March 28th! From the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, hosts Marco Wendt and Rick Schwartz return to highlight the conservation efforts at the zoo and learn more about the talented team and animals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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The Frozen Zoo®: A History of Putting Extinction on Ice 37:08

منذ 47 weeks37:08

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Despite its name, the Frozen Zoo does not require a scarf and mittens! This week, hosts Rick and Marco speak with Dr. Oliver Ryder, director of conservation genetics at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. The Frozen Zoo stores cryogenically frozen genetic materials from mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, safeguarding them for generations to come. Dr. Ryder has been part of the program since the very beginning, and he tells our hosts about its history and its potential to make a difference for wildlife today and tomorrow. Tune in to hear more about this program that gives hope to the future success of wildlife conservation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Acorns, Oaks, and Science: Saving the Mighty Oak 35:38

منذ 49 weeks35:38

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Just like animals, many plants and trees are at risk of becoming extinct. Even the mighty oak is in danger of extinction due to habitat loss and rapid changes in the climate. In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco speak with Christy Powell, horticulture manager at the San Diego Zoo. They discuss why oak trees are so important, as well as all the different and innovative ways they are working to conserve and propagate this incredibly iconic tree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Pachyderms Participating in Their Own Care 28:37

منذ 51 weeks28:37

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How do you help a tusker with a wiggly tooth? What do you do if you need a blood sample from an elephant? You ask them nicely to participate in their own care. In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco speak with Megan McMahon, lead wildlife care specialist for elephants at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, about working with the largest land mammal on the planet. And they even get an inside scoop about the all-new and exciting Elephant Valley, opening at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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A Different Kind of Web Developer—Spiders! 37:02

منذ 1 year37:02

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In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco are learning all about our eight-legged friends, spiders! To find out more, they are speaking with Taylor Cook, the wildlife care supervisor for the entomology department at the San Diego Zoo. Some people might find arachnids a little scary, but there’s also a lot to appreciate about them. Join us to learn about tarantulas, how spiders help balance our ecosystems, and the Arachnid Rescue Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Giant Panda Update 31:33

منذ 1 year31:33

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Yun Chuan and Xin Bao have been at the San Diego Zoo for a few months, so hosts Rick and Marco wanted to check out how they are adapting to their new surroundings. To do so, our hosts are visiting Panda Ridge and speaking with Nicki Boyd, curator of mammals, ambassadors, and applied behavior at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, to find out more about their new habitats and the benefits of outcome-based husbandry. Additionally, the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park are celebrating Kids Free in October; kids under the age of 11 can enter for free with adult admission! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Vultures: Guardians of Our Shared Ecosystems 36:53

منذ 1 year36:53

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International Vulture Awareness Day was earlier this month, so hosts Rick and Marco are speaking to Kim Caldwell, wildlife care supervisor at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, about this incredible bird of prey. Learn more about the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s partnership with vulture rehabilitation organization Vulpro and how they are working to protect this misunderstood bird by finding ways to protect vulture populations from poisoning and other dangers. Kim also shares some fun facts about vultures, including their bathing habits and the meaning of a “vulture restaurant.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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The Safari Park at Dark: Overnight Wildlife Care 28:37

منذ 1 year28:37

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When most of us are asleep, there is a dedicated team at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park taking care of the wildlife. In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco speak with Oliver Zirbel, supervisor of the Overnight Wildlife Care Team. What does a shift look like for someone who works overnight at the Safari Park? Tune in to find out more about this emerging program and what our team has learned about the nocturnal behavior of wildlife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Capturing Your Attention with Alluring Carnivorous Plants 36:22

منذ 1 year36:22

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We recently talked about carnivorous cats and birds, but plants can be carnivorous, too! In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco find out more about insect-gobbling plants from San Diego Zoo lead horticulturalist, Adam Painter. What makes plants like the Venus fly trap so appealing to their prey? Tune in to learn more about the San Diego Zoo’s collection of these beautiful and deadly plants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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World Lion Day 17:12

منذ 1 year17:12

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World Lion Day was August 10, so we're sharing some of our favorite lion facts! In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco go back and forth with some fascinating details about this big, carnivorous cat. Why are lions called the “kings of the jungle”? Are they the only big cats that live in prides? Tune in to find out more about lions and current conservation efforts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Bamboo: More than Just Food for Giant Pandas 24:01

منذ 1 year24:01

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With two new giant pandas at the San Diego Zoo, there is a need for a lot of bamboo! The Horticulture team plays a big role in keeping much of the wildlife at the Zoo well-fed, and that includes the giant pandas. In this episode, hosts Rick and Marco speak with Adam Graves, director of horticulture for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. How does this team keep up with our giant pandas’ demand for this fast-growing plant? How many kinds of bamboo are there? Tune in to hear more about bamboo and some of the other plants grown at the Zoo, including one of the rarest in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Conservation Partnerships: An Alliance for All 25:46

منذ 1 year25:46

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While we have many conservation programs inside the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, our efforts span the world. This week, hosts Rick and Marco speak with Greg Vicino, vice president of wildlife care at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, about building relationships and working with local communities to strengthen conservation efforts. Tune in to learn more about some of the conservation success stories as well as the ongoing partnerships in conservation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A Giant Panda Prologue: Getting to Know the Bears 23:17

منذ 1 year23:17

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The San Diego Zoo has a long history with the giant panda, and there are two pandas coming to the zoo soon! The zoo is working with partners in China to research and promote the sustained recovery of this bamboo-eating species, and Rick and Marco have so many questions about their return. Today they are speaking with Megan Owen, vice president of wildlife conservation science for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, to learn more about these magnificent bears. Tune in to find out how Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are connected to the other pandas that have spent time at the San Diego Zoo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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The Charismatic Capybara 18:38

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National Capybara Appreciation Day is just around the corner! To celebrate, Rick and Marco speak with Senior Wildlife Care Specialist Kimberly Hyde to find out more about the world’s largest rodent. This South American water-loving mammal might be known for its cuteness factor, but it also helps support a healthy ecosystem. Tune in to find out lots of fun facts, including how long they can hold their breath underwater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Standing Tall with Milky Stork Conservation 21:41

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When you think of carnivorous birds, you probably imagine an eagle or a falcon, but did you know storks are carnivorous too? Hosts Rick and Marco visit the Bird Conservation Center at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to speak with Senior Wildlife Care Specialist Miranda Estensen. While the milky stork is native to the mangroves of Southeast Asia, it is also endangered. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park has taken the lessons learned from the California condor breeding program to help the current population of milky storks. Tune in to find out how the Bird Conservation Center and Avian Propagation Center have worked together to help our long-legged friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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