All Creatures Podcast

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NATURE
UPDATED WEEKLY

The mission of the All Creatures Podcast is to educate listeners on the diverse animals that share our planet. We are in the midst of the Earth’s Six Mass Extinction and many animals need our help if they are to survive.Each week we will discuss a new species, conduct interviews with conservation experts from around the globe, and discuss recent conservation news.

20 HRS AGO

The Moment of Choice: Why Awareness Means Nothing Without Action

Chris revisits a recent episode on “apathy,” arguing that what looks like not caring is often overwhelm that leads to disconnection and learned helplessness, reinforced by the belief that only governments or corporations can fix environmental crises like the projected 90% decline of endangered emperor penguins. He counters that systems ultimately respond to collective human behavior (what people buy, support, and pay attention to) and that change begins with identity: seeing yourself as someone whose choices matter, not being perfect. He emphasizes that major change can occur when about 3.5% act consistently, urging listeners to stay connected and choose consciously to help restore balance. Timeline 00:00 Overwhelm Not Apathy 02:28 One Person Doubts 06:04 Learned Helplessness Trap 07:00 Systems Follow People 10:27 Identity Drives Choices 14:09 Small Daily Decisions 17:26 Palm Oil Pressure 19:12 Conservation Case Studies 22:35 The 3.5 Percent Tipping Point 24:43 Choose To Stay Engaged Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 min
2D AGO

Dr Enric Sala Nat Geo Explorer-In-Residence (Classic)

Chris interviews Dr. Enric Sala, a marine ecologist and Explorer in Residence at the National Geographic Society, where he leads the groundbreaking Pristine Seas initiative. Since 2008, his work has helped protect over 6 million square kilometers of ocean by combining science, exploration, and policy. By documenting some of the last untouched marine ecosystems on Earth, Sala works directly with governments to establish large marine protected areas—proving that when the ocean is given space to recover, it can rebound faster than we expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr
APR 29

Emperor Penguins: Super Dads on Melting Ice and the Urgent Call to Act

Chris and Angie revisit emperor penguins, exploring their incredible adaptations, males incubate a single egg through the brutal Antarctic winter, enduring extreme cold, fierce winds, and months without food. But this resilience is being pushed to its limits as melting sea ice causes widespread chick mortality. They unpack the species’ rapid decline from near threatened (2019) to endangered (2026), with projections suggesting up to 90% of colonies could collapse by 2100. Additional threats include krill fishing and the spread of avian flu. The episode also covers their biology, evolution, and unique survival strategies before highlighting what listeners can do, reduce emissions, avoid krill-based products, and support conservation efforts protecting the Southern Ocean. Timeline 00:00 Emperor Penguin Crisis 01:30 Earth Month Wake Up 04:59 Looks and Chicks 07:14 Size and Range 09:54 Sea Ice Collapse 12:43 Why They Matter 17:56 Threats and Tipping Points 24:24 What You Can Do 28:04 Penguin Origins 29:35 Antarctic Origins 31:14 Giant Penguin Throwback 31:42 Speed And Survival 32:45 Cold Weather Toolkit 37:59 Feathers Like Dry Suits 39:53 Deep Dive Superpowers 44:22 Senses And Navigation 46:53 Vocal ID In Colonies 50:36 Breeding Season Marathon 01:00:00 Climate Threat Forecasts 01:03:00 Conservation Groups To Support 01:05:10 Hope And Wrap Up == Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 10m
APR 27

Jaguars: Apex Guardians of the Rainforest (Classic)

In this classic episode, Chris and Angie tackle the jaguar. Who is more than just a powerful predator, it’s a keystone species that helps regulate entire ecosystems across Central and South America. By controlling populations of prey like deer, capybara, and even caiman, jaguars maintain balance in the food web, preventing overgrazing and supporting forest regeneration. Currently listed as Near Threatened, jaguar populations are declining due to habitat loss, deforestation, and human conflict. As forests are fragmented, their territories shrink, putting pressure on one of the most important predators in the Americas. Protecting jaguars means protecting entire ecosystems—and ultimately, the future of biodiversity itself. == Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 16m
APR 22

Extinction Begins with Silence: Apathy, Shifting Baselines, and Choosing to Act

Chris opens this min episode by arguing that extinction begins with silence and that humans live in “awareness without response,” Citing species decline and ecosystem change, including emperor penguins being upgraded to endangered with a projected 90% decline by century’s end, he frames our current global reality. Chris states apathy, quoted from Dr. Jane Goodall, as a quiet, dangerous gap between knowing and acting, driven by disconnection, distance, and overwhelm. The time to act is now and Chris sets up for future episodes on how we will accomplish that. Timeline 00:00 Extinction Starts With Silence 01:01 Awareness Without Response 02:28 Apathy Not Ignorance 03:50 Vaquita And Pangolin Examples 05:31 Slow Collapse And Shifting Baselines 06:39 Birdsong Comparison Australia vs NZ 09:59 Forest Elephants And Ocean Declines 14:59 Migration Timing Breaking Down 17:31 Inaction Becomes A Decision 22:06 Responsibility And What We Can Do 23:03 Jane Goodall Hopeful Sendoff == Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 min
APR 20

Chinchillas: From Luxury Fur to the Edge of Extinction (Classic)

In this classic episode, Chris and Angie chat all about Chinchillas. Chinchillas are famous for having the densest fur on Earth, but that same trait nearly wiped them out. Native to the Andes, these incredible jumpers and dust-bathing specialists are now endangered due to hunting and habitat loss. Today, wild populations remain small and fragmented. The long-tailed chinchilla is listed as endangered, while the short-tailed chinchilla is critically endangered, making their survival in the wild increasingly uncertain without continued protection. == Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 4m
APR 15

Noise Pollution Impacts on Birds w/Natalie Madden

Chris interviews Natalie Madden of Defenders of Wildlife on how noise pollution impacts birds. Drawing on a meta-analysis of 160 studies, she highlights strong negative effects on reproduction, along with changes in behavior, communication, and stress physiology. The episode explores major noise sources, links to broader bird declines, and practical ways at both individual and policy-level to reduce noise and support conservation. Timeline 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:18 Why Noise Pollution Matters 02:28 Meta Analysis Overview 03:44 Biggest Finding Reproduction 05:04 Bird Declines and Biomass 08:20 Where Noise Fits Among Threats 10:44 Mechanisms Stress and Physiology 12:04 Communication Masking Effects 16:14 Major Noise Sources Explained 19:15 Fitness Impacts Beyond Nesting 21:17 Ecosystems and Habitat Differences 21:35 Habitat Buffers Noise 22:57 Traits and Urban Tolerance 24:49 Omnivores as Survivors 27:02 Winners and Nest Types 28:57 Noise in Recovery Plans 32:16 Politics and ESA Battles 38:32 What You Can Do 41:14 Learn More and Wrap Up == Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45 min
APR 13

The Truth About American Black Bears (Classic)

Originally recorded in 2020, this episode dives into the fascinating world of the American black bear—one of North America’s most adaptable and misunderstood large mammals. From dense forests to suburban neighborhoods, black bears have quietly become one of the most successful large carnivores on the continent. But behind their familiar image lies a highly intelligent, resourceful animal with complex behaviors and a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. In this episode, Chris& Angie explores: The biology and behavior of American black bears Their incredible adaptability across habitats Hibernation (and what’s really happening physiologically) Human–bear interactions and common misconceptions == Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2025-05-14

SahandMDD

Great podcast I like how you picked the black mamba it’s my favourite animal ever and you should do one on the saltwater crocodiles.
Fantastically informative

2022-08-02

CraydanK

Very likeable hosts with knowledge to share.
Great wildlife podcast

2021-08-06

Mr.vivarium

Great podcast definitely one of my favourites! Also can y’all do a pod on African bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus)?!? One of my favourite frogs!
New listener

2021-05-24

benjih343

I’ve really enjoyed going through these podcasts over the last few weeks, the hosts are very entertaining. Also really enjoyed the nuanced discussion on Seaspiracy! Keep up the good work.