Ancient Asiatic Wild Asses
01/17/24 • 64 min
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In this podcast episode, Chris and Angie talk about the intriguing Asiatic Wild Asses, relating to the endangered equids species residing from Persia to Mongolia. They recollect stories about their late brother Shawn Mortensen’s love for the animals, his passion for photography, and his travels in Mongolia.
The discussion covers the fascinating aspects of the species concerning their size, wild habitats, crucial role in the ecosystem, and impressive resilience. Additionally, they delve into the species' environmental adaptations like enhanced hearing due to their big ears, crucial to surviving hot desert climates. The hosts focus on the population decrease from the 1800s, existing pockets in Asia, and the existing conservation work in China and Mongolia, which rekindles hope for this threatened species.
Podcast Timeline
00:55 Introduction to the Creatures Podcast
01:11 Remembering Sean Mortenson: An Inspiration
02:10 The Fascinating Story of the Asiatic Wild Ass
04:14 The Onager: A Beautiful and Endangered Equid
06:09 The Importance of Patreon Support for Conservation Efforts
14:34 The Role of the Asiatic Wild Ass in the Ecosystem
19:03 Conservation Efforts in Mongolia and China
23:00 The Persian Onager: A Critically Endangered Subspecies
28:04 The Evolution of Equids
35:50 Introduction to the Largest Equid
36:15 Discussion on Draft Horses
37:30 Exploring the Shire Horse
37:41 Insights into Equine Science
38:06 Understanding Horse Size and Weight
38:06 The Gentle Giants: Draft Horses
38:12 The Weight of the Largest Equid
38:47 Life Expectancy of Equids
39:48 Speed and Adaptability of Asiatic Wild Asses
41:27 The Role of Ears in Heat Dissipation
44:00 Survival Adaptations of Equids
44:43 Feeding Behavior of Equids
48:03 Communication and Social Behavior of Equids
51:56 Reproduction in Equids
57:33 Conservation Efforts for Asiatic Wild Asses
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In this podcast episode, Chris and Angie talk about the intriguing Asiatic Wild Asses, relating to the endangered equids species residing from Persia to Mongolia. They recollect stories about their late brother Shawn Mortensen’s love for the animals, his passion for photography, and his travels in Mongolia.
The discussion covers the fascinating aspects of the species concerning their size, wild habitats, crucial role in the ecosystem, and impressive resilience. Additionally, they delve into the species' environmental adaptations like enhanced hearing due to their big ears, crucial to surviving hot desert climates. The hosts focus on the population decrease from the 1800s, existing pockets in Asia, and the existing conservation work in China and Mongolia, which rekindles hope for this threatened species.
Podcast Timeline
00:55 Introduction to the Creatures Podcast
01:11 Remembering Sean Mortenson: An Inspiration
02:10 The Fascinating Story of the Asiatic Wild Ass
04:14 The Onager: A Beautiful and Endangered Equid
06:09 The Importance of Patreon Support for Conservation Efforts
14:34 The Role of the Asiatic Wild Ass in the Ecosystem
19:03 Conservation Efforts in Mongolia and China
23:00 The Persian Onager: A Critically Endangered Subspecies
28:04 The Evolution of Equids
35:50 Introduction to the Largest Equid
36:15 Discussion on Draft Horses
37:30 Exploring the Shire Horse
37:41 Insights into Equine Science
38:06 Understanding Horse Size and Weight
38:06 The Gentle Giants: Draft Horses
38:12 The Weight of the Largest Equid
38:47 Life Expectancy of Equids
39:48 Speed and Adaptability of Asiatic Wild Asses
41:27 The Role of Ears in Heat Dissipation
44:00 Survival Adaptations of Equids
44:43 Feeding Behavior of Equids
48:03 Communication and Social Behavior of Equids
51:56 Reproduction in Equids
57:33 Conservation Efforts for Asiatic Wild Asses
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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 [email protected]
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Mysteries of the Monarch Butterfly
Unravelling the Mysteries of Monarch Butterflies: From Lifecycle to Conservation
In this comprehensive exploration of the Monarch butterflies, hosts Chris and Angie delve into their life cycle, migration patterns and unique 'super generation'. They also discuss the butterflies' ecological importance and the role they play in pollination and ecosystems.
The hosts share their experiences of visiting a university's natural history museum and butterfly breeding program. With a focus on the alarming decline in the Monarch butterfly population, threats like climate change, pesticide use and habitat loss are highlighted.
They also bring attention to active conservation organizations like Monarch Watch and the ESS Society, and promote involvement in citizen-science projects. They encourage listeners to contribute to butterfly conservation by planting pollinator gardens, with a forthcoming resource on suitable plants for different U.S regions.
Podcast Timeline
00:50 Introduction and Welcome
00:59 Exploring the World of Insects
01:40The Significance of Monarch Butterflies
02:20 The Research and Preparation Process
02:37 The Passion for Learning about Creatures
03:06 The Fascinating Journey of Monarch Butterflies
04:28 The Importance of Insect Conservation
04:05 The Incredible Migration of Monarch Butterflies
04:42 The Monarch Butterfly in New Zealand
05:39 The Beauty and Importance of Monarch Butterflies
06:43 The Life Cycle of Monarch Butterflies
10:19 The Impact of Climate Change on Monarch Butterflies
15:27 The Role of Citizen Scientists in Monarch Conservation
32:13 The Evolution and Migration of Monarch Butterflies
42:24 The Mystery of Monarch Migration
43:10 Theories on Monarch Migration
44:26 Adaptation and Migration Patterns
44:48 Monarch Butterflies in New Zealand
45:20 The Fascinating Multi-Generational Relay Race
46:07 The Incredible Journey of Monarch Butterflies
53:32 The Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle
54:56 The Super Generation of Monarch Butterflies
57:02 The Intriguing Physiology of Monarch Butterflies
01:03:13 The Importance of Conservation Efforts
01:23:48 The Role of Citizen Science in Monarch Conservation
01:26:00 The Impact of Planting Pollinator Gardens
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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 [email protected]
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Wonders of Wombats
Chris is off to Australia this week, so in that spirit we want to cover one of Australia's most beloved species and highly endangered Wombat. First, the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat is actually one of the most endangered mammals in the world. With only around 300 animals left, they are close to extinction. Wombats are marsupials and play such a critical role to the Australian environment as important herbivores. They also have some very surprising physiology and behaviors that held us in wonder. A fun fact is, a group of Wombats is also known as a "Wisdom of Wombats." Another fun species to learn about.
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