Ep. 50: An Invisible Polar Bear, a Shark Taste-Test, and Other Recent Stories

Explicit content warning

04/12/23 • 56 min

Our Patrons voted, and this week we're talking about recent animal attacks in the news.
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First Animal Attack Covered: A polar bear attack in Wales, Alaska (and for those curious, the majority of people there are Inupiaq)
Second Animal Attack Covered: A blacktip shark bite in Hobe Sound, Florida
Third Animal Attack Covered: An alligator attack in Fort Pierce, Florida
Fourth Animal Attack Covered: A monkey attack in Oklahoma
Final Animal Attack Covered: A man nearly had his arm ripped off by his pet zebra.
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Previous Episode

Ep. 49: The War on Rhinos

This week we're talking about all things Rhino, including rhinos attacking people and people attacking rhinos.
We cannot talk about rhinos without talking about the incredible people who risk and sometimes give their lives in the name of rhino conservation, especially Anton Mzimba. You can learn more about the documentary he stars in, Rhino Man, here.
We highly encourage you to follow @TheBlackMambas (the world's first all-women anti-poaching initiative) on Instagram and @olpejeta (Ol Pejeta Conservancy) on Instagram to learn more about and stay involved in conservation efforts.
What can you do to support rhinos?

Don’t support illegal trade - Don’t purchase anything made from rhino horn
Consider supporting conservation organizations and programs
Use and support sustainable wood, paper and palm oil. By purchasing certified sustainable palm oil and FSC-certified forest products, retailers and manufacturers help protect Sumatran and Javan rhino habitat by limiting illegal logging and forest conversion. Consumers can help by demanding certified products
Spread the word about rhino conservation!

Study mentioned in ep: Renegotiating citizenship: stories of young rhinos in Nepal
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Ep. 51: More Than Just a Squirrel Bite (feat. Stephanie Martinez)

Content Warning: Descriptions of wounds and traumatic medical complications
We had the pleasure of talking to Stephanie Martinez (she/they), a naturalist that works in environmental policy and GIS for endangered/threatened species. A few years ago, Stephanie was conducting fieldwork for the Rio Grande Ground Squirrel (Ictidomys parvidens), when she was bitten by one. Stephanie quickly learned firsthand how serious a bite from a wild animal can be, even an animal as small as a squirrel.
You can follow Stephanie on Twitter @craniatology and you can follow their runs on Strava here.
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