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At Animalia we aim to share important stories and information related to protecting this planet and positively impacting the public discussion around climate, biodiversity, and the natural world.

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S2:E22 - LET'S CHANGE YOUR MIND ABOUT SHARKS

Animalia ·

2021/08/24

What's the first emotion that comes to mind when you think of sharks? For most people it's fear. Fear of an open water attack. A fear that has been culturally woven into our lexicon dating back thousands of years. That fear is justified - sharks are powerful predators. However, it's also over blown. 300 times more people bite other people on subways each year than how many sharks who bite people globally each year! Sharks are vital to our oceans. In fact, given every curveball we

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57:49

S2:E21 - How Composting Can Help Solve our Soil...

Animalia ·

2021/08/17

You’ve probably heard the disturbing stat before: we throw away 40% of our food here in the US. And that’s a big problem on multiple fronts. For one, landfill waste is a major source, in fact our biggest source, of methane. A greenhouse gas that traps heat at a rate 25 times stronger than carbon. In addition, that food waste could have otherwise been converted into nutrient rich soil, at a time when we are in a massive soil criss after decades of soil degradation spurned from an agriculture industry

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118:54

Episode 4 of 4 - The American War on Wolves: The...

Animalia ·

2021/08/05

Welcome to Episode 4 of Animalia’s The American War on Wolves. In this 4th and final episode of the series, we dig into what’s been happening in 2021 so far since Federal protections for gray wolves were lifted in January. State by state, wolf protections are falling away and senseless killing is picking up steam. In order to change this trend, we need to understand why it’s happening. So our focus in this episode will be to break down the justifications the anti-wolf community uses in their

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81:34

Episode 3 of 4 - The American War on Wolves: Recovery...

Animalia ·

2021/07/27

Welcome back to The American War on Wolves, a 4-part series chronicling the historic extermination of the critical gray wolf in the United States culminating in the battle grounds of 2021 as states wrestle to determine the fate of this species. If you didn’t get a chance to check out Episodes 1 or 2, please do so. Episode 1 provides an important foundation for understanding wolf behavior and sociology that serves as context for evaluating the policies aiming to control and manage them. Episode 2 is

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58:44

Episode 2 of 4 - The American War on Wolves: An...

Animalia ·

2021/07/20

Welcome back to Episode 2 in our 4-part series: The American War on Wolves. In this episode we are going to go back in time to the mid-1800s when Western Settlers moved into the Great Plains, the Southwest, and the Northwest and began forever changing these ecosystems. Native American communities and roaming bison would be replaced by Western outposts and grazing livestock. What followed was a systematic extermination of wolves and other wild predators, led by the collaboration of private economic

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57:12

Episode 1 of 4 - The American War on Wolves:...

Animalia ·

2021/07/14

We’re so excited to bring you our first ever mini-series here on Animalia. The American War on Wolves If you’re not already aware, 2021 has become a pivotal year, a year like no other, in the fight to save this species here in the United States. After the Trump Administration delisted wolves from Federal protection in January of this year, many states have returned to the horrific, sweeping legalization of killing wolves. The same programs and strategies that led to their near extinction from the

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78:15

S2:E16 - Climate Migration hits the US Southwest Border

Animalia ·

2021/07/06

You’ve probably seen the “US Southern Border Crisis” plastered across news media the last few months. There is a surge of migrants coming from Central America, particularly what’s known as the Northern Triangle, highlighted by Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Only this surge is nothing new, it’s been building for over a decade. And the true cause of it is barely touched on in the news media, be it left or right leaning, and that’s climate change. If terms like climate displacement, climate

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50:38

S2:E15 - The Subcultures of Sperm Whales & How this...

Animalia ·

2021/06/14

One of the most fascinating shifts happening right now in conservation biology is factoring in different cultures within certain species and the need to protect and preserve each one as we do the species overall. You might think, well how do we know animals have culture? How do we know their behaviors are not all genetically programmed? And if they do have succinct subcultures, why is it important to preserve each one? Well, in today's podcast episode we are going to answer these questions

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50:03

S2:E14 - Farming Goes Indoors, with the Chief Science...

Animalia ·

2021/06/09

The hottest trend in agriculture is indoor, controlled farming. Often called “vertical farming”. These are massive warehouses, some as large as football stadiums, that are growing billions of pounds of fresh produce every day. So what is vertical farming and why is it growing like crazy? The modern concept of indoor farming has been around for over 20 years, but only in recent years have efficiencies in key technologies such as LED lighting, AI, hydroponic systems, and robotics made this concept

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71:16

S2:E13 - Managing California's Natural Resources

Animalia ·

2021/05/25

If you are not already aware, California is a big, complicated state. It's home to over 40 million people and if it were an independent nation, it would be the 5th largest economy in the world! From the lush forests of the north to the dry deserts in the south, from the historical Pacific coastline to the rural, agricultural Central Valley, California has some of the most diverse and wide ranging natural resources in the world. Managing these is not easy. From the ongoing water crisis to

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46:11

S2:E12 - How Rats Are Saving People's Lives

Animalia ·

2021/05/18

This episode is hopefully going to forever change your prospective on rats! Yes, the well known rodent that we often look at as pests in our day to day lives. If you’ve ever had a rat problem in your home, you know how clever and smart they are, how easily they can outmaneuver you. They are natural problem solvers with such a keen sense of smell and a nose for food. Well an awesome organization called APOPO, headquartered in Tanzania, has found a way to channel the abilities of rats to help people

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57:07

S2:E11 What is Happening to the Amazon Rainforest in...

Animalia ·

2021/05/11

The deforestation crisis in the Brazilian Amazon has been making headlines globally dating back to 2019. In fact, the latest finding - that the Amazon in Brazil is now officially producing more greenhouse gas than it captures due to forest degradation and deforestation - is as alarming and concerning as it gets. Studies are now showing the Amazon is on the brink of a point of no return where it could mostly dry out and turn into a savannah like ecosystem, causing major negative ramifications

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68:14

S2:E10 What Makes Food Organic & Where The Lines Get...

Animalia ·

2021/04/27

If you are like us, you probably try to buy and consume organic food whenever you can. Sometimes it's not available, sometimes it's a bit too expensive, and sometimes you might just wonder, "what exactly makes food organic and where do those lines get drawn." You're not alone, we have those questions as well. Which is why we sat down with Jessica Shade from The Organic Center to answer all these pressing questions for us! She's the Director of Science Programs at The

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58:33

S2:E9 Finally Answers to the Question "Are The Bees...

Animalia ·

2021/04/13

You've heard this question a lot in the last few years. What's killing the bees? Why are they dying? How bad is this? Well, while many articles share this headline, few actually explain it. For starters, do you even know there is a difference between Wild & Domestic bees? Or that the classic honey bee we are all so familiar with is not native to the US? In this episode we sit down with Matias Viel, co-founder of Bee Flow, a technology company creating a new paradigm in pollination

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25:29

S2:E8 Can a Snail Save an Entire Tropical Forest?

Animalia ·

2021/04/06

The Polymita Picta is one incredible, beautiful snail you are gonna want to get to know! It is native to Cuba and does some incredible work in supporting the forest and the species within it. Sadly though, it's under serious threat. Their remarkable colored shells are a thing of wonder, but also enticing to poachers. Polymitas are being collected and killed for their shells, and when combined with habitat loss and invasive species, this is putting this critical species in danger of collapse

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43:56

S2:E7 Why Citizen Science is Important and How You...

Animalia ·

2021/03/23

Did you know that everyone uses the scientific method everyday, even when we don't realize it? That's highly recommended when making any important decisions, however, it's not quite Citizen Science. Citizen Science is when anyone, regardless of qualifications or training, can contribute to the collection of analysis of data in the natural world as part of a collaborative project with professional scientists. You may have heard of apps like iNaturalist as an example. In this episode,

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53:10

S2:E6 Changing Culture in our Fight to Save this...

Animalia ·

2021/03/16

The role of shifting our culture as citizens and consumers is incredible important in the fight to save this planet. That often starts with the Youth, as they are the shapers of culture going forward. We sit down to chat with Hong Hoang, founder of Change Vietnam, the largest environmental NGO in all of Vietnam to learn how she has been changing culture for the past 20 years. Joining us halfway through are two young adults who have gone through Hong’s program. Hong is one of the most incredible

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62:39

S2:E5: A Detailed Discussion about the Philosophy &...

Animalia ·

2021/03/09

In this episode we sit down with a Practitioner and Researcher from China who has dedicated herself to fully understanding the manufacturing of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and what lies ahead for this critical pillar of Chinese culture. If you are wondering what TCM is, you're not alone. We begin the discussion by breaking down the philosophy behind TCM and how it is used in China today. In fact, you've likely used TCM-based approaches to healing in the past. Be it from acupuncture,

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51:07

S2:E4 When The Buying Stops, The Killing Can Too

Animalia ·

2021/03/02

You may not have heard of WildAid but you probably have seen or heard of their work. In the battle against wildlife trafficking and poaching, while many other organizations focus on the supply side of the issue - stopping the trafficking and poaching itself - WildAid focuses on the demand end - making consumption of wildlife products taboo and educating the public on what they are really buying and consuming. WildAid's now infamous slogan When the Buying Stops, the Killing Can Too, rings

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65:27

S2:E3 A Tall Order - Protecting Wild Giraffe with The...

Animalia ·

2021/02/20

ATTENTION: PLEASE REGISTER FOR OUR VERY SPECIAL VIRTUAL GIRAFFE EVENT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH AT 10AM PST / 1PM EST / 6PM UTC. IT IS COMPLETELY FREE AND YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT! LINK IS HERE. When most people think of wildlife species in Africa that need protection, they often think of lions, elephants, and rhinos. Even an Animalia favorite, the pangolin, is finally getting some of recognition and support. However we often don't think of giraffes. Yet, we love giraffes. They are popular

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