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Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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

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13:50

Sloth Bear: Active Insect Eaters

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/11/11

Amazing Wildlife is traveling far east to highlight a bear with an interesting name… the sloth bear! Hosts Rick and Ebone discuss the different subspecies of these bears that don’t hibernate, its connection to the tree-dwelling sloth, the origin story of its name, and explore adjustments that sloth bears have made to avoid potential conflict. Late, Rick answers questions from a young listener about this bear that snacks on termites.If you have a question for Amazing Wildlife you can send them to

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23:22

Brown Bear: North America’s Grizzly

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/11/04

They can be black, blond, gray, or different shades of brown, but their distinct shoulder hump gives them away. We’re highlighting the brown bear also known as the grizzly bear! Hosts Rick and Ebone uncover how the environment of the last of North America’s brown bear can affect its diet, sleep patterns, and size. Hali O'Connor, Senior Wildlife Care Specialist, later sits down to reveal little-known facts about this intelligent, curious, and skilled omnivore. If you have a question for Amazing

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20:45

Sun Bear: Sun in the Trees

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/10/28

Today, Amazing Wildlife meets a bear that carries sunshine wherever it goes, the sun bear! Hosts Rick and Ebone examine the smallest member of the bear family and discuss how it got its unique name and how it has adapted for life in the trees. Senior Wildlife Care Specialist, Chris Torres, joins the show to share how experts create stimulating environments for sun bears at the San Diego Zoo. If you have a question for Amazing Wildlife you can send them to wildlife@iheartmedia.com for your chance to

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22:34

Axolotl: Mexico’s Metamorphosis

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/10/21

You may know the axolotl from a popular video game, but do you know the secret behind this amphibian’s infant-like smile? Hosts Rick and Ebone explore interesting facts about the axolotl, which is only found in Mexico’s Lake Xochimilco. Later, Amazing Wildlife welcomes a young listener very close to the show to share what she loves about the unique creature from its mating dance to its ability to grow a new limb. If you have a question for Amazing Wildlife you can send them to

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19:34

Chinese Giant Salamander: A Living Fossil

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/10/14

In today’s episode, Amazing Wildlife is talking all about the world’s largest amphibian, the Chinese giant salamander! Hosts Rick and Ebone explore the world of this sleek and mysterious gill-less creature that can breath underwater because of its skin. Brett Baldwin, Associate Curator of Herpetology and Ichthyology, stops by to discuss efforts to stop illegal poaching of this critically endangered species. If you have a question for Amazing Wildlife you can send them to wildlife@iheartmedia.com for

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24:35

Desert Tortoise: Star of the Southwest

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/10/07

For this episode, Amazing Wildlife is headed towards the Mojave Desert to spotlight a long-lived species known for its thick shell, the desert tortoise! Hosts Rick and Ebone reveal facts about these tortoises, including their surprising speed and why they are classified as a keystone species (meaning if you protect this species you’ll also protect several others). Melissa Merrick, Associate Director of Recovery Ecology, joins the show to discuss how San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and its partners

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23:02

Rattlesnake: Venomous Viper

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/09/30

Amazing Wildlife is examining a species that oftentimes gets a bad rap, the rattlesnake! Hosts Rick and Ebone debunk myths about these predators and explain how to spot a rattlesnake and their defense mechanisms that are not intended to hurt humans. Through questions from our young listener, you’ll discover cool facts about rattlesnakes (which, surprisingly, are good swimmers) and why we need them. If you have a question for Amazing Wildlife you can send them to wildlife@iheartmedia.com for your

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21:04

Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog: Restoring Ecosystem Balance

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/09/23

Amazing Wildlife highlights an animal found in high-elevation streams in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the mountain yellow-legged frog. Hosts Rick and Ebone uncover facts about California’s endemic species, including their unique sounds and the reason why scientists estimate there are fewer than 200 remaining in nature. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Research Coordinator, Leah Jacobs, joins the show to explain the large-scale reintroduction project for this endangered frog and the challenges

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20:26

Tuatara: Little Dragons

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/09/16

In this episode, we’re exploring New Zealand’s largest reptile and a species that is considered among the most unique wildlife in the world. We’re talking about the tuatara! Hosts Rick and Ebone discuss how these creatures have a “third eye” and why even though it looks like a lizard, its lineage traces back to the age of the dinosaurs. Later, Kim Gray, curator of herpetology and ichthyology, joins the show to chat about this truly one-of-a-kind animal often referred to as a “living fossil.” If you

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31:31

Chimpanzee: A Conversation with Dr. Jane Goodall

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/09/09

For this very special episode of Amazing Wildlife, join global phenomenon and world-renowned conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall, as she shares her lifelong passion for wildlife and her commitment to saving our natural world with Paul Baribault, President and Chief Executive Officer of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. The two will sit down and chat about Jane’s lifelong commitment to conserving our natural world, and as Chair of the Jane Goodall Institute’s USA Board of Directors, Baribault talks with

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20:47

Kangaroo: Mighty Marsupials

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/09/02

Amazing Wildlife is spotlighting one of Australia's most beloved endemic species... the kangaroo! This plant eating marsupial is known for its many familiar characteristics from its powerful kick to the female’sjoey toting pouches. Hosts Ebone Monet and Rick Schwartz explore themarsupial’s lesser-known species, features and behaviors. Later, a young listener has an opportunity to find out how much Rick really knows about the popular hoppers. If you have a question for Amazing Wildlife

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22:44

Tasmanian Devil: Ghosts of Tasmania

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/08/26

What is a carnivorous and endangered marsupial? In this episode, Amazing Wildlife explores what makes the Tasmanian Devil so fascinating. Hosts Ebone Monet and Rick Schwartz discuss the history behind the creature’s unique name, the role they play in their habitat, and the breeding program to introduce the population outside of Tasmania. Later, Cora Singleton joins the show to give insight about the outbreak behind a dramatic decline in the Tasmanian Devil population. If you have a question for

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16:39

Cassowary: Dino Birds

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/08/19

For this episode, Amazing Wildlife ventures to the tropical forests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia to showcase one of the world’s largest birds… the cassowary. Hosts Ebone and Rick uncover why this threatened species is so important to its forest habitats, how they resemble dinosaurs, and the unique coloring of their eggs. They also unpack why these flightless birds hold the title of the bird with the most fierce reputation and how they are notorious for having a lethal kick

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21:06

Matschie's Tree Kangaroo: Ghosts of the Forest

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/08/12

For this episode of Amazing Wildlife, we’re traveling to the cloud forests of the island of Papua New Guinea to find an animal found nowhere else in the world! Locals call Matschie’s tree kangaroos “ghosts of the forest” because they are so hard to spot and move quickly. Hosts Rick and Ebone discuss how this kangaroo is uniquely adapted for climbing trees and how zoos are working together to save this endangered species. Katie Christofferson, senior wildlife care specialist, joins the show to give

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22:24

Platypus: A Duck-billed, Egg-laying Mammal

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/08/05

The animal explored in this episode is so unusual that when it was first discovered by European explorers, they had a hard time convincing scientists it was real! We’re talking about the one and only platypus.Hosts Rick and Ebone reveal some cool facts about this egg-laying mammal and detail the journey on how the San Diego Zoo became the only zoo outside Australia to house platypuses.Luis Ochoa, a Lead Wildlife Care Specialist, joins the show to discuss what makes this species so unique and

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22:02

Okapi: Africa’s Unicorn

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/07/29

This Amazing Wildlife episode is all about a beautiful and unusual mammal found only in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo… the Okapi! Hosts Rick and Ebone find out how this species, which is the only living relative of the giraffe, manages to blend in with surroundings in their native habitat and explore their different vocalizations and social dynamic. Later, senior wildlife specialist Jennifer Chapman stops by the show to explain the Okapi Species Survival Plan and how to

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22:43

Grevy's Zebra: A Star in Stripes

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/07/22

Meet the largest of the zebra species… Grevy’s Zebra! Amazing Wildlife hosts Rick and Ebone examine the history of the species’ name and discuss how to spot the difference between a Grevy’s Zebra and a Plains Zebra. Mike Langridge, animal Care Supervisor at San Diego Zoo joins the show to share the different challenges the Grevy's Zebra has faced over the last several decades. If you have a question for Amazing Wildlife you can send them to wildlife@iheartmedia.com for your chance to hear it on the

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22:43

Cheetah: The Spotted Sprinter

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/07/15

This episode of Amazing Wildlife tracks the world's fastest land mammal… the cheetah! Hosts Rick and Ebone explore the cheetah’s unique adaptations to find out the secret to their speed and what makes them unique among other large cat species. Later, Animal Training Supervisor, Janet Rose-Hinostroza, joins the show to discuss the factors as to why the cheetah’s “vulnerable” status is being pushed to change to “endangered.” Special thanks to Debra Erickson! If you have a question for Amazing

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21:21

California Condor: Wings of the Southwest

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/07/08

What was onceextinct but now glides across southwestern U.S. skies? It’s the California Condor! Hosts Rick and Ebone explore the species’ deep ties to its region, how you can spot this vulture, and what is included in their diet in order to maintain an impressive wingspan. Lead Wildlife Care Specialist, Ron Webb, and Associate Director of Conservation Research Division, Nacho Vilchis, join the show to explain the imperative work that took place to reintroduce the largest North American

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22:45

Fiji Iguana: Camouflaged Cutie

Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast ·

2022/07/01

What is a beautifully colored arboreal species found only on the Fiji Islands? We’re talking about the Fiji Iguana!Hosts Rick and Ebone reveal what makes the Fiji banded iguana unique, how this lizard is perfectly shaded to camouflage with the forest, and what classifies a lizard to be an iguana. San Diego Zoo curator of herpetology, Kim Gray, makes an appearance to explain the Species Survival Program (SSP) and the threats that impactthe Fiji banded iguana. If you have a question for Amazing

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