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That"s WILD! Podcast

Susan Altrui & Joy Matlock

Join us as we explore the amazing natural world that surrounds AND ASTOUNDS us. We’ll share insights and mind-blowing facts with special guest appearances that will leave you saying “That’s WILD!”

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20:56

That's WILD: Saved by the Zoo: Species Back from the...

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2025/09/10

Summary Hosts Susan Altrui and Joy Matlock celebrate conservation comeback stories and the teamwork behind them. Through a game of Two Truths and a Lie and a visit from zookeeper Hannah Baker (and ambassador ferret Hagrid), this episode explores how AZA-accredited zoos, government agencies, scientists, and communities combine tools like captive breeding, reintroduction, habitat protection, disease management, and genetics to bring species back from the brink.In this episode you’ll learnWhy bald

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24:00

That's WILD: Conservation Worldwide

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2025/08/14

Hosts Susan Altrui and Joy Matlock explore how local actions support global conservation. From hummingbird migrations to endangered pancake tortoises, this episode pulls back the curtain on AZA-accredited zoo work, Species Survival Plans (SSPs), community events like Drink Beer, Save Turtles, and simple steps listeners can take to protect wildlife. Zookeeper Hannah Baker brings Short Stack the pancake tortoise to show how ambassador animals help spark conservation.In this episode, you’ll learn:How

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34:00

That's WILD: Animal Management

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2025/07/23

Episode Summary: Hosts Susan Altrui and Joy Matlock kick off with a fun audio quiz—identifying Siamang apes, ponies, capuchin monkeys, geese, and alligators by their calls—then dive into how That’s Wild animals are cared for. Learn about AZA accreditation, Species Survival Plans (SSPs), and the day‑to‑day enrichment and husbandry that keep zoo residents thriving. Zookeeper Hannah brings Iris the blue‑tongued skink to demonstrate protocols for ambassador animals.In this episode, you’ll learn:Iconic

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20:22

That's WILD: Animal Superpowers

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2025/07/09

Episode Summary: Hosts Susan Altrui and Joy Matlock explore the “superpowers” that let wildlife hide, survive, and sustain ecosystems. From master camouflagers in the upcoming Hidden Corners exhibit to the semi-permeable skin of a smooth-sided toad, learn how animals blend in, breathe through skin, and even regenerate limbs. Zookeeper Hannah introduces a native Amazonian toad ambassador to demonstrate these incredible adaptations up close.In this episode, you’ll learn:Animal Invisibility: How

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22:44

That's WILD: Komodos Galore

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2025/06/19

Hosts Susan Altruy and Joy Matlock dive into the astonishing world of lizards—exploring Komodo dragons, bearded dragons, and Arkansas’s eastern collared lizard “dragons.” Learn what makes Komodos fearsome predators and how local zoos breed and release native species to restore Ozark glade ecosystems. Zookeeper Hannah also introduces Steve the bearded dragon, a laid-back ambassador who helps families connect with reptiles.In this episode, you’ll learn:Reptile vs. Lizard vs. Dragon: Why all lizards

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20:06

That's WILD: Decoding Animal Languages

That"s WILD! Podcast ·

2025/06/04

Join hosts Susan Altruy and Joy Matlock on That’s Wild Podcast as they explore the myriad ways animals communicate—through dance, color changes, smells, and vocalizations. From honeybee waggle dances to skunk foot stomps, squid chromatophores, and the hoots of a great horned owl named Lincoln, this episode reveals how nonverbal and verbal signals shape survival and social bonds in the wild. Zookeeper Hannah also brings Lincoln on-mic to demonstrate visual cues and territorial hoots firsthand.In this

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19:55

That's WILD: Nature's Pantry

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2025/06/04

Episode Summary: Hosts Susan Altruy and Joy Matlock explore how animals secure food—through foraging, hunting, and special tactics—and how habitat loss endangers those sources. Zookeeper Hannah then presents Monty, a Ball Python, to demonstrate snake adaptations for locating and subduing prey. Learn simple actions you can take to protect natural food chains.In this episode, you’ll learn:Foraging vs. Hunting: Black bears gather berries and carrion; river otters dive for fish; red-tailed hawks hunt

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20:49

That's WILD: Nature’s Geniuses – Tool Use &...

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2025/05/05

Emcee Dustin Bean, host Susan Altrui, and co‑host Joy Matlock dive into animal intelligence and tool use on this episode of That’s Wild Podcast—brought to you by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation and produced by the Little Rock Zoo. From octopuses wielding coconut shells to crows bending wires, learn how creatures across the globe employ inventive strategies to survive. Plus, special guest Hannah brings Molly, a 28‑year‑old Moluccan cockatoo ambassador, to demonstrate the true brainpower of our

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17:30

That's WILD: Animal Parenting: Helicopter Moms, Super...

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2025/05/05

Emcee Dustin Bean welcomes you to That’s Wild Podcast, produced by the Little Rock Zoo and sponsored by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation. Hosts Susan Altrui and Joy Matlock explore the world’s wildest “parenting” strategies—from alligator moms ferrying babies in their mouths to seahorse dads carrying eggs. You’ll hear how orangutans bond for eight years, why cuckoo birds outsource childcare, and get an insider look at parenting in action at Little Rock Zoo, capped off by a special visit from Vinny

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26:49

That's Wild: Animal Sleep & Dormancy

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2025/04/07

Join emcees Susan Altrui, Joy Matlock, and Dustin Bean on That’s Wild Podcast as they dive into the intriguing world of sleep and animal dormancy. In this episode—brought to you by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation and produced by the Little Rock Zoo—the hosts explore the science behind hibernation, brumation, and estivation. From the ultra-slow heartbeats of hibernating bears to the unique adaptations of reptiles and desert dwellers, they blend humor with fascinating facts and share conservation

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20:47

That's Wild: Animal Eating Behavior

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2025/03/17

Join emcees Susan Altrui, Joy Matlock, and Dustin Bean on That’s Wild Podcast as they delve into the fascinating world of animal eating behaviors, from picky eaters like pandas and koalas to opportunistic feeders such as hyenas and owls. In this episode—brought to you by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation and produced by the Little Rock Zoo—the hosts uncover incredible animal adaptations, share conservation insights, and explore how these behaviors connect to the natural world.Show Notes:1

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32:09

That's Wild: Crazy Like a Fox & Rat Race

That"s WILD! Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Episode Summary: Join emcees Susan Altrui, Joy Matlock, and Dustin Bean on That’s Wild Podcast as they explore the clever world of foxes and the urban ingenuity of rats. In this episode—brought to you by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation and produced by the Little Rock Zoo—the hosts dive into intriguing animal behaviors, pop culture nods, and conservation insights that connect nature to everyday life.Show Notes:1. Introduction & MissionWelcome: Dustin Bean sets the stage by celebrating the

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29:19

Drama Llamas, Exploding Ants, and Other Divas of the...

That"s WILD! Podcast ·

2024/12/30

This week on THAT’S WILD, Joy and Susan explore the natural world’s drama queens—animals with attitudes, quirks, and downright wild behaviors. From llamas asserting dominance to exploding ants and bubble-popping shrimp, this episode dives into the fascinating and sometimes bizarre behaviors that make these creatures true divas.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Drama Llamas: Fact or fiction? Discover the surprising (and occasionally dangerous) behaviors of llamas, including the infamous "Berserk

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