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The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle

Unleash your curiosity with The Fur Real Podcast—where heartwarming animal stories meet cutting-edge pet technology.Hosted by Mark A Kyle, Fur Real dives into the fascinating world of animals through inspiring conversations with top veterinarians, animal experts, rescue organizations, and everyday pet lovers. From heroic rescue missions to groundbreaking veterinary innovations, each episode brings you closer to the incredible bond we share with our furry (and sometimes not-so-furry)

kids & family pets & animals

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00:48:49

"WINNIE THE POOH AT 100... MEET THE REAL BEAR" with...

The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle ·

2026/09/29

For 100 years, Winnie-the-Pooh has brought a little magic into all of our lives. But behind the stories, the Hundred Acre Wood and the bear we all know and love was a real bear named Winnie—and she was a girl.As Winnie-the-Pooh celebrates his 100th anniversary on October 14, Mark sits down with author Lindsay Mattick, the great-granddaughter of Harry Colebourn, the Canadian soldier and veterinarian who rescued a female black bear cub during World War I and named her Winnie after his hometown of

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01:17:50

"MARMOSETS...THEY'RE CUTE, CHATTY & CLEVER!" with Dr....

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2026/09/22

They’re tiny, ridiculously cute, incredibly social—and they have a lot to say. Marmosets may be some of the smallest monkeys around, but behind those expressive faces is a surprisingly complex world of communication, family life, cooperation and intelligence.This week, Mark talks with Dr. Cory Miller, a professor and researcher at the University of California, San Diego, whose work explores how marmosets communicate and interact with one another. Cory and his team are studying their vocal behavior

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01:17:09

"EVERY ANIMAL IS A CHARACTER" with author Michelle...

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2026/09/15

Every animal has a personality—and Michelle Lerner has known some unforgettable ones.This week, Mark talks with author and animal law expert Michelle Lerner about her new book, A Series of Opinionated Animals, and the quirky, funny, fiercely individual animals she has shared her life with along the way. Each one left its mark, helping shape not only Michelle’s life, but the way she came to think about animals and ultimately advocate for their legal rights.From laugh-out-loud stories that will feel

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01:07:30

"CAMP CLINICS: SEEING BOTH ENDS OF THE LEASH" with...

The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle ·

2026/09/08

This week, Johanna Johnson from CAMP Clinics joins us to talk about the incredible bond between people experiencing homelessness and their pets—and why there is often much more to that relationship than we realize.CAMP Clinics provides veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness, helping with vaccinations, preventative care, and other medical needs. And that care can have an impact far beyond the animal. By making sure pets are vaccinated and have the necessary records, CAMP

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01:20:37

"MANTA RAYS: Huge Wings, Bigger Brains!" with Dr. Guy...

The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle ·

2026/09/01

Manta rays are enormous, graceful, and unlike just about anything else in the ocean. But behind those huge wings is something even more surprising—a remarkably big brain.This week, Mark is joined by Dr. Guy Stevens, one of the world’s leading manta ray experts and co-founder of the Manta Trust, to explore what makes these ocean giants so extraordinary. From their intelligence and complex social lives to their incredible migrations and curious encounters with humans, manta rays are proving there’s a

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01:19:30

"TARANTULAS! Big, Hairly and...Surprisingly Nice!"...

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2026/08/25

Tarantulas have a reputation for being big, hairy, and downright terrifying—but how much of what we think we know about them is actually true?This week, Mark is joined by Dr. Chris Hamilton, tarantula researcher and evolutionary biologist, to get beyond the fangs and the fear and discover what makes these incredible spiders so fascinating. Chris takes us inside the world of tarantulas—from how they hunt and defend themselves to their surprising behaviors, incredible diversity, and why these giant

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01:10:11

"PET EMEGENCY: DON'T PANIC!" with Dr. Garret Pachtinger

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2026/08/18

When your pet has an emergency, panic can set in fast. What should you do first? What happens when you arrive at the ER? And how do veterinarians decide which animal gets treated first?Dr. Garret Pachtinger, a board-certified veterinary emergency and critical care specialist, joins Mark to take some of the fear and uncertainty out of one of the most stressful moments a pet parent can face. From recognizing a true emergency and knowing when to head to the ER, to understanding triage, wait times,

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01:02:03

"ALEX: BIRD BRAIN? THINK AGAIN!" with Dr. Irene...

The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle ·

2026/08/11

How smart can a parrot really be? Dr. Irene Pepperberg spent decades answering that question with the help of one remarkable African grey parrot named Alex.Alex didn’t just mimic words. He learned to identify colors, shapes, numbers and objects, understood concepts like same and different, and showed abilities that challenged what scientists thought they knew about animal intelligence.In this episode, Dr. Pepperberg shares the incredible story of Alex, their groundbreaking work together, and how one

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00:58:23

Pablo Escobar's "COCAINE HIPPOS" with Dr. Rebecca...

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2026/08/04

What do Pablo Escobar, Colombia, and hippos have in common? More than you might think.From their incredible size and surprising behaviors to the unusual story of how they became one of Colombia's most controversial wild animals, hippos are full of surprises.In this episode, Mark sits down with Dr. Rebecca Lewison, professor of biology at San Diego State University and one of the leading experts studying Colombia's hippos. Together, they explore what makes hippos one of Africa's most fascinating—and

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00:55:55

" A Duck?.. A Beaver?.. Nope...A PLATYPUS! with Dr....

The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle ·

2026/07/28

What do you get when you combine a duck’s bill, a beaver-like tail, webbed feet, venomous spurs, egg-laying, and the ability to detect electricity? You get one of the most unusual animals on Earth—the platypus.In this episode, Mark talks with Australian platypus researcher Dr. Tahneal Hawke about the remarkable biology, behavior, and conservation of this one-of-a-kind mammal. They explore how platypuses hunt underwater with their eyes, ears, and nostrils closed, why males carry venomous spurs, and

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00:44:45

"FUTURE FARMERS & THEIR BARNYARD BUDDIES" with...

The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle ·

2026/07/21

What happens when you combine curious kids, amazing farm animals, and a passion for agriculture? You get Super Smart Farming, a unique podcast from Lancaster Farming that's inspiring the next generation of farmers, animal lovers, and lifelong learners.In this episode, Mark sits down with Candice Wierzbowsky and Eric Hurlock, the creative team behind Super Smart Farming, to talk about how they're making agriculture fun and accessible for children. From cows, pigs, chickens, sheep, and goats to the

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01:50:10

ARK: RESCUING ANIMALS OF WAR

The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle ·

2026/07/14

War leaves behind more than shattered buildings and displaced families. It also leaves countless animals frightened, injured, abandoned, and fighting to survive.In this special episode, I travel to Ukraine to meet the extraordinary team from ARK Animal Rescue Ukraine on the frontlines of one of the world's most dangerous humanitarian crises. Joined by Yaryna Vintoniuk and Helen Donets, I witness firsthand what it takes to rescue animals from active war zones, provide emergency medical care, reunite

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01:08:36

"LIFE ON THE EDGE...LITERALLY" with Dr. Marco...

The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle ·

2026/07/07

Some animals spend their lives in places that seem impossible to survive. Clinging to sheer cliffs, navigating narrow ledges, and scaling near-vertical mountainsides, these remarkable creatures have evolved to thrive where one wrong step could mean the difference between life and death.In this episode, Dr. Marco Festa-Bianchet, one of the world's leading experts on mountain wildlife, shares insights from decades of research studying these incredible animals. From their astonishing agility and

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01:14:55

AFRICA'S PAINTED DOGS ... OUTHUNT LIONS" with Dr....

The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle ·

2026/06/30

Most people think lions are Africa's greatest hunters—but what if they're not? This week, Mark sits down with wildlife conservationist Greg Rasmussen to uncover the remarkable story of Africa's painted dogs, one of the continent's most successful—and most endangered—predators. With decades spent studying and protecting these incredible animals, Greg shares what makes them such extraordinary hunters and why they deserve far more attention than they receive.But this conversation goes beyond the hunt

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00:57:34

"BETWEEN FLYING FISH AND ELEPHANT SEALS" with Dr....

The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle ·

2026/06/23

Flying fish soar above the ocean. Elephant seals dive to extraordinary depths. At first glance, they couldn't be more different.This week, we sit down with marine biologists Dr. Eric Lewallen and Dr. Carolina Bonin, two scientists whose research intersects in unexpected ways. Eric shares the remarkable adaptations that allow flying fish to glide hundreds of feet above the ocean, while Carolina reveals what elephant seals can teach us through cutting-edge environmental DNA (eDNA) research—including

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01:01:20

"SQUIRRELS: CUTE, FLUFFY...and...WAIT...CARNIVORES?!"...

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2026/06/16

Cute. Fluffy. Nut-obsessed. That's the squirrel story we all know... right?Not so fast.This week, we sit down with Dr. Sonja Wild, a behavioral ecologist and postdoctoral researcher at UC Davis, whose work explores how animals adapt and thrive in a changing world. Her recent research helped uncover something that stunned even seasoned scientists: California ground squirrels hunting and eating voles.In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Wild shares how her team documented this never-before-described

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01:05:00

"ANIMAL MOVEMENT, ENGINEERING THE FUTURE" with Dr....

The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle ·

2026/06/09

What can a sand-swimming lizard, a cockroach sprinting across rough terrain, and a centipede teach us about the next generation of robots?In this episode,we sit down with physicist and roboticist Daniel Goldman to explore the fascinating world of robophysics—the science of using animals to uncover the fundamental principles of movement. From sandfish lizards that "swim" beneath desert dunes to multi-legged robots designed for search-and-rescue missions, Goldman's research reveals how nature's

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01:18:12

"THE GREAT STARFISH DIE-OFF" with Dr. Ian Hewson

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2026/06/02

For decades, starfish were among the most common and recognizable animals along many coastlines. Then, seemingly overnight, millions began to disappear.In this episode, Dr. Ian Hewson takes us inside one of the largest wildlife disease events ever documented in the ocean: the Great Starfish Die-Off. We explore the mysterious outbreak known as Sea Star Wasting Disease, what scientists have learned about its causes, and why the loss of these remarkable creatures has ripple effects throughout entire

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00:51:50

"PRAYING MANTIS: Tiny Alien, Deadly Hunter" with...

The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle ·

2026/05/26

What makes the praying mantis one of the most fascinating predators on Earth? In this episode, Lohit Garikipati joins Mark A. Kyle to explore the strange, beautiful, and sometimes terrifying world of praying mantises. From lightning-fast attacks and incredible camouflage to their almost “alien” appearance and ability to track movement with precision, these insects are among nature’s most efficient hunters. Lohit shares how mantises evolved into masters of ambush, the surprising intelligence and

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00:57:18

"BREED EXPLORER: WHICH PET IS RIGHT FOR YOU?" with...

The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A Kyle ·

2026/05/19

In this episode, Mark sits down with Dr. Heather Berst of Zoetis to discuss Breed Explorer — a tool designed to help people find the right pet for their lifestyle, personality, living situation, and activity level.Not every pet is the right fit for every home, and this conversation explores why making the right match matters for both humans and dogs. Apartment dwellers, active outdoor families, first-time pet owners, seniors with limited mobility, and people with large yards all have very

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