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All Creatures Podcast

All Creatures Podcast

The mission of the All Creatures Podcast is to educate listeners on the diverse animals that share our planet. We are in the midst of the Earth’s Six Mass Extinction and many animals need our help if they are to survive.Each week we will discuss a new species, conduct interviews with conservation experts from around the globe, and discuss recent conservation news.

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87:03

Humanity’s Greatest Partner: The Horse

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2026/01/14

Chris and Angie dive deep into the world of horses, marking 2026 as the Year of the Horse. They explore the monumental impact horses have had on human history, from their domestication over 5,000 years ago to their roles in warfare, transportation, and agriculture. Chris and Angie discuss the unique physiological and behavioral traits of horses that make them exceptional athletes and companions, their evolutionary history, and how they have influenced technology and human civilization. The episode

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78:03

Giants of Time: The Galápagos Tortoise

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2026/01/12

This episode dates back to 2020, but the Galápagos tortoise is one of the most iconic animals on Earth. Not only for its immense size and extraordinary lifespan, but for what it reveals about time, resilience, and the deep interconnectedness of life. These tortoises are true ecosystem engineers. As they move across the islands, they shape landscapes, create pathways, disperse seeds, and help maintain the balance between grasslands and forests. Many native plants rely on tortoises for

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56:38

Coexisting with Large Carnivores: Insights from Dr....

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2026/01/07

Chris engages in a profound discussion with Dr. Johnny Hanson, an environmental social scientist at Queen's University Belfast. Dr. Hanson, who has extensive experience in conservation and farming, shares his journey and insights from working on Snow Leopard conservation in Nepal and reintroducing large carnivores like lynx and wolves to the British Isles. They underscore the complexity of conservation, noting the importance of communication, long-term planning, compromise, and community-led

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69:40

Bison Brought Back From the Brink

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2026/01/05

We first released this episode in 2019 and the story of the Bison, hunted to near extinction, and then brought back is one you must not miss! Once numbering in the tens of millions, bison shaped the grasslands of North America through their movement, grazing, and sheer presence. Then, in the late 1800s, they were driven to the edge of extinction—reduced to fewer than 1,000 animals in just a few decades through industrial hunting, westward expansion, and the deliberate dismantling of Indigenous

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63:34

The Genius of Bats w/Dr Yossi Yovel

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2025/12/31

Angie welcomes Dr. Yoshi Jovel, an ecologist and neurobiologist, to discuss his new book 'The Genius Bat: The Secret Life of The Only Flying Mammal.' They delve into the fascinating world of bats, highlighting their intelligence, sophisticated social structures, and remarkable evolutionary traits. Dr. Jovel shares insights from his research, covering topics like echolocation, bat migration, and their robust immune systems. They also discuss the essential role bats play in ecosystems, the

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85:51

Polar Bears: Eight Years On, What Have We Learned?

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2025/12/24

Chris and Angie revisiting one of their earlier subjects, the polar bear. They discuss significant changes in polar bear populations over the last eight years, focusing on the impact of climate change and sea ice loss on their habitat and survival. Updates on new data, changes in conservation status, and regional population trends are shared. The hosts also explore the adaptations, behaviors, and physiological traits that make polar bears unique, including their incredible sense of smell and

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79:10

Ghosts of the Ice Age: Raccoon Dogs

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2025/12/15

Going back to an old episode, this species warms our hearts! Raccoon dogs are one of the most unusual mammals on Earth. Often mistaken for raccoons, yet actually members of the dog family. Chris and Angie explore the deep evolutionary history of the raccoon dog, tracing its origins back millions of years to ancient canids that survived dramatic climate shifts and mass extinctions. We unpack how raccoon dogs evolved their distinctive traits, including their masked faces, omnivorous diet, and rare

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75:19

It’s Christmas… Island’s Red Crab!

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2025/12/10

Chris and Angie dive into the fascinating world of the Christmas Island Red Crab. They paint a vivid picture of waking up to find your entire town overtaken by millions of migrating red crabs. The duo explores the ecological significance, behaviors, and extraordinary migration journey of these crabs. They delve into the unique ecosystem of Christmas Island, an Australian territory teeming with various land and marine crab species, and discuss the conservation efforts to protect the Christmas

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70:49

Buttered Popcorn in the Canopy: World of the Binturong

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2025/12/09

The binturong (often called the “bearcat”) is one of Asia’s most unusual and enchanting mammals. With a prehensile tail like a monkey, the waddling stride of a small bear, and a face full of whiskers, this elusive forest dweller is unlike anything else on Earth. Known for smelling like buttered popcorn, binturongs glide silently through the canopy, playing a vital role in their ecosystems as seed dispersers, especially for strangler figs that many forest species depend on. But behind their charm

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85:42

Snowy Albatross: Master of the Southern Ocean Skies

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2025/12/03

Chris and Angie dive into the fascinating world of the Snowy Albatross, also known as the Wandering Albatross. They discuss Chris's recent unforgettable trip, where he observed various species of albatrosses at sea, igniting a newfound admiration for these magnificent birds. The episode covers the Snowy Albatross's impressive wingspan, its remarkable ability to travel thousands of kilometers, and the extraordinary long-distance flights it undertakes. They delve into its superb navigational skills,

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53:13

Rescuing the Antipodes: How Rodent Eradication Saved...

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2025/12/01

We are going way back to Episode 49! An early interview but an important one. All about how conservationists are working hard to eradicate invasive species on some of our remotest islands on Earth. Chris interviewed Theo Van Noort in 2018, who was a Research Associate at the New Zealand Institute of Plant and Food Research. He worked on entomology, bombiculture and crop pollination. His Master’s research at the University of Auckland examined invasive wasp populations and their effect on

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42:43

At Last: The Prehistoric Planet Ice Age We Dreamed Of

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2025/11/26

We have asked someone, somewhere to make a show about all these incredible ancient animals, and here it is!Chris introduces Mike Gunton, the executive producer of the upcoming Apple TV series 'Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age'. They discuss the inspiration, challenges, and production process behind the series, which brings to life fantastical Ice Age creatures through groundbreaking visual effects merged with real-world landscapes. The conversation covers specific extinct species featured in the

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63:20

Tuatara: A Window Into the Age of Dinosaurs

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2025/11/24

Chris and Angie step back into deep time with us as we revisit one of our most fascinating episodes, New Zealand’s iconic tuatara. Often called a “living fossil,” the tuatara isn’t just another reptile; it’s the sole surviving member of an ancient lineage that walked the Earth alongside dinosaurs.In this episode, we explore what makes the tuatara truly extraordinary, from its third “parietal” eye to its incredibly slow growth and one-of-a-kind evolutionary history. We dive into its natural

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72:46

Our Cats’ Wild Origins: The African Wildcat

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2025/11/19

Chris and Angie explore the fascinating origins of modern house cats by delving into the African Wildcat's history and features. The discussion highlights the wildcat’s behavior, physiology, and domestication journey that began over 10,000 years ago, leading to the friendly felines many have as pets today. They cover the super-sensory abilities of these wild cats, their role in ecosystems, and the challenges they face, such as habitat loss and hybridization with domestic cats. The duo also touches

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65:22

Pronghorn: North America’s Speed Champion Revisited

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2025/11/17

Step back into one of our favourite stories from the wild as we revisit the extraordinary pronghorn , one of North America’s most unique and misunderstood mammals. Chris and Angie explore the physiology that makes them the continent’s unrivalled speedsters, trace their deep evolutionary history alongside now-extinct predators, and look at the conservation journey that helped bring their numbers back from the brink. Their story is a powerful reminder of why protecting open landscapes and wildlife

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50:00

Exploring Environmental Crisis and Hope w/ Elizabeth...

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2025/11/12

Chris interviews renowned environmental journalist and author Elizabeth Colbert. They discuss her impactful books, 'The Sixth Extinction' and the upcoming 'Life on a Little Known Planet,' which highlight the global biodiversity crisis caused by human activity. Elizabeth shares stories from her travels around the world, including Greenland, New Zealand, and Florida, examining environmental challenges and the resilience of nature. The conversation covers pressing topics like climate change, species

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70:21

Dingo: Australia’s Wild Guardian

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2025/11/10

Dingoes are among Australia’s most iconic yet misunderstood animals. Believed to have arrived on the continent around 5,000 to 10,000 years ago, these wild canines have become an essential part of Australia’s ecosystems. As apex predators, dingoes help regulate populations of kangaroos, rabbits, and feral species, maintaining balance across fragile landscapes. Despite their ecological importance, dingoes face significant threats, from habitat loss and persecution to hybridization with domestic

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87:09

Green Sea Turtles Give Us Hope

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2025/11/05

Chris and Angie revisit green sea turtles, focusing on their remarkable journey from being endangered to 'least concern’ under the IUCN classification. Originally covered in 2018, the conversation updates listeners on the latest developments, highlighting the role of science, legislation, and community in conservation success. They share personal experiences of snorkeling with sea turtles and discuss various facts about their behavior, migration, and navigation. The episode dives deep into the

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54:45

The Wild Life of Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

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2025/11/03

This week we’re thrilled to re-release one of our favorite conversations with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant — a wildlife ecologist, National Geographic explorer, and all-around conservation rock star. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Wynn-Grant takes us behind the scenes of her incredible journey studying some of the world’s most iconic carnivores — from grizzly bears in Yellowstone to African lions across Kenya and Tanzania. Her work uncovers how human activity shapes carnivore behavior and habitat use, and

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77:48

Vanishing Shadows: Australia’s Ghost Bat

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2025/10/29

Chris and Angie revisit the world of bats, focusing on the fascinating ghost bat. Known for its distinctive pale color and incredible hunting abilities, the ghost bat is a unique carnivorous species native to Australia. The episode discusses the ghost bat's behavior, echolocation abilities, and conservation status, emphasizing the threats they face from habitat destruction and predators like feral cats. With dwindling populations and various conservation efforts underway, Chris and Angie

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