Today, the Safari sits down with one of the true unsung heroes of the zoo world: Kelly Salamone. In her work at the San Diego Zoo and with SAFE Red Panda, Kelly does SO much that I can't even describe it all here. Just listen...she's a star. This is a completely different side of the zoo world than you've heard about on here yet, and that's even before we get to Kelly's incredible non-zoo job. EPISODE LINKS: @sandiegozoo on socials sandiegozoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: ...

Have you ever picked up an empty snail shell and wondered who might have been clever enough to crack it? Enter the snail-eating beetle, a specialist predator that has evolved tools as precise as a locksmith’s to get at one of nature’s most well protected animals.Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 YouTube:

Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we'll dive into the latest strides in AgTech, featuring AI-powered precision spraying technology, record-breaking CEA facility expansions, and groundbreaking natural crop protection platforms. Let's get started!Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines:Precision Agriculture: Ecorobotix raises one hundred fifty million dollars for AI-powered precision spraying and global expansionCEA & Integration: Little Leaf Farms expands to become the

Supporter Only Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1672060/subscribe The craziest animal attack story of the century was overlooked by the media even though there were multiple angles of video that captured the otherwise completely unbelievable event. Support the show

In this episode we dive deep into the Rabbit Hole of what dictates deer movement the most....moon, weather, barometric pressure, hunting pressure, you name it. We also talk accessing in and out of your tree stands.

This week's show starts of with Rachel telling us about the Door to Hell. Seems like a fitting topic as we approach Halloween. But what is it? The Door to Hell is also known as the Darvaza Gas Crater in Turkmenistan. It is a pit of fire that has burned for perhaps 50 years. It is the result of a drilling project gone horribly wrong. It reminds us a bit of the Burning Mountain in Australia from Episode 68 called "Dead Man's Fingers." Victoria is up next with the strange fish the Arctic Char. We're

The source provides a comprehensive explanation of why slicing onions causes tears, detailing the underlying chemical, biological, and evolutionary processes. It explains that when an onion's cells are ruptured, an enzyme called alliinase reacts with sulfur compounds to produce propanethial S-oxide, a volatile gas known as the lachrymatory factor (LF). When this gas reaches the eyes, it forms sulfuric acid, triggering a protective tearing response from the human body designed to flush out the

In equatorial Singapore, the late-afternoon thunderheads pile up like mountains, then dissolve into warm rain that runs from green roofs to canals and finally to the sea. The city’s response to climate change is not a single showpiece but an interlocking loop: cool the homes, power the water, harden the shores, and close the carbon cycle. The hum here is chilled water in buried pipes, biogas in co-digesters, and solar panels riding the reservoir’s skin. The strategy is small-state pragmatism at

Lake Huron is a perfect example of the pure power of nature. In this episode, we set up our microphones after midnight as the waves really were crashing in.

In this episode of Heart of the Wild, Tristan and Dianna dive into the growing influence of social media on wildlife and the safari industry. Social platforms give individuals and organizations the power to reach massive audiences, creating opportunities to inspire conservation, share stories, and connect people with nature like never before. But there’s also a flip side — the pressures of online image, the risk of misinformation, and how digital trends can affect both travelers and wildlife

Welcome to “Bird Flu Risk? Avian Flu & You, Explained”—your personalized risk assessment podcast, helping you make sense of bird flu in everyday life.Let’s put your risk into perspective. Bird flu, or avian influenza, rarely infects people, but when it does, it’s usually after close or prolonged exposure to infected birds, mammals like dairy cows, or contaminated environments. According to the CDC and WHO, while the overall public health risk globally is considered low, risk climbs for people with

This is H5N1 Global Scan: Avian Flu Worldwide.As the world enters the final months of 2025, the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues to challenge public health and agricultural systems across continents. Here’s a continental breakdown and global perspective on the evolving crisis.In North America, the United States and Canada have faced widespread outbreaks, with the US experiencing over 20 million poultry culled in late 2024, a surge in cases in commercial and backyard flocks, and the first US

Welcome to Bird Flu Intel Facts Not Fear on H5N1 your go-to source for clear-eyed science and myth-busting straight from the headlines. I’m here to cut through the noise around the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak and arm you with evidence, not anxiety.Let’s tackle three of the most common misconceptions circulating right now.First Myth H5N1 is spreading widely from person to person and could cause a pandemic any day. The facts According to the CDC there is currently no evidence of sustained

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update Saturday, October 11, 2025 This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Saturday, October 11, 2025. Here are the day’s top stories and the latest on the global H5N1 situation.Top StoriesFirst, the spread of H5N1 continues to accelerate in livestock and wild birds across the United States. The USDA reports that 299 dairy herds in 14 states are now confirmed with H5N1 infections. In California, cases have soared from 56 affected dairy herds last week to

Welcome to “Avian Flu 101: Your H5N1 Bird Flu Guide,” the three-minute primer where we shed light on the essentials of bird flu, or avian influenza H5N1, for listeners with zero background.Let’s begin with the basics. Bird flu is a disease caused by influenza A viruses that mainly infect birds but can, in rare cases, jump to mammals like cows, cats, and, yes, people. The specific strain dominating headlines today, H5N1, is called “highly pathogenic avian influenza” because it spreads rapidly among

For much of the recent two decades Australia’s big emitters have done a great job pushing the politics of climate denial. But we have, surely, now crossed the Rubicon. It’s real, and we need to do our bit. We talk to Ross Garnaut AC about his life work making the case that Australia must do its fair share. That means understanding the economic impacts and opportunities of the changing world we must now face. For Ross, Australia is sitting on an almost unique combination of climate positive

BIRD FLU SOS: URGENT H5N1 NEWS AND SAFETYThis is your emergency briefing on H5N1 bird flu. I'm bringing you critical updates you need to hear right now.Between January and August 2025, the CDC documented 26 human H5N1 infections globally, with 11 resulting in death. While only three cases occurred in the United States during this period with no deaths, the situation demands immediate attention. The CDC reports that 70 total cases have been confirmed in the U.S. since tracking began in 2024,

Dave our guest had two big cat encounters in East Hampshire in the 1990s. We also hear some panther and puma incidents reported to him through his fishing and his zookeeper networks. Dave also mentions rumours of canned hunting in the past as one of the origins of the large cats in Britain, and he describes some experiences overseas involving a captive lioness, a captive tiger, and escaped pumas. Words of the week: blending into nature 19 October 2025

En este episodio abordamos la artritis de la articulación del casco, una causa frecuente y compleja de cojera en los caballos. Analizamos cómo esta enfermedad degenerativa afecta el rendimiento y cómo herramientas diagnósticas como los bloqueos nerviosos, las radiografías y la imagen avanzada ayudan a planificar tratamientos precisos de herraje y veterinaria. También exploramos las estrategias de recorte y herraje para aliviar el estrés articular, las terapias de apoyo como las inyeccio...