Charles and Jon get a glimpse into the fascinating world of African mole-rats with Kyle Finn, a Postdoctoral Fellow from Linnaeus University, Sweden and one of the world's foremost experts on this family of species. Kyle talks about his work studying Damaraland Mole-rats for his master's degree at the Kalahari Research Centre and then studying Natal Mole-rats in the Drakensberg for his PhD. He runs through many of the ways in which mole-rats are exceptional. They are exceptionally long-loved,...

Karen Slomba went "from football to felines." She left a career promoting concerts and producing sports TV, started volunteering at an animal shelter, and was soon running it. Watching so many kittens arrive with nowhere to go convinced her that prevention was the only real answer. In 2020, when the pandemic cut spay/neuter to a trickle, she and fellow Florida shelter leaders started sending vet teams to each other's shelters. That grew into Slomba Shelter Solutions, which now brings weekend pop-up

Vidéo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwp4VPKgphwDate de publication originale: 27/06/2025 Description issue de la vidéo Youtube: Cette vidéo a été réalisée par le Centre National d'agroécologie (CNA) https://centre-national-agroecologie.fr/ dans le cadre du projet NBSoil, financé par l'union européenne. Les opinions exprimées sont uniquement celles des auteurs et ne reflètent pas nécessairement la position de l’Union européenne ni de l’Agence exécutive pour la recherche (REA) This

In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even though they certainly deserve some appreciation and attention. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT! The featured species in this episode is the Himalayan Prinia (Prinia crinigera). Sound Citations: Rajeev Lochan, XC797143. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/797143. Support the show

A Navy veteran hears what sounds like a rescue beacon in the Idaho woods. He follows the beeping, thinking someone needs help. When he returns with a flashlight, he hears it behind him across the road.Camping near Sandpoint, Idaho, Jason encounters a sound that seems mechanical—with occasional notes that remind him of a bird. His search takes him toward an overgrown campsite where he previously heard wood knocks and found trees bent across the trail.In Episode 1209 of Bigfoot Society, Jason shares

China's electric vehicle revolution is moving beyond passenger cars and into heavy-duty trucks, with electric and battery-swapping trucks now approaching half of new sales in some recent months. We look at what that means for diesel demand and global oil markets. We also discuss Volvo's autonomous heavy-duty trucks, which have now moved three million tonnes of material without a human driver, and James takes a decidedly non-electric test drive in a Volkswagen Jetta. Japan is turning abandoned golf

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There are a few lucky places in the ABA Area where parrots still fly free, even if most have captive origins these day. But these big loud flashy birds have a history and future than is perhaps more interesting than many birders might imagine and these feral populations can even give us some insights into the frequently threatened wild birds in Mexico and Central America.  John McCormack, director of the Moore Lab of Zoology at Occidental College in Los Angeles, was one of the authors of a paper

In the Volta region of Ghana, the coastal community of Vodja has already lost 90% of its land mass to rapid sea erosion. Nestled precariously between a lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean, residents are refusing to let the water claim the rest of their homes. Host Ivy Prosper travels to the shoreline to meet the local committee turning to a nature-based shield—massive coconut plantations—to stabilize the sand, reclaim their beach, and hold back the rising tide.In this episode, host Ivy Prosper, takes us

Bats are some of Britain’s most mysterious mammals. From caves and woodlands to parks and abandoned buildings, they’ve adapted to an astonishing range of habitats, and as night falls, you might spot them emerging from their roosts.National Trust ranger Rosie Holdsworth joins bat conservationist Steve Roe on a series of surveys across the Peak District, tracking these elusive creatures through winter and spring. Part of the National Bat Monitoring Programme, the surveys are helping to build a vital

Many of us enter the water hoping to encounter sharks and rays, and maybe even get some prize images of our own – but how can we do it with as little impact on the animal as possible? In this episode, we discuss how to share the water with sharks safely, ethically and responsibly with wildlife photographer and filmmaker Luke Saddler, who has spent countless hours observing sharks in their environment and capturing their natural behaviours. We talk about how to: read body language, choose a

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The Pacific Northwest (PNW) hides millions of acres of thick, trackless wilderness. For generations, loggers, hunters, and campers have shared unsettling accounts of what lives beyond the tree line. This video shares chilling, firsthand eyewitness accounts of Sasquatch encounters that turned a quiet night in the woods into pure terror.

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Drift across Sarakiniko’s luminous white cliffs on the Greek island of Milos, where ancient volcanic ash hardened into soft stone. Over countless years, wind, waves, salt, and rain sculpted the rock into smooth curves, quiet coves, and pale channels beside the Aegean Sea.This peaceful nature documentary explores the geology behind Sarakiniko’s moonlike landscape and the slow forces that continue to shape it. Settle in for a calming journey through volcanic history, coastal erosion, and one of

Matt Lee-Ashley has a fascinating background in politics and public land policy. He served as the chief of staff and director of policy and programs for the White House council on environmental quality under the Biden administration, and served as a deputy chief of staff for the Department of the Interior.Ground Shift is a new project - Matt took on the Executive Director role in February of this year - but they are asking some big, fundamental questions about the structure of our public lands

Have you ever thought: "Man, my life as a quadriplegic combat veteran would be much better if I were being tormented by a monkey at all hours of the day?" Then Helping Hands is the perfect 501(c)(3) nonprofit for you!Ape Sh*t Zine: https://www.apesht.org/Buy Issue 1: https://orbooks.com/catalog/ape-shit/Frans de Waal Capuchin Fairness TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meiU6TxysCgmonkeywire Listserv: https://lists.ibiblio.org/sympa/arc/monkeywire/2012-11/Like the show? Support us on Patreon

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you deliberately try to get rejected 1,000 times? Six months ago, I started the 1,000 Rejection Challenge to stop letting fear of rejection make decisions for me. I committed to making 10 asks every week—submitting my art and writing, pitching ideas, entering competitions, applying for opportunities, and deliberately risking hearing “no.” Now I've made 212 asks and officially received my 100th rejection. But instead of pushing harder, I'm doing something ...