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We've all seen video games, movies, and TV shows dramatizing horrific monsters that have mutated due to excessive radiation. Are these depictions accurate for the remaining wildlife around Chernobyl? How does extreme radiation impact animals?

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The cute swimming pigs on Big Major Cay have become Instagram famous within the last decade, drawing hundreds of tourists out to visit them. Should we, as tourists, be participating and visiting Pig Island?

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On August 18th the world heard the news that the oldest living orca in captivity passed away at the Miami Seaquarium. Tokitae, otherwise known as Toki or Lolita, had been in captivity for more than 50 years and suffered horrendous treatment throughout most of her life. What does her legacy mean for other whales and dolphins in captivity?

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Is White Gladis really plotting her revenge and taking down boats in the Mediterranean? Is she teaching her family to do the same? Listen as whale researcher Giovanni Galarza and I talk about Gladis's revenge on boats along the Mediterranean coast of Europe.

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Team Lioness, the Black Mambas, the Akashinga, and Team Kufadza risk their lives every day to help prevent poaching and protect endangered African wildlife. We owe them our thanks and support! 

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Thank you all for your concern. I am feeling much better from my COVID-19 experience and I will be back next week with a new episode

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Bullfighting exists all over the world but is the most popular - and most rooted in tradition - in Spain. What goes on in a bullfight, how does bullfighting impact Spain, and should it continue? This is part 2 of bull tourism in Spain.

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Running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain draws over a million tourists every year. However, should it be happening at all? This is the first part of a two-part series on bull tourism in Spain.

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Today we are talking about Thailand's infamous Tiger Temple, its raid, and the lasting repercussions of the destination on tiger tourism throughout Southeast Asia and tiger trafficking.

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The wild white cattle found only at Chillingham Castle are one of the most rare and genetically unique animals on the planet. The cattle have a mysterious history, and the castle they belong to has a dark past making it a great destination to visit in Europe.

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Steve Irwin was one of the greatest wildlife warriors of our generation. Here's how Steve Irwin became the fantastic conservationist he was, how he impacted the world, and how his family is continuing on in his legacy.

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I'm back! After struggling with audio for a few weeks (it still isn't perfect), we're back to talk about monkey dance tourism in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia. Let's talk about how it started, what's involved, and answer the big question: is it ethical?

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Due to my microphone giving out, we're bringing back a bonus episode I created for my Patrons! Wildlife tourism is huge in Costa Rica where biodiversity thrives. However, selfie tourism has taken root in the country, especially with animals as loveable as sloths. Let's talk about sloth selfies in Costa Rica and answer the question...is it ethical?

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The movie Roar was absolute chaos from start to finish with over half of the cast and crew getting injured on set from working with wild animals. How did this film affect the wildlife in the movie directly and the use of wildlife in movies long-term?

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Ever wonder how 101 Dalmatians affected breeding and dog shelters? What about films like Finding Nemo? Let's talk about how popular tv and movies featuring animals over the years have affected the pet trade in the US and around the world.

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Begging or wandering elephants in Bangkok and other large cities in Thailand and Southeast Asia is a common sight, despite it being outlawed in many destinations. Bangkok is one of the worst of these cities. Here's how begging elephant tourism began and how it affects the elephants who are forced to participate.

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Today we will be discussing the tragic story of Travis the chimp and why he is an excellent example of why we should not keep wildlife as pets.

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Shark cage diving is growing in popularity in countries such as South Africa, Mexico, and Australia. What are the ramifications of shark cage diving, and is it an ethical wildlife tourism experience that we should partake in?

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This week is going to be a little different. Instead of talking about animal tourism, let's talk about how black cats got their label as spooky and a spot as a Halloween decoration. Do these stereotypes have ramifications for black cats?

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I appreciate you all so much! Enjoy this snippet from a bonus episode for my Patrons. You can join my Patreon at patreon.com/humanenaturepod or by clicking here.

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