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With the successful release of the new Miles Morales Spider-Man movie, I wanted to spotlight a couple of species of spiders, some old, some new, some dangerous, and some the shyest. For this episode, Enter The Spider-Verse, I'll discuss research found about the Daddy Long Legs, Black Widow, Brown Recluse, and Joro Spiders.

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Being one of the most intelligent marine animals can be rough, but dolphins have found a way to relax and take the edge off. In the spirit of the 420 Holiday, for this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 26 - Puff Puff Pass, The 420 Dolphin Cypher, I'll discuss how researchers found that Dolphins get high from the toxin found in Pufferfish. 

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Many companies are thinking of different ways to help with climate change and reduce the risk of extinction for many species, including the human race.
In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 25 - Prehistoric Cuisine, The Mammoth Meatball, I'll discuss how one company is bringing the Woolly Mammoth back from extinction but in meat form, all in the name of Eating Our Way Out Of Extinction.

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With the upcoming Easter festivities, I wanted to show love to some of the rabbits that have left their mark on pop culture. 
In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 24 - Down The Rabbit Hole, Relevant Rabbits In Pop Culture, I'll discuss how rabbits continue to be relevant in different spaces, whether it be in tv shows, movies, anime, video games, internet memes, and even hip hop. 

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Animals have been used as props for celebrities in their music performances and shows for years. But last week, singer CeeLo Green rode a horse into a birthday party, and the horse got spooked, and CeeLo fell off. 
In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 23 - Animals, The Celebrity's Favorite Prop, I'll discuss how celebrities have used animals as props and why it's time for the animals to catch a break.

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Cat declawing is only banned in 2 States in the United States, but multiple cities have banned the surgical procedure. Declawing has always been a debatable topic for pet owners, animal advocates, and the medical professionals performing the surgery.
In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 22 - Cat Declawing, Claws On or Claws Off? I'll give my opinion on the banning of cat declawing and how the ban can affect pet owners, the veterinary medical field, and most importantly, the cats.

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Sources: https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X17705044

The Short Documentary Film, 'The Elephant Whisperers," won an Oscar at the 95th Academy Award ceremony. Like the animal films before it, they shine a light on humans' relationship with animals and the animal advocacy efforts to help and protect them. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 21 - The Importance Of Sharing Animal Stories In The Film Industry,  I'll discuss the importance of sharing animal stories in movies, shows, and documentaries and the impact they've had on animal advocacy and film culture.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT is a quarterly feature where we revisit past Talking Apes episodes that focus on highly critical issues. For our March 2023 instalment we're featuring our Season 1 episode with disease detective Dr Tony Goldberg, accompanied by three brand new podcasts exploring disease ecology and the links between animal health, human health, and the environment. 

Zoonotic diseases occur when viruses, bacteria, or parasites jump between humans and animals. Dr Goldberg explores how these diseases take a toll on us and apes like us.  In this episode he tells us about his quest to understand them, how we live with them, and his adventures in Africa trying to track down and eradicate a scary infection that almost wiped out an entire population of rescued chimpanzees.

Tony's episode was originally aired in March 2021 at the heart of the Covid-19 pandemic which threw the world into turmoil, not only within our personal lives, but economically, culturally, and politically.  The pandemic brought to light zoonosis as a critical, prevalent issue and a constant existential threat to us all.

Also in this special ZOONOSIS IN THE SPOTLIGHT season throughout March, don't miss our incredible new two-part conversation with award-winning science writer David Quammen, and finally a look at life on the frontlines of zoonotic and anthroponotic disease with mountain gorilla veterinarian Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka; from heart of Uganda’s gorilla country, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Visit our website to find out more. 

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This week we're going HOST TO HOST as Gerry is  joined by fellow wildlife podcaster Jack Baker.

Jack is creator and host of Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast  which features over 100 episodes highlighting pioneering conservationists at the forefront of wildlife protection. Pangolins are Jack's starting point for celebrating under-appreciated species and conservation stories – no matter how small, strange, or unexpected!
 
Tune in to hear Jack tell us about his undying passion for the natural world and why he thinks zoos are a positive tool in conservation. Learn how he went about creating a podcast with a positive outlook in the middle of a pandemic, and find out why he hugged a cactus in Arizona. 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pangolinpodcast/ 

Opening Music: Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency reported that Detroit Metropolitan U.S. Customs & Protection specialist found a young dolphin skull in an unaccompanied luggage bag. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 19 - Border Control vs Animal Smugglers, I'll discuss how Border Control continues to fight against illegal animal smugglers.

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A new study published by NatureServe found that 40% of the United States animals are at risk of going extinct. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 18 - Extinction, 40% Of The U.S. Animals Are At Risk, I'll let you guys know what animals, plants, and ecosystems are most at risk and their threats. 

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On January 1st, 2023, the State of California's Assembly Bill 44 officially kicked into effect. The new law prohibits the making and sale of new products made with animal fur. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 17 - California's 2023 Fur Ban - The Assembly Bill 44 Breakdown, I'll go into detail about the new law and what it means for fur lovers.

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President Biden has signed the new Shark Fin Ban bill into law. Animal activists are happy, but there is one species of shark the ban doesn't apply to. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 16 - Saving Sharks, The Shark Fin Ban, I'll break down the new law and let you know which shark isn't protected by it.

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Animal activists and animal lovers are upset after Captive Dolphins were used to promote the Avatar 2 Movie: The Way of Water. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 14 - Dolphin Lovers vs Avatar The Way Of Water, I'll let you guys know what the founder of the Dolphin Project had to say to the Avatar cast and director James Cameron. I'll also give my thoughts on dolphins being used for entertainment purposes.

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Scientists have estimated that there are 20 quadrillion ants on earth, about 2.5 million for every person on earth. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 13 - Ants In Pop Culture - The 20 Quadrillion World Takeover, I'll be discussing the new information and how ants have left their mark on pop culture. Including ants in famous movies and the horrible ant BBL body shape.

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Source: https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2201550119

Researchers have found a new species of fairy wrasse fish and have named it after Marvel's Black Panther's Wakanda Vibranium. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 10 - Wakanda Vibranium Fairy Wrasse Fish , I'll let you guys know about the new fish, where it was found, and how and why it got the name.

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https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2019/07/12/a-fish-called-wakanda-a-new-species-of-fairy-wrasse.html

Many fashion houses and brands are going fur-free and choosing to use faux fur instead. Fashion Brands: Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, MCQ, Gucci, and Valentino have made the switch. Dolce and Gabbana is the latest fashion house to announce this change. In this week's episode: Let's Talk Wild EP 6 - The Future In Fashion, Fashion Houses Are Going Fur-Free, I'll give you guys my thoughts on the changes.

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Today Melissa discusses the rats of the Black Plague who got a bad rap ; the tiniest, but mightiest, snot house of the sea, and a common house pet who is banned from Queensland, Australia.

Let’s go!

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If you have ideas for future episodes, know of historical animals who changed the world, animals who help humans, animals with a misunderstood history, or wacky animals in the news, send them in to: 

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About your host:
Melissa McCue-McGrath, CPDT-KA, is a science-based dog trainer outside of Boston, MA, and author of the book, "Considerations for the City Dog". She has a dog training channel on YouTube that has free classes and lessons for anyone who is interested in positive reinforcement dog training. More about Melissa can be found at MelissaMcCueMcGrath.com
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Intro Music is “Tiptoe out the back” by Dan Lebowicz
Interstitial music is by MK2
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I got today's information on the Black Plague (Black Death), the giant larvaceans and rabbits being banned from Queensland, Australia from the following sources:

 https://www.npr.org/transcripts/549005147 (Wow in the World transcript for the episode referenced)

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510321/wow-in-the-world is the link to the podcast

https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/dont-blame-rats-spreading-black-death

https://www.livescience.com/61444-black-death-cause-found-transmission.html

https://www.earthtouchnews.com/conservation/human-impact/meet-the-giant-oceanic-mucous-creature-that-eats-plastic/

https://cosmosmagazine.com/biology/larvacean-life-the-surprise-ocean-giants-of-global-carbon-capture/ 

https://www.shapeoflife.org/news/featured-creature/201

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Welcome to Bewilderbeasts! Today, we’re going to talk about Balto and Togo who saved a town from a diphtheria outbreak, a hero rat saving people from unexploded bombs, and some bizarre animal laws around the United States that are still - somehow - on the books. 

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I’m Melissa McCue-McGrath with Muttstuff media, author of Considerations for the City Dog 

Now, go get curious!

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https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/25/asia/hero-rat-landmines-award-intl-hnk-scli/index.html

Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority

http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20161014-in-1925-a-remote-town-was-saved-from-lethal-disease-by-dogs

https://www.nps.gov/people/togo.htm 

 https://www.cmnh.org/balto 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1925_serum_run_to_Nome

https://www.bandofcats.com/15-strange-and-funny-cat-laws/

https://www.pawculture.com/for-fun/weird-pet-news/the-weirdest-animal-laws-in-america/

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Your host, Melissa McCue-McGrath is an author, dog trainer, and behavior consultant in Southern Maine. She'll talk about dogs all day if you let her. You've been warned :)