Explore " mammal" with insightful episodes like "Christmas Island Bat", "Black-footed ferret", "Harambe", "White Platypus Discovery with Lou Streeting" and "Giraffe" from podcasts like ""Extinction Event", "Extinction Event", "Extinction Event", "TuneFM" and "Nature and Science 4 Kids"" and more!
The Christmas Island Pipistrelle was a small bat that would see its life on the cozy tropical island it called home get utterly wrecked and overrun by a nightmarish group of vacationers…that never leave.
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It’s the black-footed ferret episode. Finally! This week we uncover how North America’s only native ferret species skittered right up to the very brink of extinction, until an unlikely hero walked them right back from that terrible ledge.
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We’re baaaack! Season 7 behbeh. On this episode, the life, death, and aftermath of pop culture's beloved Harambe. Get ready to get deep into the crime scene for this western lowland gorilla. And since this is a show about extinction we’ll also talk about how gorillas are going extinct in the wild, but also how some are doing alright, actually. Let’s do this!
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A rare white platypus has been discovered by a team of UNE researched in the New England region of NSW. We caught up with Lou Streeting, a PHD candidate at UNE and one of the people who discovered the platypus, nicknamed Bloop, to talk about her incredible experience.
Think you know everything about giraffes? Think again! Allow Moosejaw Matt to share some facts about the famous giraffe you probably know, and some you may not. Also, listen up for a random dream!
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Welcome to HabiChat, a podcast miniseries exploring ecosystems and the animals which live in them. Join Cosmos journalists as they talk to experts about the who’s who, and where’s where, of mammals in Australia.
Cosmos journalists Jacinta Bowler and Matthew Ward Agius talk to Natasha Harrison, a conservation biologist and behavioural ecologist in her final PhD year. They join her in a woodland soundscape and talk about the furry little t-rex of the mammal world – the brush-tailed bettong – and the threats facing them.
Welcome to HabiChat, a podcast miniseries exploring ecosystems and the animals which live in them. Join Cosmos journalists as they talk to experts about the who’s who, and where’s where, of mammals in Australia.
In this episode, Cosmos journalists Imma Perfetto and Matthew Ward Agius talk to Dr Kita Ashman, a threatened species and climate adaptation ecologist for WWF Australia.
Kita speaks about wet forest and temperate rainforest environments and the organisms that call them home, including one very special mammal that can silently glide distances of up to 100 metres – the southern greater glider.
Welcome to HabiChat, a podcast miniseries exploring ecosystems and the animals which live in them. Join Cosmos journalists as they talk to experts about the who’s who, and where’s where, of mammals in Australia.
In this episode, Cosmos journalists Matthew Ward Agius and Jacinta Bowler talk to Cameron Dodd, a PhD student at the University of Western Australia and the Western Australian Museum, about the kultarr.
They discuss the arid environments these little-known mammals live in, the difficulties of studying such tiny, fast, and aggressive predators in the wild, a gruesome story from out in the field in the Simpson Desert, and more.
Dr. Richard Webby, faculty member at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and global expert on influenza viruses, joins Drs. Mike Brasher, Karen Waldrop, and DU staff for a look back on the 2022 Avian Flu outbreak. In this science-heavy episode we ask where it came from, is it here to stay, and what can we expect going forward? We also learn why it is showing up in mammals and what this means for our pets. Also, will mutations increase the human health risk and are waterfowl hunters at higher risk?
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Prized for its hunting prowess and beautiful fur, the Indian cheetah served as a hunting companion and pet to Indian rulers for thousands of years. Despite being the world’s fastest land animal, speed alone won’t be enough for this big cat to outrace extinction. The usual culprits are at play in this week’s episode, but tune in for some interesting info about the famous ruler, Akbar The Great, and his impressive menagerie of cheetahs.
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Are all of Santa’s reindeer actually females? What’s the difference between Moose, Elk, Reindeer, and Caribou? What are antlers used for? Do Reindeer’s eyes change colors with the seasons? What do they really sound like? Why are reindeer’s antlers covered in velvet before they’re fully grown? Today with your host, Devon, and co-hosts, Chet and Cap, you will learn everything there is to know about the Reindeer AKA Caribou, Rangifer tarandus.
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This week, Alex will be talking about one of the largest land animals in North America. These huge animals may look a little awkward, but you’ll learn that they’re extremely well adapted to their environments. So pack your winter coat because we’re heading to some freezing cold forests to talk about moose.
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The Chinese zodiac stated that rats are creative, intelligent, honest, ambitious and generous hundreds of years before scientific studies proved all of these traits to actually be true. Except for, perhaps, honesty.
Rats are among the most used research subjects and were the third animal, after humans and mice, to have their entire genome sequenced. Their genome proved that rats have accelerated evolutionary adaptation, meaning they evolve faster than most mammals. The fact that two brown rats can produce 15,000 rats in only 1 year provides plenty of opportunities for rapid evolution.
Past research has also proven that rats are intelligent and quick learners, but recent studies have also show that rats empathize with other rats suggest that morality and empathy were hardwired into animal brains long before humans evolved. Rats also laugh and dream and can form bonds with humans. These are just a few reasons why rats are better than human.
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This week's episode is a re-run that is all about rats, the long-tailed rodents that tend to be looked down upon within our society. Rats, however, are intelligent, clean, social, and resourceful animals that can survive almost anywhere.
Listen as we delve into the history of rats. What makes a rat, a rat? How are rats used in scientific research? (Spoiler alert, rats are used for a lot of research that impacts your daily life without you probably even realizing it.) How are rats perceived in culture? Listen to our latest episode to find out more.
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Whales are the giants of the marine realm, and here's why they get that way.
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The red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a cat-sized mammal native to the Himalayas and China. Despite being protected in all countries it has ranges in, the red pandas’ populations continue to decline. Red pandas are the original pandas; they were 'discovered' by Europeans first and their discovery gave rise to the name panda, and giant pandas were later named after them. However, we now know that red pandas and giant pandas are not related. So which species is the "true" panda? Depends on who you ask. But, since the word Panda actually means bamboo eater, are they not both true pandas?
There are two subspecies of Red Pandas: the Chinese red panda and the Himalayan red panda. There are fewer than 10,000 Red Pandas left in the wild, and with its populations scattered in small pockets it could easily be wiped out.
Red pandas are mostly-vegetarian carnivores, which seems counterintuitive. However, the carnivore classification doesn't necessarily coincide with an animal's dietary preference. So while a majority of their red panda diet is bamboo, which they luckily digest slightly better than the Giant Panda, they are still classified as carnivores because of their evolutionary history.
The red panda diet isn't the only trait they share with giant pandas. Both animals also independently evolved a pseudo-thumb, which they both use to help them eat bamboo. Red Pandas evolved these false thumbs before they started eating bamboo, though, and this false thumb might be why Red Pandas started eating bamboo in the first place.
Listen now to find out more about the red panda and why it was once described as 'the most beautiful animal.'
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Pixar’s newest movie 'Turning Red' is considered a controversial movie by some, all for stupid reason. Yes, there was 13 year old girl cringe, but that’s not what the controversy is about.
Cat One-eyed Joe (Dexter) has returned home after a 5 year journey that included a luxury stay at a prison and being spoiled on an oil rig.
Also, dog breed has little effect on dog behavior.
The Great American Interchange, also called Great American Biotic Interchange (GABI), is the epic geological event that occurred when the South American continent, which had been isolated for 50 million years, connected with the North American continent. The Great American Interchange is one of the most important events in the history of land mammals in the Americas.
The landmass that is South American used to be home to many unique animals, like Australia is today. However, when the volcanic Isthmus of Panama came up from the ocean floor resulting in the formation of a connected Americas, animals could now migrate back and forth. This immigration of animals should have been uniform, but (spoiler alert) North American animals ultimately won out over their South American counterparts. Scientists are still trying to figure out why, though fossil evidence has shed light on the event.
So check our newest episode where we dive into the animals of South America before the interchange and why these native animals were at a disadvantage when the continents connected.
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Litter of red wolf pups born for the first time in four years, which is good news for this critically endangered animal.
Also, Pokemon Go might help young people with depression.
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This week, we’re heading to the freshwater areas of Australia to talk about one of the strangest animals on the planet. Joining Alex is expert Dr. Geoff Williams, Director of the Australian Platypus Conservancy, who has dedicated his life to studying and saving the animal we're discussing today. So, get ready to head under water to explore one of the only mammals that can lay eggs: platypuses.
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Support the showThe platypus is one of (or is) the weirdest animals on this planet. With its beaver-like tail, otter-like fur, and duck-like bill, the platypus looks like someone took leftover animal parts and sewed them together to make a hoax.
When the first platypus arrived in England European scientists thought they were looking at a hoax, and we don’t blame them. If someone handed us a platypus with no context, we’d probably assume it was the jackalope of Australia.
This Monotreme (a special group of mammals that were made just for the platypus and echidnas), is an egg-laying, venomous, lizard-walking, stomach-less, nipple-less and toothless animal with biofluorescent fur. It also spends twelve hours a day hunting in murky water using electroreception. We told you it was weird. This bizarre animal's DNA reflects the animal; primitive and unchanged, a strange mix of bird, reptile, and mammalian genes.
The platypus is an odd in-between mammal, and its genome is a bridge to our own evolutionary past. Listen now to learn more.
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Itchy eye in a gardener turns out to be maggot larvae infestation. Because, apparently, that’s a gross thing that can happen.
Zoos are bringing their birds indoors due to the avian flu that is going around.
And, no, America is not the happiest place on earth, we didn’t even make it to the top 10.
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Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are rodents belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots. Who knew groundhogs and woodchucks were the same species? Not the hosts before this episode! Despite their continued use in predicting the weather every mid-winter, groundhogs and their behaviors have not been well-studied by researchers.
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Fake snow for the Olympics, how bad is it really?
Once gone from Florida, American Flamingo is being sighted again in Florida's rich wetlands.
Biologist Tim Wong Dingle-Handedly Repopulates Rare Butterfly Species In His Own Backyard.
What do we actually know about groundhogs? They are excellent burrowers, using their burrows for sleeping, rearing young, and hibernating. If you see one, its burrow is almost certainly nearby. We know human development near second-growth forests caused a boom in groundhog populations by creating ideal habitats. On the other hand, though, intensive agricultural areas and dairy farms decimated their populations in other areas. But chances are if you live in the Northeast United States or Canada, you've definitely seen one, probably on the side of the road. We also know no one can agree on whether or not they're a pest.
Listen now to find out more about this fascinating creature that somehow became a cultural icon of an old winter tradition.
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