The time of heroes was over. It was a time for … not-quite-so-heroes ! Join Dugongs and Seadragons, a live gaming podcast featuring an international collection of nerdy marine biologists playing Dungeons and Dragons.
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Zoo Logic with animal trainer, zoo advocate, and ZOOmility author, Dr. Grey Stafford, is a weekly conversation with zoo, aquarium, and animal experts about Nature, wildlife, pets, animal training with positive reinforcement, health and welfare, research, conservation, and education, sustainability, zoo politics, activism and legislation, and all things animals! On Zoo Logic, we’ll go behind the scenes with animal professionals and influencers from around the world to explore the latest Zoos ...
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Bedside Rounds is a storytelling podcast about medical history and medicine’s intersections with society and culture. Host Adam Rodman seeks to tell a few of these weird, wonderful, and intensely human stories that have made modern medicine.
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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced the significant birth of several weedy seadragons. It is the first successful birth of these uncommon animals at Columbus, one of only a handful of institutions that have successfully bred seadragons. Senior Aquarist Aaron Jeskie, who was instrumental in the successful outcome, describes these unique creature…
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S2E90 – Just Hanging Out In a Pocket Dimension With a BBQ’d Admin. HBU?
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The Cephalosquad catch up with the extra crispy administrator and try to coax some information out of him. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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Jasmin Graham describes her unique path as a shark scientist at Mote Marine Lab and Aquarium, as well as, her efforts to increase diversity among the biological sciences, especially in marine science. She's also the president and CEO of Minorities In Shark Sciences (MISS), an organization dedicated to "see representation of gender minorities from h…
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Dr. Jeremy Goodman President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium returns to discuss the organization's rural 1000 acre offsite conservation center. Originally acquired to facilitate African elephant breeding and closed to the public, the International Conservation Center (ICC) has added a few additional species and developed educational prog…
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In 2021, Dr. Jeremy Goodman succeeded long time leader Dr. Barbara Baker to become the president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the US. Following years working as a clinician, Dr. Goodman elected to change his professional focus to serve as chief administrator of several other zoological inst…
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S2E89 – The Chase Is On Part 2 – Seagulls and Darkness and Turtles Oh My!!!
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The Cephalosquad continue their thrilling chase down the hospital corridor to catch up with the deep fried administrator. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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Cannabis for Companion, Farm and Exotic Animals
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Dr. Tim Shu is the founder and CEO of VetCBD, a California based company that specializes in cannabis products for domestic, farm and zoological animals. As the legal cannabis industry for humans and animals grows across the US, state by state, the public has many questions as to the safety and efficacy of extracts like CBD or full spectrum product…
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S2E88 – The Chase Is On Part 1 – On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!!!
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The Cephalosquad track down the still living university administrator and begin a thrilling chase to catch up with him. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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Troy Hayden has been a journalist and TV news anchor for over 35 years. We asked for his perspective concerning the news industry's views on zoos and aquariums and whether a reporter's approach varies if the names "sanctuary" or "rescue" are attached. Troy admits to being a fan of zoos as a kid but admitted major controversies like that portrayed i…
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Lucien has a moment of nausea that ends up coming to a hilarious end. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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Shelley Ballmann is the force behind Ocean Futures and its nonprofit wing, Ocean Connections. Starting her career as a dolphin trainer, Shelley earned her niche working with pinnipeds at a time when everyone was more focused on cetaceans like bottlenose dolphins and orcas. She believes that training sea lions truly hones one's skill as a trainer in…
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S2E86 – Can’t We, Just Once, Do Something Without It Blowing Up in Our Faces?
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The crew spends their time trying to figure out the mysterious goo, doing some barroom science, and unfortunately ends on a low note. Happy 300th episode to the D&SD Crew!!! Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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Hurricane Beryl's effect on the Texas power grid still being felt by millions of people reminds us all that natural disasters like wind, fire, or flood can can occur anywhere with devastating consequences. Fortunately the team at Zoological Disaster Response, Rescue and Recovery (ZDR3) has experience helping facilities plan for and if needed, respo…
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The crew flee the scene and decide to lie low in an undergraduate bar. Daisy begins to analyze the mystery goo. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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Operation Beluga Rescue: Ukraine to Spain
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Dennis Christen, Senior Director, Animal Wellbeing & Behavior for the Georgia Aquarium was one of the architects that helped move two beluga whales from the NEMO Dolphinarium in Putin-ravaged Ukraine to the safety of Europe's largest aquarium, Oceanographic, in Valencia, Spain. This story made international headlines recently and involved a host of…
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Ischia: Nature's Laboratory for Ocean Acidification
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Growing up on the beautiful Italian island of Ischia 19 miles off the coast of Naples, Dr. Valerio Mazzella of the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Napoli grew to love the ecosystem's unique features and species. As a natural source of thermal and pH gradients due to the region's secondary volcanism, which gives rise to carbon dioxide vents, Ischia a…
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The crew managed to get the crowd out of the building and starts looking for clues as to why the fire happened. Lucien does what he normally does, and lucks out. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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How to Win Celebrity Friends and Influence Hollywood
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Best selling author, Emmy winning actor, and fierce animal advocate, Carolyn Hennesy returns to discuss her recent comments at the annual meeting of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA) about how zoos and aquariums can begin to build better relationships with entertainers and influencers. In many instances, entertainers and tho…
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S2E83 – That Lecture Was a Flaming Success… Said No One Ever!
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Herr Findlass’ lecture was really brought the house down… in flames… and now the crew is trying to save the mob from themselves. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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Are Zoos Still in the Conservation Business?
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Long time zoological statistician and animal manager, Kevin Willis, returns to discuss dolphin demographics and other mathematical insights into current species populations in human care. The overall population of dolphins in facilities looks promising, but Kevin warns this view is not reality since the animals are not actually maintained as one bu…
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S2E82 – For the Benefit of Herr Findlass.
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Finally the lecture day has arrived and Herr Findlass puts on a memorable performance. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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The team from GRAZE (Growing Resiliency for Aquarium and Zoo Employees) Erin McNally and Hannah Fullmer return to discuss a widespread problem in most fields, including the zoological profession. While not unique to animal facilities, bullying takes a tremendous toll on an already beleaguered workforce. If social media content is to be believed, yo…
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S2E81 – It Seems Like Preparing For A Lecture Takes Forever…
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The crew of the cephalosquad get caught up on what has happened at the calypso while they were away, and argue about whether or not clams should be in cocktails. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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Saving and Enriching Lives Through Scent Work
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Long time animal trainer and consultant, Jade Fountain from Animal Behavior Matters returns to discuss her latest work in East Africa with a global organization called APOPO (Anti-Persoonsmijnen Ontmijnende Product Ontwikkeling”, or in English, Anti-Personnel Landmines Detection Product Development. For the past 25 years, APOPO has been utilizing A…
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S2E80 – Season 2 Special! Live at AwesomeCon 2024 Part II!
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Welcome Dear Listeners to the live at AwesomeCon 2024 Dugongs and Sea Dragons special 2 part episode! In the thrilling conclusion to part one of our special, the crew discovers the circus is not what it appears to be, and hatches a plan to help. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons…
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Latest Avian Flu Strain Poses Lethal Risk to Marine Mammals
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Dr. Jay Sweeney, cofounder of Dolphin Quest, returns to discuss the latest strain of avian flu making its way across the globe with lethal effects. It was an avian flu strain that caused the global pandemic in 1918 that killed tens of millions of humans. The current strain H5N5 seems to be mild in infected dairy cows and humans but it has caused th…
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S2E79 – Season 2 Special! Live at AwesomeCon 2024 Part I!
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Welcome Dear Listeners to the live at AwesomeCon 2024 Dugongs and Sea Dragons special 2 part episode! In this part, part of the crew decides to go on a relaxing break to the circus while preparing for Herr Findlass’ lecture. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons…
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Dr. Terrie Williams, long time UC Santa Cruz wildlife researcher interested in species energetics returns to discuss the race against geometric levels of extinction. We are losing species at pace well above the normal background rates. Her mission is to gather basic bioenergetic data to help inform regulators, lawmakers, and industry about the pote…
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S2E78 – Preparing for a Good Ol’ Fashioned Lecture!
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The Cephalosquad has a much needed break and begins helping out their old friend Herr Findlass prepare for his lecture on Lumindinium! Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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Efficacy and Ethics of Using Hormones to Modify Behavior
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Following a recent industry webinar, we asked ethicist, Dr. Raymond Anthony and veterinarian and researcher, Dr. Dave Miller to weigh in on the subject of using hormone therapy to curb aggressive behavior in managed settings. Under what conditions and to what extent is modifying animal behavior through pharmacology, specifically hormones or their s…
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S2E77 – Shh! We Are Conspiring Against The Drunk Whaling Admiral…
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The cephalosquad head home for some much deserved rest, payment, and to figure out what to do next. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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Zoological Association of America's New Leader
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Before she accepted the role of executive director of the Zoological Association of America in 2023, Dr. Kelly George was a researcher with Ohio State University studying human-animal relationships with an emphasis on welfare and behavior. Today she leads the young but growing trade association focused on improving standards of husbandry care, educ…
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S2E76 – Just Fooling Around In A Vat Of Acid
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The cephalosquad finally figure out what is in the vat of acid, and discover some mysterious clues about the false Captain Scrimshaw. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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Impoverished vs. Cognitively Challenging Environments
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As director of research for the Dolphin Research Center, Dr. Kelly Jaakkola spends much of her time studying the cognitive abilities of bottlenose dolphins, as well as, refuting the false or unsubstantiated narratives stemming from all places, recent peer-reviewed publications by authors opposed to marine mammals in human care. One of two of her re…
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S2E75 – While you were out… We Started Looting!
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We do a long prologue to get people caught up on this whole section of the adventure and then join our crew on the deck of the blackfish while they try to pillage the Vessel. Please support Dugongs & Sea Dragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragonsBy © Travis Nielsen
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