Best Rescuing Awe Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Butterflies with Peter Valentine / Part 3 2:09:37

6d ago2:09:37

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 48 is part 3 of our series with Peter Valentine, and is a wonderful chat about the life history of Butterflies. What a time I got to spend with Peter and this episode was so beautiful. From the life history to pioneers of the butterfly world, Peter really is a wealth of knowledge. I only wish I could go out into the …

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World Heritage Sites / Peter Valentine / Part 2 1:35:15

21d ago1:35:15

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Australian Wildlife Education: Wild Chats, episode 47..... Todays Wild Chat is the second of a 3 part series and will be a continuation of our chat from part 1 on who is Peter Valentine. We continue the chat about National Parks and mining and venture into World Heritage Sites of Australia. Getting into who's…

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Who is Peter Valentine? Part 1 55:12

29d ago55:12

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Australian Wildlife Education: Wild Chats, episode 46..... Todays Wild Chat is the first of a 3 part series and will be all about the incredible life of Peter Valentine! We talk about his childhood, his student years, his love for books, nature, for the environment… Long-time member of IUCN World Commission o…

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Christmas on Fire 20:05

8M ago20:05

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It was Christmas Day and Donald E. Thompson was headed to work as a police officer when he watched a station wagon collide with a retaining wall, skidded across a Los Angeles freeway, and erupted in flames, 20 to 30 feet high. Thompson knew that the driver wouldn't be able to extricate himself on his own so he approached the car, but by then it was…

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From Sailor to Savior 15:58

9M ago15:58

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Clerc Higgins Cooper was just 14 when she and two friends sailing a 19-foot Flying Scot came upon a swamped boat on Lake Pontchartrain. "It was a very windy day, and Lake Pontchartrain is really long, 26 miles to the north. And so when the wind blows from the north, the waves just get bigger and bigger as they come toward the south. So by the time …

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2 Heroes 1 Hudson 16:45

10M ago16:45

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A 2014 community barbecue in Yonkers, New York, turned tragic after a 5-year-old boy entered the Hudson River and was seen floating away from shore. Alerted to the situation, Boyce Coleman, of Yonkers, and Jenna Fanelli, of Elmsford, New York, climbed a fence along the bank and entered the river. "Everyone was screaming. It was like 200 people line…

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Lady in Pink 22:58

10M ago22:58

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A 49-year-old stay-at-home mom acted without hesitation after she saw a pickup truck speed into Humboldt Bay off Eureka, California, in the afternoon of Jan. 2. The truck entered the 51-degree water and drifted away from shore with the outgoing tide. Hiedi Johnston, of Willow Creek, California, climbed down the rocky shore, waded, and then swam to …

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Rescue on the Rails 14:23

11M ago14:23

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Despite being a longtime Brookhaven, New York, firefighter for decades, on Oct. 10, 2017, Peter C. Di Pinto, Sr., found himself in situation he had never encountered. After hearing the unmistakable sounds of a car accident near their home, Di Pinto and his wife responded to offer any immediate help before on-duty officials arrived on scene. When th…

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Fear on Hold trailer 2:42

11M ago2:42

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Follow the stories of five Carnegie heroes who risked it all to save strangers who were looking death in the face. From a fiery car wreck on a Los Angeles freeway to a boat capsizing in Louisiana's Lake Pontchartrain, these men and women put fear on hold to face extreme danger. Fear on Hold's season one delves into the stories of Peter C. Di Pinto,…

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C.R.O.C with Amanda French & Matt Cornish 1:27:43

1+ y ago1:27:43

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Amanda French and Matt Cornish talking all things CROCODILES, including the latest issues that have surfaced with human/animal interaction, policy and legislation problems and the recent crocodile attacks that have happened in North Queensland so far this year. Matt, Amanda and a few other pas…

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Dingo management across Australia | Angus Emmot 1:14:54

2+ y ago1:14:54

1:14:54

Send us a Text Message. Today's Wild Chat is with Angus Emmot a grazier, naturalist and owner of Noonbah Station found within the Longreach Shire, Queensland Australia. Angus is well renowned for being the 3rd generation on Noonbah station and also for his naturalist work and amazing photography. Angus Works for the Queensland Museum and is not sho…

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Wombat Mange | John Creighton - Wombat Care Bundanoon 1:19:44

2+ y ago1:19:44

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Send us a Text Message. Today's Wild Chat is with John Creighton from Wombat Care Bundanoon and we talk more about Australia’s Wombats and the current issue of Mange. After the bush fires a lot of Australian animals faced devastating times with lack of food and shelter and of course a lot had been burned. Wombats may have been sheltered in their bu…

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What does Wildlife mean to you? | James Boettcher 59:07

2+ y ago59:07

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Send us a Text Message. In this Wild Chat we are joined by James Boettcher from FNQ Nature Tours as we discuss the meaning of ‘Wildlife’ and the benefits of connecting with nature. This is the second chat we have had with the ever captivating James Boettcher (See Episode 16 for our previous chat). To connect with James find him here: https://fnqnat…

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2021 In Review with Matt and Jodie 37:18

2+ y ago37:18

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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 41, Matt and Jodie look back at the journey that has been 2021 and how the Wild Chats podcast came to be. Working our way through the good yarns, lots of laughs and craziness, Matt and Jodie discuss the year to come and the huge changes in our personal and professional lives. www.instagram.com/adventures_by_matt h…

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Rainforest Rescue | Justin McMahon 1:17:26

2+ y ago1:17:26

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Send us a Text Message. Justin McMahon is the Daintree Land Manager for Rainforest Rescue, managing rainforest restoration activities for over 30 seperate properties in the Daintree National Park. Justin is well regarded as one of the most knowledgeable young conservationists in Far North Queensland, the way he sees the wild world will have you beg…

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Platypus with Tahneal Hawke | Platypus Conservation Initiative 1:05:54

2+ y ago1:05:54

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Tahneal Hawke from Platypus Conservation Initiative found down in NSW Australia. Tahneal is a part of this amazing project, conducting field work, research and data collection to help further understand this very elusive secretive Monotreme Mammal of Australia. I have been wanting to learn mor…

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Australian Quoll Conservancy | Alberto Vale 1:21:30

2+ y ago1:21:30

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Send us a Text Message. Alberto Vale is the President and founding member of the Australian Quoll Conservancy based here in Far North Queensland. Focusing their efforts on the vulnerable and endangered Spotted Tail and Northern Quolls, Alberto has taken citizen science to a whole new level. In this Wild Chat we learn about the incredible work being…

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Finding your Bat Cave | Jodie Creek & Matt Cornish 1:31:26

3y ago1:31:26

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat this week is reversed with Matt chatting to Jodie about her story of becoming a Wildlife Educator, Business owner and how finding your own Bat cave is important for life. Jodie is a mum of 3 who has always had a passion for wildlife and nature. She is the founder of Zoo to You which is a Mobile Wildli…

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Aussie Snake Wranglers | Chris Soul 1:18:01

3y ago1:18:01

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Chris Soul, an Aussie larrikin who works alongside his mate, Stuart Mckenzie on the TV series, Aussie Snake Wranglers. Chris not only worked at Australia Zoo for 7 years working his way into being a Crocodile presenter and handler but also a Shark Diver at Sea World found on the Gold Coast Que…

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Let’s Go Buggin' | Bridgette Gower from Aussie Macro Photos 56:19

3y ago56:19

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Bridgette Gower who runs her own nature based tours here in Cairns Queensland called “Let’s Go Buggin!!”. Bridgett also, during our summer wet season, runs another amazing tour called “Let’s go Shroomin!!” and is also a Macro Photographer taking the most amazing photos of our natural world. Br…

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Handfish with Jemina Stuart-Smith | Handfish Conservation Project 59:08

3y ago59:08

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Jemina who is a Marine Biologist at the Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania. Currently Jemina coordinates the Handfish Conservation Project working tirelessly researching and collecting data to help recover these critically endangered fish. Jemina and her tea…

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Climate Change with Claire Galvin | Australian Youth Climate Coalition 1:00:07

3y ago1:00:07

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with 19 year old Claire Galvin, a climate campaigner and organiser, building leadership in young people to advocate for systemic solutions to climate change. Wow what a powerhouse and voice for our natural world and an amazing leader in her field. Claire works for the Australian Youth Climate Coali…

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Zoo Keeping with Dan Rumsey | Australian Reptile Park 1:33:16

3y ago1:33:16

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Dan Rumsey who is in charge of the reptile section at the Australian Reptile Park in NSW Australia. Today Dan and I talked about zoo keeping and what is involved in a typical day as well as answering one of the biggest questions asked, “How do I get a job as a Zoo keeper”, which was finally an…

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Frogs and Cane Toads with Dr Martin Cohen 1:00:09

3y ago1:00:09

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Dr Martin Cohen from Wild About Australia, who is chatting to us today about Australian Frogs and the introduction of the Cane Toad and what effect it has had on our native species. To connect with Dr Martin Cohen, visit him here: http://www.wildaboutaustralia.com Don’t forget to connect with …

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Agile Project with Shai Ager 1:08:36

3y ago1:08:36

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with a young woman who, in my opinion, is a powerhouse in the Wildlife Carers world and making some waves within the industry, especially with the relocation of macropods. Shai is only 23 years of age and is the founder of the Agile Project here in North Queensland Cairns and is working with a team…

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Mangrove Watch Program with Alex Sinchak from CAFNEC 59:09

3y ago59:09

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is Alex Sinchak who works within the Mangrove Watch Program here in Far North QLD Cairns. Alex works with volunteers and encourages our community to get involved as citizen scientists, where not only do they help with data collection but also learn more about the importance of our Mangroves and Estuar…

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Why Do Fish Have Colours? With Andrew Khalil 1:16:58

3y ago1:16:58

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Andrew Khalil and we have him back for the third time. If you have not listened to his other Wild Chats then I highly recommend you head to previous episodes and check them out. This episode we chat about WHY fish have colours and how predatory animals have shaped this throughout evolution. We…

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The importance of Keystone Species and How Everything is Connected | Sera Steves 1:19:45

3y ago1:19:45

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Sera Steves a Zoologist and advocate for all things Wildlife and an extremely dedicated advisor and spokesperson for our Spectacled Flying Foxes, found right here in North Queensland's Wet Tropics. Today Sera talks to us about the importance of keystone species, like bats and cassowaries, and …

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Alex Iozzi - Who would Win? 1:04:39

3y ago1:04:39

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Alex Iozzi, a Wildlife Demonstrator and Content creator Educating people, not only about Australian animals but animals found around the world. Alex has used a unique way to spark individual curiosity by creating content around a big question of “Who would Win?”. By doing this Alex creates a p…

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How Can We Make a Difference with Elizabeth Tov Carva 1:03:58

3y ago1:03:58

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Lizzy and today our little chat goes far and wide about how we can make a difference within our Natural World. At times it can be disheartening with what we are doing to our planet however there is hope….. And with hope there is action and change. I loved having this Wild Chat with Lizzy as we…

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Sharks | Andrew Khalil 1:24:15

3y ago1:24:15

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Andrew Khalil and today is all about Sharks. We have had Andrew on our podcast before so if you have not heard that episode then make sure you check out episode 17. Andrew is a Marine Biologist, underwater Photographer and works at the University of QLD in Brisbane Queensland Australia. Andrew…

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The Songs of Plants and Trees with Kyle Lazich 1:00:24

3+ y ago1:00:24

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Kyle who is a Medical Herbalist, Sound Healer and a Chocolate Wizard. Our episode is all about the song of plants and how they communicate. This episode took us far and wide with our own curiosity and imagination and we hope it sparks yours too. The wonders of the Natural world continue with t…

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Sawfish with Dr Barbara Wueringer 1:04:19

3+ y ago1:04:19

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Dr Barbara Wueringer who is the founder, director and lead scientist of Sharks and Rays Australia (SARA). Our chat is all about Sawfish and the massive issues this species is facing not only in Australia but world wide. Barbara shares with us their mission to educate more within the communitie…

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A Woman in Wildlife with Dr Tammie Matson 54:48

3+ y ago54:48

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Dr Tammie Matson who is not only an inspirational woman in wildlife but an author, conservationist, business owner, tour guide, researcher, international speaker on stages, wife and mum of two boys……. WOW!! That is definitely worth celebrating and in honor of International Women's Day I wanted…

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Wild Chat with Wil Kemp an Aussie Bloke / Zoo keeping, Train driving and naked gardening 1:24:57

3+ y ago1:24:57

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Wil Kemp, where we get to know more about this true blue Aussie bloke, who has a love for Australia’s rugged bush and reptiles. Wil has worked hard within his career to educate as many people as possible about our Australian bush and the animals that call it home. From his humble beginnings as…

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Crocodiles of Australia with Matt Cornish 1:04:48

3+ y ago1:04:48

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Matt Cornish chatting about Crocodiles in Australia, how to be CROCWISE in croc territory and Education about these magnificent prehistoric creatures. We are very passionate about Safety and Education and believe the more people know about these reptiles the more safe our community will be. Cr…

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Rossy / Cockatours, Step outside and the rugged land of the North 1:08:47

3+ y ago1:08:47

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Rossy who owns and runs Cockatours. An Ecologist and passionate Wildlife enthusiast, Rossy takes his guests on a journey into the rugged land of the Cape York Northern Queensland. Rossy also has a program so important for our youth, called “Step Outside” which is a program designed to inspire …

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Australian Reefs, Global Warming, and Sharks! with Andrew Kahlil 47:50

3+ y ago47:50

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Andrew Kahlil a Marine Biologist, underwater photographer, and science teacher currently living in the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Andrew is passionate about marine conservation, especially that of sharks, and is actively involved in several initiatives both in Australia and globa…

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Stories of a Tour Guide with James Boettcher | FNQ Nature Tours 1:03:31

3+ y ago1:03:31

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with James Boettcher who is the owner-operator of FNQ Nature Tours in Cairns, North Queensland Australia. James has been a tour guide for over 12 years and now runs his own business following his passion for Australia and the Wildlife that live amongst it. His storytelling of the history, biology, …

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Wet Tropics Rainforest (Part Two) - Terry Carmichael / Wet Tropics Management Authority 39:57

3+ y ago39:57

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat was a big one and is therefore split into two parts. Today we chat with a very important mentor of mine - Terry Carmichael. Terry started his career in the Zoo industry where he worked as the Curator at the Rainforest Habitat in Port Douglas North Qld (now called Wildlife Habitat). Terry now works wit…

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Wet Tropics Rainforest (Part One) - Terry Carmichael / Wet Tropics Management Authority 40:16

3+ y ago40:16

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat was a big one and is therefore split into two parts. Today we chat with a very important mentor of mine - Terry Carmichael. Terry started his career in the Zoo industry where he worked as the Curator at the Rainforest Habitat in Port Douglas North Qld (now called Wildlife Habitat). Terry now works wit…

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Filming Insects for Documentaries with Alan Henderson from MiniBeast Wildlife 41:40

3+ y ago41:40

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Alan Henderson (we have him back) where we talk about Filming insects for documentaries - spoiler alert coming! Alan is involved in a lot of projects with the latest one on Cicadas. Alan shares with us how the filming is done and how he hopes these projects will create more curiosity and there…

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Being the Voice for the Voiceless - With Christine Jorgensen 1:06:55

3+ y ago1:06:55

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Christine Jorgensen who is a Wildlife Educator, currently working at the Cairns Aquarium. Today, Christine talks to us about some myths floating around about some of our wildlife, specifically sharks, and that is thanks to the over dramatisation of the media. I love how Christine replaces thes…

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Venom Collection with Zac Bower - Australian Reptile Park 56:59

3+ y ago56:59

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Zac Bower who is in charge of the Snake Venom Program at the Australian Reptile Park. Zac gives his life daily to milk over 100 venomous snakes a week which will help save an estimated 300 lives per year here in Australia. The Australian Reptile Park has been the sole supplier of terrestrial s…

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Stone Fish: The Most Venomous Fish in the World - With Professor Jamie Seymour 54:38

3+ y ago54:38

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Professor Jamie Seymour from James Cook University Cairns and this time we are learning more about Stone Fish which is the most venomous fish in the world. Our chat with Jamie goes far and wide, from learning why they are venomous (nothing to do with catching their food) to how they can help s…

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Wild About Australia - Chat with Dr Martin Cohen 57:30

3+ y ago57:30

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Dr Martin Cohen from Wild About Australia, who is going to share with us his journey over the past 30 years as a Wildlife Biologist. Not only has he assisted in filming, research, consultations, communications, and education, he has actually spent a lot of his career being a tour guide as one …

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Inside a Caterpillars Cocoon with Deanna Henderson from MiniBeast Wildlife 48:52

3+ y ago48:52

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Deanna Henderson from MiniBeast Wildlife and finally we get to find out what really goes on inside a Caterpillars cocoon. This episode was so fascinating as we learn more about the world of insects and how they adapt, defend and compete for their survival just to reproduce and create strong of…

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Sea Turtles with Jennie Gilbert - Cairns Turtle Rehab Centre 51:13

3+ y ago51:13

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Jennie Gilbert and we will be talking about all things Sea Turtles and why there is such a need to have a rehabilitation centre here in North Queensland Cairns. Jennie is the Co-Founder of the Cairns Turtle Rehab Centre and works very hard with all her team and volunteers to Rescue, Care and R…

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Amanda French and Her Journey Writing Bob Irwin's Book 53:27

4y ago53:27

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Amanda French and her journey with Bob Irwin to document his story in order to write his book “The Last Crocodile Hunter: A Father and Son Legacy”. Amanda is a Media and Communications specialist traveling the world spotlighting projects and work going on by people trying to make a difference.…

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Tree Kangaroos with Dr. Karen Coombes from Tree Roo Rescue and Conservation Centre Ltd. 57:30

4y ago57:30

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Send us a Text Message. The following Wild Chat is with Dr. Karen Coombes who is one of the go-to experts in Lumholtz Tree Kangaroos. Karen first studied veterinary nursing but later moved onto researching and receiving a Ph.D. on Lumholtz Tree Kangaroos. Karen now works around the clock rescuing and caring for these magnificent marsupial mammals i…

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