Exploring ethical captive management of reptiles & amphibians through the lens of biological science, conservation, and human nature. The Animals at Home Network is a herpetoculture-based podcast network that hosts: Animals at Home Podcast by Dillon Perron, Project Herpetoculture by Phillip Lietz and Roy Arthur Blodgett, Reptiles & Research Podcast by Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills, and Animals Everywhere by Bryce Broom. Each show on the network brings all members of the reptile community tog ...
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The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms.
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Welcome to The Retic Lounge! The Retic Lounge is a podcast that aims to bring the reticulated python community together and provide a supportive community for new keepers and aspiring breeders. Our episodes will bring our listeners in depth information on husbandry, breeding, discussions on locality retics and their sizes, as well as fun interviews with new and established keepers and breeders. We will also host live Q&A episodes brought to us by our awesome Patreon Members. Support this pod ...
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Join co-hosts Chris and Ari for a discussion of animal training, behavior, human-animal relationships, and all things NEI-TEC (the Natural Encounters Inc Training and Education Center), and featuring guests from the NEI team and around the professional animal care world! Email us at [email protected] if you have a question or something you'd like us to discuss on the show!
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Learn skills for creating a business within the reptile community. Hear from entrepreneurs who have already done it. The reptile community is growing and healthy growth can only come if community members step up to the plate and provide the right products and solid education. Join me and other entrepreneurs as we share with you the steps we took to build a business in this community we love.
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Welcome to Reptile Room Podcast! We seriously appreciate you coming along with us on this new podcast adventure. Your host, Riley Jimison is a zookeeper, reptile nerd, and podcasting junkie! Your co-host, Andy Rea is your basic 'ole boring family man that loves reptiles and is a podcasting newbie. Together we will be adding some new flavor to the reptile podcast scene by incorporating friendship, different life experiences, reptile education, and opposing opinions! Together we sincerely hope ...
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The herptile community is incredibly diverse. However, most of the media tends to focus on the larger, more "in your face" species. 'Pint-sized Reptiles' is taking a different approach. Join James, Jason, and Travis as they turn our gaze to the smaller herps within the community that often get overshadowed by their larger brethren.
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Welcome to The Hobby Hangar with your hosts Connor and Tristan. Central to the show we will be exploring hobbies with the hopes of introducing you, our community, to new passions. As we dive into each topic, We encourage you to break your routine and try new things with like minded individuals. Dedicated to supporting mental health, during each episode we aim to remind you that you are not alone, there is not only something out there for everyone but also an entire community ready to support ...
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The Okotoks Podcast is your ultimate guide to life in Okotoks! Hosted by Carlin Lutzer, a professional realtor and proud Okotokian, this podcast brings you stories, insights, and conversations about what makes this town just south of Calgary such a special place to live. Whether you’ve called Okotoks home for years or you’re just getting to know the community, this podcast is your connection to everything happening in town. From local businesses and real estate trends to community events and ...
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The world's best and only podcast for cornsnake keepers! Hosted by Donovan Winterberg from Children of the Cornsnake, Corn on the Pod features weekly interviews and discussions with well-respected breeders and others influential in the cornsnake community.
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Temecula Town Podcast provides the residents of the Temecula Valley and surrounding areas audio content with community updates, sharing and promoting unique local talents, businesses and events. The podcast is dedicated to giving residents a voice and a platform to be heard that has been underrepresented through other means of traditional media communication outlets.
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Hang on – we’re about to enter a wormhole!
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53:57Get ready for gravitons, dark photons and transition states. Kathryn Zurek takes us on a tour of the bewildering world of quantum physics.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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230: Which is Better for Reptiles: Captivity or the Wild? | Dr. Billy Sveen - AAH
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1:35:21Dr. Billy Sveen discusses his new scientific paper, Captive Equivalence As A Minimum Welfare Standard For Captivity-Managed Herpetofauna, highlighting the ethics of keeping herps in captivity in comparison to the wild and all that goes into considering the lives of each counterpart. For anyone wanting to improve their care in captivity, or even tho…
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Episode 268: A Podcast About A Podcast (Radical Candor's "Leading Through Chaos With Stephanie Chung")
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38:37In another in our series of podcasts about other podcasts, Ari and Chris share their thoughts on a recent episode of the Radical Candor podcast with Kim Scott, featuring their guest Stephanie Chung. Chris recently started reading her book "Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You," which gets a great overview in the podcast, and giv…
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Lab Notes: How microscopic algae can devastate ocean life
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13:34A couple of months ago, a killer started mobilising off the South Australian shore — one that would wipe out marine life, make surfers feel sick, and smother picturesque beaches in thick foam. The culprit? A bloom of tiny organisms called microalgae. We can't see them with the naked eye, but in big enough numbers, they can devastate ecosystems. So …
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Send us a text Is a "green energy" project about to stink up an entire community? In this gripping episode of the Okotoks Podcast, host Carlin Lutzer sits down with Foothills County resident Benita Estes, who lives a mere 200 metres from the proposed Rim Rock biodigester project. With 4,600 complaints already filed over existing feedlot odors, the …
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People have been in the Australian wilderness for generations. But can people be considered part of the natural landscape or will they always have an impact?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 267: Observe, Interpret, Improve (with Joey Golden, Maryland Zoo)
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50:44Ari and Chris are back together and excited to be joined by Joey Golden, Curator of Animal Behavior Programs at Maryland Zoo! Chris and Joey both attended the recent ABMA and ISZAW conferences, and we wanted to bring him on to chat about the great presentations he gave about his zoo's progress towards "24/7 welfare" for all their animals. We chat a…
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The Fight Over OUR Future: STOP Bad Foothills Development
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35:04Send us a text What happens when a city-sized development is approved just outside your town—without your input? Carlin Lutzer sits down with Paul Howarth, a passionate Foothills County resident, to discuss the controversial Highfield & Rowland Acres Area Structure Plans. Together, they explore how the proposed 16,000-resident development threatens…
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Lab Notes: AI that outperforms humans is coming
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14:41If you were impressed by generative AI such as ChatGPT, then artificial general intelligence or AGI promises to really knock your socks off. Over the past couple of decades, tech companies have been racing to build AGI systems that can match or surpass human capabilities across a whole bunch of tasks. So will AGI save the world — or will it spell t…
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Mary Somerville - Brilliant polymath, scientific genius triumphed against the odds
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54:51She could only read and write from age 10. She reared children and had a first unsupportive husband. But Mary Somerville was able to correct the work of Isaac Newton, help discover Neptune, and write a science book which became a university text.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 139: TRL BOOK CLUB: Chapter 11 Morphs PART 3
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1:11:11In this episode of The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan crack open pages 267 to 314 of The Complete Reticulated Python to uncover the wild roots of some of the rarest and most misunderstood morphs in the hobby. From jungles in Sumatra, Java, and Borneo to remote islands in the Philippines, this chapter explores the natural origins of morphs like Blac…
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Episode 266: Pursue Your Calling! (with Scott Trauger, Supervisor Emeritus, Natural Encounters, Inc.)
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32:04While Chris is away at the International Symposium for Zoo Animal Welfare in Chicago, Ari is hosting solo—but she’s not alone! She’s joined by former (but also still current) NEI teammate Scott Trauger, who shares what life has been like since he made the big leap to follow his passion outside the animal field. From spreadsheets to showtunes, hear …
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Teen Reptile Whisperer Takes on WORLD LEADERS
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32:38Send us a text What do scorpions, French horns, and world politics have in common? Carlin Lutzer welcomes Nolan Asplund, a 16-year-old Okotoks phenom whose ambition is as diverse as his reptile collection. Nolan shares how he founded Funky Fresh Reptiles, performs in the Calgary Youth Orchestra, and is preparing to speak with political leaders abou…
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The next time you pick up a bag of spuds from the supermarket or fill up the car with petrol, you can thank the Treaty of the Metre for the metric system that underpins daily life. The treaty was signed exactly 150 years ago, when delegates from 17 countries gathered on a Parisian spring day to establish a new and standardised way of measuring the …
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Evidence of oldest reptiles found in Victoria
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53:03Amateur fossil hunters make a major discovery. And Marilyn Renfree describes the sophisticated reproduction of marsupials.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 138: Best RETIC Clutch of 2025?!? Aztec Tiger Kayuadis w/Nathan Hess
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1:16:23In this episode of The Retic Lounge, Lucas and Nathan sit down with Nathan Hess of [@nathan\_hess\_retics](https://www.instagram.com/nathan_hess_retics) to dive into one of the most exciting first-time breedings in recent memory. Nathan shares the story behind his debut clutch of Reticulated Pythons, the meticulous husbandry practices that got him …
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Episode 265: Using Communities to Create Opportunities
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43:13Ari catches us up on her time at Croc School before our hosts tackle an email asking for ideas about how to create opportunities in the professional animal care field for yourself when 1) you've moved somewhere where the immediately employment opportunities might be limited - or non-existent - or 2) you've taken a temporary break from the field and…
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229: Reticulated Pythons, Anacondas, Cribos Can We Keep Them Correctly? | Daniel Solis - AAH
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1:16:53Daniel Solis of Oropel Lodge discusses his experiences surrounding nature in South America, as well as reptile keeping and breeding in the past in this episode. Daniel thoroughly talks about his dilemma with keeping reptiles in captivity, whilst appreciating wildlife as they are in the wild. He also enjoys wildlife photography, outlining a couple e…
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Meet the BEER GUY: Dawgs Hawker Kevin Morrison
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24:40Send us a text Is it even a Dawgs game if you don’t hear “Ice cold beer here!” echo through the stands? Carlin Lutzer chats with one of the most iconic and beloved figures at Seaman Stadium—Kevin Morrison, a veteran hawker with a booming voice, quick wit, and undeniable presence. Known affectionately as “the beer guy,” Kevin shares how he’s elevate…
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Lab Notes: The plight of the southern right whales
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13:46Southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) were named by whalers because their high oil content made them the "right" ones to kill. In the decades since whaling was banned, southern right numbers increased — but a new study shows that population growth stalled, and might've dropped a bit, despite current numbers still far below what they were in p…
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Aging halted in fruit flies. How about humans?
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53:02David Walker at UCLA says he can halt aging in fruit flies. Can the same concepts be applied to humans? And two tertiary students and an artist describe combining science and artistic pursuits.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 264: What Does It Mean To "Prioritize Training"? (Live from the 2025 ABMA Annual Conference)
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35:26Ari Bailey is busy doing cool reptile stuff at Croc School at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, so Chris takes the opportunity to share the audio from his presentation, "What Does It Mean to 'Prioritize Training'?" from last week's ABMA Annual Conference! He shares some antecedent and consequence conditions that he's seen great teams utilize to mak…
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The Hobby Hangar: Devon to the Music Scene
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50:23Welcome back to The Hobby Hangar, where we explore the powerful connection between hobbies and mental health! In this episode, we’re joined by an old friend, Devon, who shares his personal journey of overcoming challenges and finding balance through the simple act of engaging in hobbies. Whether you're searching for a new interest or hoping to impr…
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35: The Complete Guide to Anole Lizards - Everything You Need To Know | Herp Time - R&R
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1:54:51HerpTime joins us to talk all things anole, how to keep them, how to breed them, and his philosophies regarding line breeding them. JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ReptilesandResearchPRODUCTS TO USE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/reptilesandresearchPHAILOZOO 15% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: R&RPHAILOZOO ENCLOSURES: https://phailozoo.co?sca_ref=8248…
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Keeping Care Close: The Mission of Sheep River Health Trust
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28:10Send us a text What if your healthcare was powered by neighbours, volunteers, and a whole lot of heart? In this episode of the Okotoks Podcast, Carlin Lutzer sits down with Andrea Mitchell, the passionate Executive Director of the Sheep River Health Trust, to explore how this remarkable nonprofit keeps care local and community-focused. From equippi…
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Lab Notes: Why one man let deadly snakes bite him 200 times
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14:05Cobras, taipans, black mambas — Tim Friede's been intentionally bitten more than 200 times by some of the most venomous snakes on Earth. And he survived, mostly because years of self-injecting venom let him develop immunity to them. (Please do not try this yourself!) Now his blood's been used to make a broad-spectrum antivenom that researchers say …
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228: How to Build Cheap DIY Reptile Enclosures & Snake Racks | Reptiles & Oddities - AAH
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1:24:58Chris of Reptiles & Oddities discusses his extensive experience with reptiles in this episode, starting with his unfortunate experience at Rattlesnake roundups, then moving on to his more positive experiences with his personal species. Chris talks about the influence that these events brought to his personal reptile keeping, leading him to build hi…
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A happy 99th birthday to a friend of The Science Show
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54:05Mansi Kasliwal describes how she detects supernovae – the massive stellar explosions where elements are formed. We learn how dung beetles saved the Australian environment from the big problem, and David Attenborough shares his love for Birds-of-paradise.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 263: Zen and the Art of Networking (Live from the 2025 ABMA Annual Conference Zoo Day)
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44:26Chris is LIVE from Zoo Day at the 2025 ABMA Annual Conference in Galveston, Texas! Whilst wandering the grounds of our host facility, Moody Gardens, we chat with Chase Alsup from the Colorado State University Zoo, Aquarium, and Animal Shelter Management Graduate Program, Rae Simmons and Aubrey Wilson from the Moorpark College Animal Care and Traini…
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The Hobby Hangar: Nipper Reed Everybody, UK Special
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1:47:10In this week's episode, We're excited to bring you a very special episode starring our first guest from abroad. A man who has traveled the world, lived many adventures, and is here to tell his story. We introduce to you, the wonderful Nipper Reed everybody. So, grab your headphones, settle in, and let’s embark on this exciting journey together!…
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Lab Notes: Where's my needle-free vaccine?
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14:01Hate getting needles? You're in good company — one in five people in Australia have needle fear.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The wonder of sharks surviving for 500 million years
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53:50Sharks have survived 500 million years while mass extinctions have wiped out other species. Now, sharks are under threat.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 137: All About Albino Reticulated Pythons | TRL Book Club: Chapter 11 PART 2
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1:05:28In this installment of The Complete Reticulated Python Book Club, we dive into one of the most iconic and complex morph categories in the hobby: Albinos. In part two of Chapter 11, Nathan and Lucas break down the origins, genetic relationships, and controversies surrounding the different Albino morphs in the Retic world. We trace the roots of the C…
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Episode 262: A Feedback Loop About Feedback Loops
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39:31Chris is in the editing (and possibly scrapping-and-starting-over) phase of his upcoming ABMA workshop "Your Feedback Loop: Evolving the Way We Give Feedback to Peers," so he decided to reach out to one of the smartest feedbackers around - Ari Bailey - and see how their notes compared when she was given the assignment to jot down what she considere…
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The Hobby Hangar: An Ordinary man named Matt
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2:09:33Welcome back into The Hobby Hangar, where we delve into the powerful connection between hobbies and mental health! Every week, we explore your passions by sharing inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical tips to cultivate a positive mindset through engaging in healthy hobbies. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new interest or seeking to boo…
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34: Are Racks Bad for Snakes? New Study Drops Bombshell! | Goku Nagabaskaran - R&R
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1:59:05A groundbreaking new study has revealed that keeping snakes in rack systems may actually stunt their brain development. In this video, we dive into the data, explore the study’s methods, and discuss what it means for reptile care and welfare going forward.
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Tyler Hollick – Life as a Top Dawg in Okotoks
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34:14Send us a text What’s the Dawgs’ secret to building a championship team and a championship town? Carlin Lutzer sits down with Tyler Hollick, General Manager of the Okotoks Dawgs and a true pillar of the community. From his first days as a 14-year-old recruit to becoming a national college player of the year and a pro scout for the Brewers, Tyler's …
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Lab Notes: Why did NASA spend a billion bucks on Lucy?
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13:00Somewhere out past Mars in the early hours of Easter Monday, a space probe called Lucy whizzed by an asteroid named Donaldjohanson. Lucy then sent back images showing Donaldjohanson is about five kilometres wide and shaped like a peanut. It's one of a handful of asteroids on Lucy's 12-year itinerary. So what does the billion-dollar mission hope to …
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The Hobby Hangar: Reptile Talk w/ Anthony & Jason
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1:39:20Welcome back to "The Hobby Hangar," where we delve into the powerful connection between hobbies and mental health! Every week, we explore your passions by sharing inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical tips to cultivate a positive mindset through engaging in healthy hobbies. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new interest or seeking to boo…
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Palaeontology helps reveal why some animals are in desperate need of help while others thrive.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 136: Black Dragon VS Reticulated Python | w/Jong Chiu of JC Reptiles
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1:20:24Retic VS Black Dragon | Jong Chiu of JC Reptiles | The Retic Lounge #136 In this episode, Nathan sits down with Jong Chiu of [@jc_reptiles](https://www.instagram.com/jc_reptiles) for a deep dive into Jong's reptile journey. After moving from the Philippines to the United States, Jong found his way back into the reptile hobby, eventually specializin…
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227: This Tiny Tortoise is About to go Extinct... | Ralph Till - AAH
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1:21:24Ralph Till of The Kleinmanni Assurance Project joins the podcast to discuss his new project alongside his team members, working to ensure a future for the Egyptian Tortoise through the establishment of thriving, genetically diverse populations in carefully managed assurance colonies. He discusses his experience with the tortoise species, the issue …
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Episode 261: Is Your Animal Doing What You Want? (TEC Talk Throwback to The Official Chris Jenkins Super Simplified Guide to Behavior™)
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43:02It's consulting time! Chris is back at the Little Rock Zoo working with a team of eight trainers from around the zoo to get everyone working with people and animals they don't normally get a chance to, with the hopes that it might help them be better "training trainers" for new staff in the future! This has meant a lot of conversations about how yo…
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The Hobby Hangar: Meeting your Cohost, Connor
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42:12Welcome to episode three, In this weeks episode we get our first peek into the "elusive" life of our cohost and learn a little about the what goes on upstairs in Connor's mind. He continues to be a role model for his son, enjoys time outdoors with nature. While camping and gardening are the typical shared interest, His passion for mushrooming start…
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