הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Amphi (2024)

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Episiode 172. Armen of Herptime 1:27:00

4d ago1:27:00

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This week I am joined by Armen of HerpTime. In this episode we discuss what it takes to be a breeder, Armen’s new frog breeding projects, social media and more! We also take a deep dive into anoles and compare and contrast anole vs frog husbandry. This episode is sponsored by Gray Ghost Creations https://www.etsy.com/shop/GrayGhostCreations Exo Ter…

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Episode 171. Reptiliatus -A Conversation with Dayyan Saylany 1:56:45

11d ago1:56:45

1:56:45

This week I am joined by Dayyan Saylany. Dayyan is known across Youtube and social media as Reptiliatus, and in this episode we discuss his passion for reptiles and amphibians; and his journey into content creation. We also talk about Dayyan's frog experiences including why he developed a care video for juvenile-subadult pacman frogs, and how he su…

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Episode 170. Carnivorous Plants with Drew Martinez 1:34:46

18d ago1:34:46

1:34:46

This week I am joined by Drew Martinez. Drew is the owner of Carnivero. - a nursery that specializes in carnivorous plants. In this episode, we discuss Drew's tenure in the dart frog and plant hobbies, his fascination with carnivorous plants and how to successfully care for everything from Nepenthes pitcher plants, to Venus Fly traps and Platyceriu…

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Episode. 169. Stream dynamics and the Spring Salamander, with Madaline Cochrane 1:09:10

25d ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Streams are unique habitats that are home to many different species of amphibian. But, do changes in stream dynamics effect amphibian lifecycles? And if so, how? This week I am joined by researcher, Madaline Cochrane and we discuss her paper, "Individual growth rates and size at metamorphosis increase with watershed area in a stream salamander." We…

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Episode 168. Ben Baker Part 2. Wild Insights on Captive Keeping, Golden Mantella, and More! 2:01:06

1M ago2:01:06

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This week I am joined again by Ben Baker of Fantastic Frogs. In Episode 160, Ben and I discussed a host of topics including his tenure as a zoo keeper and frog breeder. In this week's episode we continue our conversation with a deep dive into more of Ben's career and insights. We discuss Ben's experiences tracking and studying wild Golden Mantella,…

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Episode 167. Zach Porritt -Life in the GreenHouse 1:37:40

1M ago1:37:40

1:37:40

This week I am joined by Zach Porritt. Zach has built one of the largest and most impressive dart frog enclosures in the hobby - A full sized greenhouse! Join us for our discussion into how the greenhouse was constructed, planted and stocked, and how his Phyllobates terribilis behave, feed and breed in such a large environment. This week's episode …

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Episode 166. Large Oophaga with Chris Buttermore 2:02:09

2M ago2:02:09

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This week I am joined by Chris Buttermore. Chris is the Curator of Amphibians at Dallas World Aquarium and in this episode we discuss his work with large Oophaga. Our discussion covers a host of topics including what we know about the genus from the published literature, metabolism as a means of understanding egg production, extending female fecund…

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Episode 165. A Bunch of Tanks with Shareef 1:17:17

2M ago1:17:17

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This week I am joined by Shareef of A Bunch of Tanks. In this episode we discuss in how to incorporate cork panels into a vivarium background, the infamous viral atelopus photo, and what it was like moving a large dart frog collection across the US. This week's episode is sponsored by the frog breeder merch store, https://the-frog-breeder-merch.mys…

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Episode 164. Majorcan Midwife Toad Master Class with David Brouwer 1:40:18

2M ago1:40:18

1:40:18

This week I am joined by Dutch Ecologist and Amphibian Hobbyist, David Brouwer. David has a life long passion passion for the Majorcan midwife toad (Alytes muletensis), and in this episode we take a deep dive into the natural history, conservation, captive breeding, and husbandry of one of the world's most unique amphibians. David and I begin our c…

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Episode 163. Phyllobates: Genetics, Self Intoxication Resistance, and Carotenoid Supplementation with Roberto Marquez and Rachael Arkin 1:16:16

2M ago1:16:16

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This week I am joined by Roberto Marquez and Rachael Arkin . In this episode, we discuss new phyllobates research that includes Roberto's work with phenotypic evolution in poison frogs, and how poison frogs evolved to avoid the harmful effects associated with consuming and accumulating toxic alkaloids. We also discuss Rachael's work with Phyllobate…

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Episode 162. Vivarium Plant Deep Dive with Alex Menke 2:01:39

2M ago2:01:39

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This week I am joined by Alex Menke of Frog Daddy. We begin our discussion by talking about breeder ethics, and the frog and plant market. Then, we take a deep dive into how to properly care for five species of intermendiate level to advanced level vivarium plants. Specifically, we cover Begonia, selaginella, margravia, anthurium and sonarilla, alo…

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Episode 161. Cynops Cyanurus Newt Deep Dive with Sean Twohy 2:14:32

3M ago2:14:32

2:14:32

This week I am joined by hobbyist and breeder Sean Twohy. Sean breeds several amphibian species but his true passion is Cynops Cyanurus (AKA the blue tailed fire belly newt) and in this episode we discuss aquatic newt care, raising daphnia, UV lighting for newts, managing aquatic substrate, and we compare and contrast aquatic vs terrestrial amphibi…

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Episode 160. From Zoo Keeper to Frog Farmer- a conversation with Ben Baker 2:09:36

3M ago2:09:36

2:09:36

This week it is my pleasure to be joined by Ben Baker of Fantastic Frogs. Ben has decades of experience working in British Zoos and in this episode we discuss his work breeding frogs in the private sector, his work with Bristol and Chester Zoos, and his world travels and in situ observations. We also talk about how brexit has effected the hobby in …

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Episode 159. Project Herpeteculture Part 2. with Roy Arthur Blodgett 1:46:34

3M ago1:46:34

1:46:34

This week I'm joined by Roy Arthur Blodgett. Roy co-hosts the Project Herpeteculture podcast and in this episode we discuss some controversial issues in the greater herp community including peer pressure, and what constitutes a reliable information source. We also discuss Roy's museum quality vivarium builds, his Pilotes sulphureus and Xenodon pulc…

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2023 AmphibiCast Holiday Special with Mike Tytula 2:06:46

4M ago2:06:46

2:06:46

As 2023 comes to a close I would like to thank all my guests and listeners for making it a great year. And to celebrate the end of 2023, I'm joined by Mike Tytula. In this episode, Mike and I discuss his Oophaga histrionica "fuego" project, the state of pumilio in the Canadian amphibian hobby, and some of his new projects with his partner Bree that…

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Episode 157. Oophaga sylvatica "koi" with Julio Rodriguez 1:10:52

5M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Oophaga sylvatica comes in a wide variety of morphs-including the vividly colored "koi" morph, which is soon to be legally exported out of Colombia for the first time. My guest this week is Julio Rodriguez, and we discuss his recent trip to Colombia and what it was like seeing them in the wild. We also discuss some of the wild variations, what goes…

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Episode 156. Project Hepeteculture Part 1. with Phil Lietz 2:08:37

5M ago2:08:37

2:08:37

Herpeteculture is a broad banner with many different disciplines under it. Much can be learned from the different niche communities within it, if we are willing and open minded enough to do so. This week I am joined by Phil Lietz ,of the Project Herpeteculture podcast, and we compare and contrast different issues within herpeteculture. We talk abou…

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Episode 155. Atelopus and Phyllomedusa with Natt of NattAttackss 1:28:48

5M ago1:28:48

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This week I am joined by Natt of @NattAttackss and we discuss her Atelopus barbotini and Phylomedusa sauvagii breeding projects. We talk about the time and dedication that goes into working with these species, as well as a step by step rundown of how she got her atelopus barbotini to produce hundreds of healthy offspring. Follow Natt @nattattackss …

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Episode 154. "Making it Happen" - The Reptile Expo, Alpine Newts and Podcasting with Fadi Naddeh 1:46:58

6M ago1:46:58

1:46:58

The Toronto Reptile Expo is one of the biggest reptile expos in North America. But what makes an expo happen? Well to answer this question I am joined by Fadi of Daffy's reptiles and we discuss his new role as videographer and social media director for the expo. We talk about what goes into planning and promoting the brand, how the plant community …

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Episode 153. The Reptile Expo Vet with Dr. Alec Brown 1:32:27

6M ago1:32:27

1:32:27

As reptile expos become more popular around the world, there is a greater demand for healthy captive bred reptiles and amphibians. In Canada, one of the biggest expos in the country now employs a full time vet to ensure the health and wellbeing of animals on display and being sold. It's my pleasure to sit down with Dr. Alec Brown this week and disc…

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2023 AmphibiCast Halloween Special with Richard Stewart of the Tarantula Collective 1:58:24

6M ago1:58:24

1:58:24

It's that time of year again. And, just in time for Halloween, I get to sit down this week with Richard Stewart of The Tarantula Collective. In this episode, Richard and I discuss some commonalities between the amphibian and invertebrate hobby, how public perception of tarantulas is evolving, what goes into hosting his podcast -The Exotic Pet Colle…

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Episode 151. 'Busting the Parental Paradigm" -Bioacoustics and Parental Care in Ranitomeya Imitator with Jen Moss 1:05:56

6M ago1:05:56

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Many species of dart frogs exhibit some degree of parental care. But new research has shown a new level of parental care in Ranitomeya imitator, that far exceed anything we have ever imagined. Through her research, Dr. Jen Moss has been able to understand a new complexity within the calls of Ranitomeya imitator that redefine our understanding amphi…

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Episode 150. Remembering Bob Mailloux and Forgotten Species with Jay Sommers of Sandfire Dragon Ranch 1:49:24

6M ago1:49:24

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This week I am joined by Jay Sommers and we discuss the legacy of Bob Mailoux. Bob was a giant in the amphibian world and many of the species we work with today (including white's treefrogs) would never have risen to their current status in the hobby with out Bob's decades of hard work and passion. Jay and go on to discuss the history of the amphib…

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Episode 149. A Focused Approach with Lynn Rech of Fern's Frogs 1:35:20

7M ago1:35:20

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This week I am joined by Lynn Rech of Fern's Frogs and we discuss her approach to breeding and keeping dart frogs with a high attention to detail. We talk about the benefits of in person sales, vending at east coast expos, raising oophaga pumilio in grow outs bins, the importance of maintaining frog pedigrees via a Universal Unique Identifier (UUID…

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Episode 148. Establishing a Clean Amphibian Trade with Dr. Matt Gray 1:35:44

7M ago1:35:44

1:35:44

As the amphibian hobby continues to grow, it is crucial that we advocate for the health and wellbeing of our beloved frogs, toads and salamanders. We must also be mindful of the health and wellbeing of the industry that provides us the privilege of working with these amazing creatures. And when it comes to setting policies that affect the industry …

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#10 - Reflets d'un autre monde 20:48

7M ago20:48

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👟Le #sport rassemble, que ce soit en bas d’un immeuble, dans une salle de sport ou dans un stade, nous nous réunissons pour assister ou effectuer des prouesses physiques. Le sport est censé être accessible à tout le monde. Si certaines activités nécessitent un matériel coûteux, la plupart des sports sont gratuits ou presque. Dès lors qu’ils sont or…

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Episode 147. AmphibiCast 3rd Anniversary Show with Troy Goldberg 2:19:22

7M ago2:19:22

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In July of 2020 I released the first episode of AmphibiCast. Since then, I have had the honor of interviewing over 100 remarkable people from all different disciplines with one goal in mind - to broaden our understanding of the frogs, toads, and salamanders we all care so deeply about. This episode is dedicated to all the guests and listeners who h…

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#9 - Précarité et études : quand le quotidien est un combat 27:56

8M ago27:56

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👛Avec la pandémie du covid, on a eu l’impression que les étudiant·es étaient subitement devenu·es pauvres. Pourtant le virus n’a fait que mettre en lumière la situation dans laquelle de nombreux·ses étudiant·es sont aujourd’hui. On dit d’ailleurs que nous sommes précaires, mais qu’est ce que ce mot veut dire ? Est ce juste un synonyme de pauvre ? E…

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Episode 146. Fruit Fly Fails - How to prevent common problems when culturing fruit flies 30:26

8M ago30:26

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In this episode I discuss some common problems associated with culturing flightless fruit flies and some tips on how to avoid them.על ידי Dan Drobates

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Episode 145. Chelsea Thomas of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens 1:48:46

8M ago1:48:46

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The Atlanta Botanical Gardens is not only a world renowned destination for plant lovers, it is also home to an incredible collection of some of the world's most beautiful amphibians. In this episode I am joined by the ABG's Amphibian Program Coordinator, Chelsea Thomas. We discuss the history of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, the care and husbandry…

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Episode 144. “From Phelsuma to Frogs” The early days of the hobby, oophaga vincentei, and the ACA with Michael Heinrichs 1:42:05

8M ago1:42:05

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This week I am joined by Michael Heinrichs and we discuss his beginnings in the hobby, oophaga vincentei, and expanding conservation goals through the Active Conservation Alliance. Michael started out keeping herps (specifically geckos in the Phelsuma genus) in the 1970's and he has experience in both the US and German hobbies. In this episode we t…

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Episode 143. Frog Week 2023 with Aaron Capouellez of Woods and Forests Media 1:33:18

9M ago1:33:18

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This week I am joined once again by Aaron Capouellez. Aaron is an amphibian conservationist and naturalist with a special interest in native Pennsylvania species. His work over the past few months culminates in a media blitz beginning this week that is aimed at visually documenting and telling the stories of some of PA's more vulnerable amphibian s…

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Episode 142. The Vivarium Exhibit with Matthew O'Donnell 1:45:54

9M ago1:45:54

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Manchester Museum is home to one of the most stunning vivarium exhibits in the world. Known as The Vivarium, this section of the museum houses its amphibian collection, which includes critically endangered Atelopus varius, several Cruziohyla species, Agalychnis lemur, and many more. With a focus on research, education, and conservation, The Vivariu…

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Episode 141. Mark Pepper of Understory Enterprises 1:43:12

9M ago1:43:12

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This week I am joined by Mark Pepper of Understory Enterprises. Mark has years of experience working with dendrobatids in the field, as an importer, and as a breeder. Mark also bears the distinction of having a recently described species of frog named after him- Ameerega pepperi. In this episode Mark walks us through how he started off, exploring P…

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#8 - “Je suis celle qu’on ne voit pas” : gérer l’anxiété pendant les études 28:58

10M ago28:58

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😨Le stress ou l’anxiété, tout le monde en ressent. C’est un continuum, et chaque individu se place sur ce spectre. Lorsque cela devient trop envahissant et que nos émotions nous empêchent d’agir, on parle de troubles anxieux. Pour celles et ceux qui se situent à l’extrême de ce spectre, souffrir de ces troubles n’est pas une impasse. Des solutions …

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Episode 140. Billy Sveen Creepers Herpeteculture 1:49:26

10M ago1:49:26

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It’s always important to properly research the husbandry needs of a species before we take on its care as a keeper. An understanding of the animal’s natural history, it’s captive care needs, behavior, and longevity, is vital if we are to succeed. Equally important though, (yet not always accepted) is the value of continuing our education and accept…

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Episode 139. Beginners Guide to Pacman Frog Care 40:57

10M ago40:57

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Horned frogs (Also fondly known as "Pacman Frogs" are commonly kept by both beginners and advanced hobbyists. They have relatively simple care requirements and can make a great entry level amphibian. In this episode, I run down some basic husbandry and care requirements that every pacman frog beginner should be familiar with. This week's episode is…

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#7 - Violences en thèse, du silence à l’action 28:18

10M ago28:18

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👩‍🎓Faire une thèse est l’ultime étape de l’enseignement supérieur, quand on commence une thèse, on s’engage pendant plusieurs années auprès d’un laboratoire pour participer à la recherche scientifique. Même si l’image commune de la recherche est un travail collaboratif, enrichissant, passionnant, la réalité nous montre l’inverse. Milieu compétitif …

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Episode 138. Deep Dive into Ameerega with Sean McIntyre 1:19:52

10M ago1:19:52

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Ameerega is arguably one of the most stunning genera of dart frogs. Although they are not as common in the hobby as dendrobates or oophaga, they are still a vibrant and interesting genus with a variety of colorful species that make a fine additional to a properly sized vivarium. This week I am joined by Canadian Hobbyist and Breeder, Sean McIntyre.…

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#6 - Médecine et transidentités : une relation à (dé)construire 26:59

11M ago26:59

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🆘 Les #transphobies dans le milieu #médical prennent plusieurs formes. Du manque de cours sur le sujet aux #discriminations en passant par les blagues déplacées, les #transidentités souffrent encore d’une forte stigmatisation partout dans notre société. Le secteur de la santé ne fait pas exception. 🩺 La question de l’accueil de la patientèle trans …

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Episode 137. Deep Dive into Large Obligates and Podcasting with Steve Reyes 2:05:58

11M ago2:05:58

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This week I am joined by Steve Reyes. Steve is a fellow dart frog keeper with decades of experience in the amphibian and reptile hobbies. Within the past few years, though Steve has narrowed his focus towards working with large obligates and he keeps and breeds several species and locales. In this episode, Steve walks us through his approach to suc…

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#5 - Islamophobie : que dévoile le Hijab ? 27:51

11M ago27:51

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🧕 Porter le Hijab en France est un dilemme. Le foulard, qui paraît anodin aux yeux d’une majorité, pose un problème pour une minorité. Entre laïcité et émancipation des femmes, le foulard est considéré responsable de nombreux maux Pourtant, les premières personnes victimes de ces stigmatisations sont les femmes qui le portent. Apprendre à connaître…

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Episode 136. The Poison Frog Paradox - with Karl Loeffler- Henry 1:09:33

11M ago1:09:33

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Aposematism and chemical defense are common traits among many species of amphibian. California Newts, Dart frogs, and Fire Bellied Toads are prime examples. But, if we look at the three, we notice that not all are colored equally despite all being toxic. California newts and some species of dart frog for example, both produce lethal toxins; but why…

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Episode 135. Advocating for the Right to Keep Responsibly, with Tony Wigley 1:50:11

11M ago1:50:11

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Keeping amphibians and reptiles enriches the lives of millions of people world-wide. According to the National Institute of Health, "Interacting with animals has been shown to decrease levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood pressure. Other studies have found that animals can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social supp…

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#4 - Queer et sciences : où sont iels ? 27:58

11M ago27:58

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❓Est ce que vous vous êtes déjà demandé ce qui faisait de vous un homme ou une femme ? Pour beaucoup, cette question binaire ne reflète pas la richesse de nos identités. 🏳️‍🌈Personnes Queer et LGBTQIA+ ne se reconnaissent pas dans la norme binaire hétéronormative. Mais qu’est ce qu’être queer ? Quelles répercussions cela peut avoir sur nos vies qua…

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Episode 134. Crystal Mandica of the Amphibian Foundation 1:12:52

12M ago1:12:52

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This week I am joined by Crystal Mandica of the Amphibian Foundation. Crystal is co-founder, Director of Education, and Collections Manager of almost 600 amphibians at the Amphibian Foundation. In this weeks episode, we discuss what it takes to manage such a large operation day to day. We also talk about the value of education and community outreac…

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#3 - Un toit à soi : le parcours d’obstacle de la recherche de logement 29:20

12M ago29:20

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📝Les études faites sur le logement étudiant sont unanimes : l’habitat reste le principal pôle de dépense pour les étudiant.es. Cette tension sur le marché a des répercussions très profondes sur la vie étudiante allant jusqu’à déterminer le lieu d’études. Pour les français.es comme pour les étranger.ères, trouver un logement décent à un prix abordab…

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AmphibiCast Artist Series Pt. 3. Filming an Amphibian Documentary with Simon Harper and Aura Manjarrez 1:10:05

12M ago1:10:05

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Film is an art unto itself and in this episode I chat with Simon "Si" Harper and Aura Manjarrez about their upcoming project -creating a nature documentary about the bolitoglossa genus of salamanders. We discuss Si's science background and his interest in bolitoglossa as well as Aura's film making background. We also discuss some of the challenges …

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Episode 132. Zoo Keepers for Oophaga Lehmanni Conservation with Carlos Galvis, Chris Buttermore, and Jack Small 1:12:48

1y ago1:12:48

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In this episode I sit down with Carlos Galvis, Chris Buttermore, and Jack Small. We discuss the unique challenges facing wild Oophaga Lehmanni, the work that Cali Zoo is doing to maintain assurance colonies, and their work releasing frogs into back the wild. Wild lehmanni are arguably much more fragile than their captive counterparts and pose speci…

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#2 - “Les gens me criaient dessus dans la rue” : quand le racisme anti-asiatique se démasque 25:53

1y ago25:53

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🎭 “Minorité modèle”, humour douteux, compliments déguisés, le racisme anti asiatiques porte de nombreux masques souvent invisibles. Problème aux racines profondes, le phénomène a pris de l’ampleur et de la visibilité pendant la pandémie du covid. La jeunesse française d’origine asiatique s’élève contre une identité étriquée, fabriquée, alimentée pa…

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