The mission of the All Creatures Podcast is to educate listeners on the diverse animals that share our planet. We are in the midst of the Earth’s Six Mass Extinction and many animals need our help if they are to survive.Each week we will discuss a new species, conduct interviews with conservation experts from around the globe, and discuss recent conservation news.
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What kind of animal can see light we cannot and strike with enough force to crack a crab’s shell? In this classic episode from 2022, Chris and Angie meet the mantis shrimp: a small marine predator with extraordinary eyes and one of the most powerful hunting strikes in the animal world. Some species smash hard-shelled prey, while others use sharp, spear-like limbs to catch fish.
“Mantis shrimp” refers to hundreds of species, so there is no single conservation status for them all. Some face pressure from fishing and the loss of the reefs and seabed habitats they call home. Join us for one of our favorite classic episodes and discover why this remarkable creature deserves attention far beyond its famous punch.
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Cheetahs: More Than Just Speed (Classic)
Monday, September 28, 2026 • Duration 01:27:58
In this classic episode from 2019, Chris and Angie explore the cheetah’s incredible speed, from its flexible spine and gripping claws to the long tail that helps it turn during a chase. But there is much more to this remarkable cat than its sprint.
Cheetahs are currently listed as Vulnerable globally, while the remaining Asiatic cheetahs in Iran are Critically Endangered. Across their range, shrinking and fragmented habitat leaves cheetahs with less space and fewer wild prey. Many live alongside farmers, where conflict over livestock can lead to cheetahs being killed; cubs are also taken for the illegal pet trade.
Join us to discover why the cheetah’s future depends on protecting connected landscapes and finding ways for people and wildlife to live together.
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Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.
Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.
We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife.
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How a Wild Swamp Defeated a Mine | Saving the Okefenokee
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 48:14
Chris speaks with Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Drew Kann about Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp and its new status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
They explore the swamp’s blackwater wetlands, remarkable wildlife, and delicate balance of fire and water. Drew explains how a proposed titanium mine raised concerns about water loss, severe fires, and damage to nearby rivers—until public opposition and a conservation land purchase stopped the project. They also discuss the power of local journalism and why continued protection remains essential.
Timeline
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
03:24 What Makes Okefenokee Wild
06:46 Ecology Fire Water Wildlife
09:23 Mining Threat Origins Trail Ridge
13:35 Pushback Science and Local Stakes
17:11 Politics and Public Opinion
20:15 How Journalists Tell Complex Science
22:50 Accountability Reporting and Impact
27:24 Buyout and UNESCO Journey
31:27 What World Heritage Really Means
34:08 Local Journalism and What Gets Missed
36:59 Blueprint Hope and Persistence
43:06 Where to Follow Drew Closing
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Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.
Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.
We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife.
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Special Announcement — All Creatures Live at National Geographic
Monday, September 21, 2026 • Duration 07:32
Chris and Angie will record a special live episode of the All Creatures podcast on Sunday, October 11 at 6:00 PM at the Grosvenor Auditorium in National Geographic’s new Museum of Exploration in Washington, DC. The live 90-minute event will feature National Geographic explorer, photographer, filmmaker, and conservation storyteller Amy Vitale, whose work documents relationships between people, wildlife, and shared landscapes, including major conservation projects. The event includes audience Q&A, images shown onstage, a post-show meet-and-greet, and tickets can be purchased below.
Live Podcast Tickets HERE
You can also visit the National Geographic Museum of Exploration website and search under What's On- Events.
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Go Touch a Tree: Why Reconnecting With Nature Matters | Shaz Audibert
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • Duration 40:44
Chris talks with ecotherapy facilitator Shaz Audibert about how reconnecting with nature can support wellbeing, ease overwhelm, and inspire conservation. Shaz explains that ecotherapy recognizes humans as part of nature and shares accessible ways to reconnect—even in cities—through parks, street trees, houseplants, the sky, and simple practices such as a daily 10-minute mindful walk.
Connect with Shaz:
Instagram: @wildhuman.natureEmail: wildhumannature1@gmail.com
Or access her Linktree https://linktr.ee/wildhuman.nature
Timeline:
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
01:14 Shaz Ecotherapy Journey
03:48 What Ecotherapy Means
04:38 Inside a Session
06:55 We Are Nature
11:43 City Nature Connections
14:54 Science Behind Benefits
16:08 Noticing Self and Life
18:54 From Connection to Conservation
20:48 Small Actions and Hope
30:02 Daily Practices and Growth
32:55 Find a Facilitator
33:54 Socials and Final Wisdom
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Cookiecutter Sharks: Deep-Sea Glow and Circular Bites
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • Duration 01:11:53
Chris and Angie explore Cookiecutter Sharks, small deep-sea predators that use suction, sharp teeth, and a twisting bite to leave neat circular wounds on much larger animals.
They discuss their strange appearance, warm-water range, nightly migrations, and glow-in-the-dark underside, which may help them hide or attract prey. The episode also looks at reproduction, rare reported human bites, and why these little-known sharks are so difficult to study. Finally, they place the species in the wider context of shark conservation, including the ongoing impacts of shark finning.
Be sure to monitor National Geographics Museum of Exploration Website for our upcoming live even on Sunday October 11, 2026 HERE
Timeline
00:00 Meet the Cookiecutter Shark
01:35 Wild Traits and Parasitic Feeding
03:32 Ocean Tangent Sand Dollars
05:05 Alien Looks Size and Anatomy
09:39 Range Habitat and Midnight Zone
11:58 Do They Bite Humans
17:07 Night Snorkel Manta Rays Story
22:11 Why This Shark Matters
24:14 Shark Finning Conservation Soapbox
33:52 Shark Family Tree
35:20 Ancient Survivors
36:40 Florida Shark Teeth
38:46 Physiology and Senses
44:28 Bioluminescent Glow
51:48 Cookiecutter Bite
56:26 Diet and Migration
58:18 Reproduction Mysteries
01:03:51 Conservation Resources
01:06:05 Final Takeaways
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Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.
Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.
We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife.
Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com
if you would like to advertise on our podcast
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Sun Bears: Small Bears, Big Personalities (Classic)
Monday, September 7, 2026 • Duration 01:15:20
In this classic episode from 2020, Chris and Angie explore the remarkable sun bear—the world’s smallest bear and one of Southeast Asia’s most overlooked animals.
From their distinctive golden chest patch and extraordinary climbing skills to their love of insects, fruit, and honey, sun bears are perfectly adapted to life in tropical forests. But habitat loss, poaching, and the illegal pet trade continue to threaten these elusive bears. Join us to discover why sun bears matter, what makes them so unique, and why protecting their forest home protects so much more.
Sun bears remain listed as Vulnerable, with habitat loss and illegal trade among their major threats. IUCN Red List, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
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How to Think Like an Ecologist with Dr. Amy McEuen
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 55:17
Ecologist Dr. Amy McEuen joins Chris to discuss How to Think Like an Ecologist and the power of seeing the world as an interconnected system.
They explore ecosystem resilience, the value of nature connection, Amazon tipping-point debates, Indigenous land rights, biodiversity, freshwater, and nature-based climate solutions. Dr. McEuen also explains why misinformation spreads, why facts alone may not persuade people, and how values-based communication and “pre-bunking” can help. The episode closes with practical hope: collective action matters, and planting native species is one meaningful place to begin.
Dr McEuens website HERE
National Geographic Museum of Exploration HERE
Timeline
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
01:31 Thinking Like Ecologist
05:02 Nature Connection Benefits
08:25 What Nature to Save
10:51 Amazon Tipping Points
15:11 Science Debate and Disinformation
19:14 Afforestation and Grasslands
22:01 Sustainable Logging Rates
25:04 Why Biodiversity Matters
28:36 Freshwater Boundaries
29:35 Pollution And Connectivity
31:25 AI Data Center Water
33:42 Why Facts Fail
36:00 Prebunking Misinformation
37:57 Misinformation Vs Disinformation
39:12 Whataboutism And Action
40:58 Individual Vs Collective Change
44:26 Plant Native Species
48:21 Book And Farewell
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Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.
Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.
We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife.
Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com
if you would like to advertise on our podcast
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Life on the Edge: The Mountain Goat (Classic)
Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 01:08:23
In this classic episode from 2021, Chris and Angie explore the remarkable mountain goat, a white-coated specialist built for some of North America’s steepest and most unforgiving terrain.
They discuss the species’ extraordinary hooves, thick winter coat, alpine diet, social behavior, and the challenges of raising young high above the treeline. The conversation also considers the pressures mountain goat populations can face, including changing mountain conditions, habitat disruption, and human disturbance. Join us for a return to one of our early episodes celebrating a true master of the high country.
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Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.
Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.
We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife.
Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com
if you would like to advertise on our podcast
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are Humans Part of Nature, or Have We Forgotten That We Are?
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Duration 49:34
Chris explores why humans are not separate from nature, but animals embedded within (and entirely dependent on) Earth’s living systems. Inspired by ecologist Dr. Amy McEwan, he examines cities as modified ecosystems, why adaptable species thrive while specialists struggle, and how disrupted relationships can unravel whole habitats. From monarchs and milkweed to sea otters and kelp forests, this episode is a call to notice, protect, and reconnect with the nature we never left.
Timeline
00:00 Welcome and Big Question
01:00 Humans Are Animals
02:46 The Imaginary Divide
03:46 Nested Systems Insight
07:10 How We Got Disconnected
11:14 Cities as Ecosystems
14:25 Urban Adapters Spotlight
22:35 Specialists and Fragmentation
28:12 What Ecosystems Are We Making
31:36 Relationships Not Species
32:10 Sea Otters and Cascades
39:55 Designing for Coexistence
41:46 What You Can Do
46:10 Remember We Never Left
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Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.
Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.
We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife.
Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com
if you would like to advertise on our podcast
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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