Animals, Nature, and You

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In this episode of Animals, Nature and You, host Rick Schwartz talks with Suzanne Smith, Founder and Executive Director of Amazon River Dolphin Conservation Foundation. Suzanne shares her journey from working with marine mammals to following her curiosity and diving into river dolphin conservation. She highlights the unique challenges faced by Amazon River dolphins and how community involvement is vital for their preservation. ARDCF's Mission Statement: To conserve the Amazon river dolphin and its environment through research, education and collaboration. Animals, Nature, and You on Instagram Find Amazon River Dolphin Conservation Foundation Here: ARDCF Website ARDCF on Instagram ARDCF on Facebook Suzanne Smith on LinkedIn Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In this episode, Rick Schwartz discusses the importance of wolf conservation, ecosystem balance, and how cultural attitudes towards large carnivores are shifting worldwide and in the United States. He emphasizes the need for public awareness and action during Wolf Awareness Week. Click HERE to let the Secretary of Interior know you want wolves to have room to roam. Animals, Nature, and You on Instagram Website mentioned in episode: Project Coyote Website Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick (Part 2 of 2) In this episode, Joel Sartore shares his journey from aspiring wildlife photographer to conservation advocate through his Photo Ark project. Discover how his work raises awareness about endangered species and what individuals can do to help protect our planet. Joel also shares his updated Photo Ark book that celebrates the 20th anniversary as well as his children's books and upcoming biography. Animals, Nature, and You on IG: https://www.instagram.com/animalsnatureandyou Find Joel Here - Joel's website: https://www.joelsartore.com/ Joel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelsartore/ Joel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sartorephoto/ 🔔Subscribe🔔 https://www.youtube.com/rickschwartz?... 🔎Find me here 🔍 https://www.ZoologyRick.com/

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In this episode, Joel Sartore shares his journey from aspiring wildlife photographer to conservation advocate through his Photo Ark project. Discover how his work raises awareness about endangered species and what individuals can do to help protect our planet. Joel also shares his updated Photo Ark book that celebrates the 20th anniversary as well as his children's books and upcoming biography. Animals, Nature, and You on Instagram Find Joel Here: Joel's website: JoelSartore.com Joel Sartore on Instagram Joel Sartore on Facebook Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In this 10-Minute Tuesday episode, host Rick Schwartz explores the connections humans have with animals and nature, emphasizing that these bonds are meaningful despite skepticism from some. He shares personal stories from his decades of experience working with animals and encourages listeners to acknowledge their own relationships with animals and nature Animals, Nature, and You on Instagram Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In this episode, Taylor Rabe shares her journey from childhood fascination with wildlife to becoming a nursing student, and then finding her way to wolves. Taylor discusses her past work in Yellowstone, the social dynamics of wolf families, coexistence challenges, and the importance of education and community engagement in conservation. And get this, Taylor also enlightens host Rick Schwartz about ranchers in Montana that coexist with wolves and bears successfully, and teach others how its done. Animals, Nature, and You on Instagram Find Taylor Rabe on Instagram Find Taylor Rabe on LinkedIn Links mentioned in this episode: Tom Miner Basin Association (website) Conservation Nation (website) Yellowstone Adventure Tours (website) Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In this 10 -minute Tuesday episode of Animals, Nature, and You, host Rick Schwartz discusses the importance of the well informed voter in the upcoming midterm elections and how it impacts conservation efforts, wildlife protection, and ecosystems - and therefore, you too. Yes, the old saying, "Conservation works when we work together," is true. And your individual act of informed voting can also help preserve natural spaces and countless species; including humans. Animals, Nature, and You on Instagram Article mentioned in episode: What Makes Yellowstone Unique is at Risk Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In this episode of Animals, Nature, and You, Corina Newsome shares her journey into avian science, the importance of migratory birds, and how environmental justice intersects with wildlife conservation. Discover practical ways you can support birds and protect their habitats while understanding the broader ecological and social implications of healthy ecosystems. Animals, Nature, and You on Instagram Find Corina here- Corina Newsome on Instagram Corina Newsome on Linkedin Websites mentioned in episode- Deja Perkins - Naturally Wild American Birding Association National Audubon Society BirdCast Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick Host Rick Schwartz explores the importance of self-care, recognizing burnout, and maintaining balance in the demanding world of animal care and conservation. He shares personal insights and practical advice on how to prioritize oneself without guilt, emphasizing that caring for others starts with caring for oneself. Animals, Nature, and You on Instagram Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick As we continue our celebration of World Rhino Day, we sit down with Virginia Grimley, a Rhino keeper at the Oregon Zoo. Virginia shares her insight and personal experiences with taking care of black rhinos for a living. From highlighting their individual personalities to debunking myths about their aggression, Virginia's passion for rhinos shines through. She also shares with us how much (and what) they eat, rhino play behavior, rhino communication and the conservation efforts the Oregon Zoo participates in for rhino conservation. Animals, Nature, and You on IG Links mentioned in this episode- Oregon Zoo website Oregon Zoo Social Media- Oregon Zoo on Instagram Oregon Zoo on Facebook Oregon Zoo on TikTok Other links mentioned- Global Conservation Force International Rhino Foundation Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick It's World Rhino Day! In this 10-minute Tuesday of Animals, Nature, and You, host Rick Schwartz shares a personal experience with meeting the nearly extinct northern white rhinos. From time in Kenya, to being in New York when the news came out that the last male northern white rhino has passed away; Rick reminds us of the importance of conservation efforts and scientific advancements to save endangered species. Animals, Nature, and You on Instagram Links to look at: Global Conservation Force International Rhino Foundation Ol Pejeta Conservancy Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick Join us on Animals, Nature, and You, as we explore the fascinating world of black bears with Erin Corrigan from Sequoia Park Zoo. Fun fact: Black bears are not always black! And the three bears at Sequoia Park Zoo prove it; from a chocolate brown, true black, or even a flaxen honey-blonde color. Erin also explains how to tell black bears from brown bears, what their claws and body shapes reveal, and we even get to learn about the individual bears at the Sequoia Park Zoo. Animals, Nature, and You on IG Links mentioned in this episode: Sequoia Park Zoo (website) Sequoia Park Zoo Bear Habitat Be Bear Aware (website) Sequoia Park Zoo on IG Sequoia Park Zoo on FB Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In this 10-minute Tuesday episode of Animals, Nature, and You, Rick Schwartz explores the subtle environmental cues that signal the arrival of fall. And we are not just talking about the rush to "pumpkin-spice" all the things. From changes in daylight to animal behaviors and more, nature offers a rich tapestry of signs that autumn is on its way. Animals, Nature, and You on IG Links to look at... Bird Migration Explorer USFWS- Fall Wonders NWF's Leave the Leaves Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In this episode we dive into the fascinating story of the red octopus life cycle. Something never seen with this species of octopus, until now! Maddy Tracewell, Senior Aquarist of Animal Health at the Birch Aquarium joins host Rick Schwartz, sharing the groundbreaking work done in raising red octopus from egg to juvenile, revealing new insights into their early development and the challenges each little octopus faces throughout their life. Animals, Nature, and You on Instagram Connect Birch Aquarium Birch Aquarium Website Press release about baby red octopus Birch Aquarium Instagram Birch Aquarium on Facebook Birch Aquarium on BlueSky Birch Aquarium on Threads Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick This 10-minute Tuesday episode of Animals, Nature and You explores the ecological importance of mountain lions and other large predators. Data shows we can easily debunk myths, and highlight the mountain lion's role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Animals, Nature, and You on IG Links mentioned in episode: Website for Mountain Lion Foundation Article " Protecting Mountain Lions Protects Us " Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In this episode, Mike Veale from Global Conservation Force shares updates on their recent activities, innovative conservation tools like a rhino-themed board game, and upcoming events supporting rhino conservation efforts. Discover how education, community involvement, and strategic funding are making a difference in protecting endangered species. And of course, don't forget about World Rhino Day coming up on September 22nd! Animals, Nature, and You on Instagram Connect Global Conservation Force GCF Website September Event Mentioned in this Episode Education Donation Link GCF on Facebook GCF on Instagram Other links of interest American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK) website Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In this episode, Rick Schwartz explores the complexities of wildlife conservation, focusing on species like cheetahs, giant pandas, and California condors. He discusses the importance of understanding ecosystem roles, animal behavior, and human impact to foster sustainable conservation efforts. Animals, Nature, and You on IG Links to look at: Cheetahs Giant Pandas California Condors Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In this episode, Janet Rose-Hinestroza discusses the vital work of the Cheetah Outreach Trust in South Africa, focusing on cheetah conservation, community involvement, and innovative strategies to support free-ranging cheetahs amidst habitat fragmentation. Discover how community efforts, scientific research, and targeted programs are making a difference for this iconic species. Animals, Nature, and You on IG Connect with Cheetah Outreach Trust Website: Cheetah Outreach Trust On FB: Cheetah Outreach Trust USA On IG: Cheetah Outreach Trust USA Other links of interest: More about cheetahs: About Cheetahs Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In this episode, host Rick Schwartz digs into the royal archives of naked mole-rats. How do they pick their queen? How does the queen stay in charge? What exactly is this "eusocial behavior" that naked mole-rats live by, and is it the same as honey bees and ants? Animals, Nature, and You on IG Links mentioned in this episode: Phsy.org: " NMR Queens Produce Odorous Chemical... " Nature.com Scientific article: " A queen odour mediates reproductive suppression... " Naked Mole-Rat facts via Zoo Atlanta Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.

Send "Fan Mail" to Rick In this episode, Christian Flores shares his insight and knowledge of the Galapagos tortoises, their evolution, behavior, and conservation efforts. Christian discusses some of the scientific theories about these ancient giants, from how they likely reached the islands in the first place to why some developed the iconic saddleback shell while others stayed dome-shaped. Within this episode, host Rick Schwartz and Christian also tackle the myths most people get wrong about turtles and tortoises. As well as discussing the finch response, the role of giant tortoises in island ecosystems, and the real reasons these species are now under threat. Animals, Nature, and You on IG Connect with Christian Crikey It's Christian on IG Crikey It's Christian on YouTube Artemis Paleozoological Reserve on IG Artemis Paleozoological Reserve on YouTube Links mentioned in this episode Galapagos Conservancy Turtle Conservancy Turtle Survival Alliance Find Rick here: ZoologyRick.com Rick's social media stuff... Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads BlueSky Podcast Music: Positive Carefree Folk Pop Artist: Burgberg Used with Full Music Standard Lic.