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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.

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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

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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.

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Links to look at:
Global Conservation Force
International Rhino Foundation
Ol Pejeta Conservancy

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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.

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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

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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.

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Links to look at...
Bird Migration Explorer
USFWS- Fall Wonders
NWF's Leave the Leaves

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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.

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Connect Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium Website
Press release about baby red octopus
Birch Aquarium Instagram
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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.

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Links mentioned in episode:
Website for Mountain Lion Foundation
Article "Protecting Mountain Lions Protects Us"

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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!

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Connect Global Conservation Force
GCF Website
September Event Mentioned in this Episode
Education Donation Link
GCF on Facebook
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Other links of interest
American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK) website

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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.

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Cheetahs
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California Condors

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