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Welcome to The Ark! A podcast dedicated to chronicling life that was and life that is in the natural world. Join us as we learn more about the wonders of nature.

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United Kingdom

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Welcome to The Ark! A podcast dedicated to chronicling life that was and life that is in the natural world. Join us as we learn more about the wonders of nature.

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English


Episodes
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Episode 14 - Reindeer

12/23/2016
In this festive edition of The Ark we are going to be learning more about the wondrous Reindeer.

Duration:00:06:09

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Episode 13 - Lac Alaotra Bamboo Lemur

12/18/2016
The Lac Alaotra Bamboo Lemur is the only primate in the world whose habitat is restricted only to wetlands. Learn more about this critically endangered species in this weeks episode. Cover photo by William Warby.

Duration:00:06:24

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Episode 12 - Darwins Bark Spider

12/4/2016
In this week’s episode we’ll be heading to the forests of Madagascar to understand more about the recently discovered Darwin’s Bark Spider.

Duration:00:05:57

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Episode 11 - Chinese Giant Salamander

11/28/2016
In this week’s episode we’ll be heading to the rocky mountain lakes of China to learn more about the largest living amphibian on the planet, The Chinese Giant Salamander.

Duration:00:06:08

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Episode 10 - Tawny Frogmouth

11/21/2016
In this week’s episode we’ll be learning more about a common but highly unusual bird to Australian backyards, The Tawny Frogmouth. My sincerest apologies for the change in topic this week, I'm trying to arrange an exciting interview about the Gimpy Gimpy Plant. Thanks for listening!

Duration:00:05:59

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Episode 9 - Philippine Eagle

11/16/2016
In this week’s episode we’ll be heading to the Philippines to learn more about a bird of prey that is so large that it was once believed it preyed upon monkeys, The Great Philippine Eagle.

Duration:00:06:39

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Episode 8 - Sea Butterfly

9/20/2016
Learn all about a common and widespread species of the sea that has a captivating angelic beauty.

Duration:00:06:17

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Episode 7 - Golden Dart Frog

9/11/2016
The Golden Dart Frog is the most poisonous amphibian on the planet. Learn all about them in this episode of The Ark.

Duration:00:07:08

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Episode 6 - Echidna

9/8/2016
Learn more about the Echidna! An unusual and timid egg laying mammal from the Australian Outback.

Duration:00:06:38

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Episode 5 - Dugong

9/3/2016
The only herbivorous marine mammal, the Dugong perpetuated the myth of the mermaid. Learn all about them in this weeks episode of The Ark.

Duration:00:07:01

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Episode 4 - Scottish Wild Cat

8/30/2016
The Scottish Wild Cat has perpetuated myths, legend and fantasy, in this episode we learn the truth behind Britain's most endangered animal. Learn more and support the Wildcat's at scottishwildcataction.org

Duration:00:06:17

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Episode 3 - Black Footed Ferret

8/28/2016
The Black Footed Ferret was once thought to be extinct but these remarkable little creatures have become a big success story in the world of conservation.

Duration:00:05:39

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Episode 2 - Giant Forest Ant

8/27/2016
In this second epsiode of The Ark I'll be discussing the Giant Forest Ant of Malaysia, which displays territorial behaviors that are truly fascinating.

Duration:00:04:54

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Episode 1 - Eastern Cougar

8/25/2016
Welcome to The Ark, a five minute podcast dedicated to chronicling life in the natural world. In this very first episode I'll discuss the legendary Eastern Cougar, which once roamed a vast part of America.

Duration:00:05:53