Zoological Radio
Science
Join host John Sepulvado for short side trips with intriguing scientists and just see if you don't learn a little something. A collaboration between the Santa Barbara Zoo and KCLU.
Location:
United States
Description:
Join host John Sepulvado for short side trips with intriguing scientists and just see if you don't learn a little something. A collaboration between the Santa Barbara Zoo and KCLU.
Language:
English
Contact:
(805) 962-5339
Website:
https://www.zooradio.org/
Email:
showhost@sbzoo.org
Episodes
Orangutan Expelled from University
3/9/2020
Dr. Terry Maple, Director of Wildlife Wellness at the Jacksonville Zoo, recounts the tale of Chantek the mischievous, self-aware orangutan who wasn't above visiting McDonald's from time to time.
Duration:00:03:32
Missing Sharks
3/2/2020
Most people try to stay as far away from great white sharks as possible, but a group of researchers is desperately trying to find these apex predators in the open water.
Duration:00:03:30
Little Fire-faced Loris
2/24/2020
Professor Anna Nekaris, director of the Little Fireface Project, chats about these adorable monkeys and their super-cool snake-like qualities.
Duration:00:03:30
Dogs and Cats Living Together: Mass Hysteria or Massively Helpful?
2/17/2020
Can dogs and cats really live together? Some cheetahs in Africa wouldn't survive without their canine companions.
Duration:00:03:30
Humans and the Sixth Extinction.
2/10/2020
People are changing the world every day; it's time for us to decide if the change will ultimately be positive or negative. Rich Block, Santa Barbara Zoo's CEO, talks about the impending "sixth extinction."
Duration:00:03:28
Plastic Straws Really Suck
2/3/2020
Do we REALLY need to give up single-use plastics? Greg Gorga, CEO of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, says "Yes."
Duration:00:03:29
Turtles Meet Tech
1/27/2020
Turns out a turtle’s growing pains can be solved by using a machine that’s usually found in the office, not the ocean.
Duration:00:03:29
Wintering Whales
1/20/2020
QUICK BITES: Wintering whales have regular migration patterns. When food sources decline, where do they go?
Duration:00:03:30
Conservation Beyond Cuteness
12/2/2019
QUICK BITES: “Charismatic" species like the island fox can be a big help to the conservation moment. But let’s not forget the other, less “camera-ready” animals that need protecting on the Channel Islands.
Duration:00:03:29
Tide Pool Health
11/11/2019
QUICK BITES: Tiny critters like crabs and sea anemones flourish in tide pools. But did you know tide pools serve as little nurseries for a host of other species that can grow really big?
Duration:00:03:30
Furry Seed Spreader
11/4/2019
QUICK BITES: I say “pollinator,” you say “butterfly.” But what about bison? These big, furry seed spreaders are the pollinators of the Great Plains.
Duration:00:03:29
Lay Down Your Arms
10/28/2019
QUICK BITES: What’s the worst date you’ve ever been on? Was it so bad you severed your arm, gave it to the other person, and jetted away? Learn how the Giant Pacific Octopus deals with bad dates in this episode.
Duration:00:03:29
Hike for Change
10/21/2019
Did you know one of the best ways to protect the earth against mass extinction may be as simple as going on a hike? Find out more about our looming conservation crisis.
Duration:00:03:28
Elephants and Bees
10/14/2019
Forget mice...do you know what really scares elephants? Find out what hard-working insect researchers are using to save Asian and African elephants.
Duration:00:03:35
Bird of the Year?
1/14/2019
QUICK BITES: Can the critically endangered kaki, or black stilt, win New Zealand’s Bird of the Year contest? If a Tinder profile can’t help set the votes on fire, we’re not sure what will.
Duration:00:03:29
Tiger vs. Elephant
1/7/2019
QUICK BITES: Tiger cubs on their first hunting expedition took down 20 cows in one go. The villagers called for help and Wildlife Trust of India answered, which led to a mama tiger vs. elephant showdown.
Duration:00:03:28
Encore Episode: How to Milk a Giant Anteater
12/31/2018
QUICK BITES: Dr. Julie Barnes bravely takes on the task of avoiding the six-inch, razor-sharp claws of a mama anteater at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Milking a cow is pretty tame compared to this.
Duration:00:03:29
Encore Episode: Andre Bauma Speaks Gorilla
12/24/2018
QUICK BITES/LIVE SHOW! Is there really a man who can speak the language of gorillas? Ranger Andre Bauma knows.
Duration:00:03:29
Baby Beluga
12/17/2018
Carrie Goertz, Director of Animal Health at Alaska SeaLife Center, describes the rescue and care of a male baby beluga whale. He’s not a fan of helicopter rides OR late feedings...what a baby!
Duration:00:03:29
Bird Brains
12/10/2018
QUICK BITES: These "horribly intelligent" birds play monkey-see, monkey-do when training the younger generation. Lucy Kemp explains the ground hornbill method of mentoring young birds for reintroduction into the wild.
Duration:00:03:29