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• Parrots with Marco Wendt

  This month, we’re featuring an animal that’s bursting with color and known for being quite the chatterbox. These animals are some of the most social and expressive in the bird world, and their complex behaviors might just surprise you. Alex is joined by special guest, Marco Wendt, Wildlife Ambassador at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, with over two decades of experience working with a wide variety of avian species. With Marco’s expertise, we’re going to uncover what makes these birds so extraordinary. So, get ready to ruffle some feathers as we explore the fascinating lives of the incredible parrot.For sources and more information, please visit our website.

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• Rabbits

  This month, we’re hopping into an episode about a small mammal that’s loved all over the world. You’ve seen them in books, movies, and TV shows, and maybe even in your own backyard. With incredible adaptations that help them thrive in all kinds of habitats, they’re more fascinating than you might think. So, get ready to go down a rabbit hole as we explore the world of rabbits.For sources and more information, please visit our website.

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• Tasmanian Devils with Dean Reid

  This month, we’re heading down under to talk about an animal that has been seriously misunderstood thanks to cartoons and pop culture. It’s only found on one island in the world and there’s so much more to it than its wild reputation suggests. Alex sits down with Dean Reid, Operations Manager at Aussie Ark, to clear up the myths and share why this creature is so important. So join us as we travel to Australia to talk about Tasmanian devils.For sources and more information, please visit our website.

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• Giant Pandas

  This month, we're taking a trip into the bamboo forests to hang out with one of the world’s most lovable animals. You might be wondering how it’s taken us this long to talk about them, and we are too! While their population has been a concern for years, there’s a lot of hope wrapped up in their story. So grab a snack, get comfy, and join me as we dive into the incredible world of giant pandas.For sources and more information, please visit our website.

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• Snowy Owls

  This month, we’re bundling up and heading into the frosty wilderness to revisit a creature that’s as iconic as the season itself! Imagine a majestic bird, perfectly built for life in freezing climates, with snow-white feathers that blend seamlessly into its icy surroundings. It’s one of the first animals that comes to mind when you think of winter, and its story is as captivating as the landscapes it soars over. So grab your parka and join us as we journey north to uncover the wonders of the snowy owl.For sources and more information, please visit our website.

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