I migliori Exotic Pets podcast (2025)

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Reptile Got Mites? Give your snake a bath in olive oil! 18:48

1d ago18:48

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#334: Dr. Doug discusses mites on snakes — and the different mites that get on lizards — and how to treat them with an olive oil rub down, or the medication Provent-a-mite.Di Tracie Hotchner

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The Special Human-Animal Bond With Fish 15:09

8d ago15:09

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#333: Dr. Doug Mader talks about his personal history with keeping fish as pets — feeling emotionally attached to them and their responsiveness to him as their caregiver. Another facet of the human-animal bond that is increasingly recognized in the pet keeping world.Di Tracie Hotchner

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Love Your Fish! (and they'll love you back) 15:09

16d ago15:09

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#332: Dr Doug Mader talks about "the atypical human-animal bond" and how statistics are showing a new generation of fish and reptile owners who are forming bonds and interactions with their exotic pets. Tracie explains how Scratches, the new APP for atypical pet owners (that is a sponsor of EXOTIC PETS), allows enthusiasts of atypical pets to find …

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How Tiny is Tiny? 26:55

23d ago26:55

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#331: Exotic veterinarian Dr Jeff Jenkins in San Diego talks about doing surgery on "tiny things" like a Society Finch (that’s the species actual name, not an adjective!), spaying guinea pigs and neutering rats — all through surprising locations on their bodies.Di Tracie Hotchner

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His Octopus Friend Who Lived With Him 23:49

30d ago23:49

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#330: Dr Don Harris really did have an octopus as a pet — in fact a series of them, as they don’t live very long, but are fascinating “companions.” Note: Octopuses are not actually pets for sale. You'd have to dive and find them as babies, as Dr Don did!Di Tracie Hotchner

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The Clients Are Exotic, Too! 23:31

1M ago23:31

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#329: Dr. Jeff Jenkins in San Diego talks about his 40+ years running an Exotic Specialty Practice — the early pioneers of exotic animal medicine on whose shoulders he stands — and how he also enjoys the unusual humans who own unusual pets.Di Tracie Hotchner

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My Rat is Crying Blood! 18:53

1M ago18:53

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#328: Dr. Doug talks about the red tears and runny nose that look like blood — but are not actually blood, but a symptom of a lowered immune system in a stressed ratty. Most rats purchased from pet stores have dormant viruses that get triggered by stress — but there are SPF colonies of rats (Specific Pathogen Free) which do not carry these conditio…

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When Your Snake Has Trouble Shedding His Skin 17:58

2M ago17:58

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#327: Dr. Doug Mader describes the monthly process in which a snake slips out of his own skin, like taking off a sock, inside out — and the sorts of problems to be aware of and to avoid (like never handling a snake that is molting).Di Tracie Hotchner

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Ear Mites in Rabbits Hurt Like the Dickens 18:00

2M ago18:00

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#326: Dr. Doug describes how to spot ear mites in your rabbit — a common problem that is easily solved if caught early — and the challenge ahead of you if you’ve let the crusty result of ear mites clog up your rabbit’s ear opening, causing a great deal of discomfort to your bunny.Di Tracie Hotchner

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Parrots & Cockatoos All Over Oz! 21:21

2M ago21:21

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#325: Dr Rick LeCouteur describes the natural phenomenon in Australia of thousands of kinds of parrots flying free and loose all over the place, causing havoc with their destructive beaks, and delight with their beauty.Di Tracie Hotchner

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C-Sections on Reptiles? Only as Last Resort! 21:20

2M ago21:20

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#324: Dr. Doug discusses what an “egg bound” reptile means and the various ways to prevent and manage a snake whose eggs are stuck inside her.Di Tracie Hotchner

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What is “Normal” in an Exotic Pet? 15:01

3M ago15:01

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#323: Dr. Doug Mader explains how you cannot know that something might be amiss with your exotic unless you are well informed on what “normal” looks like.Di Tracie Hotchner

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Piggies as Pets 15:45

3M ago15:45

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#322: British exotic Pet veterinarian Dr. Madonna Livingstone talks about the joys of living with guinea pigs — and how to keep them happy and healthy.Di Tracie Hotchner

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Fighting the Good Fight for Ferrets in California 13:36

3M ago13:36

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#321: Pat Wright, CEO of LegalizeFerrets.org has been fighting the California state ban on ferrets for 35 years — but now his group’s petition to the Fish and Wildlife Department might actually result in long overdue legalization.Di Tracie Hotchner

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Trying to Find A Fellow Exotic Pet Enthusiast? 21:59

3M ago21:59

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#320: Murray Forbes in Zurich developed the Scratches social APP to connect people who embrace non-traditional pets — and want to find romantic or platonic friends to celebrate their unique pets.Di Tracie Hotchner

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Parrots Say “Love is Not Enough” 18:36

4M ago18:36

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#313: Dr. Madonna Livingstone, author of the veterinary textbook “Exotics Made Easy,” discusses the brilliance of parrots and how they need activities and environmental enrichment. Foraging is so important for them, with homemade foraging toys her favorites: twist a parrot’s food into a toilet paper roll so he has to forage for it. They are "social…

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Bugs Bunny Had it All Wrong - No More Carrots! 19:39

4M ago19:39

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#319: Claire Hamblion in England talks about how her company, Supreme Pet Foods, is devoted to proper nutrition for small mammals — and debunking the image of Bugs Bunny eating a carrot, which has given people the wrong idea about what rabbits need, which is only the green tops of the carrots!Di Tracie Hotchner

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Ferret “Deodorant” & Other Ferret Necessaries 19:22

4M ago19:22

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#318: Amanda at Marshalls is the first to say that ferrets really are stinky — which is why they created a special odor eliminator just for them, as well as their paper-towel derived bedding pellets, which are important to the health of these little critters who like to chew their bedding.Di Tracie Hotchner

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Bad Things Happen to Good Fish 16:27

4M ago16:27

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#312: Dr. Greg Lewbart returns to discuss koi ponds and how these ornamental fish (called “living art” by the Japanese) can need medical help from doctors who are members of the American Association of Fish Veterinarians, whether from chlorine toxicity or environmental disasters like the L.A. fires. [The world record price for a Grand Champion koi …

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Why Does Your Tortoise Need a House of His Own? 15:55

4M ago15:55

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#317: Dr. Doug Mader recommends getting your tortoise outdoors as much as possible, but at night they need protection from marauding raccoons who will attack the tortoise’s nose, toes and even legs. Zoo Med’s new tortoise house solves the problem... your tortoise ambles up the ramp and you raise it up like a moat in a castle and it becomes the door…

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The Emotional Support Hamster Who Went to College 18:03

5M ago18:03

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#307: Ethan Haber started the small mammal company https://happyhabitats.net/ and designed an array of amazing products to let you take your hamster or mouse with you anywhere — for exercise and a chance to see the world. Ethan was that kid who begged his father for a pocket pet, but only got Mookie the hamster when he was 19 — then took him to col…

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I Am Parrot — I Live to Destroy! 19:45

5M ago19:45

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#316: Avian specialist Dr. Julia Shakeri says that toys for parrots should be viewed as essential “medical devices,” because they fulfill vital natural instincts in what are basically wild, non-domesticated animals — so she was very happy to consult with the creators of Beaktivity activity toys to make sure they fulfill a bird’s natural drive and a…

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“Ferret Stink” — You Either Love the Musky Smell or You Don’t! 19:27

5M ago19:27

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#315: Dr. Madonna Livingstone in Glasgow talks about “descenting ferrets” which is routine in the U.S. but illegal in the UK and elsewhere. Spoiler alert: it doesn't make them odor free! Their skin emits a natural musky odor, too. Dr. Madonna has EIGHT ferrets of her own at home (recently there were 10 of them) so she knows a thing or two about the…

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The Jumping Spider Craze 21:20

5M ago21:20

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#314: Dr. Rick LeCouteur is not officially an arachnologist (spider expert) but he has always been fascinated by them and knows a wonderfully amazing amount about them (and it seems nearly every living creature on the planet!) Dr. Rick explains the charm of jumping spiders, which is why Zoo Med's new Jumping Spider Kit is such a success.…

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Are Humans an Invasive Species? 19:06

6M ago19:06

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#311: Dr. Gregory Lewbart — Professor of Aquatic, Wildlife & Zoological Medicine at North Carolina State University — talks about his recent (30th!) trip to the Galapagos Islands and the work he has been doing there at the Wildlife Conservation & Research Institute — where they are happy for the controlled tourism but also committed to protecting t…

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Always Demolish Your Sandcastles (for the Sea Turtles) 22:42

6M ago22:42

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#310: Brooks Barrett is the senior aquarist at the Key West Aquarium where, amongst other things, she directs placing a prosthetic flipper on a turtle named Lola, who can live to 100 years old (and gets jellyfish as a treat). Brooks discusses the ways sea creatures can be harmed by human behavior — including building sand castles above the water li…

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Parrots Need Proper Playthings! 19:40

6M ago19:40

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#309: Sue Thibeault and her husband John — parrot lovers who foster parrots who need new homes — created their company Beaktivity that makes the award-winning “parrot-designed” hanging enrichment toy that safely and creatively meets the environmental needs of parrots — and that parrots cannot destroy.…

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Rabbits Are Lying to Us 20:51

6M ago20:51

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#308: Dr. Madonna Livingstone in Scotland, author of the textbook “Exotics Made Easy” explains how rabbits — who are prey animals — could literally be dying but projecting the message “I’m fine.” The subtle little changes in their habits are the tip off to how they really are feeling.Di Tracie Hotchner

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Senior Pet Care — Age Itself is Not a Disease! 20:40

7M ago20:40

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#306: Dr. Doug talks about geroscience, the study of the effects of aging. When does a pet become geriatric: at 70% of their expected lifespan. A ferret or rat will be geriatric at 7.Di Tracie Hotchner

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“Walking Dandruff” on Your Bunny? 12:59

7M ago12:59

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#305: Dr. Doug Mader talks about mites, which are common on rabbits and sometimes look like dandruff that seems to walk in their fur — or may appear as brown “goo” in their big ears or a crusty nose. All of these mean you need to get to the vet for swift treatment!Di Tracie Hotchner

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"Hedgies" Are the Trendiest Little Pet 22:55

7M ago22:55

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#296: Dr Micah Kohles of the Woodland Animal Hospital outside Lincoln, Nebraska, explains how to best care for hedgehogs, who are "charming munchkins who have become an up-and-coming pet."Di Tracie Hotchner

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Is Your Ferret Grinding His Teeth? 15:11

7M ago15:11

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#304: Dr. Doug Mader says teeth grinding in ferrets (whether when asleep or awake) is a red flag that could mean he has stomach ulcers from bacteria, just like in humans.Di Tracie Hotchner

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The Insect Jungle in Your House 18:39

8M ago18:39

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#292: Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice (author of “Your Pets’ Secret Lives: the Truth Behind Your Pets’ Wildest Behaviors”) says there are spiders everywhere and you are never more than four feet from one of them — although none will cause the havoc her own curly-haired tarantula did when it let itself out of his cage.…

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“Breast Cancer” in Rats — It’s a Thing! 13:01

8M ago13:01

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#303: Dr. Doug talks about how rats get mammary gland tumors, a chain of glands that runs from their tail to over their shoulders, but they are benign 80% of the time and the rats often do just fine if operated on by a veterinarian experienced in small mammal surgery.Di Tracie Hotchner

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"Chins" Are Ridiculously Cute But Challenging Pets 14:48

8M ago14:48

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#298: Dr. Micah Kohles of Woodland Animal Hospital in Nebraska, cautions that chinchillas are not a good starter pet for a child. They are very active, not cuddlers, a bit jumpy and nervous and require very specific nutrition and a habitat with lots of vertical climbing options.Di Tracie Hotchner

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I Am Mouse, Hear Me Roar 9:23

8M ago9:23

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#289: Eleanor Spicer Rice, author of “Your Pets’ Secret Lives: the Truth Behind Your Pets’ Wildest Behaviors,” writes about the wondrous conversations mice have that we cannot hear. Mama mice sing to their babies — who sing back! She recommends getting an ultrasonic transducer so you can hear your pet mice communicate.…

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Do Not Put Your Reptile in the Freezer! 20:59

8M ago20:59

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#297: Dr Doug talks about reptile euthanasia which is very tricky, since they can come back to life after being euthanized medically! And people mistakenly think they can euthanize their reptile in the freezer but it is a terrible, painful death.Di Tracie Hotchner

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Sy Montgomery “What the Rooster Knows” 18:39

9M ago18:39

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#294: Sy Montgomery talks about her flock of “ladies” in her book “What the Chicken Knows: a New Appreciation of the World’s Most Familiar Bird” and all the ways that chickens are delightful, intelligent, long-lasting pets (with the added bonus of eggs!)Di Tracie Hotchner

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Turtles Always Fly in a Chiquita Banana Box 16:40

9M ago16:40

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#302: Michael Schneider founded Pilots to the Rescue to bring dogs and cats from the South, where they aren't wanted, to shelters in the Northeast that can place them in homes — but he never expected to be filling his Kodiak 100 plane with Chiquita banana boxes, the preferred transport method for endangered sea turtles that are cold stunned in New …

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Fresh or Saltwater Fish? 16:29

9M ago16:29

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#300: Dr. Doug says freshwater is the easiest way to get into fish ownership but saltwater tanks are the coolest, with puckerfish and lionfish greeting you when you come home!Di Tracie Hotchner

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Does Having An Exotic Pet Make You Special? 18:33

9M ago18:33

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#301: Are people surprised or amazed that you have an exotic pet? Do you ever wonder why you chose the exotic that you did? Do other people make assumptions about you — positive or critical — because of the pet who shares your home? Does that unusual pet make you feel special?Di Tracie Hotchner

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The Spider Chaser 15:36

10M ago15:36

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#290: Chris Buddle has chased spiders his whole life — since childhood, although for academic purposes the past 30 years! and talks about the effect on visitors of his own lovely long haired tarantula.Di Tracie Hotchner

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Falling in Love With Sea Turtles 16:50

10M ago16:50

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#299: Bette Zirkelbach, General Manager of the non-profit The Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys, talks about rescuing and rehabilitating Mojo, the 800 lb. Leatherback Sea Turtle and explains how “compassion is contagious" and ecotourism helps these endangered creatures.Di Tracie Hotchner

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Exotic Emergencies 17:08

11M ago17:08

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#295: Dr. Doug Mader talks about breathing difficulties and bleeding being the two symptoms of true emergencies in exotics. Reptile emergencies are rare but with birds, breaking a blood feather that causes more than 6 drops of bright red blood is an emergency.Di Tracie Hotchner

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A Baby Bird Needs Only One Friend: You! 21:14

11M ago21:14

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#288: Sandi Pipock has been the manager of Walton's Pet Shop in the Florida Keys for 30 years and talks about the value of education and customer service at a small privately owned store.Di Tracie Hotchner

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“What the Chicken Knows” 18:39

11M ago18:39

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#294: Sy Montgomery talks about her flock of “ladies” in her book “What the Chicken Knows: a New Appreciation of the World’s Most Familiar Bird” and all the ways that chickens are delightful, intelligent, long-lasting pets (with the added bonus of eggs!)Di Tracie Hotchner

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Cold Weather Warning! 17:38

12M ago17:38

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#293: Dr. Doug explains how birds in an outdoor aviary can handle the cold but wind and getting wet feathers are a danger more than the temperature. Ferrets love the snow! Snakes and fish have antifreeze proteins in their blood so the cold doesn't affect them.Di Tracie Hotchner

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From ‘Gator Wrestler to Gator Rescuer 26:52

1y ago26:52

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#287: Social media star Chris Gillette really did put himself through school wrestling alligators — and now is their rescuer at Bellowing Acres Alligator Sanctuary in Florida, where he has saved many “nuisance” alligators (caused by what he calls “nuisance people”!) along with a vast array of other animals needing sanctuary.…

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Follow the Great Hawk Migration 20:12

1y ago20:12

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#291: Mark Hedden — self-described bird geek in the Florida Keys — describes the yearly migration of raptors that has “hawk counters” at the 200 hawk counting sites around the U.S. (follow the hawks at HMANA.org)Di Tracie Hotchner

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Did Your Snake have a “Virgin Birth”? 20:00

1y ago20:00

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#286: Warren Booth — snake reproduction geneticist and professor at Virginia Tech — discusses discoveries about some snakes' ability to reproduce without a member of the opposite sex [parthenogenesis]. However, this phenomenon might be misleading because some snakes, like rattlers, can store sperm for up to six years.…

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