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Snow leopards are an Asian icon. In this episode, we learn more about how these cats have adapted to survive in some of the harshest conditions on the planet, as well as their cultural significance and what's being done to save them from extinction.

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Want to learn more about these beautiful cats? Here are some of the resources used for today's episode!

https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/snow-leopard

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/snow-leopard

https://greenglobaltravel.com/interesting-facts-about-snow-leopards/

https://www.aramcoworld.com/Articles/January-2018/Asian-Nations-Unite-to-Protect-Snow-Leopards

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In this episode, Jake is joined by guest host Wes to discuss current events in the Animal Kingdom. What's causing sea lions to lash out in Southern California? Is Russia doubling their dolphin defenses? And why are killer whales ramming into yachts?

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Catch up on the news with some of the articles used for today's episode!

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230626-why-are-orcas-suddenly-ramming-boats

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/sea-lions-aggressive-algae-bloom-california-rcna91912

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/russia-ukraine-war-crimea-sevastapol-dolphin-defenses-black-sea-fleet-rcna90747

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