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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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In honor of American Independence Day, we explore the history and ecosystem of Yellowstone National Park, one of the United States' oldest and most famous protected wildernesses.

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Want to learn more about this iconic national park? Here are some of the resources used for today's episode!

https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/parkfacts.htm

https://www.yellowstone.org/10-yellowstone-facts/#:~:text=Yellowstone%20encompasses%203%2C472%20square%20miles,Rhode%20Island%20and%20Delaware%20combined.

https://www.history.com/news/yellowstone-national-park-origins

https://www.britannica.com/place/Yellowstone-National-Park/Development-of-the-park

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The Tasmanian Devil does not have the best reputation, thanks mostly to European explorers and one extremely famous cartoon character. In this episode, we explore the traits that earned them this reputation, as well as why it may not be justified.

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

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/tasmanian-devil

https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/tasmanian-devil

https://wwf.org.au/blogs/8-fun-facts-about-tasmanian-devils/

https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-puzzled-tasmanian-devils-have-just-broken-the-laws-of-scavenging/

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Ants have just about taken over the world at this point, with population numbers in the quadrillions and a presence on every continent except Antarctica. In this episode, we explore the traits that have turned these humble insects into evolutionary powerhouses.

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Want to learn more about the mighty ant? Here are some of the resources used for today's episode!

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/ants?loggedin=true&rnd=1686758640233

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2201550119#:~:text=Integrating%20data%20from%20all%20continents,equals%2020%25%20of%20human%20biomass.

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/individual-life-cycle#:~:text=Ants%20undergo%20complete%20metamorphosis%2C%20passing,the%20end%20of%20a%20sentence.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/ants-herd-aphids-with-tranquilisers-in-their-footsteps?loggedin=true&rnd=1687151283371

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Tales of the Kraken have been terrifying sailors for centuries. In this episode, we compare the beast with its real life counterpart, the giant squid.

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Want to learn more about legendary cephalopods? Here are some of the resources used for today's episode!

https://www.livescience.com/giant-squid.html

https://animals.howstuffworks.com/marine-life/squid-attack-submarine1.htm

https://theconversation.com/the-real-life-origins-of-the-legendary-kraken-52058

https://www.washington.edu/news/2020/07/30/uw-expert-kraken-are-undefeatable-few-who-see-the-beast-live-to-tell-the-tale/

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Dinosaurs might have been the most successful group of animals of all time. In this episode, we review a brief history of their nearly 180 million year reign.

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Want to learn more about dinosaurs and their history? Here are some of the resources used for today's episode!

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/ask-smithsonian-what-is-dinosaur-180967448/

https://www.livescience.com/3945-history-dinosaurs.html#section-when-did-dinosaurs-live

https://www.science.org/content/article/earliest-dinosaurs-may-have-sported-feathers

https://www.livescience.com/dinosaur-killing-asteroid-struck-earth

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