Protect Species Podcast
It’s no secret that Earth’s ecosystems and species are under threat, but there are things we can all do to reverse the trends of extinction and climate change.
In each Protect Species episode, co-hosts Dr. Monni Böhm and Justin Birkhoff celebrate biodiversity and converse with conservationists. Twice a month, you’ll hear from global experts who dedicate their lives to protecting species like polar bears, sharks, fungi, mayflies and more!
Protect Species is an entertaining and educational podcast for anyone who is curious about the natural world and has a desire to learn how to help. Each episode tackles the tough realities facing our planet and its inhabitants while still inspiring hope.
This podcast is a production of the Global Center for Species Survival, which is a partnership between the Indianapolis Zoo and the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC). We record all episodes at the Indianapolis Zoo in the Bedel Financial Media Studio, made possible by a generous gift from Elaine and Eric Bedel.
This podcast is a production of the Global Center for Species Survival, which is a partnership between the Indianapolis Zoo and the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC). We record all episodes at the Indianapolis Zoo in the Bedel Financial Media Studio, made possible by a generous gift from Elaine and Eric Bedel.
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Podcasting since 2024 • 19 episodes
Protect Species Podcast
Latest Episodes
Running Wild with Storytelling: Crafting Conservation Narratives That Inspire Change
Meet Justin Grubb and Alex Goetz, the remarkable duo behind Running Wild Media, whose passion for wildlife has transformed childhood dreams into a pioneering force in conservation storytelling. Travel back with Justin to his high school zoo sch...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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50:16
Web of Life: How Spiders, Birds and More are all Connected
Renowned arachnologist and biology professor Dr. Mark Milne joins us to unravel the unexpected connections between spiders and birds. Ever wondered how hummingbirds use spider silk for nest-building, or how some South American spiders have turn...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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33:41
Big Good Wolf: Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About These Top Dogs
Discover the truth behind the myths and misconceptions about wolves with our special guest, Regina Mossotti, Vice President of Animal Care at the Saint Louis Zoo. Regina brings her wealth of experience to our conversation, sharing insider stori...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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55:39
Preserving the Oldest Plants on Earth: How We Can Save Cycads
Can you imagine a plant that predates even the dinosaurs, surviving dramatic shifts in our planet's history for 300 million years? Discover the ancient and extraordinary world of cycad plants in our latest episode featuring Dr. John Donaldson f...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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39:19
Grasshoppers Great & Small: the Tremendous Impact of Tiny Creatures
This week on the Protect Species Podcast, we're delighted to be joined not only by our guest, Dr. Axel Hochkirch, curator at the Natural History Museum in Luxembourg and grasshopper expert, but also Dr. Sérgio Henriques, the Invertebrate Conser...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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44:30