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 • 17 episodes
Protect Species Podcast
Latest Episodes
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
Manatees Up Close: Human Connections and Wildlife Care
Ever wondered what makes Florida manatees so fascinating? On this episode of Protect Species, we promise you'll gain incredible insights into these gentle giants and the crucial conservation efforts that keep them safe. Join Monni Böhm and Just...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:05
Plants in Peril: The Unseen Battle Against Succulent Smuggling
Succulents probably aren't the first species to spring to mind when you hear the word "smuggling," but these are plants in peril. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Carly Cowell, a leading expert from the Succulent Plant Illegal Trade Task Force, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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38:09