Australian Wildlife Education: Wild Chats

Today's Wild Chat is with Angus Emmot a grazier, naturalist and owner of Noonbah Station found within the Longreach Shire, Queensland Australia.Angus is well renowned for being the 3rd generation on Noonbah station and also for his naturalist work and amazing photography. Angus Works for the Queensland Museum and is not short of a project as he stands strong with his voice for topics such as Dingo management, farming and the latest with Fracking within the Lake Eyre Basin and Channel country.Angus talks in depth about Australia's land apex predator, the Dingo, and how they are now classed as a Wild Dog and therefore targeted with poison in order to supposedly protect our farmers' livestock. Listen to the following Wild Chat to find out how removing the Dingo, an apex predator, can have devastating effects on the biodiversity of the habitats and ecosystems and what Angus did on his grazing land that has worked!To connect with Angus find him here:https://www.facebook.com/angus.emmotthttps://www.instagram.com/angusemmottphotographyPlease connect with Jodie and Matt here: http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

Today's Wild Chat is with John Creighton from Wombat Care Bundanoon and we talk more about Australia's Wombats and the current issue of Mange.After the bush fires a lot of Australian animals faced devastating times with lack of food and shelter and of course a lot had been burned.  Wombats may have been sheltered in their burrows however the aftermath for them also was devastating with no food at all left for these herbivores.John and his team at wombat Care, along with so many other organistions and volunteers helped our Wildlife day in and day out, however what John was seeing is another massive problem for our Wombats and that is with Mange.John explains very well in the following podcast what mange is and the current problems Wombats face.  I love John's outlook, creative ways of treating the wombats and how optimistic he is in educating the community to work together with our wildlife.To connect with John and Wombat Care Bundanoon find him here:https://www.wombatcarebundanoon.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/Wombat-Care-Bundanoon-358178921460596Please connect with Matt or Jodie find us here:http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

In this Wild Chat we are joined by James Boettcher from FNQ Nature Tours as we discuss the meaning of ‘Wildlife' and the benefits of connecting with nature. This is the second chat we have had with the ever captivating James Boettcher (See Episode 16 for our previous chat). To connect with James find him here:https://fnqnaturetours.com.au/http://www.instagram.com/fnq_naturetourshttp://www.facebook.com/fnqnaturetourshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoh-r-JQx9WH6kahuEQ-1YwPlease connect with Matt or Jodie find us here:Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

In Episode 41, Matt and Jodie look back at the journey that has been 2021 and how the Wild Chats podcast came to be.Working our way through the good yarns, lots of laughs and craziness, Matt and Jodie discuss the year to come and the huge changes in our personal and professional lives.www.instagram.com/adventures_by_matthttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationwww.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducationhttp://www.instagram.com/zootoyouPlease connect with us as we would love to hear from you:Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat!

Justin McMahon is the Daintree Land Manager for Rainforest Rescue, managing rainforest restoration activities for over 30 seperate properties in the Daintree National Park. Justin is well regarded as one of the most knowledgeable young conservationists in Far North Queensland, the way he sees the wild world will have you begging for more. In this podcast Justin explains why the Daintree Rainforest is one of the most unique ecosystems on earth and how we can do our part to preserve its natural beauty. As always, there are hard hitting questions and controversial conversations which makes for an intriguing discussion.www.rainforestrescue.org.auwww.instagram.com/justin_dayzwww.instagram.com/rainforestrescueauPlease connect with me as I would love to hear from you:Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Tahneal Hawke from Platypus Conservation Initiative found down in NSW Australia.  Tahneal is a part of this amazing project, conducting field work, research and data collection to help further understand this very elusive secretive Monotreme Mammal of Australia.  I have been wanting to learn more about Platypus for a long time and this chat with Tahneal was amazing….. Trust me there was a lot to talk about Tahneal Can be contacted here:t.hawke@unsw.edu.auTo find out more about the project find contacts here:Platypus Conservation Initiative:https://www.ecosystem.unsw.edu.au/research-projects/rivers-and-wetlands/platypus-conservation-initiativeINaturalist:  https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/projects/platypus-conservation-initiativePlease connect with me as I would love to hear from you:Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

Alberto Vale is the President and founding member of the Australian Quoll Conservancy based here in Far North Queensland.Focusing their efforts on the vulnerable and endangered Spotted Tail and Northern Quolls, Alberto has taken citizen science to a whole new level.In this Wild Chat we learn about the incredible work being done behind the scenes to save two animals that are spearheaded for extinction.https://instagram.com/australianquollconservancyhttps://www.facebook.com/quolls.org.au/https://www.quolls.org.auPlease connect with me as I would love to hear from you:Email - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat this week is reversed with Matt chatting to Jodie about her story of becoming a Wildlife Educator, Business owner and how finding your own Bat cave is important for life.Jodie is a mum of 3 who has always had a passion for wildlife and nature. She is the founder of Zoo to You which is a Mobile Wildlife Education business taking Australian animals into the classroom educating students and teachers about our amazing Wildlife.  For the last 15 years in her own business, Jodie has seen the need to assist teachers and schools in educating students with the right information in line with the Australian Science Curriculum. She has therefore developed her own Online Wildlife Education Classroom for schools to use, branding this under Australian Wildlife Education and creating it in partnership with Zoo to You.Jodie has a passion also for mentoring those within the wildlife industry helping like minded educators to present and bring their light to the world.Australian Wildlife Education: Wild Chats podcast is run by both Jodie and Matt as co-hosts bringing you amazing stories and education about Animals.To Connect with us find us here:http://www.instagram.com/zootoyouhttp://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.zootoyou.com.auhttp://www.instagram.com/adventures_by_matthttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Chris Soul, an Aussie larrikin who works alongside his mate, Stuart Mckenzie on the TV series, Aussie Snake Wranglers.Chris not only worked at Australia Zoo for 7 years working his way into being a Crocodile presenter and handler but also a Shark Diver at Sea World found on the Gold Coast Queensland.From being a Bass Guitarist in a band to Snake removal, Crocodile presenting, Shark diving, Fauna spotting and being on a TV series, Chris is destined for a fun and interesting life ahead….. With humour of course.The Aussie Snake Wranglers is based on Stuart Mckenzie's business - Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers - which is run by a team of passionate Wildlife Educators and experienced Snake handlers.You will meet Mullet Mick and Adele, Jess, Olivia and of course Stuart and Chris.Chris is the funny guy which brings some light humour to the TV series but also life itself…. It's got to be enjoyed and laughed at right?You will see that in the following Wild Chat….. To connect with Chris find him here and of course check out the gogglebox episode with link below:http://www.instagram.com/tyrannosaurus_soulhttp://www.instagram.com/aussiesnakewranglershttp://www.facebook.com/aussiesnakewranglershttp://www.facebook.com/sunshinecoastsnakecatchersGogglebox episode:https://fb.watch/8Euw74-hpTDon't forget to connect with us:http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Bridgette Gower who runs her own nature based tours here in Cairns Queensland called “Let's Go Buggin!!”. Bridgett also, during our summer wet season, runs another amazing tour called “Let's go Shroomin!!” and is also a Macro Photographer taking the most amazing photos of our natural world.Bridgettes passion for photography led her to creating her own business taking locals and tourists on a journey to explore the macro world of insects. Not only do you learn more about these secretive creatures, you also get to do some photography and spot some elusive frogs, birds and reptiles.To connect with Bridgette find her here:http://www.instagram.com/bridgettegowerhttp://www.facebook.com/aussiemacrophotoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVweUfCxuS2dnlnFw5eQSuAGET YOUR AMAZING 2022 CALENDAR HERE:http://www.aussiemacrophotos.comDon't forget to connect with me:http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Jemina who is a Marine Biologist at the Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania. Currently Jemina coordinates the Handfish Conservation Project working tirelessly researching and collecting data to help recover these critically endangered fish.Jemina and her team have found waters of Tasmania are warming due to the East Australian Current bringing in warmer waters, which inevitably, is changing the fish and their habitats.The Handfish sure is a unique looking creature and as Jemina describes the warming waters are not the only issue involved in the decline of these fish.Make sure you do yourself a favour and visit the website http://www.handfish.org.au and find out more on how you can help by donating towards this project plus you get to see the weird and wonderful photos of these cold water fish.I really enjoyed learning more about what Handfish are and excited to see this project bring in more information so we can learn about our creatures of the sea.To connect with Jemina find her here:jemina.stuartsmith@utas.edu.auhttp://www.handfish.org.auhttp://www.facebook.com/handfishconservationprojectDon't forget to connect with me:http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with 19 year old Claire Galvin, a climate campaigner and organiser, building leadership in young people to advocate for systemic solutions to climate change.Wow what a powerhouse and voice for our natural world and an amazing leader in her field. Claire works for the Australian Youth Climate Coalition and is on the management team of CAFNEC.Claire first started her journey when in year 12 she watched a documentary which broke her heart, seeing what us humans are doing to our planet.She organised her first climate strike in year 12 which has now grown and is known as the “School Strike for Climate Change”.Watch out world, Claire Galvin is on her way to create ripples and change!To connect with Claire find her here:http://www.instagram.com/clairegalvin_http://www.instagram.com/aycccairnshttps://www.aycc.org.au/IPCC Report: https://www.ipcc.ch/reports/Don't forget to connect with me:http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationhttp://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Dan Rumsey who is in charge of the reptile section at the Australian Reptile Park in NSW Australia.  Today Dan and I talked about zoo keeping and what is involved in a typical day as well as answering one of the biggest questions asked, “How do I get a job as a Zoo keeper”, which was finally answered in great detail on this Wild Chat.To connect with Dan find him here:http://www.instagram.com/zookeeper_danDon't forget to connect with me:http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Dr Martin Cohen from Wild About Australia, who is chatting to us today about Australian Frogs and the introduction of the Cane Toad and what effect it has had on our native species.To connect with Dr Martin Cohen, visit him here: http://www.wildaboutaustralia.com Don't forget to connect with me:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with a young woman who, in my opinion, is a powerhouse in the Wildlife Carers world and making some waves within the industry, especially with the relocation of macropods.Shai is only 23 years of age and is the founder of the Agile Project here in North Queensland Cairns and is working with a team of dedicated, passionate and inspirational people to help relocate hundreds of Agile Wallabies from a field near a very busy highway.Shai's passion for wildlife comes out in this conversation, as well as some very important topics to talk about from mental health, funding, regulations and of course issues with wildlife and humans in general.Shai certainly has a voice and I love it!I enjoy this Wild Chat.To find Shai and all the information on the Agile Project follow the links below : https://www.theagileproject.com.au/http://www.instagram.com/wild.with.shaiDon't forget to connect with me over on our socials:http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducationEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com Enjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is Alex Sinchak who works within the Mangrove Watch Program here in Far North QLD Cairns.  Alex works with volunteers and encourages our community to get involved as citizen scientists, where not only do they help with data collection but also learn more about the importance of our Mangroves and Estuaries.In 2017 CAFNEC (Cairns & Far North Environment Centre) established the Mangrove Watch Program and believes it is extremely important for long term monitoring to occur which gives scientists an indicator of change over time.Their monitoring has now collaborated with South Cape York Catchments, Great Barrier Reef Legacy and Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporations Yirrganydji Rangers which allow a whole lot more coastal monitoring to occur.The health of our Mangroves is imperative for a healthy foreshore, seagrass beds and for the Great Barrier Reef.This chat will lead us onto further talks and education about Mangroves and Estuaries and I look forward to having those experts on our Wild Chat podcast.To find CAFNEC and all the information needed please follow the link below: https://cafnec.org.au/Don't forget to connect with me over on our socials:http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducationhttp://www.instagram.com/zootoyou or http://www.facebook.com/zootoyou.qldEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.auEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Andrew Khalil and we have him back for the third time. If you have not listened to his other Wild Chats then I highly recommend you head to previous episodes and check them out.This episode we chat about WHY fish have colours and how predatory animals have shaped this throughout evolution.We also go into how fish change sex and how they are actually really smart creatures.Andrew is such a massive advocate for our oceans and he wants everyone to know how much we actually depend on it for all life on this planet.  At this point in history all life on our planet depends on us to make its continuation possible.We can all do our part in the day-to-day choices we make to make life better for all the other organisms we share this planet with.Andrew really is a wealth of knowledge and I encourage you to reach out to him and have a chat, he is so welcoming and loves sharing and learning.Andrew is a Marine Biologist, underwater Photographer and works at the University of QLD in Brisbane Queensland Australia.To connect with Andrew you can find him here:  http://www.instagram.com/a_deep_obsessionhttp://www.andrewkhalil.comDon't forget to connect with me over on our socials:http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducationhttp://www.instagram.com/zootoyou or http://www.facebook.com/zootoyou.qldEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.auEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Sera Steves a Zoologist and advocate for all things Wildlife and an extremely dedicated advisor and spokesperson for our Spectacled Flying Foxes, found right here in North Queensland's Wet Tropics.Today Sera talks to us about the importance of keystone species, like bats and cassowaries, and how they play a crucial role in the environment. We go deep in understanding how everything is connected and what may happen if we lose a particular species.Sadly our Spectacled Flying Fox is endangered and today we chat more about these gorgeous flying mammals, what role they play in our rainforests and why they should be listed as critically endangered.I absolutely loved listening to Sera's knowledge and her passion for our Aussie Wildlife.To connect with Sera you can find her here:  http://www.instagram.com/sera_loves_crocshttp://www.batsoc.org.auhttp://www.questagame.comDon't forget to connect with me over on our socials:http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducationEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.auEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Alex Iozzi, a Wildlife Demonstrator and Content creator Educating people, not only about Australian animals but animals found around the world.  Alex has used a unique way to spark individual curiosity by creating content around a big question of “Who would Win?”. By doing this Alex creates a platform for inquiry, education and conversation.  Check out his Instagram page to find out what I am talking about and listen to our Wild Chat:To connect with Alex you can find him here:  http://www.instagram.com/alexapex1Don't forget to connect with me over on our socials:http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducationEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.auEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Lizzy and today our little chat goes far and wide about how we can make a difference within our Natural World.At times it can be disheartening with what we are doing to our planet however there is hope….. And with hope there is action and change.I loved having this Wild Chat with Lizzy as we also find out who she is and what her mission in life is.To connect with Lizzy you can find her here:  http://www.instagram.com/lizirixhttp://www.facebook.com/liztovcarvaDon't forget to connect with me over on our socials:Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.zootoyou.com.au http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducationhttp://www.instagram.com/zootoyou or http://www.facebook.com/zootoyou.qldEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.auEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Andrew Khalil and today is all about Sharks.We have had Andrew on our podcast before so if you have not heard that episode then make sure you check out episode 17.Andrew is a Marine Biologist, underwater Photographer and works at the University of QLD in Brisbane Queensland Australia.Andrew's knowledge blows my mind and I absolutely love chatting and learning from him, and as you will be able to tell from this Wild Chat his passion and love for Sharks shines.To connect with Andrew you can find him here:  http://www.instagram.com/a_deep_obsessionhttp://www.andrewkhalil.comDon't forget to connect with me over on our socials:Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.zootoyou.com.au http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducationhttp://www.instagram.com/zootoyou or http://www.facebook.com/zootoyou.qldEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.auEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Kyle who is a Medical Herbalist, Sound Healer and a Chocolate Wizard. Our episode is all about the song of plants and how they communicate.This episode took us far and wide with our own curiosity and imagination and we hope it sparks yours too.The wonders of the Natural world continue with this episode and opens up my own world further with how plants and trees communicate and have emotions.To connect with Kyle you can find him here:  http://kylelaz.com/https://www.facebook.com/kylelaz7http://www.instagram.com/kyle_laz7https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecacaocodesDon't forget to connect with me over on our socials:Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.zootoyou.com.au http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducationhttp://www.instagram.com/zootoyou or http://www.facebook.com/zootoyou.qldEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.auEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Dr Barbara Wueringer who is the founder, director and lead scientist of Sharks and Rays Australia (SARA). Our chat is all about Sawfish and the massive issues this species is facing not only in Australia but world wide.Barbara shares with us their mission to educate more within the communities where Sawfish are found and how one of their recent projects, DNA collection,  is extremely important to find out more information in regards to the Freshwater Sawfish distribution, size and breeding.With a lot of projects, scientists and students out there helping Barbara more data is needed to find out how we, as a collective, can contribute to saving this amazing creature of the River and Ocean.Enjoy learning more about Sawfish…..You will love this chat……To connect with Barbara you can find her here:  http://www.sharksandraysaustralia.comDon't forget to connect with me over on our socials:Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.zootoyou.com.au http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creek http://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education or http://www.facebook.com/australianwildlifeeducationhttp://www.instagram.com/zootoyou or http://www.facebook.com/zootoyou.qldEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.auEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Dr Tammie Matson who is not only an inspirational woman in wildlife but an author, conservationist, business owner, tour guide, researcher, international speaker on stages, wife and mum of two boys……. WOW!!That is definitely worth celebrating and in honor of International Women's Day I wanted to interview a woman in wildlife who is an inspiration to me.Tammie talks to us about her journey to become who she is today and the courage, tenacity and drive she needed to continue on her mission to protect endangered wildlife and educate.Tammie is from North Queensland Australia and just like myself she is in love with Africa.  Her visit to Zimbabwe at the age of 15 with her dad changed the trajectory of her life in an instant.Truly inspirational and a woman who believed in herself and the bigger picture of her mission in protecting our Natural WorldYou will love this chat……To connect with Tammie you can find her here:  www.tammiematson.comwww.matsonridley.comhttp://www.instagram.com/tammiematsonhttp://www.instagram.com/matsonandridleysafarisDon't forget to connect with me over on our socials:Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.zootoyou.com.au http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationhttp://www.instagram.com/zootoyouEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.auEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Wil Kemp, where we get to know more about this true blue Aussie bloke, who has a love for Australia's rugged bush and reptiles.Wil has worked hard within his career to educate as many people as possible about our Australian bush and the animals that call it home.From his humble beginnings as a reptile zoo keeper to now being a train driver and wildlife educator for the well known Savanna Lander of Northern Queensland.Wil's sense of humour will have you in stitches as well as hunting down his socials to check out his naked gardening antics, what better way to experience nature than in your birthday suit. To follow Wil on his socials (if he isn't banned from Facebook) you can find him here:www.facebook.com/wilandmelswildlifeOr jump on the next Savanna Lander trip and learn more about our Australian history, ecology and wildlife.:https://savannahlander.com.au/Don't forget to connect with me over on our socials:Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.zootoyou.com.au http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationhttp://www.instagram.com/zootoyouEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.auEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Matt Cornish chatting about Crocodiles in Australia, how to be CROCWISE in croc territory and Education about these magnificent prehistoric creatures.We are very passionate about Safety and Education and believe the more people know about these reptiles the more safe our community will be.Crocodiles are adapted to life on our planet as we know it and have survived on earth, relatively unchanged, for the past 90 million years.  I believe with such adaptations we, as humans, have a lot to learn from these animals.We have to learn to live with wildlife that pose a threat to humans if our interactions come close.  Everything has its place and role and I know for myself I would hate to see the flow on effect to our environment if Crocodiles did not exist any longer in Australia.Let's hope this never happens.Click here for some Government websites on Crocodile safety:https://environment.des.qld.gov.au/wildlife/animals/living-with/crocodiles/croc-wisehttps://becrocwise.nt.gov.au/Don't forget to connect with me over on our socials:Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.com or www.zootoyou.com.au http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationhttp://www.instagram.com/zootoyouEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com or jodie@zootoyou.com.auEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Rossy who owns and runs Cockatours.  An Ecologist and passionate Wildlife enthusiast, Rossy takes his guests on a journey into the rugged land of the Cape York Northern Queensland.Rossy also has a program so important for our youth, called “Step Outside” which is a program designed to inspire teens to get away from technology and reconnect with nature and therefore themselves and others.I absolutely loved this chat as at times we got a little deep and vulnerable, so get ready for that.Rossy's story of how he became who he is today truly is inspiring and its no wonder he can go on to help others connect with wildlife and our natural world.To book a tour with Rossy (get in quick) connect with him here:https://cockatours.com/You can also find him on all his socials which you will find links on his website.Don't forget to connect with me over on our socials:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Andrew Kahlil a Marine Biologist, underwater photographer, and science teacher currently living in the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.Andrew is passionate about marine conservation, especially that of sharks, and is actively involved in several initiatives both in Australia and globally to raise education and awareness about issues that affect sharks and many other marine conservation initiatives.Andrew has worked at several aquariums as both an aquarist and educator as well as several high schools teaching marine and general sciences to many students.His photography has taken him around the world as he captures life both above and below the surface. You can follow him on Instagram here:http://www.instagram.com/a_deep_obsessionOr visit his website at:http://www.andrewkhalil.comDon't forget to connect with me over on our socials:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with James Boettcher who is the owner-operator of FNQ Nature Tours in Cairns, North Queensland Australia.James has been a tour guide for over 12 years and now runs his own business following his passion for Australia and the Wildlife that live amongst it.His storytelling of the history, biology, and ecology of the area you are touring will leave you wanting to know more.If you are visiting Cairns, QLD Australia, please reach out to James for any of his tours. Not only is he 5-star with customer service but you will not find a guide as good as him in regards to the journey he takes you on and his knowledge.Some of his tours will take you through the oldest continually surviving Tropical Rainforest on earth where you may just see Cassowaries, Crocodiles - James' favourite, the Boyd's Forest Dragon, Birds Birds, and more Birds, Tree Kangaroos, Platypus, and MORE. You will not be disappointed!!To connect with James you can find him here: https://fnqnaturetours.com.au/ http://www.instagram.com/fnq_naturetours http://www.facebook.com/fnqnaturetours https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoh-r-JQx9WH6kahuEQ-1Yw  Don't forget to connect with me over on our socials:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education Website - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.com

The following Wild Chat was a big one and is therefore split into two parts.  Today we chat with a very important mentor of mine - Terry Carmichael.Terry started his career in the Zoo industry where he worked as the Curator at the Rainforest Habitat in Port Douglas North Qld (now called Wildlife Habitat). Terry now works within the Wet Tropics Management Authority and today he speaks to us about our irreplaceable jungle, where our plants and animals came from and some of his personal experiences and stories of his time in the oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest on earth. To find out more on our Wet Tropics, head to the following website:https://www.wettropics.gov.au/Don't forget to connect with me over on our socials:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat was a big one and is therefore split into two parts.  Today we chat with a very important mentor of mine - Terry Carmichael.Terry started his career in the Zoo industry where he worked as the Curator at the Rainforest Habitat in Port Douglas North Qld (now called Wildlife Habitat). Terry now works within the Wet Tropics Management Authority and today he speaks to us about our irreplaceable jungle, where our plants and animals came from and some of his personal experiences and stories of his time in the oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest on earth.To find out more on our Wet Tropics, head to the following website:https://www.wettropics.gov.au/Don't forget to connect with me over on our socials:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Alan Henderson (we have him back) where we talk about Filming insects for documentaries - spoiler alert coming!Alan is involved in a lot of projects with the latest one on Cicadas.  Alan shares with us how the filming is done and how he hopes these projects will create more curiosity and therefore admiration for this very unique animal group.As Alan takes us into another world his intention is always education which he hopes leads to conservation.  I totally agree!!As usual, our talk goes far and wide and we end up talking about quite a few little topics which of course we will expand on some later podcasts.To connect with Alan you can find him here:https://www.minibeastwildlife.com.au/Don't forget to connect with me over on our socials:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Christine Jorgensen who is a Wildlife Educator, currently working at the Cairns Aquarium.  Today, Christine talks to us about some myths floating around about some of our wildlife, specifically sharks, and that is thanks to the over dramatisation of the media. I love how Christine replaces these myths with the reality of the situation, and that is all due to our choices.Christine is a Wildlife and Environmental advocate taking every chance she can to lead the way in how we as a human race can make better choices that will have minimal impact on our Natural World.I love chatting to people like Christine as they inspire me to also keep going with Education as we truly believe it leads to conservation. To connect with Christine find her over on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christinestrayaDon't forget to connect with me over on our socials:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Zac Bower who is in charge of the Snake Venom Program at the Australian Reptile Park.Zac gives his life daily to milk over 100 venomous snakes a week which will help save an estimated 300 lives per year here in Australia.The Australian Reptile Park has been the sole supplier of terrestrial snake venom for the purpose of making antivenom which so far has contributed to saving over 20,000 lives since the program's beginnings back in the 1960's.Here in Australia, we have the top 10 most toxic land snakes in the world. The Snake Venom Program is needed as well as continual research.This episode with Zac Bower is a casual chat about what he does, why he does it, and some much-needed education. Enjoy!!To connect with Zac Bower, visit him here: https://www.facebook.com/zac.bowerhttps://www.instagram.com/zacbowerDon't forget to connect with me over on our socials:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Professor Jamie Seymour from James Cook University Cairns and this time we are learning more about Stone Fish which is the most venomous fish in the world.Our chat with Jamie goes far and wide, from learning why they are venomous (nothing to do with catching their food) to how they can help science in creating an effective worming tablet for humans…. Yes, you heard that right!To see Jamie's presentation that he used for this podcast, head on over to our Australian Wildlife Education YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOWzuOe1o0JAdQpIbl5l2LgTo connect with Professor Jamie Seymour, you can find him here over at his YouTube channel,  “The Nature of Science”:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCuRjAP65z5wlw3Ke2z4dFgDon't forget to connect with me:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Dr Martin Cohen from Wild About Australia, who is going to share with us his journey over the past 30 years as a Wildlife Biologist.Not only has he assisted in filming, research, consultations, communications, and education, he has actually spent a lot of his career being a tour guide as one of the top Wildlife Biologists, not only in Australia but around the world.This episode is a casual chat with Martin, however, we do get into some hot topics on conservation and how we really need to create change NOW!!To connect with Dr Martin Cohen, visit him here: http://www.wildaboutaustralia.com In our chat we talk about Martin's books and Julia's children's book which you can find here:http://www.wildtropics.com.auhttps://ekbooks.org/product/paddy-omelon/Don't forget to connect with me:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Deanna Henderson from MiniBeast Wildlife and finally we get to find out what really goes on inside a Caterpillars cocoon.This episode was so fascinating as we learn more about the world of insects and how they adapt, defend and compete for their survival just to reproduce and create strong offspring.Deanna Henderson has worked with Wildlife for over 20 years, educating and inspiring people to understand more on the importance of Insects to not only the survival of our natural world but our own survival too.To connect with Deanna Henderson, visit her here: http://www.minibeastwildlife.com.auDon't forget to connect with me:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Jennie Gilbert and we will be talking about all things Sea Turtles and why there is such a need to have a rehabilitation centre here in North Queensland Cairns.Jennie is the Co-Founder of the Cairns Turtle Rehab Centre and works very hard with all her team and volunteers to Rescue, Care and Rehabilitate, for the sea turtle to be released back into the Ocean.The following episode is about the threats our turtles are facing, how some just do not make it back into the wild but also what we can do to help and create change as a whole.To connect with Jennie Gilbert, visit her here: http://www.cairnsturtlerehab.org.auDon't forget to connect with me:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Amanda French and her journey with Bob Irwin to document his story in order to write his book “The Last Crocodile Hunter: A Father and Son Legacy”.Amanda is a Media and Communications specialist traveling the world spotlighting projects and work going on by people trying to make a difference.To connect with Amanda French, visit her here: http://www.aworldtreasure.orghttp://www.instagram.com/ourworldtreasuresDon't forget to connect with me:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following Wild Chat is with Dr. Karen Coombes who is one of the go-to experts in Lumholtz Tree Kangaroos. Karen first studied veterinary nursing but later moved onto researching and receiving a Ph.D. on Lumholtz Tree Kangaroos.Karen now works around the clock rescuing and caring for these magnificent marsupial mammals in Malanda and the surrounding rainforest.To find out more information on what Karen does or how you can help, visit http://www.treeroorescue.org.auDon't forget to connect with me:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

The following podcast is all about Spiders and the fascinating role they play in our Natural World.  Alan and Deanna Henderson are the founders of Minibeast Wildlife and have their own Bug Shop where they ethically breed captive-bred populations of insects and arachnids for education facilities or for those who are brave enough to want one as a pet.You can find out more here on their website: https://www.minibeastwildlife.com.au/ Alan has had a fascination for invertebrates his whole life and has taken it as far as photographing these magnificent creatures with his passion for macro photography. THESE PHOTOS WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!!Alan and his wife Deanna are also the founding members of the very popular live exhibits found at the Melbourne Museum and this is called “Bugs Alive”!This episode will spark your curiosity and wonder for our 8 legged friends and you will want to know more…. I think Alan and Deanna will be regulars on our podcast sharing their passion and expertise.Don't forget to connect with me:http://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekhttp://www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy the following Wild Chat!

Today's Wild Chat is with the AMAZING Sarah from Enviro Edu and today is all about Quolls.  Now i'm sure you are wondering what a Quoll even is and because we wanted to share more details with you we decided to upload the interview to our YouTube channel, so check it out here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOWzuOe1o0JAdQpIbl5l2Lg?view_as=subscriberSarah is an experienced field ecologist, zoologist and wildlife educator and is based in Mildura Victoria Australia.  Along with her husband Alex, they are the founder of Enviro EDU, where they deliver educational, engaging and interactive wildlife talks to school students, early childhood and private events.  Their programs are even more unique as they specialise in local, threatened species and environmental issues found within their area, therefore creating meaning and importance to their direct community.To find out more about what Sarah and Alex do, visit their website here http://www.enviroedu.com.auGet your cuppa ready as they chat with Sarah and Quinn the Spotted-tail Quoll will leave you wanting to know more about our amazing Australian Wildlife.Don't forget to connect with me over on instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/jodie_creekWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy our Wild Chat!

The following podcast is with Marine Educator Brett Goodban from the Cairns Aquarium. The Wild Chat today is all about Coral and the big question of whether it is an animal or a plant. We will be talking to Brett over the months with a series on Marine Creatures. In the meantime you can find Brett educating thousands of visitors at the Cairns Aquarium which is found in North Queensland Australia.  The Aquarium is world class in representing Habitats, Ecosystems and Animals found within the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef - check them out here https://www.cairnsaquarium.com.au/Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagram or via Emailwww.instagram.com/jodie_creek www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy our Wild Chat!

The following Podcast will blow your mind!  A WILD CHAT with Professor Jamie Seymour from James Cook University in Cairns Australia, with today's topic all about Box Jellyfish, the most venomous animal on the planet towards humans.Professor Jamie Seymour has been researching and working with dangerous animals for over 20 years and works at James Cook University within the Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine.You can find more of Jamie over at his “The Nature of Science” youtube channel or on facebook.Get that cuppa ready and enjoy the episode.To watch on Youtube with Professor Jamie Seymour and his powerpoint presentation, head over to the following link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOWzuOe1o0JAdQpIbl5l2Lg?view_as=subscriberDon't forget to connect with me over on Instagram or via Emailwww.instagram.com/jodie_creek www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_educationEmail - jodie@australianwildlifeeducation.comWebsite - www.australianwildlifeeducation.comEnjoy our Wild Chat!

Australian Wildlife Education, AWE, is a podcast bringing you interesting conversations about anything and everything to do about our Natural World, specifically Australian Wildlife, Sustainability and Conservation. Jodie Creek is the founder of AWE and believes Education is the Key to Conservation, and in saying that will be bringing you the experts in all fields to arm you with the knowledge and spark a curiosity in you to help make a change for our Natural World.  Are you a parent, teacher or do you homeschool? Then jump on over to AWE's Virtual Classroom to have access to more information, videos, worksheets and interviews.Don't forget to connect with me over on Instagramwww.instagram.com/jodie_creek www.instagram.com/australian_wildlife_education