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What do you think happens backstage at a zoo? Find out in Fauna, a new podcast from Zoos Victoria. We join the animal keepers, trainers, vets and scientists who work with rare and exotic animals. We'll also travel to Victoria's beaches and forests as zoo staff work to save our local species in trou…

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    • Jul 31, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    The Fairy Possum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 24:51


    Come with us into the forest for a magical night to search for one of Victoria’s most elusive creatures.Fauna is produced by Bridie Smith and Bec Fary for Zoos Victoria. Hosted by Annie Last. This is the final episode of this season of Fauna. For past episodes, music credits and more information about the stories we’ve covered, visit zoo.org.au/fauna.

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    The Last Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 18:31


    In 2009, Rupert travelled to Christmas Island to help a species teetering on the brink of extinction. Zoos Victoria has never been the same since.Fauna is produced by Bridie Smith and Bec Fary for Zoos Victoria. Hosted by Annie Last. For music credits and more information, visit zoo.org.au/fauna.

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    VIPs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 17:42


    Find out about the zoo VIPs, including one Very Important Parrot.Fauna is produced by Bridie Smith and Bec Fary for Zoos Victoria. Hosted by Annie Last. For music credits and more information, visit zoo.org.au/fauna.

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    The Unannounced Visitor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 22:35


    At first, the Faux family thought they’d found a quail. But they quickly realised they had something far more precious on their hands.Fauna is produced by Bridie Smith and Bec Fary for Zoos Victoria. Hosted by Annie Last. For music credits and more information, visit zoo.org.au/fauna.

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    How Do You Evacuate a Zoo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 28:20


    Healesville Sanctuary is home to some of Victoria’s most critically endangered animals. So what happens when catastrophe looms?Fauna is produced by Bridie Smith and Bec Fary for Zoos Victoria. Hosted by Annie Last. For music credits and more information, visit zoo.org.au/fauna.

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    Marine Responders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 22:05


    Melbourne Zoo keepers are often the first on the scene when marine wildlife is in trouble. Be it an entangled seal or an injured penguin, their work ends suffering and saves lives. Fauna is produced by Bridie Smith and Bec Fary for Zoos Victoria. Hosted by Annie Last. For music credits and more information, visit zoo.org.au/fauna.

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    Animal Smarts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 20:15


    When it comes to intelligence, animals aren’t always given the credit they deserve. But give them a chance, and they might just surprise you.Fauna is produced by Bridie Smith and Bec Fary for Zoos Victoria. Hosted by Annie Last. For music credits and more information, visit zoo.org.au/fauna.

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