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Nature's Friend News podcast is about people who are doing things to just be nature's friend. We dabble into conservation efforts of endangered species and current events of what is going on in the world. We also look into history about people who have been the embodiment of being nature's friend an…

Rachel Pence

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Can You Keep a Dolphin as a Pet? // E. 22

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 20:36


Hey everyone! Today's episode is about if it is legal to keep a dolphin as a pet! The answer may surprise you! THANKS FOR LISTENING! New NFN Podcast every Wednesday! Be sure to give this podcast 5 stars! Shop Nature's Friend Lip Balm: https://www.etsy.com/listing/759967818/eco-friendly-orange-lip-balm-delicious?ref=shop_home_feat_1 Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎Instagram: @naturesfriendinc ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachelstengele References: US Fish and Wildlife Services. (2019). Marine Mammal Protection Act. Retrieved from https://www.fws.gov/international/laws-treaties-agreements/us-conservation-laws/marine-mammal-protection-act.html World Animal Protection. (2019). U.S. dolphin regulations. Retrieved from https://www.worldanimalprotection.us/our-work/animals-wild/marine-animals-captivity/us-dolphin-regulations https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/blogs/10-year-old-attacked-dolphins-dangers-wild-animal-interactions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

COVID 19 IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT - INDIA AND ITALY// E. 21

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 11:43


THANKS FOR LISTENING! New NFN Podcast every Wednesday! Be sure to give this podcast 5 stars! Shop Nature's Friend Lip Balm: https://www.etsy.com/listing/759967818/eco-friendly-orange-lip-balm-delicious?ref=shop_home_feat_1 Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎Instagram: @naturesfriendinc ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ References: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/milan-covid-19-coronavirus-lockdown-reducing-car-use/ https://research.noaa.gov/article/ArtMID/587/ArticleID/2617/NOAA-exploring-impact-of-coronavirus-response-on-the-environment#:~:text=NOAA%20exploring%20impact%20of%20COVID%2D19%20response%20on%20the%20environment,sources%20across%20many%20geographic%20regions.&text=In%20the%20oceans%2C%20NOAA%20scientists,noise%20levels%20on%20marine%20life. https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/pollution/lessons-from-covid-19-on-reducing-india-s-environmental-pollution-70891 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

TIGER KING: Highlights and Real Issue // E. 20

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 13:25


THANKS FOR LISTENING! New NFN Podcast every Wednesday! Be sure to give this podcast 5 stars! Shop Nature's Friend Lip Balm: https://www.etsy.com/listing/759967818/eco-friendly-orange-lip-balm-delicious?ref=shop_home_feat_1 Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎Instagram: @naturesfriendinc ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ This episode is about 10 wonderful whale facts! How much do you know about different species of whales? As we celebrate Whale Week, take a look at some interesting tidbits and see if you learn something new about these majestic creatures. Articles Linked below ▽▽▽ https://blog.wwf.ca/blog/2020/04/08/5-things-tiger-king-doesnt-explain/ https://www.friendsoffauna.org/tigerking/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh8TSttTb6AIVjp-fCh3EBAFVEAAYASAAEgJ63PD_BwE https://www.newsweek.com/wild-true-story-joe-exotics-murder-plot-featured-netflix-true-crime-series-tiger-king-1493298 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

TOP 10 INTERESTING WHALE FACTS! // E. 19

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 11:44


THANKS FOR LISTENING! New NFN Podcast every Wednesday! Be sure to give this podcast 5 stars! Shop Nature's Friend Lip Balm: https://www.etsy.com/listing/759967818/eco-friendly-orange-lip-balm-delicious?ref=shop_home_feat_1 Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎Instagram: @naturesfriendinc ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ This episode is about 10 wonderful whale facts! How much do you know about different species of whales? As we celebrate Whale Week, take a look at some interesting tidbits and see if you learn something new about these majestic creatures. Article Linked below ▽▽▽ https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/10-wonderful-whale-facts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

TWO ENDANGERED SUMATRAN ELEPHANTS FOUND DEAD // E.18

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 6:56


THANKS FOR LISTENING! New NFN Podcast every Wednesday! Be sure to give this podcast 5 stars! Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎Instagram: @naturesfriendinc ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ This episode is about two Sumatra Elephants that were found dead in Indonesia. Such a devastating loss for such a beautiful endangered animal. Article Linked below ▽▽▽ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/endangered-sumatran-elephants-found-dead-poisoned-electrocuted-indonesia-wwf-a9213646.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

CATS MAKING AUSTRALIAS FIRE TRAGEDY EVEN WORSE! // E.17

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 7:52


Thanks for listening! New NFN Podcast every Wednesday! Be sure to give this podcast 5 stars! Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎Instagram: @naturesfriendinc ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

THE GREATEST HORSE THAT EVER LIVED - E. 16

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 14:59


New NFN Podcast every Wednesday! Be sure to give this podcast 5 stars! Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎Instagram: @naturesfriendnews ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

HEART'S HAPPIEST WHEN WORKING WITH THE HEAD & HANDS - E.15

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 5:25


Hello everyone! Thanks for listening to today's podcast about the old saying that your hearts happiest when you work with your head and hands. I’ve been really into the power of positive thinking and this is one subject that has really changed my life. Don't forget to give this podcast 5 stars! Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎Instagram: @naturesfriendnews ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ - Rachel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

IS OUR TAP WATER SAFE?! Water Fluoridation - E. 14

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 11:45


New NFN Podcast every Wednesday! Be sure to give this podcast 5 stars! Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎Instagram: naturesfriendnews ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ - Rachel References: Look at all the information for yourself! All info gathered from: http://fluoridealert.org/news/states-with-the-most-fluoridated-water/ https://fluoridealert.org/studies/kidney09/ http://www.planetexperts.com/fluoride-fear-folly/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

ANIMAL ABUSE YOUTUBER EXPOSED! Brooke Houts- E.13

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 9:44


New NFN Podcast every Wednesday! Be sure to give this podcast 5 stars! Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ - Rachel References: Look at all the information for yourself! Chicken Noodle News did an article: https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/08/us/youtuber-investigation-dog-abuse-trnd/index.html This video shows the deleted footage about 5 min in but it also tells the wholw story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtlvz3ZNha8 Hope ya'll have a good day! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

WORLDS DEADLIEST ANIMALS- E.12

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 10:01


Don't forget to follow and give this podcast 5 stars. Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ - Rachel REFERENCES: Deadliest animals list! https://www.sciencealert.com/what-are-the-worlds-15-deadliest-animals Shark info! https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/shark-attacks/yearly-worldwide-summary/ Crazy bear death facts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_bear_attacks_in_North_America --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

Beach Vacations: Improve Mental Health & Pollution Problems E.11

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 13:37


Hey everyone thanks for listening. Don't forget to follow and give this podcast 5 stars. Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ - Rachel REFERENCES: https://phys.org/news/2018-05-evidence-ocean-stress-calm.html https://www.statista.com/statistics/667802/leading-vacation-types-us-adults/ https://wwf.panda.org/our_work/oceans/problems/tourism/tourism_pressure/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

JAPAN RESUMES WHALING?! - E.10

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 8:09


Hey everyone thanks for listening. Don't forget to follow and give this podcast 5 stars. Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ - Rachel REFERENCES: BBC. (2019). Japan resumes commercial whaling after 30 years. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48821797 https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/japans-resumption-of-commercial-whaling-could-set-a-dangerous-precedent/2019/07/07/4bb677cc-9c46-11e9-b27f-ed2942f73d70_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.5ea3f64223f4 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

MILITARY DOLPHINS & WHALES - US & RUSSIA - E. 9

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 7:39


Hey everyone thanks for listening. Don't forget to follow and give this podcast 5 stars. Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ - Rachel References https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/03/140328-navy-dolphin-sea-lion-combat-ocean-animal-science/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

GREAT WHITE SHARK in Virginia!? –E.8

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 7:30


►Great White in Virginia?!! This week’s podcast is about great white sharks in the United States and overall shark attack statistics around the world. The non-profit ocearch can track sharks in order to study them and last week the organization detected that two great white sharks pinned off the coast of Virginia. I feel that this information it is sort of a warning for people who are out in the water to keep a look out and to study where exactly they go. Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ - Rachel References Bronwyn, I. (2019). Jason Momoa called out two fishermen who butchered a live shark and laughed about it. Peak Aquaman! EE. Retrieved from https://www.someecards.com/news/news/jason-momoa-fishemen-butchered-live-shark/ Florida Museum. (2018). Yearly worldwide shark attack summary. Retrieved from https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/shark-attacks/yearly-worldwide-summary/ Patterson, E. (2019). Ocearch: Great white shark surfaces off Virginia Beach. 13 News Now. Retrieved from https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/ocearch-great-white-shark-surfaces-off-virginia-beach/291-a3107508-ef0d-471d-9c7d-b6b82b8b9b7b Wikipedia. (2019). List of fatal shark attacks in the United States. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_shark_attacks_in_the_United_States Ocearch Website: https://www.ocearch.org/ocearch-successfully-satellite-tags-great-white-shark-off-north-florida/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

Rhino Poachers Sentenced to 25 YEARS! E. 7

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 4:57


►Today we have some really exciting breaking news! Rhino poachers were sentences to 25 years, I thought I would give you all the scoop and a current event of some real justice on here so keep listening to hear more about the poachers that were sentenced yesterday. Thank you for listening! Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ - Rachel References Lockhart, J. (2019). Rhino poachers sentenced to 25 years in prison, setting a new precedent in South Africa. Roaring Earth. Retrieved from https://roaring.earth/rhino-poachers-sentenced/ Porter, N. (2019). Rhino Poachers Sentenced to 25 years each setting a new precedent – South Africa. Open Mind. Retrieved from https://www.the-open-mind.com/rhino-poachers-sentenced-to-25-years-each-setting-a-new-precedent-south-africa/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

How Intelligent are Dolphins and Whales? E. 6

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 7:48


Most people agree that dolphins are some of the smartest creatures in the ocean. Their efficiency in the water makes them the perfect predator. Whales and dolphins dominate much of the food chain in the water and in many ways we can relate to them because of the feelings and emotions they have among one another. Whales and dolphins have their own language that express emotions and communication towards one another. Continue listening to learn more about the complex brain and communication within whales and dolphins. Thank you for listening! Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ Check out this video of whales and dolphins playing together! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1yu9S3u9lc Have a Blessed Day! -Rachel References Whale and Conservation Research. (2019). How intelligent are whales and dolphins? Retrieved from https://us.whales.org/whales-dolphins/how-intelligent-are-whales-and-dolphins/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

E. 5 - When Wild Animals Save Our Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 11:11


On Nature’s Friend News we really like to talk about amazing people that help protect wildlife and do extraordinary things just in the name of being nature’s friend. This podcast is a little different, it is about nature being our friend. The story you’re about to hear is about instances where wild animals have been compelled to literally save a human’s life with little or no experience with humans. Prepare to be amazed and touched by these extortionary stories where wild animals – with no apparent reason – have rushed in and saved the day from imminent death. Thank you for listening!n Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ -Rachel References Medina, S. (2012). Rescue dog, duke, saves 9-week-old baby from dying. HuffPost. Retrieved from https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rescue-dog-duke-saves-9-w_n_1962880 Cronin, A. M. (2019). These 5 stories of amazing times wild animals save people in need will leave you awe struck. Our Green Planet. Retrieved from https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/stories-of-amazing-times-wild-animals-saved-people-in-need/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

E. 4 - This Animal is 186 Years Old!

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 4:14


Thank you for listening! This podcast is about the oldest animal known to man! A giant tortoise named Johnathan is still going strong at the age of 186 years old! Johnathan was hatched in 1832! Turtles absolutely blow my mind because of how much they surprise us. Thank you for listening! Follow me on Social Media⇩ ♥︎ Facebook: Rachels Rescues Wildlife Conservation ♥︎Instagram: rachels_rescues_ Checkout a caretaker giving Johnathan a bath! So cute!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozVoDxddKlg -Rachel References Geggel, L. (2016). Oldest animal Johnathan the tortoise is going strong at 183. Live Science. Retrieved from https://www.livescience.com/53365-jonathan-tortoise-is-oldest-animal.html Warfield, K. (2019). Meet Johnathan, the oldest-known animal in the world. The Dodo. Retrieved from https://www.thedodo.com/in-the-wild/tortoise-jonathan-oldest-animal-in-the-world --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

E. 3 - What Happened to the Animals of Chernobyl?

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 8:32


Thank you for listening to my podcast! This podcast is about how the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster affected the animals in the area and how they are existing today. The Chernobyl Exclusion zone is still to this day radioactive and no person should stay there for an extended period of time. In this podcast we explore the animals currently residing in that area and the effect it has had on them. ♥︎Thanks for listening! ♥︎Please rate my podcast! It really makes a difference ♥︎Follow me on social media for updates Facebook: Rachel’s Rescues Wildlife Conservation Instagram: Rachel_pence ♥︎Have a blessed day -Rachel References Fountain, H. (2019). What really happened after the Chernobyl nuclear plant explosion. Fast Company. Retrieved from https://www.fastcompany.com/90345319/midnight-in-chernobyl-adam-higginbotham-book-review Helmenstine, A. M. (2018). What we know about the Chernobyl animal mutations. ThoughtCo. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/chernobyl-animal-mutations-4155348 History. (2019). Chernobyl. Retrieved from https://www.history.com/topics/1980s/chernobyl#section_11 Wendle, J. (2016). Animals rule Chernobyl three decades after nuclear disaster. National Geographic. Retrieved from https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/04/060418-chernobyl-wildlife-thirty-year-anniversary-science/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

E.2- Do Plastic Straws Really Hurt Sea Turtles?

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 11:17


Hello Everyone and thanks for listening to my podcast. This episode is about the recent bans on plastic straws that are occurring throughout the US. This whole drive was started by a sea turtle in costa rica who had a straw up his nose! OUCH! Thanks for listening, please follow my podcast and rate it on whatever platform you are listening on. Thanks again! The link to the sea turtle straw video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wH878t78bw Facebook: Rachel's Rescues Wildlife Conservation Instagram: rachels_rescues_ References for episode: https://www.businessinsider.com/plastic-straw-ban-why-are-there-so-many-2018-7Follow me on social media for news and updates! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

E. 1 - Cancer is Killing Rhinos

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 13:34


Thank you for listening to today's podcast! The number of rhinos poached is compared to genocidal rates for a population. Sadly, so many believe this is an affective cure for cancer because of some rumor. In reality, the consumption of rhino horn does virtually nothing. Join in the effort to create awareness about how the rhino horn is NOT a cure for cancer. For updates and news of new podcasts follow me on social media below: Instagram: rachels_rescues_ Facebook: Rachel's Rescues Wildlife Conservation Thanks for listening! Have a blessed day! -Rachel References: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rhino-horn-poached-university-vermont-180963146/ https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/05/why-does-a-rhino-horn-cost-300-000-because-vietnam-thinks-it-cures-cancer-and-hangovers/275881/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

Trailer - Welcome to the Nature's Friend News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 1:23


Thank you for listening! Nature's Friend News podcast is about people who are doing things to just be nature's friend. We dabble into conservation efforts of endangered species and current events of what is going on in the world. We also look into history about people who have been the embodiment of being nature's friend and what we can learn from them today. Follow me on social media for podcast updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justbeingnaturesfriend/ Instagram: rachels_rescues_ Just out here trying to be Nature's Friend --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-pence/support

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