Podcasts about desert tortoise

When Las Vegas Valley artesian springs ran dry decades ago, several species disappeared from the landscape. Rewilding projects at the Springs Preserve have helped rebuild the native habitat and protect endangered species like the Pahrump Poolfish, Relict Leopard Frog and Desert Tortoise. Dr. Ray Saumure, SNWA Senior Environmental Biologist, talks about the challenges of repopulating endangered species and how the discovery that the tiny frogs are cannibalistic may help ensure a sustainable population.Hosts: Bronson Mack and Crystal Zuelkehttps://www.snwa.com/

CheloniaCast is joined by Dr. Kristin Berry, an expert in desert tortoises and a key player in their study. The conversation covers various topics both in Dr. Berry's personal upbringing into the world of tortoises and about the ecology of desert tortoises holistically. This episode dives into subjects like invasive vegetation, survival rates of relocated tortoises, and desert tortoise evolutionary biology.    To see some of Dr. Berry's work, check out: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kristin-Berry-2   To learn more about the Desert Tortoise Council visit: https://deserttortoise.org/   For more information about USGS, check out: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/werc   Learn more about the CheloniaCast Podcast here: https://theturtleroom.org/cheloniacast/   Learn more about the CheloniaCast Podcast Fund here: https://theturtleroom.org/project/cheloniacast-podcast/   Follow the CheloniaCast Podcast on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter @cheloniacast   Host social media - Jason Wills - @chelonian.carter / Michael Skibsted - @michael.skibstedd / Jack Thompson - @jack_reptile_naturalist_302 / Ken Wang - @americanmamushi / Wyatt Keil - @wyatts_wildlife_photography / Paul Cuneo - @paul_turtle_conservation42 / Alex Mione - @alex.mione / Ethan Hancock - @ethankinosternonlover / Torsten Watkins - @t_0_.e

A female desert tortoise can lay up to 14 eggs a year — and can breed for over 80 years. So if our randy reptilian friends are this fertile, why are they still endangered? Co-host Sarah Lohman sits down with wildlife biologist Beth Wolff to talk about the dangers that tortoises face in the Vegas Valley, why baby tortoises resemble “chicken nuggets,” and what to do if you encounter one (spoiler alert: it may or may not involve tortoise pee). Have you joined our membership program yet? This is your last week to join as a founding member. Founding members are permanently enshrined on our founding members wall — the deadline is Friday! We're on social media! Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. Want some more Las Vegas news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wisconsin voters on Tuesday will decide the whether the state Supreme Court will have a conservative or liberal majority. The outcome will likely determine abortion access, election law and whether a heavily-Republican gerrymandered map will remain in place. WUWM news reporter Chuck Quirmbach joins us. And, journalist Brian Stelter talks about how the media is covering the first-ever indictment of a former president. Then, the Arizona Game and Fish Department started its annual desert tortoise adoption program this week. More than 300 animals are available this year, mostly because people illegally breed them at home. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd met a few of the reptiles to learn how they adapt to the harsh desert climate and why the population of some species has dropped rapidly in recent years.

Is the CA desert tortoise going to make it to the 22nd Century? The desert tortoise that has been called the closest species to the dinosaur is at serious risk of becoming extinct, joining Sojourner Truth host Margaret Prescod to discuss the factors behind this growing extinction risk and what can be done, is naturalist educator Pat Flanagan. In her current position as Desert Naturalist at The 29 Palms Inn, Oasis of Mara, she educates an international audience on the local history going back 9,000 years and desert ecology.

Is the CA desert tortoise going to make it to the 22nd Century? The desert tortoise that has been called the closest species to the dinosaur is at serious risk of becoming extinct, joining Sojourner Truth host Margaret Prescod to discuss the factors behind this growing extinction risk and what can be done, is naturalist educator Pat Flanagan. In her current position as Desert Naturalist at The 29 Palms Inn, Oasis of Mara, she educates an international audience on the local history going back 9,000 years and desert ecology.

Grandpa is a 113-year-old desert tortoise who is funny and wise. He's been on this earth a long time and has tremendous insight. Join Grandpa and his guardian, Carolyn, as they talk about their lives together. Grandpa raised Carolyn and now Carolyn takes care of Grandpa.

The largest reptile in the Mojave faces threats ranging from predation to illegal collection to loss of habitat. But the desert tortoise has defenders. We talk to Tim Shields of Hardshell Labs  about his campaign to use 21st century tech to help the tortoises, and Luke Basulto of Saving Slowpoke (and the National Parks Conservation Association's California Desert team) about his work to bring the beast a new generation of supporters in communities of color.Support us!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/patreonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today - Beloved Willcox High School teacher Ty White won his second state teaching title, the Arizona Educational Foundation 2023 Arizona Teacher of the Year award.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode, Amazing Wildlife is headed towards the Mojave Desert to spotlight a long-lived species known for its thick shell, the desert tortoise! Hosts Rick and Ebone reveal facts about these tortoises, including their surprising speed and why they are classified as a keystone species (meaning if you protect this species you'll also protect several others). Melissa Merrick, Associate Director of Recovery Ecology, joins the show to discuss how San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and its partners are working to help these tortoises survive after years of population declines. If you have a question for Amazing Wildlife you can send them to wildlife@iheartmedia.com for your chance to hear it on the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This bonus episode covers Cliven Bundy, the Nevada cattle rancher who for twenty years allowed his cattle to graze on federally administered grasslands without paying grazing fees. In other words, Cliven Bundy demanded welfare from the government and stole from taxpayers. He was so insistent on suckling from the government teat that he instigated an armed stand-off with the Bureau of Land Management, which led to . . . absolutely no consequences for Cliven. God bless America.

Anna Vanover and special guest Lida Tom discuss the importance of protecting the threatened Mojave Desert Tortoise .Support the show

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Make sure to check out our Wildlife Cameras HERE for your viewing pleasure!Please leave a comment and share this show with your friends and family. On this episode of Wild About Arizona, we sit down with Stacey Sekscienski, wildlife conservation education center manager at AZGFD, and learn about the department's desert tortoise adoption program. Nothing at a slow pace here! Learn how to build a burrow for your desert tortoise, how to adopt one, what to do if you encounter one in the wild, and what species call Arizona home. Learn more about Desert Tortoise Adoption on the Arizona Game and Fish Department website. Stacey Sekscienski

This bonus episode covers Cliven Bundy, the Nevada cattle rancher who for twenty years   allowed his cattle to graze on federally administered grasslands without paying grazing fees. In other words, Cliven Bundy demanded welfare from the government and stole from taxpayers. He was so insistent on suckling from the government teat that he instigated an armed stand-off with the Bureau of Land Management, which led to . . . absolutely no consequences for Cliven. God bless America. For links to our Patreon page, merch store, and Discord server, head on over to nonedarecallitordinary.com

This week's episode features an interview with Wild Woman Michelle Bem, a wildlife biologist and rock climber living in California. Meet Michelle Bem, a wildlife biologist based in Southern California. On a typical day, you can find Michelle scrambling through the desert canyon working with the Desert Tortoise and Big Horn sheep populations, hanging with her dog, or hitting a local crag. We were inspired by Michelle’s ability to move away from toxic relationships in day-to-day life and transition into a healthy relationship with nature.We hope you enjoy, find inspiration in, and can relate to Michelle's words. Notes: You can find Michelle on Instagram @flowerchildmeesh.Follow Liz on Instagram @getyourfeetup and find Kelsey @somuchbeautyitcanmakeyoucry.Follow the podcast on Instagram @wherewildwomenwander, on Facebook @wherewildwomenwander, and on Twitter @wherewildwomen. Find more episodes like Michelle’s on our Episodes page.Our podcast music, Hoedown by Audionautix, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/.

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We're baaaaaaaack! And it's been a hot minute. We talk about our most recent adventure, crimes against Shadow, and our dog the best dog in the world. Shadow faces her strangest injury. Adam doesn't understand Palm Springs. Taco finds a tortoise! Show Notes Adam and Maggie on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Desert Tortoise on Wikipedia The Drunk Safari Podcast Let's Not Panic on Instagram Taco on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube  Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter Drunk Safari on Facebook

Jillian Estrada, the Preserve Manager and Conservation Coordinator for the Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee (DTPC) explains why we should all care about the desert tortoise and her love for nature and Africa adventures in our upcoming podcast on Tuesday, December 26th. You can find out more about the DTPC’s work, events and how you can help at www.tortoise-tracks.org. If you are in the area in the springtime or summertime, plan a visit to the Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area (DTRNA) and take advantage of the interpretive center and self-guided trails. More events are also regularly updated on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DTPC.Inc/   What is a desert tortoise you ask? A desert tortoise is a land dwelling turtle that weighs 10-17 pounds on average as an adult with a domed shell size of 20-36 centimeters wide. Their hind legs look like little elephant legs and their front legs are shovel-like and are used for digging. They can live up to 50-80 years in the wild and some in captivity have lived to as long as 100 years. Desert tortoises don’t reach sexual maturity until around 14 years old. Females deposit anywhere from 4-12 eggs in spring to Early Summer. Unfortunately, approximately 2% of eggs hatched will turn into adult turtles. They provide food for many predators such as ravens, coyotes, hawks, eagle, fox, mountain lions, ground squirrels and even fire ants.   One of the many reasons that make a desert tortoise worth saving is that it is a bellwether species; it provides early warning signs of environmental danger or distress. When there are low numbers of desert tortoises in an area where there once were many, you can expect to see a decline in the number of burrowing owls and other predator species. This will all change the biodiversity of an area.   Burrowing owls and other animals rely on the burrows dug out from desert tortoises for protecting and nesting. Other predator species rely on the desert tortoise for food. Also, the desert tortoise diet relies a lot on native grasses, succulents and flowers. If these plants are not present due to drought conditions or some other environmental effect (or from vehicles and too much foot traffic causing erosion), the desert tortoise cannot sustain itself.   Please share the word and help us protect the Desert Tortoise, it is currently listed as threatened.

Weekend Report: In 2014 the Desert Tortoise caused a 41-day standoff in Nevada, is it possible that a Bone Cave Harverst Spider could cause the same stir in Texas? Also, the democrat plan to stall cabinets picks may be a long term play that indicates they do not plan on nominating an anti-establishment candidate in 2020. And, a new poll indicates that voters are thirsty for political information, but they aren't turning to mainstream media for it. Listen to The Ryno Report LIVE, Monday-Friday on Renegade Talk Radio

The Desert Tortoise doesn't have an easy life: predators, heat, and development of the Mojave threaten these long-lived creatures every day. Solar energy investment and endangered species funds have let scientists work to protect and breed the tortoises, but the results of this work won't be clear for a long time.