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Dateline: May 29, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off catching you up on my world, including some good news about the Ecuador trip and discussing the show I'm opening tonight. Our headline story is a sequel to the Sloth World story. No seriously. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, Edmonton Valley Zoo, Buffalo Zoo, Oregon Zoo, Burgers Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, San Diego Zoo,  Bronx Zoo, Chattanooga Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Hogle Zoo, Denver Zoo, Virginia Zoo, Wildlife World Zoo, Louisville Zoo, Taipei Zoo, North Carolina Zoo, and more! Conservation News has two quick stories from the states, both of which are positive and hopeful! All that and Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

While Dara Wilson was working at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in D.C., she introduced visitors to the Amazonia exhibit. She would describe the song of a bird she'd never had the chance to see in the wild, the Blue-gray Tanager. But when Dara moved to Panama, she heard the song that she knew by heart already. Encountering the Blue-gray Tanager in its natural habitat inspired her to keep learning about birds — and to share that knowledge with others as an educator. Dara helps organize Black Birders Week. Find out how you can participate in this year's event here. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks.  BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today, the Safari heads back to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to talk to a keeper of some of my favorite animals there, the binturongs Hank and Lola. Oh, and also tigers, lions, bears, and a bunch of other animals! We talk about how a good leader can make all the difference in a career in the zoo world, the individual personalities of many of the animals at the zoo, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: @smithsonianzoo nationalzoo.si.edu ROSSIFARI LINKS: Rossifari.com Patreon.com/Rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Join us as we head to the Midwestern United States to chat about two cryptids. We'll discuss the Beast of Busco's lore, the adventures in the attempts to trap him, as well as theories. We'll also chat about the Big Muddy Monster, who was well-documented and surprisingly slimy.Join our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/truecreepspodcast/s/JVToI0ykGEJoin our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449439969638764A special thank you to our jam thief, Mary Quiton!https://www.patreon.com/truecreepshttps://www.truecreeps.com/shopwww.truecreeps.comHave an episode idea or a question about a case? Submit them here: https://www.truecreeps.com/ideasandquestionsTwitter @truecreepsInstagram @truecreepspodFacebook.com/truecreepspodEmail us at truecreepspod@gmail.comIllinois Town Welcomes Big Muddy Monster to Main Street - Daily YonderBig-Muddy-Monster-Merged-File.pdf(8) FacebookThe Legend Lives in the Mud: Murphysboro's Big Muddy Monster – Page 58 – Southern Illinois Tourism21Country: Fulk Lake, home of the ‘Beast of Busco', up for saleThe Beast of Busco's Trail Through Time and Tales – Hangar1publishingThe mystery of Turtle Town USA: Churubusco, Indiana - Midwest GuestUnsolved Histories: A Giant Turtle, A Stubborn Man, and Dredging Up a Myth – Michigan Quarterly ReviewBrigadoon Bed and Breakfast of Mackinaw CityWarsaw Daily Times - Google News Archive SearchUnknown Explorers - Beast of BuscoAlligator snapping turtle | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology InstituteAlligator Snapping Turtle | National Wildlife FederationThe Beast of Busco - Fluker's Cricket FarmThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/

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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Jonathan Fahey: Former Federal Prosecutor and former Acting Director of ICE on Fairfax’s immigration issues and Fairfax County Prosecutor Steve Descano upcoming appearance before House Judiciary Committee’s immigration subcommittee on May 14. The View’s Bible Takes: The View‘s Joy Behar was nearly laughed out of the room after she made an erroneous claim about Jesus Christ during Tuesday’s edition of the program, asserting that “Jesus himself did not run around saying, ‘I’m the Messiah, I’m the Messiah.'” Swalwell Update: Nancy Pelosi and Eric Swallwell’s wingman, Sen. Ruben Gallego, claimed to have no knowledge of Eric Swalwell’s sexual activities. Critter News: For the first time in nearly 25 years, the National Zoo is introducing a baby Asian elephant to the public. Linh Mai was born at the zoo in early February at a weight of 308 pounds. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dateline: April 10, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off discussing the current crazy trip I'm on, including a visit to Emily the elephant! Our headline story comes at the end, and is an attempt at a balanced look at the Plumes Official account. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Cincinnati Zoo, St. Louis Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, Los Angeles Zoo, the Jacksonville Zoo, SeaLife Sydney, Greater Vancouver Zoo, Virginia Zoo, National Zoo, Reid Park Zoo, Henry Doorly Zoo, San Francisco Zoo, ZooAmerica, and more. Conservation News stories include good pangolin news, a crazy story about stopped smugglers, and the uplisting of two beloved species. Other News has a look at Plumes Official and playing music for animals. All that and Animal Holidays! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

The War in Iran: A lot of people on both sides are saying Iran won – that the Iranian regime has emerged stronger than it was before the war; while the US has emerged weaker, unable to force the surrender of a 4th-rate military, demonstrating our strategic ineptitude, and then there is the TACO factor, Trump Always Chickens Out – Harold Meyerson comments.Also: Minnesota changed everything: how Minnesota's resistance to ICE provides a model and inspiration for a national pro-democracy movement. Deepak Bhargava will explains; he's president of the Freedom Together Foundation.Plus: July 4 will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, which Trump is celebrating with a campaign to “eliminate” what he calls “divisive anti-American ideology” from American's historic sites, national parks, and the National Zoo. Historian Beverly Gage has another idea – a road trip to visit some of those places where history happened. Her new book is This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip Through US History.

Minnesota changed everything: how Minnesota's resistance to ICE provides a model and inspiration for a national pro-democracy movement. Deepak Bhargava will explains; he's president of the Freedom Together Foundation.Also: July 4 will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, which Trump is celebrating with a campaign to “eliminate” what he calls “divisive anti-American ideology” from American's historic sites, national parks, and the National Zoo. Historian Beverly Gage has another idea – a road trip to visit some of those places where history happened. Her new book is This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip Through US History.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Minnesota changed everything: how Minnesota's resistance to ICE provides a model and inspiration for a national pro-democracy movement. Deepak Bhargava will explains; he's president of the Freedom Together Foundation.Also: July 4 will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, which Trump is celebrating with a campaign to “eliminate” what he calls “divisive anti-American ideology” from American's historic sites, national parks, and the National Zoo. Historian Beverly Gage has another idea – a road trip to visit some of those places where history happened. Her new book is This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip Through US History.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Daily Dad Jokes (08 Apr 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: studentadvisor101, TheGregGreg, insideout97, CuthbertDibbleNGrub, ArmadilloNo2399, Current-Green6525, AnimatorNr1, chacham2, , ilikesidehugs, IthinkIknowwhothatis, meyouwhoknew, joukoer, VERBERD, Man-e-questions, Man-e-questions, Healthy_Ladder_6198, pistolwinky Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (08 Apr 2026) Christmas Joke Button - 101 eye rolling dad jokes for the festive season! Amazon. The perfect gift for Kris Kringle, Secret Santa and of course for dad! Click here here to view! The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: studentadvisor101, TheGregGreg, insideout97, CuthbertDibbleNGrub, ArmadilloNo2399, Current-Green6525, AnimatorNr1, chacham2, , ilikesidehugs, IthinkIknowwhothatis, meyouwhoknew, joukoer, VERBERD, Man-e-questions, Man-e-questions, Healthy_Ladder_6198, pistolwinky Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Watch out for the weather today in the DMV, we might get a tornado this afternoon and some schools are closing early. DC water has completed repairs to the line that broke last month. National Zoo has announced the debate date if a rare elephant café that was born at the zoo. Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EVEN MORE about this episode!Are sensitive children, ADHD, and autism signs of something deeper—like spiritual awakening or New Earth souls?Join Julie Ryan and intuitive healer Sherri Divband as they explore Indigo and Crystal children, conscious parenting, spiritual gifts in kids, and the evolution of human consciousness. Sherri shares her extraordinary journey from childhood trauma and survival to working with animals at the National Zoo, and ultimately receiving guidance from her unborn daughter about a revolutionary new model of education.Together, they explore the waves of Indigo, Crystal, Rainbow, Star, and Divine children, why so many struggle in traditional school systems, and how sensitivities to food, toxins, and overstimulation may reflect energetic awareness rather than dysfunction. Sherri explains how each generation is evolving to hold more light and why many children diagnosed with ADHD or autism may actually be experiencing spiritual activation in a world not designed to support them.The conversation expands into a bold vision for conscious education through The Aramis Collective and its Creative Learning Centers—spaces centered on wellness, frequency healing, project-based exploration, and connection with animals. From children remembering past lives to those perceiving energy fields, this episode invites parents, educators, and seekers to reconsider what's truly unfolding. If you've ever felt there's more to the next generation than meets the eye, this powerful discussion will inspire hope, clarity, and a new perspective on humanity's awakening.Guest Biography:Sherri Divband is an Intuitive Transformational Energy Healer, author of Intuitive Transformation Evolution, Divinely Guided, and the children's series Divinely Guided Children. After nearly 20 years as a registered veterinary technician working in surgery, intensive care, and at the zoo, Sherri followed her lifelong connection to animals into Reiki and energy healing—an awakening that ultimately led her to work with people on a quantum, multidimensional level. Today, she offers soul readings, energetic clearings, spiritual coaching, and mentorship to clients worldwide, empowering individuals to access their innate healing abilities and higher states of consciousness. In recent years, she has focused on guiding New Earth children and supporting parents in nurturing spiritually gifted kids, and in 2022 she founded The Aramis Collective, a nonprofit dedicated to creating conscious learning centers and expansive educational resources for children around the globe.Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) - Understanding New Earth Children(0:06:20) - The Different Waves: Indigo, Crystal, Star, Rainbow, and Divine(0:24:51) - Star Seeds and Soul Origins(0:43:13) - Sherri's Journey: From Trauma to Purpose(0:55:51) - Reimagining Education: The Aramis Vision(1:06:20) - Real Stories: How Gifted Children Transform Families➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️Ask Julie a Question!

VOTE FOR THE TKCP: https://projectforawesome.com/videos/tree-kangaroo-conservation-program-p4-a-2026DONATIONS HERE: https://gofund.me/68db48f65Dateline: February 13, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off discussing our Project for Awesome submission for the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program, and how you can help by voting! We have TWO headline stories this week. First we discuss the environmental impact of these trendy AI "drawings" going around the web right now. Then we talk about a new problematic bill in the US House of Representatives. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, New Forrest Wildlife Park, Mystic Aquarium, Longneck Manor, Drusillas Park, Wildlife World Zoo, the Phoenix Zoo, Dickerson Park Zoo, Taronga Zoo, Utica Zoo, Akron Zoo, North Carolina Zoo, Pittsburgh Zoo, Chester Zoo, and Disney's Animal Kingdom.Conservation News stories include a huge upgrade in the saiga antelope population, good and bad news for pangolins, a huge step forward for conservation in Illinois, and a big financial gain for an incredible conservation organization. Other News features a look at dog/human communication!ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: February 6, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off discussing my life and a really cool project I got to work on that could hopefully help with tree kangaroo conservation.Then we head to our headline story, discussing the recent story from China where a woman tried to take a selfie with a snow leopard and ended up getting attacked. Dr. Imogen Cancellare, the best name I've ever had on the podcast, joins us to discuss this situation.Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, the Denver Zoo, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Sydney Zoo, Mystic Aquarium, Hogle Zoo, SeaWorld Orlando, the Cincinnati Zoo, Melbourne Zoo, Tierpark Berlin, Brookfield Zoo, and more! Conservation News stories include a ban on hunting in Costa Rica, a look at human/animal conflict in India, and the definition of a new species. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

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Federal government could shut down this week. Snow is melting this week so heads ups. National Zoo is celebrating the birth of a baby Elephant. Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this dispatch, Yasmeen visits the National Zoo in Washington, DC to meet Nhi Linh, an Asian elephant who is about to have a baby. Learn more about Nhi Linh at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.Yasmeen Khan is a journalist in Brooklyn, New York. She loves learning about the world by interviewing people and asking lots of questions. She also loves to cook and bake, and is famous -- at least among her husband and two daughters -- for her homemade ice cream cakes.Thursday episode of Yoto Daily - the mini podcast from the people at yotoplay.com.If you loved this episode, download the Yoto app to listen to the rest of the week's Yoto Daily episodes for free.If you want to share your artwork with Jake, or contribute your own joke for the Friyay jokes round up, check out yoto.space!Did you know you can tune into Yoto Daily for fun facts and trivia, jokes, and riddles each and every day? Access all episodes of Yoto Daily by downloading the Yoto App. You'll find loads of a world of free kids' radio, and you don't need a Yoto Player to use it.Follow us at @yotoplay on Instagram and Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: Dr. Matthew Spalding reflects on General Washington’s emotional 1776 correspondence and the launch of the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum fleet. MARYLAND MAPS: Delegate MATT MORGAN breaks down Governor Moore’s pressure campaign for mid-decade redistricting and the fight for an 8D-0R map. CRITTER NEWS: Giant Pandas roll through the snow at the National Zoo during the DMV's deep freeze. HISTORICAL REMOVAL: The National Park Service dismantles a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia following a presidential executive order. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dateline: January 23, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off discussing my life and a new partnership with The Faunary! Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, Audubon Zoo, Indianapolis Zoo, Bronx Zoo, Mesker Park Zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, Topeka Zoo, Manor Wildlife Park, Erie Zoo, The Sacramento Zoo, and more.Conservation News stories include me complaining about AI again, plus a cool genome discovery, great news for rare tree kangaroos, and a study gone wrong in Australia. Other News features a look at a Florida Bird Nerd War and a potentially good thing from the Trump Administration. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: January 16, 2026. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off discussing my life and upcoming shows and such.Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Dallas World Aquarium, Oklahoma City Zoo, Memphis Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Little Rock Zoo, Chester Zoo, Altina Wildlife Park, Australia Zoo, Cape May County Zoo, North Carolina Zoo, Columbus Zoo, the ABMA, and so much more! Conservation News stories include a new Fahlo bracelet, a horror movie that might help the conversation around primates as pets, what a tiger's movement shows us about conservation work, and a neat look at how many new species are still discovered every year. Other News features a look at some good or bad news from the CDC. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

The DOJ has let a judge that they are still looking over paperwork from the Jeffery Epstein case. Baltimore Ravens let go of head coach John Harbaough and the Washington Commanders made some coaching changes 2 Sloth Bears were born into the National Zoo. Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter goes behind the scenes with the National Zoo's giant pandas as they get set to mark one year since their national debut. Also, an exclusive look at Pope Leo's new restaurant Borgo Laudato Si set to open in 2026 that's bringing a taste of his hometown, Chicago, to Italy. Plus, our Shop TODAY team shares some favorite finds of 2025, from beauty and fashion to family fun. And, a breakdown of the many different options and styles of champagne — and how to find out which one is right for you for your New Year's Eve celebrations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dateline: December 5, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off discussing my Thanksgiving part 2, merch, and some fun statistics from the last year.Then it's time for Zoo News stories from the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the Los Angeles Zoo, the Detroit Zoo, the National Zoo, Dingle Aquarium, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Seneca Park Zoo, the Trevor Lovejoy Zoo, the Audubon Zoo and aquarium, Lion Country Safari, and then two very controversial stories from international facilities. Conservation News stories include multiple stories out of CITES as well as bad news for Spix macaws and elephant seals, but also some good news for Philippine crocodiles! Other News features a drunk raccoon and sharks playing.ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Nature DisturbedMother Nature is one weird ladyListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

We recently rebroadcast our Audacious episode featuring Chris Crowe. He's a bird keeper at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s campus in Front Royal, Virginia. He spent nearly twenty years as the chosen partner of an endangered white-naped crane named Walnut. She was one of only 5,000 in the world, but to Chris, she was one of a kind. Walnut's life expectancy as a bird living in captivity was 15 years. But she died at the age of 42 on January 2, 2024. In that original episode, just five months after her death, I spoke with Chris about their life together. And from the responses we got, their life together deeply resonated with you. Which is why we decided to rebroadcast it! But then something remarkable happened. A few hours after we decided to publish that rerun, I saw a post from Chris on Facebook: He just got his first tattoo - a giant portrait of Walnut. When the universe lines things up that precisely, I pay attention. So I reached out to him. I wanted to ask what moved him to get this tattoo now, how it feels to carry her on his arm, and how he’s doing as the two-year anniversary of her death approaches. Photo and tattoo by Maggie Cho.Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you leave your family, friends, home, and job to move over a thousand miles away to take care of a pet squirrel? Meet two people who did just that for 8 year-old Thumbelina. Then, meet a birdkeeper at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute who was chosen by an endangered crane to be her life partner for almost 20 years. This episode originally aired on September 13, 2024. Listen to an updated conversation with Chris Crowe, including his experience getting his first tattoo - a giant portrait of Walnut. Suggested episodes: Wings, pouches, and snouts: The world of uncommon emotional support animals Birdwatching legend Peter Kaestner's journey to 10,000 birds Audacious kids: Stories of courage, conservation, and compassion GUESTS: Christina and Michael Reyes: The human parents of Thumbelina, an eight-year-old squirrel who has more than two million followers on social media Chris Crowe: Birdkeeper at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s campus in Front Royal, Virginia, and caretaker of Walnut, an endangered white-naped crane from 2004 until her death in January 2024 Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

United States Postal Service has announced that it will raise its prices in the new year. PG County is saying that scammers are using the deputy office to scam people. Big Baby news coming out from National Zoo, the Elephant is prego!!! Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dateline: November 21, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with an update about my life including a fun story of how small the zoo world can be.  Then it's time for Zoo News stories from The Philadelphia Zoo, ABQ BioPark, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Miller Park Zoo, Cameron Park Zoo, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, Akron Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, the Detroit Zoo, the Tulsa Zoo, Marineland, the Indianapolis Zoo, and more! Conservation News stories include oyster restoration, dolphins with Alzheimer's like symptoms, a baby black rhino, and a discussion about One Health that involves rats, bats, and frogs! Other News has a few stories including a viral one about wolves, another viral one about raccoons, and also a big shark and how to scare seagulls.ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Nature DisturbedMother Nature is one weird ladyListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

AAA says 82 million Americans will be traveling during that Thanksgiving holiday and this could be the busiest Thanksgiving travel. The rebuilding of Baltimore Key Bridge will cost more and take longer to build than expected. Every Smithsonian Museum is open, and Zoo Lights is coming back to the National Zoo. Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dateline: November 14, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with an update about my life, including getting real about a challenging aspect of doing this and being a touring musician. We then have a headline story from the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Georgia Aquarium, ZooAtlanta, Memphis Zoo, Monarto Safari Park, Gladys Porter Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Dartmoor Zoo, Phoenix Zoo, the Virginia Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, Como Park Zoo, San Francisco Zoo, Pueblo Zoo, the Dallas Zoo, San Antonio Zoo, Chester Zoo, and more! Conservation News stories include two new species and good news for pangolins! Other News has a serval story. it's actually about a few servals, so I guess it's a several serval story. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Nature DisturbedMother Nature is one weird ladyListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Flights cancelation could continue for at least another week post government shutdown. THE Commanders have selected a company to build the new Stadium. The Smithsonian Museum will be re-open today and then the National Zoo will open Saturday. Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Let's Get Weird Crisis on Infinite Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to the “DMZ America Podcast” as nationally-syndicated editorial cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis interview Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Matt Wuerker of “The Politico.” They'll discuss their own cartoons about the news and issues of the week, as well as those of their peers. Don't be surprised if the state of the media and cartooning come up as well.Matt Wuerker, born in 1956, is renowned for his incisive, visually rich commentary on the absurdities of power. A graduate of Lewis & Clark College with a BA in 1979, he honed his craft as chief editorial cartoonist for the student newspaper, The Pioneer Log, blending satire with masterful draftsmanship inspired by Saul Steinberg and 19th-century masters like A.B. Frost.Since 2006, Wuerker has been Politico's founding staff cartoonist, his watercolors, cross-hatching, and animated works appearing on front pages and gracing outlets like The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Nation. A 2009 and 2010 Pulitzer finalist, he clinched the prize in 2012 for cartoons that "persuade rather than rant," alongside the 2010 Herblock Award for courageous editorial art. Based in D.C. near the National Zoo, Wuerker delights in the "political circus," wielding humor to illuminate truth with minimal supervision.TranscriptSupport the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

Tune in to the “DMZ America Podcast” as nationally-syndicated editorial cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis interview Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Matt Wuerker of “The Politico.” They'll discuss their own cartoons about the news and issues of the week, as well as those of their peers. Don't be surprised if the state of the media and cartooning come up as well.Matt Wuerker, born in 1956, is renowned for his incisive, visually rich commentary on the absurdities of power. A graduate of Lewis & Clark College with a BA in 1979, he honed his craft as chief editorial cartoonist for the student newspaper, The Pioneer Log, blending satire with masterful draftsmanship inspired by Saul Steinberg and 19th-century masters like A.B. Frost.Since 2006, Wuerker has been Politico's founding staff cartoonist, his watercolors, cross-hatching, and animated works appearing on front pages and gracing outlets like The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Nation. A 2009 and 2010 Pulitzer finalist, he clinched the prize in 2012 for cartoons that "persuade rather than rant," alongside the 2010 Herblock Award for courageous editorial art. Based in D.C. near the National Zoo, Wuerker delights in the "political circus," wielding humor to illuminate truth with minimal supervision.TranscriptSupport the showThe DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

Today, the Safari heads back to the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute to sit down with Adrienne Crosier, Curator of Carnivores at the Front Royal campus. We talk carnivores, but we mostly focus on the conservation of black footed ferrets, something the facility is heavily involved in. EPISODE LINKS: @smithsonianzoo on socials https://nationalzoo.si.edu/ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod 

Dateline: October 17, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with an update about my life and some really cool podcast milestones!Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, ZooAtlanta, ABQ BioPark, the Dallas Zoo, Zoo Tampa, Sacramento Zoo, Lincoln Children's Zoo, The Perth Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, ZooParc Overloon, Turtle Back Zoo, the Lake Superior Zoo, the San Diego Zoo, Phoenix Zoo, Topeka Zoo, Akron Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, Guadalajara Zoo, and Oglebay Good Zoo.Conservation News stories include a few stories from the IUCN Conference, great news for sea turtles, a cool foster bird story, some guy named Mr. Beast, and more! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

A trail date is set for the midair crash over DCA. Boo at the Zoo will be cancelled at the National Zoo. We are 2 weeks out from Halloween, so we wanted to remind you of the teal pumpkin project.  Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:The Thought ShowerLet's Get WeirdCrisis on Infinite Podcasts

President Donald Trump has hailed the "dawn of a new Middle East” in his address to Israel's parliament. Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are closing as the government shutdown enters its third week. We'll tell you when the stormy weather on the East Coast is set to end. Stock markets have settled after Trump has seemingly backed down from another trade fight with China. Plus, the planet has reached a worrying milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump Addresses Knesset; Government Shutdown Enters 3rd Week | NTD Good MorningPresident Donald Trump is in Israel on Monday as hostages held for more than 700 days return to their families. A huge sign on a Tel Aviv beach thanked him as Air Force One approached the Israeli coast. The president met with relatives of freed hostages and addressed the Israeli Knesset. He will next head to Egypt for a summit to formally end the war in Gaza.Washington museums and the National Zoo remained closed over the weekend as the government shutdown heads for its 3rd week. The Trump administration has initiated mass firings for federal employees. The president has also directed War Secretary Pete Hegseth to use all means to ensure troops are paid this week. Trump says he's open to negotiating on health care after Democrats reopen the government. However, Senate Democrats are insisting that talks come first.All 16 victims have now been identified after a massive explosion destroyed a military explosives plant west of Nashville. Authorities said there were no survivors, while rescue crews are continuing to search the volatile site. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has vowed a full investigation. Federal agents from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives are working to determine what caused the blast.

Dateline: October 10, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with some great news about Shots for Spots and Fahlo bracelets! Speaking of, if you can help with Shots for Spots, please do so here: https://kindest.com/831498-shots-for-spotsOur headline story is saying goodbye to Dr. Jane Goodall, hopefully in a way that is different than all of the other amazing tributes out there.Then it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, Virginia Zoo, the Denver Zoo, Wingham Wildlife Park, the Chester Zoo, Greensboro Science Center, the Memphis Zoo, Lions Tigers & Bears, the Topeka Zoo, and Woodland Park Zoo, along with a discussion about how legislation and the closing of facilities can have unintended consequences even when the overall choice is correct.Conservation News stories include a special Squirrel Awareness Month story, an amazing technique helping monarch butterflies, and HUGE news out of China.And in Other News, we have an intervention.ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Today, the Safari heads back to Washington, DC, to visit the new bird house at the National Zoo! We talk about the unique facilities of the building, how the entire approach to the bird collection at the zoo changed, what went into designing and creating an award-winning space, and so much more! EPISODE LINKS: @smithsonianzoo on socials nationalzoo.si.eduROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on the TikTok machine Rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod

Dateline: October 2, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a very, very exciting announcement! Then that's followed by a second announcement that is also very exciting! Speaking of, if you can help with Shots for Spots, please do so here: https://kindest.com/831498-shots-for-spotsThen it's time for Zoo News stories from Smithsonian's National Zoo, The Los Angeles Zoo, The Wilds, the Fort Worth Zoo, Chester Zoo, Mulhouse Zoo, Columbus Zoo, Turtleback Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Zoo Knoxville, and the Cincinnati Zoo, plus all of the AZA Honors winners from the conference this year! Conservation News stories include a sad story about HPAI and an old story about tree kangaroos. And in Other News, we have a super hot shark threesome, apparently.ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: September 19, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a couple interesting emails I've received recently. If you can help with Shots for Spots, please do so here: https://kindest.com/831498-shots-for-spotsAnd if you work with great apes, please check out this survey: https://warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KB5xM0s0ToWbuSThen it's time for Zoo News stories from Dickerson Park Zoo, St. Louis Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Henry Vilas Zoo, Altina Wildlife Park, Elmwood Park Zoo, Longleat, the Cincinnati Zoo, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, the Smithsonian's National Zoo, New England Aquarium, the Buffalo Zoo, and more! Conservation News stories include a surprising bit of good news from the US House of Representatives, Scottish wildcat kitten births, a new form of bird-friendly glass, and a look at huge news for koalas. And in Other News, we have three crazy stories. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

The federal control over DC will end today, there's a ton of weekend roadwork happening around the DMV, and The National Zoo is throwing a birthday party for Qing Bao this weekend! Here's the 3 Things You Need To Know for today with Rose!Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:The Thought ShowerLet's Get WeirdCrisis on Infinite Podcasts

Dateline: August 29, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off discussing the recent collaboration I did with the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and how it led to the facility and the podcast getting mentioned in the Washington Post. Then we discuss Dani Larson's takeover on Instagram that occurred this week. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring new panda cubs at Zoo Knoxville, a new elephant at Sedgwick County Zoo, impalas born at Brevard Zoo, cheetahs at Metro Richmond Zoo, and more! We then say goodbye to animals at Topeka Zoo, Newquay Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, and Potter Park Zoo.We have additional Zoo News stories from Reid Park Zoo, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Chessington World of Adventure, and the Virginia Zoo (by way of NEI). Conservation News stories include a dhole photo contest, a new population of rhinos discovered in a unique way, the discovery of the cause of sea star wasting disease, and more! And in Other News, we talk about an orange shark and one of our listeners going to prison (for a good reason, for once). ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Today, the Safari heads back to Front Royal, VA, for a VERY special announcement. That's right, y'all, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has a baby red panda, and you're going to get to hear directly from keeper Jessica Kordell all about the little one. We also talk about Miso, who was born at the facility, and about Jessica's work as the studbook keeper for the Red Panda SSP!EPISODE LINKS: @smithsonianzoo on socials nationalzoo.si.eduROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod

Today, the Safari heads to Front Royal, VA, to welcome you to the private facility that is part of the Smithsonian's National Zoo. On this visit, we talk about the incredible conservation work being done to save loggerhead shrikes, a bird species with some really amazing traits. EPISODE LINKS: @smithsonianzoo on socials nationalzoo.si.eduROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod

Turtles are built like tiny tanks—ancient, armored, and famously tough. But in the modern world, that toughness may be their greatest vulnerability. In part two of our turtle two-parter, we dive into the shadowy world of turtle trafficking, where backyard collectors, international smugglers, and unsuspecting pet owners all play a role. From sting operations to turtle triage, we meet the unlikely defenders working to stop the trade—and care for the reptiles caught in the middle. Because once a turtle is taken from the wild, getting it home again is a lot harder than you'd think.GuestsThomas Akre, head of the Turtle Conservation Ecology Lab at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute John (JD) Kleopfer, State Herpetologist for the Virginia Department of Wildlife ResourcesFirst Sergeant Tim Dooley, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Special Operations for the Virginia Conservation Police, Department of Wildlife Resources Connor Gillespie, Director of Outreach at the Wildlife Center of Virginia  Dr. Karra Pierce, Director of Veterinary Services at the Wildlife Center of Virginia

Turtles have been around for 200 million years—outliving dinosaurs, surviving ice ages, and basically minding their own business the whole time. Tough on the outside, chill on the inside, they seem built to last. So why are they suddenly disappearing? In part one of this two-part series, we hit the trail in search of one surprisingly elusive reptile: the eastern box turtle. These ancient creatures may seem slow, but their decline is happening fast. And the scariest part? We barely understand what it could mean.Guests:Thomas Akre, head of the Turtle Conservation Ecology Lab at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Maxwell Earle, outreach and engagement coordinator for the Turtle Conservation Ecology Lab at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Chris Polinski, lab manager for the Turtle Conservation Ecology Lab at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute