In this week’s episode, we travel to Denmark and speak with author and long time marine biologist Hanne Strager about the incredible and dynamic predator the killer whale, or orca if you prefer.

Hanne specializes in marine wildlife, specifically killer whales, and has recently published her new book titled, The Killer Whale Journals: Our Love and Fear of Orcas.

We wanted to speak with Hanne because we are keenly interested in the relationship humans have with predators and why killer whales have long been persecuted, misunderstood, and even demonised by humans, like MANY predators whether that be on land or sea. We think they are dynamic, highly intelligent, gorgeous, and captivating animals and Hanne tells us why!

What an absolute honor to speak with Hanne. We steeped in her knowledge and experience and mostly her poignant insights on not only killer whales but also her view of the relationship we have with animals like killer whales and other powerful and intelligent predators.

Also, take a listen to this week's introduction to the episode and weigh in on whether my “joke” about killer whales is actually a joke, a riddle, or just a question! Jenn is most definitely unsure! Lols.

Lots of Love.

Episode Timestamps: Introduction: 00:52 Interview: 5:35 TA: 51:48 Show Notes:

https://hannestrager.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hannestrager/

https://www.thewhale.no/en

Articles:

https://www.raincoast.org/2024/05/southern-residents-salmon-science/

https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-whale-museum-to-open-in-norway-in-2022

https://dortemandrup.dk/work/whale-norway

Amazing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhmJkIUH_qw

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In this week’s episode, we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with entomologist Gwen Erdosh! We came across her Instagram account a few years back and have been huge fans ever since.

We are so inspired by Gwen for many reasons. She’s a woman who has loved entomology from a very young age, she features insects in a way that is super fun and respectful, and her passion for all-things-bugs is infectious.

Oh, and she speaks about them not only in English but in fluent Spanish (We can barely spell/say Pyrophorus Noctilucus in one language let alone two!)!

It’s scientists like Gwen that are the future of saving this planet, and the incredible critical species that keep this world clean and thriving, and give us food, flowers, and all the good things!

The fashion world and Hollywood’s got nothing on the spectacular insects Gwen finds. You wanna see the real trend setters? Head to Gwen’s Instagram account and get ready to be WOWED!

Lots of Love!

Episode Timestamps: Introduction: 00:50 Interview: 5:37 TA: 53:19 Show Notes:

https://www.instagram.com/gwentomologist/

https://www.savenature.org/mission-history

https://entsoc.org/

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In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Elly Albers who is all about the beautiful Pink Flamingo! Elly is the founder of the Bonaire Wild Bird Rehab, and owner of the Mangrove Info Center (Kayak and Boat Excursions) on the beautiful island of Bonaire.

When researching this episode, we were so pleased to find that flamingos are native to Bonaire, one of our most favorite places in the world, and then learning of the Wild Bird Rehab where flamingos and other birds were being cared for was a total bonus!

Originally from the Netherlands, Elly moved to Bonaire and worked in the animal shelters.

She ultimately started her business the Mangrove Info Center, where Elly and her team guide Kayak and Snorkel Tours. Then after a sudden need in 2018, she founded Bonaire Wild Bird Rehab.

On a recent holiday to Bonaire, Kate was lucky enough to meet Elly and get a tour of the facility. A highlight of her life for sure! Watch our socials for videos and pictures of the flamingos, and Tiny!- The Rehab's most recent intake and the youngest baby they have rescued yet!

Lots of Love.

Episode Timestamps:

Introduction: 00:53

Interview: 7:05

TA: 53:32

Show Notes:

https://www.mangrovecenter.com/

https://www.mangrovecenter.com/bonaire-wild-bird-rehab/

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In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Sloane Hawes, Chief of Research and Development at CARE, which stands for Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity.

Founded in 2020, CARE is America’s first national Black, Indigenous, and People of Color [BIPOC] led animal welfare organization.

The primary focus of CARE is “to rethink and rebuild Animal Welfare [Animal Protection]. Our goal is to do this in a way that honors and reflects the well being of all people; making human and animal well being our primary focus.”

We have been following CARE’s work since they were founded by CEO James Evans, and tracking the new pathways and connections they have been forging in context to animal welfare and the BIPOC communities.

Sloane and the work CARE are doing are leaders in this field and unique in the intersections they amplify and work within. Thanks so much to Sloane for taking on big questions with many layers and giving us BIG answers. And it’s not just about equity. Turns out, it’s all about LOVE.

Lots of Love.

Episode Timestamps:

Intro: 00:53

Interview: 4:29

TA: 53:49

Show Notes:

https://careawo.org/

https://www.instagram.com/careforequity/

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In this week’s conversation, we are speaking with William Housty, Associate Director of the Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management Department in Bella Bella, British Columbia. The HIRMD are in charge of overseeing the management of all natural resources in the Heiltsuk territory, including the beautiful and captivating sea wolves.

There is an air of magic and mystery about these sea swimming wolves that compel you to want to know, who are these beings and what is their story. William Housty tells us that story and what sea wolves mean to not only him, but to the Heiltsuk Nation.

There are moments when you look into the eyes of another species and see into their being and know there is more… there is a story of life, suffering, and beauty, and a deep recognition and resonance. You know all at once you are not separate from or above them, but tied through a millennium of evolution and kinship.

Thank you to William for inviting us into this story of the sea wolf. We are so grateful for the chance to listen and to see.

Lots of Love.

Episode Timestamps:

Intro: 00:53

Interview: 5:05

TA: 48:40

Show Notes:

https://www.heiltsuknation.ca/

Articles:

https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/the-amazing-sea-wolves-of-the-great-bear-rainforest/

https://www.raincoast.org/2017/04/partnering-for-wolves-bears-and-people/

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In this week's episode, we are speaking with Bear Biologist Chris Servheen. We finally get to meet our grizzly bear fears head-on and dispel all the misinformation that we have been wondering about for years!

We were so lucky to have been able to speak with Chris, one of if not the leading bear biologists in this country.

Chris has been working tirelessly for his entire career advocating for the health and protection of one the most incredible and majestic predators in the world, the grizzly bear. After a long and distinguished career to ensure that the bears were protected under the federal Endangered Species Act he retired. Until he didn’t.

Join us to learn all about what brought Chris out of retirement, what makes grizzlies legendary, and the secret to their magic.

Lots of Love.

Show Notes:

https://theintercept.com/2023/01/29/grizzly-bear-endangered-montana/

From the article https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/christopher-servheen-dont-short-circuit-esa-on-grizzly-bears/article_3b35088e-2d5e-11ee-a42f-236813b7db3a.html

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In this week’s conversation, we speak with Lance Foster, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. You know when you hear an idea and it hits you like “Oh my gosh, of course”? Well, that was my reaction when I heard Lance Foster talking on NPR about the work he is doing in gaining rights and legal standing for natural entities, like rivers. Yes. Rivers. And specifically like the river he lives near, the mighty Missouri!

Lance walks us through what this all means, and why gaining civil rights for natural entities isn't just about protecting their health against pollution and climate change, but because of what systems like rivers are; beings that hold within them a whole world. A world much like our human bodies.

An entity with Spirit.

Thanks so much to Lance for his depth of insight and for offering us a new (or not so new) way of seeing the world. Seeing rivers, mountains, forests, and even, our trucks.

Lots of Love.

Show Notes:

Documentary “From the Heart of the World”

“It’s Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature”

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