About this episode

Hosts Rick and Marco explore the cassowary habitat at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and interview Wildlife Care Specialist Anna Caranahan about these unique birds.

World Cassowary Day is September 26th, so hosts Rick and Marco are headed to the cassowary habitat area in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to learn more about these incredible flightless birds. Today they’re speaking with Wildlife Care Specialist Anna Caranahan about their unique feathers, their large green eggs, and the benefits of their casques. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Rick, Marco

Guest: Anna Caranahan

Topics covered

• cassowaries
• wildlife care
• San Diego Zoo
• flightless birds
• animal habitats

Mentioned in this episode

Places: San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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