Aussie Wildlife Show

Brandi Blue, owner of the Wine Country Zoological in California, and fellow wildlife lover Kyndal Meadows recently visited Australia. We caught up with them at Animals Anonymous for a chat about their shared passion for wildlife conservation, education, and working with an incredible variety of species.

We always enjoy catching up with Steve Walker and hearing what’s new in the world of Aussie frogs.

Paul 'Starman' Curnow is an astronomy lecturer from Adelaide University who has spent over three decades studying the night sky. Paul brings a deep passion for the Australian Aboriginal night sky, exploring how First Nations peoples understood, navigated, and related to the stars for tens of thousands of years. Check out Paul's Youtube Videos here This episode is sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative

Kinjia Munkara-Murray teaches us about the amazing and secret world of ants. Kinjia has had a life-long fascination with ecology, including the very small things, and focuses her research on understanding the important roles of ants in complex ecosystems.

Rob Hemsworth is a zoologist and field ecologist and was the president of Project Numbat. We chat with Rob about these amazing creatures and learn about the awesome work that Project Numbat does for Numbat conservation. You can help support Project Numbat by checking out their awesome merchandise. This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative

We caught up with Justin Biddle, the Rescue Center Manager at the Wildlife Welfare Organisation of South Australia. The WWO is one of the oldest wildlife care groups in South Australia and they do an amazing job protecting our wildlife, particularly along the Fleurieu Peninsula. We were also really impressed with their Wildlife Rescue Centre in Goolwa and appreciated the private tour. This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative.

We caught up with Professor Kingsley Dixon from the University of Western Australia to learn about his life's work as a botanist and restoration ecologist. We visit Underwood Avenue Bushland near Perth, a 32 hectare remnant reserve and part of a Global Biodiversity Hotspot. We then finish in the lab where critically endangered orchids are propagated for restoration work. This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative.

We recently caught up with Dr John Wamsley, Australian conservation pioneer and species-saving legend. This episode addresses the recent devastating algal blooms impacting coastal South Australia. John has a deep passion for the environment as well as a PhD in mathematics which always provides a unique perspective. John has a recent publication, A Vanishing Kind, which is a fantastic read! This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative.

We catch up with Dr Karen Coombes, the director and founder of the Tree Roo Rescue and Conservation Centre Ltd in Far North Queensland. Karen has a PhD in Biology and Ecology of Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroos. Karen and her husband Neil care for and rescue these remarkable animals, so please check out their website, the shop has some really cool and unique gifts! https://www.treeroorescue.org.au/shop This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative.

We caught up with David White from Solar Whisper Wildlife Cruises to explore and learn about the wildlife of the Daintree River. David has a passion for the River's wildlife and in particular the population of Saltwater Crocodiles he has been observing and filming for around 30 years. Solar River Wildlife Cruises operate the only solar-powered electric boat on the river, equipped with an on-board 'Croc Cam' for a magnified view of the wildlife on the on-boards screen. This episode was released on World Crocodile Day, June 17th, a day to highlight the importance of protecting these ancient reptiles, addressing threats like habitat destruction, illegal hunting and human-wildlife conflict. This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative.

We're back! This is our 100th episode, after a lengthy hiatus. Catch up with Steve and Adrian, for a prelude to the next 100 episodes of the Aussie Wildlife Show! This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative.

We caught up with good friend Michael Smith to chat about some of the awesome Western Australian wildlife he has worked with during his career in conservation and education. This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative.

Dr. Katherine Tuft is the Chief Executive at Arid Recovery and leads the team, managing operations, overseeing the science program and community engagement. She has a background in conservation ecology, having completed a PhD on Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies in NSW, and spent six years working on declining mammals in northern Australia. This episode was sponsored by Animals Anonymous and Reptile Creative. Western Quoll release, photo by Melissa Jensen