About this episode

The episode discusses the rediscovery of the Cozumel Fox and the efforts to protect this species.

Hosts Fran Chismar and Tom Knezick connect with Travis Bayer of Pathos Wildlife to discuss the discovery of the Cozumel Fox. Topics include learning what we know about the Cozumel Fox, how long it was thought to be extinct and how it was rediscovered, what technology is needed to learn more about this animal, how we can help protect and preserve this species, and what obstacles are in the way of accomplishing this mission.

People in this episode

Hosts: Fran Chismar, Tom Knezick

Guest: Travis Bayer

Topics covered

• Cozumel Fox
• wildlife conservation
• species rediscovery
• technology in wildlife research
• species protection

Keywords

• Cozumel Fox
• wildlife
• conservation
• species extinction
• rediscovery
• Pathos Wildlife
• technology
• protection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pathos Wildlife

Places: Cozumel, Cozumel Fox

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