Q&A: Evolution Oddities, Pet Reptiles and Saving Rainforests

About this episode

Steve and Lizzie answer listener questions about exotic pets, evolution, wildlife conservation, and the value of animal products.

This week on That’s Just Wild, Steve and Lizzie tackle more of your wildest questions! 🐍 Ever thought about owning a corn snake… and then realised how big the commitment actually is? We get into exotic pets and what it really means to care for them. 🤔 🦘 What’s the point of marsupials — and is there such a thing as a “useless” animal? From pouches to egg-layers, we explore the strange paths of evolution. 🌍✨ 💰 Pangolin scales, rhino horn, and even fish bladders worth more than gold… why are these wildlife products so valuable, and what’s the real cost behind them? 🐅 🌴 And finally — can one person actually make a difference in saving a rainforest? From palm oil to conservation in Borneo, we explore what protecting land really looks like 🌱 📝 Leave us a review to let us know what you think — every comment means a lot to the whole team 💚 🔔 Make sure you follow That’s Just Wild wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode 🎧 Go to thatsjustwild.com to get ad-free listening, special deep-dive episodes and exclusive That's Just Wild goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve, Lizzie

Topics covered

• evolution
• exotic pets
• wildlife conservation
• rainforest protection
• animal value
• marsupials

Keywords

• evolution
• exotic pets
• corn snake
• marsupials
• wildlife conservation
• rainforest
• pangolin scales
• rhino horn
• palm oil

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: That's Just Wild

Products: pangolin scales, rhino horn, fish bladders

Places: Borneo, rainforest, palm oil, corn snake, marsupials

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