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Conservation Queens
by ConservationQueens
We are a podcast about animals for animals. Created by 5 women who love the earth and all the animals who call it home! Join us in our conservation conversations!
Episodes
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Belated April News!
Hello everyone! We are back with our news ep for April. Yes it's belated and we apologize for the delay but hope you enjoy it nonetheless. In this episode we talk about some conservation news, zoo news, and of course beluga news!
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The News Updates Feb/March 2023
This week we've got another episode of the newses! Beluga news, zoo news, policy & conservation news its all here this week as we settle into this new schedule!
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Animals CQ Emily has never heard of - and neither have you, probably.
This week CQ Emily requested that we all try to come up with animals she has never heard of and present them. Learning about animals is one of our favorite pastimes so we all happily obliged. Come on a journey with us as we learn about a new bug, bird, small mammal & primate!
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Hibernaaaation
Ever watch that one Spongebob episode and wonder what actually is hibernation? Were you told as a child that hibernation is just when animals go to sleep for the entire winter? Well don't worry the Conservation Queens are here to clear up what exactly hibernation and torpor are! Join us as we...
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"Monogamy"
This week we take a look at "monogamy" in the animal kingdom, including some examples of true monogamy, and some ~squishier~ examples. Don't miss CQ Emily's rant about puffins, penguins and seahorses too!
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We're Baaaack!
The Conservation Queens are back after a 6 month hiatus with some current events! We are so happy to be back making some episodes for you all, let us know what you want to hear next!
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Ecotourism
Thanks to a listener's awesome suggestion we will be discussing the broad topic of ecotourism, what it means, what to look out for, and all the pros and cons that go with it!
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Leave No Trace
In this episode the queens take a look at the 7 Leave No Trace principles and how to apply them. We look into how Leave No Trace go it's start, and how it is implemented in parks and other recreation sites here in the US. We also look at how to use the LNT principles in everyday life!
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Sexual Dimorphism!
In this episode we take a look at why male and female animals look so different from each other in some species!
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Camouflage
In this episode we talk about all the different methods of camouflage! We guarantee you'll learn something new so come join us!
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It is National Frog Month, my dudes
This week we have a mini episode with Emily and Abby who take a look at some notable herps. Join us in learning about the cutest, weirdest and scariest frogs out there!
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Let's Name the Zones...
This week we dive into the five zones of the ocean. Inspired by everyone's favorite marine biology professor, Mr. Ray, the queens take a look at what makes each zone unique. Climb aboard, knowledge explorers!
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The Scoop on Poop
You voted on this week's episode topic and the winner was POOP! We'll be talking about dung, feces, scat, or whatever you'd like to call it from the smelliest, messiest, most useful, and most unusual poops out there.
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Creating Spaces for Wildlife
In this episode the queens discuss ways to create spaces for wildlife right outside your own home. With spring coming up there's no better time to start planting some flowers, creating toad abodes, or looking for other ways to provide safe spaces for creatures of all shapes and sizes no matter...
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Man's Best Friend in Conservation
In this episode Queen Emilie A. has an important announcement to share as we dive into a topic that is near and dear to her heart, domestic animals and their roles in conservation! We talk about all your favorites; dogs, cats and even rats, and the various roles they take on when it comes to...
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Beaked Whale Bonanza
In this episode we talk all about the fascinating creatures that are beaked whales. With not much known about them there's a lot still left to be learned but come join the conservation queens as we discuss what we do know about these deep-sea dwelling mysteries.
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2021 in Review
This episode we cover some of the noteworthy conservation and animal news from 2021!
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Oh (Rein)Deer!
In this episode Queens Abby, Catie, and Kenzie talk all about the holiday favorite animal, the reindeer! Find out what these animals are known for besides pushing Santa's sleigh. Come join us for a holly jolly time!
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A Primate Battle (with no apes)
This week we finally had a chance to celebrate Queen Catie's birthday with a primate battle royale. In a shocking turn of events no one chose an ape, much to Catie's dismay. Listen to a hilarious episode where Queens Abby, Emily and Kenzie pitch their favorite primates, and learn some new ones...
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New Species of 2021
Queens Abby and Emily B. take you through all the amazing species discovered just this year!
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A Dazzling Hoofstock Extravaganza
This week Queens Catie, Kenzie and Emily take us on a tour of the diverse world of hoofstock. What are hoofstock? What about whales? Come learn with us!
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Slowing it Down with Sloths~
We’re celebrating international sloth day! Join us as we talk about these evolutionary weirdos who took it to one very extreme side of the adaptation scale. Queens Catie and Kenzie take us through this episode to teach you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about sloths.
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Spooky Stories with Kenzie
In this short mini episode, Queen Kenzie tells some spooky stories of her past as the resident Bat Lady in the Smoky Mountains!
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Island Ecology - Meet Daddy Darwin
This week we take a break from the biome series to bring you a long-awaited deep dive into ecology and evolutionary biology in the hotspots of it all, Islands! We discuss some fun evolution, as well as some notable island chains and research topics.
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Grooving with the Mangroves!
Mangroves…they’re like a burrito! Want to find out why? Just listen to the queens talk about an ecosystem close to home and learn about this rich, incredible environment.
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Sustainable Agriculture
This week we take on a non-animal topic and discuss what it means to eat sustainably & grow food with the earth and communities in mind. Happy Birthday Queen Kenzie!!
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Biomes Part 6: Grasslands
It's time for another biome, and this time its getting grassy! We take a look at some of the most iconic biomes that contain everyone's favorite savannah and prairie animals. Come along with us as we dive into the world of Grasslands!
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Biomes Part 5: Coral Reefs
We dive into our first oceanic biome this week to talk all things coral! What is a coral? Who lives on the reef? How can we save the reefs? All this and more in this week's episode!
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The Comeback Kids of the USA
In this episode we cover some of the best wildlife management and endangered animal rebound stories from native animals to the U.S.A. in honor of Independence Day!
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Biomes Part 4: Temperate Deciduous Forests
On this episode we're tramping through the bush as we head into the thick of it in temperate deciduous forests. We focus on some of the key plants and animals that live in North America's most abundant biome.
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Chaotic Evil Animals - Battle Royale
This week for Conservation Queen Emilie A's birthday we take a look at some of the most chaotic animals out there. Each queen presents a case to see who's chaotic animal will be named most evil of them all. The winner will surprise you!!
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One Year Anniversary!
The Conservation Queens are taking a trip back in time and looking back on their podcast on it's one year anniversary. They answer your questions about their favorite episode, how they got into the field, and more!
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Biomes Part 3: Tundra and Polar Habitats
On this episode the queens travel to one of the most extreme environments on Earth - the poles! This episode we discover the animals who call this biome home and how we can all do our part to slow climate change, and save some of our favorite big sexy megafauna!
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Purple Martins - Our First Interview!
This episode the Conservation Queens interview a real conservation biologist, our friend Michelle! We learn what it takes to break into the field of conservation biology and how we can help our local feathered friends, the purple martins!
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Hot Takes!
In this episode the Conservation Queens lay it all out for you: Animals that we think are overrated or maybe over-hyped. We discuss Pandas, Koalas and Bottlenose Dolphins and give you the low down on why these animals are often picked as favorites or as important conservation species.…
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Biomes Part 2: Rainforests
Continuing on with our biome series this episode we will be discussing rainforests! A biome we think we know all about but still has so much to teach us. So join us in discovering what a rainforest is made of as we explore some unique ones from around the world.
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Love in the Animal Kingdom
This week we take you on a magical journey into the world of animal courtship and mating! Conservation Queen Abby teaches us about some wild birds, Conservation Queen Catie discusses bonobo relations, and Conservation Queen Emily B gives an overview of mating in the ocean!
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Biomes Part 1: Deserts
This episode kickstarts our series on biomes where we explore the major biomes on earth and go into specific examples of each with each. In this episodes the queens discuss the desert biome and the flora, fauna and conservation issues that come with it.
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Citizen Science - Science for ALL!
This week we take a look at Citizen Science! What is Citizen Science? How can you get involved? What sort of projects are out there? We answer all of these questions and more!
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2020: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
In this episode we recap some of the conservation news that happened throughout 2020 in relation to zoos and wildlife. We also share some of our goals for 2021 and hope you set some too!
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Shopping Sustainably for the Holidays
In this episode queens Catie and Kenzie will be talking about some of their favorite sustainable and conservation-based holiday gifts for the most wonderful time of year. We talk about different gifts that support conservation, gifts made out of recycled materials, and even sustainable ways to…
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Birbs (Birds Aren’t Real)
The birds work for the bourgeoise. In this episode we’re celebrating Conservation Queen Abby’s birthday by talking about the truly weird world of birds!
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The Deep Sea (Battle Royale)
This week we are celebrating Conservation Queen Emily B's Birthday! She picked a deep sea battle royale, so come check out some weird and awesome deep sea animals with us!
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The Problem with Palm Oil
On this week's episode we're celebrating Conservation Queen Catie's belated birthday and talking about an issue that hits close to home for many of her favorite animals. We are talking about palm oil and the complicated circumstances surrounding the sustainability of this product and its impact…
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Giant Clams 101
This week we had a special request from listener Regan to discuss Conservation Queen Emily B's favorite invertebrate - the giant clam! Take a deep dive with us into the wonderful world of this gargantuan bivalve. We discuss basic physiology of the giant clam, as well as their massive effect on...
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Conservation Queens take on the Tiger King
You asked and you shall receive. When we started this podcast Tiger King was definitely on everyone's minds as we were stuck inside watching a lot of Netflix, but now with Carol Baskin receiving more spotlight for being on Dancing with the Stars we thought it was time we discussed it. We talked a...
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Cryptozoology
In this episode we are jumping into ~spooky season~ early and talking about some of our favorite cryptids. Whether they're real or not, we wanted to talk about the culture surrounding them and the real life animals that they may be inspired by or misidentified as.
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A BATtle Royale
This week we celebrate Conservation Queen Kenzie's birthday by debating the best bats in the world! Listen to the queens try and convince Kenzie that their bat is the best!!
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Extinction Rewind
This week we decided to go back in time and discuss some of our favorite animals that have gone extinct. We each choose an animal that we would save from extinction if we could. We also spend some time discussing the Holocene extinction, which is ongoing thanks to human activity, and how our…
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Not So Creepy Crawlies
We're talking about the animals people don't usually like to talk about! We share our experiences with animals we're not too fond of and how learning a bit more about them can help us overcome that fear.
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How many episodes does Conservation Queens have?
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We are a podcast about animals for animals. Created by 5 women who love the earth and all the animals who call it home! Join us in our conservation conversations!
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