The Animal Sensemaker

When marine biologist Nan Hauser was diving in the Cook Islands she was approached by a humpback whale. The whale pushed her along for more than seven minutes. What was it doing? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the humpback whale: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-humpback-whale?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseYou can find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When two "virgin births" in California Condors were recorded in a San Diego Zoo, it was a surprise for conservationists But "virgin births" are not necessarily a good way of saving an endangered species. So, what is? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the California Condor: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-california-condor?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseYou can find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in tiny ancient forest fragments in Tanzania, the electric blue gecko is often spotted basking in the sunshine. But their striking beauty makes them highly sought after in the pet trade. One man is dedicated to protecting them. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the electric blue gecko: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-electric-blue-gecko?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise. You can find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the rainforests of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, the world's largest frog has a particular talent for nest building. But that talent makes the goliath frog an easy target for hunters. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the goliath frog: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-goliath-frog?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseYou can find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.