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All Creatures The mission of the All Creatures Podcast is to educate listeners on the diverse animals that share o

10/09/2026

Cookiecutter sharks may be small—but they leave one of the ocean’s most unmistakable bite marks. 🦈🍪

Using powerful suction-cup lips, the shark attaches itself to whales, dolphins, seals, tuna and other large animals. Its razor-sharp lower teeth then sink into the flesh as the shark twists its body, removing a neat, circular plug of tissue.

Even more remarkable? The lower teeth work together like a miniature saw and are shed as a complete row rather than one at a time!

Small shark. Extraordinary teeth. Absolutely unforgettable feeding strategy.

Would you want to encounter one of these in the deep ocean?

19/08/2026

🦁 Male lions are often portrayed only as fierce fighters. But as filmmaker Faith Musembi shares, they can also show remarkable gentleness—toward one another and within the prides they protect.

❤️ In Nat Geo’s LION, Faith witnessed the bonds, tenderness, and quieter moments that remind us there is far more to these animals than the “king of the jungle” stereotype.

➡️ Watch Angie’s full conversation with Faith Musembi on our YouTube channel or check out our audio feed.

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13/08/2026

🦊 Who’s smarter: dogs or foxes? 🐶

Dogs have spent thousands of years evolving alongside humans, becoming incredibly skilled at reading our gestures, emotions, and commands.

Foxes took a very different path.

Their intelligence has been shaped by survival: solving problems independently, adapting quickly to new environments, finding food, avoiding danger, and even thriving alongside us in cities.

So when we ask “Who’s smarter?”, the answer may depend entirely on what we mean by intelligence.

In this clip, we dive into the fascinating differences between dog and fox cognition and why evolution has produced two very different kinds of clever.

🦊 Team Fox or 🐶 Team Dog? Tell us below!

🎧 Hear more about the incredible Red Fox on the All Creatures Podcast.

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23/07/2026

Sharks aren’t only predators—they are also vital ocean scavengers. 🦈

In National Geographic’s Hammerheads Up Close, Dr. Katy Ayres explains how sharks help clean the ocean by consuming dead, injured and weakened animals. This important ecological role helps recycle nutrients, limit the spread of disease and keep marine ecosystems functioning.

When sharks disappear, the effects can ripple throughout the entire ocean food web.

Protecting them isn’t simply about saving one remarkable group of animals...t’s about protecting the health of our oceans.

🎧 Hear our full conversation with Dr. Katy Ayres on the All Creatures Podcast.

20/07/2026

Sharks are so much more than killing machines. 🦈

In National Geographic’s Hammerheads Up Close, Dr. Katy Ayres reveals the intelligence, sensitivity and remarkable social lives of hammerhead sharks. Challenging the fear-driven stories that have shaped how we see them.

These extraordinary predators are vital to healthy oceans, yet many shark species now face growing pressure from fishing, habitat loss and the wildlife trade. It’s time to replace fear with fascination—and protect sharks for the vital role they play.

🎧 Hear our full conversation with Dr. Katy Ayres on the All Creatures Podcast.

Several years ago, I had the opportunity to meet my childhood hero, Jane Goodall.Like many people who care deeply about ...
22/06/2026

Several years ago, I had the opportunity to meet my childhood hero, Jane Goodall.

Like many people who care deeply about wildlife, I assumed the greatest threats facing animals were things like habitat loss, poaching, and climate change.

Then she said something that stopped me in my tracks.

"Apathy."

At the time, I wasn't sure I understood what she meant.

After nearly a decade of speaking with conservationists around the world, I think I do.

I don't believe most people are apathetic.

I think they're overwhelmed.

We care deeply about wildlife, the environment, and the future of our planet.

But caring and believing we can make a difference are not always the same thing.

That idea inspired the very first article on our new (and free) Substack.

If you've ever felt powerless in the face of environmental challenges, this one's for you.

Link below. 🐘🌍



https://open.substack.com/pub/cmortensen/p/why-people-who-care-about-wildlife?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1bal7g

11/06/2026

🐒🌳 Did you know chimpanzees build a brand-new nest every single night?

While researching In Trees, author Robert Moor spent a night sleeping in a chimpanzee nest high in the forests of Tanzania to better understand our ancient connection to life in the trees. The experience was uncomfortable, humbling, and offered a glimpse into the arboreal world our ancestors once called home.

Chimpanzees carefully weave branches and leaves into surprisingly sophisticated sleeping platforms—an engineering skill passed down through generations.

It's a powerful reminder that humans didn't just evolve alongside trees... we evolved in them. #

29/04/2026

🐧The world’s toughest parents are losing the ground beneath their feet.

Emperor penguin chicks rely on stable sea ice to survive but that ice is disappearing. In recent years, entire colonies have been wiped out when the ice broke apart before chicks were ready to swim… leaving them to drown or freeze.

This isn’t a distant problem. It’s happening now. Climate change is melting the very foundation of their survival.

If we lose the ice, we lose them.

🌍 Cut emissions
🛑 Avoid krill-based products
🐧 Support Antarctic protection

Because even the strongest species can’t survive without a place to stand.

25/03/2026

Bees aren’t just busy… they’re brilliant 🐝

They can navigate using the sun, communicate through dance, solve problems, and even learn from each other. Some have even been seen playing.

🧠Tiny brains. Massive intelligence.🤯

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