The Pondcast, Episode 84
Those Who Wait
This month, your hosts talk about an exciting first for Anthony and theTurtleRoom, following more than a decade of patience.
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The Pondcast, Episode 83
Mystery Guest
The Pondcast Hosts gather “around the fire” to share stories and celebrate.
The Pondcast, Episode 82
Happy Holidays 2021
The Pondcast Hosts gather “around the fire” to share stories and celebrate.
The Pondcast, Episode 81
Just Hanging Out
Anthony and Steve go it on their own. There goes the neighborhood!
The Pondcast, Episode 79
Captive Animal Welfare
In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a zookeeper, keeping reptile species that are meaningful to the keeper, and an animal wellness rating system that Ryan uses to audit current setups and identify areas needing improvement.
The Pondcast, Episode 78
Horses and Turtles
Charlie is a great friend of theTurtleRoom and a well respected animal expert who made his name in the equestrian world. His passion is endangered species and education and he has a strong focus on turtles and tortoises. Using Charlie Moorcroft’s own private collection of critically endangered and protected species of animals, along with other related exhibits, the Moorcroft Conservation Foundation provides an intimate, hands …
The Pondcast, Episode 77
Guestless In Seattle
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our intrepid turtle heroes find themselves guestless (though none of us are actually in Seattle). Join us for a fun night of sharing stories, updates, and silliness as we begin the crescendo towards celebrating theTurtleRoom’s 10th anniversary!
The Pondcast, Episode 76
The Next Generation
A torch bearer for a younger generation, Jordan Donini is a turtle academic who is taking the world by storm. His work on reproductive biology in chelonians and tireless work in the field in South Florida make him a must follow on social media. The hosts sit down with him in this episode, to fawn over what a delight it must be to learn under …
The Pondcast, Episode 75
Turtles and Trash
This month, we are joined by Tyler Brooks. Tyler is a husband, father of two daughters, founding member of the Kinixys Working Group and the owner/operator of a solid waste disposal facility. In addition to what is sure to be an enjoyable conversation centered around Tyler’s favorite genera, Kinixys and Manouria, you just might learn more about waste management then you ever thought you would!