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!

The News Updates Feb/March 2023

Mar 9th, 2023 44m 23s

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!

Animals CQ Emily has never heard of - and neither have you, probably.

Feb 24th, 2023 41m 5s

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 bu

Hibernaaaation

Feb 18th, 2023 22m 4s

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

"Monogamy"

Feb 10th, 2023 38m 55s

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!

We're Baaaack!

Feb 2nd, 2023 40m 51s

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!

Ecotourism

Jul 8th, 2022 1h 20m

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!

Leave No Trace

Jun 22nd, 2022 54m 25s

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

Sexual Dimorphism!

Jun 4th, 2022 1h 1m

In this episode we take a look at why male and female animals look so different from each other in some species!

Camouflage

May 18th, 2022 1h 7m

In this episode we talk about all the different methods of camouflage! We guarantee you'll learn something new so come join us!

It is National Frog Month, my dudes

Apr 21st, 2022 28m 5s

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!

Let's Name the Zones...

Mar 30th, 2022 59m 18s

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!

The Scoop on Poop

Mar 21st, 2022 1h 1m

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.

Creating Spaces for Wildlife

Mar 2nd, 2022 1h 7m

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 spac

Man's Best Friend in Conservation

Feb 9th, 2022 1h 7m

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

Beaked Whale Bonanza

Jan 26th, 2022 51m 5s

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 d

2021 in Review

Jan 9th, 2022 54m 13s

This episode we cover some of the noteworthy conservation and animal news from 2021!

Oh (Rein)Deer!

Dec 19th, 2021 47m 43s

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!

A Primate Battle (with no apes)

Dec 6th, 2021 1h

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 pitc

New Species of 2021

Nov 21st, 2021 23m 7s

Queens Abby and Emily B. take you through all the amazing species discovered just this year!

A Dazzling Hoofstock Extravaganza

Nov 7th, 2021 53m 19s

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!

Slowing it Down with Sloths~

Oct 25th, 2021 54m 41s

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 eve

Spooky Stories with Kenzie

Oct 12th, 2021 16m 41s

In this short mini episode, Queen Kenzie tells some spooky stories of her past as the resident Bat Lady in the Smoky Mountains!

Island Ecology - Meet Daddy Darwin

Sep 19th, 2021 1h 2m

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 to

Grooving with the Mangroves!

Sep 5th, 2021 36m 25s

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.