Humane Nature
A bi-weekly show that discusses the good, bad, and ugly of animal tourism around the world.
Episodes
50 episodes since 2021
Ep 47: The Environmental Effects of Generative AI
Generative AI programs such as Chat GPT are proving disastrous to the environment through carbon emissions and fresh water usage. Let's take a deep dive into how generative AI works, how it differs from other types of AI, and how it is affectin...
July 29, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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38:12
Ep 46: An update on Charlotte the Stingray
Charlotte the stingray has unfortunately passed from her reproductive disease. Here's what we know about Charlotte's condition, experts' theories, and my own thoughts on the situation.
July 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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28:39
Ep 45: LGBTQIA+ Wildlife Warriors Revisited
Happy Pride everyone! I was swamped working and attending events, so I wanted to re-release an edited previous episode to celebrate the end of June. Today, let's celebrate 4 of our LGBTQIA+ community who have contributed so much to wildlife con...
July 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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27:40
Ep 44: What happened to Charlotte the Stingray?
Charlotte the stingray took the internet by storm, seemingly pregnant despite not having a mate. The theories behind her miracle pregnancy, the uncovered truth, and the following backlash provide an important lesson in marine animal care and an...
June 23, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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35:16
Ep 43: The Cats of Disneyland - Fact or Fiction?
I sincerely apologize for the sound quality, it's been a week!Have you ever heard of the cats of Disneyland in California? These cats have a well-believed myth surrounding them, though they do exist.
June 17, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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32:55
Ep 42: How Poo Paper will Save the World
Due to an unexpected cold that has rendered my voice useless, I have re-edited an old Patreon bonus episode. I apologize for my old sound quality!Paper made out of herbivore poop can have massive beneficial impacts on the environment as...
June 10, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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25:07
Ep 41: Pets as Souvenirs - the Horrifying Hermit Crab Pet Trade
Hermit crabs require more specialized care than most people realize, and these destinations do not provide accurate care information. In addition, poaching crabs from the wild is having an effect not only on their populations but on local...
June 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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40:38
Ep 40: The Mutated Wildlife Around Chernobyl, Ukraine
We've all seen video games, movies, and TV shows dramatizing horrific monsters that have mutated due to excessive radiation. Are these depictions accurate for the remaining wildlife around Chernobyl? How does extreme radiation impact animals?
November 06, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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45:53
Ep 39: Visiting the Bahamas' Pig Beach Island - Is It Ethical?
The cute swimming pigs on Big Major Cay have become Instagram famous within the last decade, drawing hundreds of tourists out to visit them. Should we, as tourists, be participating and visiting Pig Island?
October 02, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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38:40
Ep 38: The Tragic Life and Death of Tokitae (Lolita) the Orca
On August 18th the world heard the news that the oldest living orca in captivity passed away at the Miami Seaquarium. Tokitae, otherwise known as Toki or Lolita, had been in captivity for more than 50 years and suffered horrendous treatment thr...
September 11, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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1:08:27
Ep 37: Vengeful Orcas? All About the Killer Whale Attacks on European Sailboats
Is White Gladis really plotting her revenge and taking down boats in the Mediterranean? Is she teaching her family to do the same? Listen as whale researcher Giovanni Galarza and I talk about Gladis's revenge on boats along the Mediterranean co...
August 29, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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1:01:13
Ep 36: Wildlife Warriors - The Badass Female African Park Rangers Protecting our Wildlife
Team Lioness, the Black Mambas, the Akashinga, and Team Kufadza risk their lives every day to help prevent poaching and protect endangered African wildlife. We owe them our thanks and support! Support the Women <...
August 14, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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33:00
An update - I'm ok!
Thank you all for your concern. I am feeling much better from my COVID-19 experience and I will be back next week with a new episode
August 05, 2023
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1:04
Ep 35: Spanish Bullfighting - is it Ethical?
Bullfighting exists all over the world but is the most popular - and most rooted in tradition - in Spain. What goes on in a bullfight, how does bullfighting impact Spain, and should it continue? This is part 2 of bull tourism in Spain.<...
July 01, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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40:45
Ep 34: Running of the Bulls in Spain - is it Ethical?
Running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain draws over a million tourists every year. However, should it be happening at all? This is the first part of a two-part series on bull tourism in Spain.
June 10, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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36:24
Ep 33: Thailand's Tiger Temple - Is It Ethical?
Today we are talking about Thailand's infamous Tiger Temple, its raid, and the lasting repercussions of the destination on tiger tourism throughout Southeast Asia and tiger trafficking.
May 25, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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50:52
Ep 32: The Wild White Cattle of Chillingham Castle
The wild white cattle found only at Chillingham Castle are one of the most rare and genetically unique animals on the planet. The cattle have a mysterious history, and the castle they belong to has a dark past making it a great destination to v...
May 09, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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28:51
Ep 31: Wildlife Warrior - Steve Irwin
Steve Irwin was one of the greatest wildlife warriors of our generation. Here's how Steve Irwin became the fantastic conservationist he was, how he impacted the world, and how his family is continuing on in his legacy.
April 25, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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44:11
Ep 30: Dancing Monkeys in Indonesia - is it ethical?
I'm back! After struggling with audio for a few weeks (it still isn't perfect), we're back to talk about monkey dance tourism in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia. Let's talk about how it started, what's involved, and answer the big que...
April 03, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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40:55
Ep 29: Is holding sloths in Costa Rica ethical?
Due to my microphone giving out, we're bringing back a bonus episode I created for my Patrons! Wildlife tourism is huge in Costa Rica where biodiversity thrives. However, selfie tourism has taken root in the country, especially with animals as ...
March 06, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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41:49
Ep 28: The Insane Story of 1981's Roar - Using Wildlife in Film
The movie Roar was absolute chaos from start to finish with over half of the cast and crew getting injured on set from working with wild animals. How did this film affect the wildlife in the movie directly and the use of wildlife in mo...
February 20, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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54:38
Ep 27: How do Popular Movies Affect the Pet Trade?
Ever wonder how 101 Dalmatians affected breeding and dog shelters? What about films like Finding Nemo? Let's talk about how popular tv and movies featuring animals over the years have affected the pet trade in the US and around the world.
December 21, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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36:52
Ep 26: Why Elephant Begging in Bangkok Needs to Stop
Begging or wandering elephants in Bangkok and other large cities in Thailand and Southeast Asia is a common sight, despite it being outlawed in many destinations. Bangkok is one of the worst of these cities. Here's how begging elephant tourism ...
December 09, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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46:42
Ep 25: Wildlife as Pets - The Story of Travis the Chimp and Charla Nash
Today we will be discussing the tragic story of Travis the chimp and why he is an excellent example of why we should not keep wildlife as pets.Graphic description: 19:22 - 20:22Links
November 25, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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37:10
Ep 24: Shark Cage Diving - Is It Ethical?
Shark cage diving is growing in popularity in countries such as South Africa, Mexico, and Australia. What are the ramifications of shark cage diving, and is it an ethical wildlife tourism experience that we should partake in?Links
November 12, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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51:03