Conservation Tails with Kelly Currier of Brevard Zoo and Kat Mantzouris of the Maryland Zoo

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大约1年之前 52:04

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Today, the Safari heads to Florida and Maryland to bring you some audio I thought I lost...three episodes of the short-lived Conservation Tails podcast that I launched a while back. The full story is at the top of the show, but these interviews are incredibly impactful and feature two incredible guests. Enjoy!
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1. Conservation Tails with Kelly Currier of Brevard Zoo and Kat Mantzouris of the Maryland Zoo (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Birds of a Feather Talk Together (00:12:13)

3. (Cont.) Conservation Tails with Kelly Currier of Brevard Zoo and Kat Mantzouris of the Maryland Zoo (00:13:03)

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Conservation Tails with Kelly Currier of Brevard Zoo and Kat Mantzouris of the Maryland Zoo

Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation

published 大约1年之前

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章节

1. Conservation Tails with Kelly Currier of Brevard Zoo and Kat Mantzouris of the Maryland Zoo (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Birds of a Feather Talk Together (00:12:13)

3. (Cont.) Conservation Tails with Kelly Currier of Brevard Zoo and Kat Mantzouris of the Maryland Zoo (00:13:03)

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#Science #Environment #Rossifari #Biology #Natural Sciences

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