The Animal Sensemaker (Tortoise Media )
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| 08 Oct 2024 | Introducing...The Animal Sensemaker | 00:01:54 | |
Introducing...The Animal Sensemaker. One animal, every week, to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Oct 2024 | Kākāpō: a daring escape | 00:08:31 | |
Last year, a team of conservationists tried to move some chunky green visitors to New Zealand's mainland for the first time in decades. It didn't quite go to plan. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the kākāpō: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/article-spotlight-species-kakapo You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Oct 2024 | Pangolin: from abandonment to rescue | 00:09:19 | |
Ramfy was just a pup when he was discovered on the roadside in South Africa and taken in. But no one knew how to look after him. Could they get Ramfy back into the wild? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the pangolin: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-temminck-s-pangolin?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Oct 2024 | Aye-aye: an unloved lemur | 00:08:23 | |
Madagascans' love of stories is changing the narrative for one unloved lemur. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the aye-aye: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-aye-aye You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Nov 2024 | Leatherback turtle: a midnight hunt for eggs | 00:07:58 | |
Each night during nesting season, Adara González walks up and down El Agua beach on Margarita Island. She's on the lookout for the wise old women of the ocean – the leatherback sea turtles who've come to lay their eggs. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the leatherback turtle: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-leatherback-turtle You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Nov 2024 | Angelshark: a rare sighting in Wales | 00:08:36 | |
While on a bank holiday dive off the coast of Wales, Jake Davies spotted the tail of an angelshark. The rare sighting sparked a project with local fishers to find out how many more are in Welsh waters. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the angelshark: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-angelshark?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Nov 2024 | Goliath frog: one of nature's true giants | 00:08:56 | |
In the rainforests of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, the world's largest frog has a particular talent for nest building. But that talent makes the goliath frog an easy target for hunters. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the goliath frog: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-goliath-frog?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Nov 2024 | Electric blue gecko: one person's quest to protect them | 00:08:58 | |
Living in tiny ancient forest fragments in Tanzania, the electric blue gecko is often spotted basking in the sunshine. But their striking beauty makes them highly sought after in the pet trade. One man is dedicated to protecting them. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the electric blue gecko: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-electric-blue-gecko?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise. You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Nov 2024 | California Condor: a virgin birth | 00:08:55 | |
When two "virgin births" in California Condors were recorded in a San Diego Zoo, it was a surprise for conservationists But "virgin births" are not necessarily a good way of saving an endangered species. So, what is? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the California Condor: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-california-condor?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Dec 2024 | Humpback whale: a diver's rescue | 00:09:44 | |
When marine biologist Nan Hauser was diving in the Cook Islands she was approached by a humpback whale. The whale pushed her along for more than seven minutes. What was it doing? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the humpback whale: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-humpback-whale?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Dec 2024 | Elephant shrew: lost to science | 00:08:29 | |
After years of tip offs, a group of scientists travelled to the Horn of Africa in search of the Somali sengi – a species of elephant shrew. The last recorded sighting was more than 50 years ago. What did they find? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the elephant shrew: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/golden-rumped-elephant-shrew-species-spotlight?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Jan 2025 | Grey-headed flying fox: bats with heat stroke | 00:08:06 | |
In 2014, an intense heatwave struck southeast Australia, killing tens of thousands of flying foxes. Since then, groups of bat conservationists are trying to stop it happening again. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the grey-headed flying fox: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-grey-headed-flying-fox?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Jan 2025 | Kauaʻi ʻōʻō bird: the final call | 00:07:44 | |
When a group of biologists recorded the kauai'oo bird's call in the 1980s, they didn't realise it was likely the last one. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the kauaʻi ʻōʻō bird: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-kaua-i-o-o?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Jan 2025 | Chimps: the clay detox | 00:08:31 | |
When Dr Elodie Freymann first saw a chimp eat from a clay pit in western Uganda's Bodongo's forest, she was surprised to learn it was part of their diet. What can chimps teach us about eating clay and detoxing? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about chimps: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-chimpanzee?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Jan 2025 | Pygmy three-toed sloth: taking life slow | 00:07:50 | |
Discovered in 2001 on the small Caribbean island of Escudo de Veraguas, the pygmy three-toed sloth shares its mainland relatives' leisurely pace. How does living life in the slow land help keep them out of danger? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the pygmy three-toed sloth: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-pygmy-sloth?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Feb 2025 | Asian elephant: learning to be neighbours | 00:09:07 | |
From street plays to a novel app, India is finding creative ways to help people live peacefully alongside Asian elephants. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the Asian elephant: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/species-spotlight-asian-elephant?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Feb 2025 | Giraffes: long-limbed lovers | 00:07:48 | |
Male giraffes spar to assert their dominance in the social herd structure, but if that doesn’t catch the attention of females when it comes to mating, what’s their backup plan? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the giraffe: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-giraffes?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Feb 2025 | Dwarf sperm whale: escape artists | 00:07:32 | |
What do Taylor Swift and the dwarf sperm whale have in common? A talent for dodging unwanted attention. This pint-sized, introverted whale has a genius escape tactic. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the dwarf sperm whale: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-dwarf-sperm-whale?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Feb 2025 | Wombat: cubed poop and a secret weapon | 00:09:25 | |
Wombats may look like chunky teddy bears, but when threatened, they unleash a surprising defense to fend off predators. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about wombats: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-wombats?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise Jack Ashby's book "Platypus Matters: The Extraordinary Story of Australian Mammals" is out now. You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Mar 2025 | Olm: how to live to 100 | 00:08:51 | |
Found deep in Europe's caves, the Olm can go up to a decade without food. How does taking life slow help them live so long? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about olms: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-olm?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Mar 2025 | Komodo dragons: tail whipping and a venomous bite | 00:12:14 | |
Komodo is an island in Indonesia and a real life Jurassic Park. It’s been home to the world's largest lizard for more than a million years, So, what's life like for the Komodo Dragon? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about komodo dragons: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-komodo-dragon?utm_campaign=The%20AnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Mar 2025 | Swifts: sleeping whilst flying on the ultimate commute | 00:09:46 | |
Every year, Swifts make the long journey from the UK to Mozambique and back again. It's a long journey for a little bird. So, how have they perfected the ultimate commute? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Mar 2025 | Why did the gibbons stop singing? | 00:10:46 | |
Western Hoolock Gibbons sing soulful duets to bond, defend territory and find love in the dense jungles of Southeast Asia. But lately they’ve learnt to fall silent. You can find out more about the Western Hoolock Gibbon here: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-western-hoolock-gibbon?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Apr 2025 | Is being so cute a curse for red pandas? | 00:11:12 | |
Red pandas might be unbearably cute, but they were the original pandas - long before their black-and-white namesakes stole the spotlight… You can find out more about the red panda here: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-red-panda?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Apr 2025 | Can the Harlequin toad stage a comeback? | 00:12:06 | |
Harlequin toads lit up the jungles of South and Central America with their dazzling colours, until they began to vanish – but some of these tough little toads are bouncing back… You can find out more about the harlequin toad here: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-harlequin-toad?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Apr 2025 | Pygmy hippo: The internet’s chunky best friend | 00:10:25 | |
Pygmy hippos are the most internet-famous species around, thanks to viral sensation Moo Deng – but in the wild these creatures are shy, elusive and incredibly rare. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about Tortoise: Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||