Tree Kangaroo Conservation w/Dr Lisa Dabek

All Creatures Podcast

Natural Sciences, Nature, Science

4.7 • 563 Ratings

🗓️ 20 March 2024

⏱️ 50 minutes

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In this episode of All Creatures Podcast, host Angie interviews Dr. Lisa Dabek, a tree kangaroo conservation expert from the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Dabek discusses her journey into conservation, starting the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP) in 1996, and the current efforts in protecting the Machi's tree kangaroo in Papua New Guinea. The conversation highlights the collaboration with local communities for habitat protection, the unique characteristics and challenges facing tree kangaroos, and the integral role of zoos in conservation efforts. Dr. Dabek shares her passion for tree kangaroos, the importance of raising awareness and supporting conservation, and ways listeners can get involved. Additionally, the episode touches on World Tree Kangaroo Day, celebrated on May 21st, and encourages audience participation in conservation initiatives. You can learn more about Woodland Park Zoo's Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program HERE Podcast Timeline 00:00 Welcome to the All Creatures Podcast with Dr. Lisa Dabek 01:05 Discovering the Fascinating World of Tree Kangaroos 03:56 Dr. Dabek's Journey into Conservation Science 07:19 The Enchanting Life of Tree Kangaroos: An Expert's Insight 17:09 Conservation Efforts and Challenges for Tree Kangaroos 24:25 The Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program: A Groundbreaking Initiative 37:33 How You Can Support Tree Kangaroo Conservation 42:33 Advice for Aspiring Conservationists ------------------------------------------------------ Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation. Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:38.6	I'm your host, Angie, and today I'll be talking with tree kangaroo conservation expert,
1:48.4	Dr. Lisa Debeck from the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington.
1:59.8	Dr. Debeck started the tree kangaroo conservation program in 1996 as part of her graduate research project on Machis, or Matches. We'll talk about that in the podcast in a bit. Tree Kangaroo,
2:03.8	which is a personal favorite of mine because the Machis tree kangaroo, I get to see them all
2:10.5	the time at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo where my husband works. So the Tree Kangaroo Conservation
2:16.2	Project is still very active and continues to collaborate
2:19.5	with local communities to protect the forests of the Huan Peninsula and help the matchee's tree
2:26.3	kangaroo benefit and grow their populations alongside helping local communities. So make sure and stick around today as we'll be talking all about cherry kangaroos with Dr.
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