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Hidden in San Diego's Backyard: Burrowing Owls of the Southwest

Hidden in San Diego's Backyard: Burrowing Owls of the Southwest

FromAmazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast


Hidden in San Diego's Backyard: Burrowing Owls of the Southwest

FromAmazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Oct 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Amazing Wildlife focuses on the Southwest Conservation Hub to take a closer look at the burrowing owl, found in San Diego County—one of the most biologically diverse counties in the United States. Marco attempts to mimic the sound of this unique bird that is about the size of a stick of butter! Rick and Marco chat with Colleen Wisinski, conservation program manager of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s burrowing owl recovery program, who shares how these active-in-daylight owls differ from nocturnal owls, and how they confuse potential predators. Colleen details her work with western burrowing owls, as we find out how they got their name and the importance of burrows. Finally, we get the inside scoop on the Wildwatch Burrowing Owl program, which is a way you can get involved in helping these birds!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Oct 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (79)

Did you know that in the world of elephants the females are the ones in charge? Or that a grizzly bear's bite is strong enough to crush a bowling ball? Amazing Wildlife gives a behind-the-scenes look inside the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park to gain insight on rare species and to explore the ongoing conservation efforts to save endangered wildlife no matter how big or small. Join us as hosts Rick Schwartz and Ebone Monet transport listeners around the globe to highlight the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s collaborative efforts with local communities to drive positive change for the future of animals and plants. Through one-of-a-kind stories, you’ll hear what it takes to create a healthy next chapter for not only wildlife, but also for the people that share their habitats.