Humane Nation

Episode 41: Keystone Species

In this episode we talk about incredible keystone species. First we discuss what keystone species are, then we mention some examples of keystone species and finally threats that some keystone species are facing. It's pretty amazing how just ONE species can have a huge impact on an ecosystem. Keystone species podcast resources: NRDC.org [https://www.nrdc.org/stories/keystone-species-101#types] National Park Services [https://www.nps.gov/articles/north-american-beaver-acadia.htm] National Geographic [https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/role-keystone-species-ecosystem/#] BioInteractive [https://media.hhmi.org/biointeractive/click/keystone/sea-star.html] Today's news articles WSBT.com (107 animals found on a Southwest Michigan man's property) [https://wsbt.com/news/local/animals-property-previous-charges-dogs-cats-hamsters-snakes-turtles-crab-animal-abandonment-cruelty-charges-repetitive-behavior-danger-court-limitation-bond-dowagiac-howard-township-cass-county-michigan] Fox26Houston.com (Harris County Pets temporarily suspending animal surrenders because of overcrowding) [https://www.fox26houston.com/news/harris-county-pets-temporarily-suspending-animal-surrenders-due-to-overcrowding] Please leave us a review and share with others! Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thehumanenation] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thehumanenation/]Check out our merch! [https://www.bonfire.com/store/humane-nation/] Humane Nation [https://thehumanenation.com] (UPDATE: Our website is currently down for maintenance)

Episode 40: It's Our One Year Anniversary!

Hey friends! It's hard to believe that tomorrow will mark one year since Humane Nation was launched. In this episode we talk about the past and how the podcast came to be and the awesome journey we've had so far. But most importantly, we want to say THANK YOU! Thank you for being a part of this journey and for listening. It makes a difference! Today's news: New York Times: Grand Tetons bison calf harassment  [https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/12/us/bison-calf-grand-teton-national-park.html] WWLP News: Temporary Housing for pets of domestic violence survivors [https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/temporary-animal-shelter-available-for-pets-of-domestic-violence-survivors/] Please leave us a review and share with others! Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thehumanenation] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thehumanenation/]Check out our merch! [https://www.bonfire.com/store/humane-nation/] Humane Nation [https://thehumanenation.com] (UPDATE: Our website is currently down for maintenance)

Episode 39: Listen to This BEFORE You Adopt

It's strange to talk about since we've been constantly talking about the shelter crises happening now and being in kitten season, but are you sure you're ready to adopt? In this episode we talk about several things to consider BEFORE you make that lifelong decision. What's best for not only you, but the animal? In today's news section we talked about the man in Yellowstone that touched the young bison. [https://www.wnmufm.org/2023-05-24/baby-bison-euthanized-after-being-handled-by-a-yellowstone-guest-rejected-by-herd]Yellowstone park rangers are encouraging people who know more information about this man to call their tip line.  Please leave us a review and share with others! Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thehumanenation] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thehumanenation/]Check out our merch! [https://www.bonfire.com/store/humane-nation/] Humane Nation [https://thehumanenation.com] (UPDATE: Our website is currently down for maintenance)

Episode 38: Kitten Season- It's That Time of Year Again!

Hey friends! We're back with another episode. Does it feel like deja vu? Our very first episode on the Humane Nation was about Kitten Season. It's an important topic and we wanted to refresh everyone of why kitten season is a serious fur-nomenon. We talk about how this impacts local shelters and rescues and ways YOU can help!  Please leave us a review and share with others! Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thehumanenation] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thehumanenation/]Check out our merch! [https://www.bonfire.com/store/humane-nation/] Humane Nation [https://thehumanenation.com] (UPDATE: Our website is currently down for maintenance)

Episode 37: Japan's Sika Deer

Hey friends, I'm back from Japan! In this episode we'll talk about Japan's deer situation. Seeing wild deer living without fear of humans in populated areas was unusual, but as I mention through the episode it was "such a neat experience". We'll talk briefly about why there are so many deer and also the concerns the Japanese government has because the increasing deer population.  Please leave us a review and share with others! Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thehumanenation] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thehumanenation/]Check out our merch! [https://www.bonfire.com/store/humane-nation/] Humane Nation [https://thehumanenation.com] (UPDATE: Our website is currently down for maintenance)