World's Rarest: Are Turtles Going Extinct?

[@lindsey1718]

A “world’s silliest” is a necessary episode.

[@cadensam7]

WORLDS CUTEST (OBJECTIVELY)

[@numbingcactus153]

stick bugs

[@aa4a-a4]

I am hyped already

[@numbingcactus153]

humans

[@loofilovegood]

Vouch

[@nentendomofo]

I feel terrible for bursting in laughter at "BUT THEN... they both died." 😭😭

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

The fact you feel terrible, actually makes it acceptable, in my opinion... It *is* sad, you _know_ it's sad, but Maya's delivery and Connor's reaction along the way, admittedly made it comical.

[@xpiinaypiie9293]

The build-up was crazy 😂😭

[@StardustShannon]

same 😂

[@lizziebeth8747]

you could do a "worlds most misunderstood" where you defend animals that are generally disliked, or even bust popular myths or "fake news"

[@michelleb2722]

love this idea

[@reyrats]

Rats should be at the top of the list

[@scottyrocks1]

hyenas and bats

[@raffheads]

Maybe sharks could be nice too? I feel like jaws and shark week gave it a lot of bad reputation

[@turricreates]

Pigeons 🥲

[@wumbojet]

If you guys do world's flattest, you should definitely also do world's roundest

[@Czipher]

What would be the flattest animal do you think

[@AcornRiot]

@@Czipher Common Surinam toad

[@ElijahCem]

​@@Czipher Some kind of ray maybe? Stingray or Coffinray perhaps.

[@Silly_Wren]

World's oldest - Tales of the most ancient animals still alive today.

[@serenasakharov5580]

Good idea

[@Dell-ol6hb]

The oldest would probably be Sponges

[@pieceofgrass8681]

This podcast is the only podcast that has ever held my full attention for the entire length of it. Not just because of the insanely interesting animals and information, but both of you are so charismatic and bounce off of each other so well. You can feel the genuine enthusiasm and love for conservation it just makes me so happy

[@midnightzxne]

A video idea - worlds most fluffiest, where you can talk about the insects and mammals with the most hair :)

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

Birds too! Owls are all floof, for example. 😊

[@joshgribbon8510]

Suggestion idea - at first I thought "world's least studied/known" but that would be really hard to find info on, so maybe "world's most studied" - like the animals we know too much about because we use them a bunch for research. Maybe like flatworms and mice, but it'd be interesting to find out how much we know, how many we use, etc

[@ElijahCem]

Fruitflys have been studied SO much. Would be cool

[@queen-patches233]

audio listeners, they look amazing.

[@isaiahwatersel9721]

Bro doesnt realize audio listeners also cant see this comment

[@aa4a-a4]

​@@isaiahwatersel9721audio listeners, isiahwatersel9721 is hating

[@queen-patches233]

@@isaiahwatersel9721 you don't even have to duck to miss that joke. I'm impressed

[@Miv51miv51]

New drinking game: Every time Maya says: "But then!" - thank me in the morning.

[@phoenickes]

"world's most highly trafficked" would be another super important ep like this one!

[@LeathanArt]

Worlds most creative would be fun! (Any animals that make beautiful or useful things)

[@fishfinn2204]

world's tallest is one y'all could do (gives you a chance to talk about plants) or perhaps world's oldest, which could mean the longest living organisms or ones that have been around for a really long time (i may or may not just want people to learn about the nautilus)

[@Kb11241]

welcome to wild about it

[@h0ney_poison]

i dont know if someones already said this, but you could do a "world's darkest" in which you can go two directions: -animals that live/can live in really dark places -animals that ARE dark (ie: a black bear)

[@Linkl0nk]

I was already preparing for the extinction rate to be high so I was thinking somewhere around 40-50 compared to the usual 9 per year, and I was not ready. 30,000 - 100,000 is insane

[@kundo9639]

absolutely amazing episode!! Sooooo inspired (not depressed at all). This episode just fired me up even more, because all these stories just show how extremely important conservation is, and that we can't let us think "it's all gonna be lost soon, so why even try?". No no no!!! If this topic speaks to you at a deeper level than guys please just consider going into conservation, because animals need all the help we can give them! Biodiversity needs our help, species on the brink of extenction need our hep, The Earth needs our help!

[@AvgSkillGamer]

I've always tried to recycle and reduce waste. Thanks to this podcast, Alveus, and a few other channels. I've been more so interested in conservation as a whole. I love this planet and the animals that inhabit it. Keep up the great work in terms of content and educating the public on how they can help!

[@michelleb2722]

how about world's stealthiest? I love hearing about how animals disguise or trick predators its so cool!

[@anoversizedbathroomrug]

there is a bald eagle that lives in my neighborhood (unfortunately they have a golf course and pond here now) and he is in love with the stork that also hangs here. its very cute, he’s confused but he’s got the spirit

[@srgnt100]

this pod is such a gem, i love u guyz

[@hallieissetfree]

Really sad but also really important episode. Thank you for bringing light to these issues! I appreciate that you talked about seemingly hopeless situations but also hopeful situations.

[@AmbiHDMI]

I am SO happy you guys talked about the vaquita porpoise! I grew up going to the Sea of Cortez to visit family every summer, still do. I learned about vaquitas early on and hyperfixated on them. I would very occasionally see them and those numbers and sites grew less and less every year, now I never see them, it’s devastating. When I heard of the Sea Shepherds work out there it made me so happy. I used to watch their show so I geeked out knowing I was on the same waters as them and their attention is on the vaquitas. Now I’m 30 with a child of my own and am also teaching my son about them. His big wish is for the conservation efforts to succeed so when he’s an adult he can go out and help.

[@coltonfrausell9047]

"Audio listeners, he turned into a baby." freaking SENT me lmao

[@allocat586]

worlds smelliest, worlds loudest, worlds most vocal (number of different vocalizations), worlds highest, worlds funniest (totally objective), worlds smallest ranges

[@Leandriah]

This is such an important topic to talk about, thank you so much for what you do!

[@iloveyou71000]

I love these episodes, they remind me of all the cool facts i learned in biology classes in college. But also yes, all species of sea turtles are endangered/at risk and have protections in place for them. (Marine biologist)

[@Zreknarf]

damn near frew up when she said up to 100,000 species are going extinct every year

[@ludwigthewhite3535]

can we get a source on that? I tried to search it but it said around 800 to 2000 a year which is still huge but makes more sense to me. idk shit tho thats why im trying to confirm

[@Zreknarf]

@@ludwigthewhite3535 good question, the 30k number seems to come from Harvard biologist E. O. Wilson, who died in 2021. the only place i can find 100,000 is a-z-animals, but the article was written by a writer with no sources cited.

[@Zreknarf]

also the graph at 6:50 seems to imply that number should be the lowest it has ever been in any of our lifetimes

[@05teia]

Miga is my biggest inspiration, and because of her I am going to be studying conservation biology next year at my dream uni. :) then using my passion (and degree) for film to help spread the word

[@Dantalliumsolarium]

can you imagine just- not liking someone cuz you were locked together, and unintentionally risking your whole species. it's time for mpreg to step up, save the turtles

[@trob2049]

Love the podcast you guys are great at teaching while keeping it entertaining even with such a depressing topic

[@majones117]

Wow, I didn't know about the comeback story of Bald Eagles. I live in SE Michigan and last year my dad showed me a photo of a nesting pair he spotted while building a house on a lake here. That was the first time I even knew Bald Eagles lived around me

[@kaylee7114]

I would love to see your guys’ take on world’s cutest. I know it’s a subjective category, but it’d be interesting to see what you pick!

[@HalPeterson]

loved the focus on conservation in this episode! im taking notes!

[@jon2623]

Hope this podcast takes off and gets the views it deserves

[@microwave2040]

Would absolutely looove a plant episode. Another suggestion I've got for an episode is worlds most hated/underrated/misunderstood. Where you can talk about animals that are found scary (like sharks) or disgusting (like roaches or pigs). Basically just animals with a bad rep, and maybe explaining the good they do and why they aren't so bad.

[@awakarikatase]

I always look forward to new episodes! Glad that there was a few positive stories amongst all the depressing facts too

[@caden5712]

that artwork on the bookmark is so good!

[@yp3645]

Video idea- animal’s weirdest diets. I know some animals purposely smell out fermented fruit to get wasted. That would be a fun episode.

[@itsbig_al]

thank you for making conservation digestible for our generation and others. you do incredible work and are making a bigger impact than you probably know!

[@mckennabowerss]

I have an Amur leopard tattoo on my arm, I fell in love with them after centering my high school art portfolio around endangered species ❤

[@MaxWalterStine]

Love you both and thank you for all that you do, talking about this beautiful world and spreading awareness is such an important facet-I am studying environmental anthropology with the hopes of working in policy to help support and enact sustainable change for our planet and all its living beings. I thank you for this boost of hope 🌱🌲

[@klbriceno1]

i think getting more young people like yourselves interested in conservation is going to make all the difference. Also VOTING for people who believe in climate change and make conservation a priority is absolutely necessary.

[@MikaNaomi]

It has been my dream for most of my life to be a wildlife conservationist and rehabilitationist! I have my BS in biology but have no idea how to even start or I'd be able to afford to pursue my dreams. I appreciate this podcast and what alveus does so much!

[@sophiemurray7840]

Ahhhh perfect timing I just went on a lunch break at work. ☺️

[@emilyk1302]

Worlds bluest is actually super interesting bc blue is a hard color to create naturally!

[@meganw3220]

i would love to see a “world’s oldest” about the earliest documented animals ( or just animals that have a long lifespan)

[@Jake-do3ly]

Who else is excited for summer camp in 2 days

[@SapphireBluejay-jn5yl]

I feel like a worlds most fantastical (like it would seem like it was from a fantasy world) would be cool

[@jonnybarvo]

two thirds of a dishwasher is a great band name

[@pondworms]

Please do a "world's most specialized" or something like that with plants!! There are so many unique plants that have co-evolved with animals (esp insects) & are highly specialized for that specific animal! These types of plants are also the most at risk of extinction because if their animal goes extinct, they will too & vice versa.

[@wolfwhisperertf]

Cape May Zoo in NJ has an amur leopard, I’ve been in love with the species for a while

[@jackanderson19]

Im lucky enough in Washington to have a bald eagle nest visible from my office space, its really fucking cool

[@emileeisme]

I’m loving this podcast

[@loofilovegood]

Im not an animal person but this podcast is so cool im fully invested, they are both killing it 10/10

[@swearbearco]

Now they have to do a "World's Most Popular" showing the most populated species to make up for all the sadness on this episode.

[@gabimenegolla]

I work with climbing plants in the Atlantic Forest research and I would love to give you some interesting facts about them.

[@VanessaChoo]

I’m thinking “World’s craziest immune systems”

[@Moonscar1]

9:36 this is such an unhinged answer, i laughed for so long

[@voxnuz]

Just wanted to say thanks for all y'all do. I'm heading to my first Bird conservation/birding convention this weekend (UK) and I'll be looking for what I can do to make a positive change locally

[@The_Golden_Genie]

My first size comparison thought for that softshell turtle is one of those turtle shaped sandpit/kiddie pools.

[@DeathKnightSyx]

Best podcast NODDERS

[@crummieburg1182]

love you guys!

[@emmyk2570]

Worlds greenest (most beneficial animals and organisms for our environment)

[@roseelise]

would love to see an episode like the most "prehistoric" ...animals that are still like their ancient counterparts. the news about the confirmed przewalski's horses had me thinking about this

[@Lunarr__]

New worlds wildest oo yeah woo yeah

[@HardTimesFamilyPride]

People really do forget to think about the plants!

[@trueromance137]

Amazing episode, as always! Always eagerly awaiting your uploads 😊

[@corro202]

Great podcast.

[@antony1397]

Can you guys maybe start compiling the research papers you are referencing in the description.

[@samf8405]

Plant episodes! Please!! Here are some potential suggestions: - Word's most poisonous - World's deepest (roots) - World's most commonly used/most useful (tons are still used for everyday things from medicine, to toothbrushes, to plastic-replacements - like how some places wrap things with banana leaves instead of using bags - also many medicines are still made using synthetized chemical compounds originally found in plants) - World's weirdest - World's most carnivorous - World's oldest - World's most invasive (great time to talk about Kudzu

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

I have a cabin on the Kenai River in Alaska, and the indiscriminate net fishing of salmon has *_just about_* killed off the Kenai King Salmon (Chinook). Because each river has its own ecosystem of a salmon species due to the fact that they only return to that *specific* river/lake to spawn. The river has a sonar counter near the mouth (river mile 13), which then can determine species based on the size of the fish it detects, which the Kings are (traditionally) the biggest; therefore, it's easiest to know with minimal error, that what they're counting _is most likely_ a King. [CAVEAT: there are "Jack Kings", which are juveniles that have come in too early, but they aren't regulated, so if you catch one while sport fishing you can keep them, since they want those flawed fish *_out_* of the gene pool.] Through sonar counts, in the 2010s, the numbers dropped to only A FEW HUNDRED Kings making it into the river... *_INTO_* the river... Not the potential *82 miles* to their spawning ground! Potential, because there are many smaller rivers along the way which feed until the Kenai River, that the Kenai Kings may have originated from. It's 82 river miles to Kenai Lake, but that's only *after* passing through a _massive_ lake first! (Skilak Lake) As such, it's always possible that some of those few hundred Kings don't even make it to their breeding ground... 😢 Thankfully, the state has taken some efforts towards rectifying this issue. Albeit, poorly at first! Initially, they cut off sport fishing of Kings... Which, compared to the fish indiscriminately caught in said nets, small impact. Only within the last 4 or so years, did they finally decide to make it so the commercial fishers weren't allowed to fish at the MOUTH OF THE RIVER 🤦‍♂️ That should've been priority one, but, money lines lobbiest pockets and that kept it open. 😮‍💨 Anyways, with luck, the numbers will bounce back. 🤞😞🤞 The cool thing about the sonar counters, is that they publish DAILY numbers on the Alaska Department of Fish and Wildlife gov page. _(I'd love to post it, but KZbin won't allow it, despite being a Government page)_ Which means anyone interested can easily look it up! What's more, is the system let's you pull up numbers going back _decades!_ 🤘 _edit: typos_

[@Customs4488]

WORLDS WEIRDEST MATING CALLS

[@catboisub]

The World's Most, would be an interesting episode, where you would talk about animals that do the most to get it on hahahahhaha

[@iloveyou71000]

“Worlds ugliest” someone did this for bird appreciation and it was cute

[@CyanideSprinkles]

mayo, the quiz portion always scares the shirt off of me when i listen during bedge. the alarm sound needs to go please.

[@davehock7239]

worlds highest, like animals that live at extreme altitudes.

[@ItsSintec]

A "Worlds stealthiest" would be neat

[@Bad_Moon_Rising]

Pittsburgh zoo has some amur leopards ,two were born last year. saw them last a couple weeks ago

[@nina-db1sc]

Wolds cutest would be so fun!!

[@Hundelsa]

Suggestions for names for a plant episode: Worlds Greenest, worlds grassiest and worlds leafiest.

[@joeycorbeil37]

Worlds hungriest? maybe possibly

[@JamesLibrary]

Too easy: Hippos

[@Quelfara]

waiting for the next episode

[@itsjjoosshhuuaa]

“Don’t- ur not gonna- brung up what??”

[@heather_bee]

I wish there was a way to get the people who practice traditional medicine to care about conservation. Like at least add limits and regulations to their production.

[@onikvv4251]

GREAT EPSIODE

[@anthony_noodles]

world’s friendliest! 🥰

[@SLAP1FACE]

Morbid, but with 8 billion humans, this amount of extinction seems inevitable.

[@grandmasgopnik9642]

Weve heard the worlds newest what about oldest (it be a good way to talk about the history of how we named these silly little guys, life spans of different animals and etc)? Or maybe most prolific/invasive for next valentines day?

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

World's... -Smelliest -_-(objective, and distance based)-_ *[allocat beat me]* Furthest Traveled _(migratory; birds, fish, insects)_ Biggest Size Discrepancy - Pygmy vs Original (eg: Horse)

[@ewingmunicipaljr6596]

Good talk

[@TimxRobot]

"world most invasive" "worlds most destructive"

[@CyanideSprinkles]

looking forward to most plantiest YEP

[@greercarroll7967]

World's Most Pent-up Viewers Dying To Help After This Episode 😅

[@chriscodraino5002]

Worlds Horniest would go Hard great clickbait too since I want actual horns

[@cherrywinterberry]

What about the worlds most recently discovered? It could be a reoccurring episode when there is enough discoveries for a new episode

[@AcornRiot]

World's most protected Not in a legal sense but a physical sense like the Virunga's Rangers

[@eduardbernhuber6481]

Worlds hungriest Animals-What animals can eat the most in 1day compared to their size

[@EPN2479]

A fun fact: Vaquita means "little cow" 🐄

[@Phoqup]

Can we get the worlds "middest". Like an animal thats the most average or the poster thought of an animal but something incredible about them.