We are continuing on with another GIANT species, the Goliath Frog. This endangered amphibian lives in a tiny corner of Africa between the countries of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Often prized for their meat, and with pressure from deforestation of the area, it is driving this, the world's largest frog, to extinction. Amphibians are so critical to our ecosystems and we need to focus more on them and their plight. This was a real treat learning and chatting about such an incredible animal and how conservationists are fighting to save them. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creatures16 and use code creatures16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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 [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To follow up on our Mega or BIG species this past few weeks we talk with film producers of Big Beasts, which is currently streaming on Apple TV+. Big Beasts tells the story of the some of the largest animals that inhabit our planet. Film producers Tom Hugh Jones and Bill Markham give insight into how wildlife films are made. As producers, they are the brains behind these projects. Both Tom and Bill are widely acclaimed, having produced some of the greatest wildlife documentaries of our age. From Planet Earth, to Tiny World, and now Big Beasts. It was a fascinating interview and insightful into the world of wildlife filmmaking. You can watch the trailer of Big Beasts HERE Check out Big Beasts on Apple TV+ steaming now. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creatures50 and use code creatures50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following our episode on the Mekong Giant Catfish, we welcome Dr. Zeb Hogan. Dr. Hogan is well known for his National Geographic Series "Monster Fish," and for helping conservation efforts for the world's largest freshwater fish. Many of our mega freshwater fish are facing extinction and Dr. Hogan is leading the way on telling their stories. He also is a research biologist at the University of Nevada, Reno and the United Nations Convention on Migratory Species Scientific Councilor for Fish. He has a doctoral degree in ecology, was a visiting Fulbright scholar at the Environmental Risk Assessment Program at Thailand’s Chiang Mai University and has served as a World Wildlife Fund Senior Freshwater Fellow.  Dr. Hogan also has recently released a book called Chasing Giants: In Search of the World's Largest Freshwater Fish which can be found on Amazon or at your local bookstore. You can learn more about Dr. Zeb Hogan HERE Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creatures50 and use code creatures50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The critically endangered Mekong Giant Catfish is nearly extinct. This is arguably the largest freshwater fish on the planet. It set a world record for being the largest freshwater fish ever caught and rivals many other mega fish found throughout the world. This week we talk about just how amazing catfish are! From their "whiskers" or barberls, to their slimy skin, and so much more. We talk about mega fish and how many are facing extinction. We also chat about our latest interviews, one of which is Dr. Zeb Hogan, who stars in National Geographic's Megfish. We share some of his insight and wisdom as to why we need to save these incredible animals. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creatures50 and use code creatures50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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 [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Arabian Oryx has to be one of conservations greatest success stories to date! With just a few handful left under human care in the 1970s, today there are over 7000 Arabian Oryx in the world. That includes nearly 1200 animals back in the wild after being declared 'Extinct in the Wild' in 1972. What makes this species so special as well is their ability to survive in such a harsh environment in the Arabian peninsula and Southwest Asia. This is a special species that you want to know more about!! Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creatures50 and use code creatures50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. 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 [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices