Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation

In celebration of the opening of Congo Falls and in honor of San Antonio Zoo's ongoing commitment to wildlife, we're proud to introduce Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation—a new podcast that brings listeners behind the scenes of global conservation work.Hosted by Dr. Danté Fenolio, Vice President of the Center for Conservation & Research at San Antonio Zoo, and his daughter, Sierra Fenolio, this series dives into the science, stories, and surprising connections that shape the future of our planet's most vulnerable species.Each episode takes you from local fieldwork in Texas to remote corners of the world, exploring the challenges, breakthroughs, and remarkable individuals working to protect wildlife. Discover how San Antonio Zoo's 111 years of conservation, education, and growth tie into global efforts to secure a future for endangered species everywhere.

Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation is a science podcast hosted by Dante Fenolio & Sierra Fenolio, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dante Fenolio & Sierra Fenolio hosts Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation, a science show with 13 episodes published.

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  Platypuses with Dr. Tahneal Hawke

  Aug 28, 202638 minS0

  <p >Meet the mammal that lays eggs, detects its prey through electrical signals, glows under UV light and—in the case of males—comes equipped with venomous ankle spurs. Platypuses may look like they were assembled from nature's spare parts, but every one of their bizarre features has an incredible story behind it. </p> <p >In this episode of Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation, hosts Dr. Danté Fenolio and Sierra Fenolio sit down with platypus conservation biologist Dr. Tahneal Hawke to uncover the remarkable biology of one of Earth's strangest species. </p> <p >How did platypuses develop so many un...

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  Tim Morrow: Bold Ideas, Zoo Leadership & Community Impact

  Aug 14, 202652 minS0

  <p >What does it take to transform a century-old zoo while keeping conservation at the heart of every decision?</p> <p >In this episode of Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation, hosts Dr. Danté Fenolio and Sierra Fenolio are joined by Tim Morrow, President and CEO of San Antonio Zoo. Tim shares the unexpected path that led him to zoo leadership and reflects on the experiences, challenges, and big ideas that have shaped San Antonio Zoo's evolution.</p> <p >The conversation explores the important role modern zoos play in wildlife conservation, how memorable guest experiences can inspire people to ca...

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  Deep Sea Marine Biology: Eels, Sharks and Conservation!

  Jul 31, 20261h 4mS0

  <p>What can eel larvae, glowing bacteria, and sharp-toothed fish teach us about life in the deep ocean?</p> <p>In this episode of Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation, hosts Dr. Danté Fenolio and Sierra Fenolio are joined by Dr. Jon Moore, professor of biology at Florida Atlantic University's Wilkes Honors College. Dr. Moore shares his experiences studying deep-sea ecosystems and working alongside Dr. Fenolio to identify the many species of eel larvae found in the Gulf.</p> <p>The conversation explores the unusual development of eel larvae, the importance of taxonomy, and the role of marine snow i...

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  Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation - Deep Sea Marine Biology: Eels, Sharks and Conservation!

  Jul 31, 20261h 4m

  What can eel larvae, glowing bacteria, and sharp-toothed fish teach us about life in the deep ocean? In this episode of Edge of the Earth: Tales of Conservation, hosts Dr. Danté Fenolio and Sierra Fenolio are joined by Dr. Jon Moore, professor of biology at Florida Atlantic University's Wilkes Honors College. Dr. Moore shares his experiences studying deep-sea ecosystems and working alongside Dr. Fenolio to identify the many species of eel larvae found in the Gulf. The conversation explores the unusual development of eel larvae, the importance of taxonomy, and the role of marine snow in deep-ocean food webs. Dr. Moore also recounts his experience diving aboard the submersible Alvin and discusses bioluminescence, deep-sea exploration, and remarkable species such as lancetfish, dragonfish, tube shoulders, cookie-cutter sharks, and sleeper sharks. Discover how life at the ocean surface connects to its deepest habitats—and why understanding these rarely seen species is essential to conserving our shared ocean.

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  Texas Horned Lizard: Blood, Myths and Conservation!

  Jul 17, 202659 minS0

  <p>Fun fact: When threatened, Texas horned lizards can squirt blood from their eyes to ward off predators! And somehow, it still isn't the most interesting thing about them. In this episode, we're joined by guest speaker Bekky Muscher-Hodges, Manager of the Center for Conservation and Research at San Antonio Zoo, to take a closer look at the "Horny Toad" (the Texas horned lizard), one of North America's most iconic and unusual reptiles. From their incredible adaptations and specialized diet, to the myths that surround them, there's a lot more to this beloved reptile than meets the eye. We'll dive...

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