STK Animal Education Division Podcast
STK Animal Education Division Podcast - Animal Facts and Resources
Episodes
49 episodes
North Carolina Zoo - Day 6
Meet red ruffed lemurs and Coquerel's sifakas as James Pino and his dad share their Duke Lemur Center visit. Their North Carolina trip continues with Nanotyrannus, Acrocanthosaurus and a Malaysian giant leaf insect, bringing living animals and ...
North Carolina Zoo - Day 5
Explore horned puffins, Arctic foxes, red wolves, sand cats and elk with James Pino in this North Carolina Zoo episode. The fifth installment of the wildlife trip series introduces a varied group of animals, with existing timestamps to help you...
North Carolina Zoo - Day 4
Lions, red river hogs, hamadryas baboons, king vultures and Peleides blue morpho butterflies feature in this North Carolina Zoo conversation. Join James Pino for the fourth installment of the wildlife trip series, with a separate segment for ea...
Trip Day 3
James Pino and his dad visit Greensboro Science Center and SEA LIFE in the Charlotte-Concord area during their North Carolina wildlife trip. The conversation begins with the southern cassowary, including its size, diet, habitat and striking app...
Trip Day 2
Little blue penguins and eastern black-and-white colobus monkeys begin James Pino's account of a day at Cincinnati Zoo. James and his dad share their animal observations in the second installment of their wildlife trip series. The episode featu...
Trip Day 1 - Indianapolis Zoo
Start James Pino's wildlife trip at Indianapolis Zoo, where the conversation opens with chimpanzees and their zoo habitat. James and his dad discuss five featured animals, followed by a bonus animal at the end. This first installment also intro...
Favorite Modern Animals | 2026
James Pino shares his favorite living animals, including the gila monster, emperor newt, green moray eel, Andean cock-of-the-rock and pronghorn. Join him for a personal animal education conversation that brings reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds...
James' Favorite Dinosaurs - A Prehistoric Top 5!
James Pino counts down five favorite prehistoric animals, beginning with the armored dinosaur Edmontonia. The conversation combines animal facts with the stories behind his choices, including the dinosaur cards he made as a child. Join James an...
Costa Rica DAY 1
Join James Pino for the first day of his Costa Rica trip and a conversation about the country's biodiversity. This travel episode introduces the wildlife focus of the journey and James' interest in Costa Rica's birds. Follow the accompanying vi...
Living Fossils? LIVE BROADCAST
What does 'living fossil' really mean, and can the label be misleading? James Pino examines the concept in this live animal education conversation, exploring the assumptions and misconceptions attached to the phrase. Listen for a discussion of ...
Crazy Birds - LIVE Podcast!
Join James Pino for a live conversation about unusual birds in the first live episode of the show. This animal education discussion turns the spotlight on the variety of bird life, with All the Birds of the World as the reference used in the vi...
Interview with ARTHUR VON WIESENBERGER of AnimalZone
James Pino talks with Arthur von Wiesenberger of AnimalZone about his dedication to animal welfare and education. Learn about AnimalZone's work sharing animal knowledge and bringing that passion to a wider audience. This interview connects wild...
Flying or Gliding
What is the difference between flying and gliding? James Pino explores that question through birds, lizards and prehistoric animals in this animal education episode. Join the conversation about the different ways animals move through the air an...
Wildlife of the Chaparral
James Pino explores wildlife and habitats in a wide-ranging animal education conversation featuring rhinos, zebras, wombats and tortoises. Join the discussion of different animals and the environments associated with them. An episode for listen...
Cryptids... Let's Talk... Animal Education Podcast
Could real animals help explain stories about mermaids, chupacabras and other cryptids? James Pino explores creatures of myth and legend through an animal education discussion of the wildlife behind these tales. Listen for a conversation about ...
The Dire Wolf is... BACK? Let's Talk
In this April 2025 episode, James Pino discusses Colossal Biosciences' announcement about three pups presented as part of a dire wolf de-extinction project. The conversation considers the questions and criticism surrounding the claim. Listen fo...
Galapagos | Special Travel Episode
Explore Galapagos wildlife with James 'Petey' Pino as he shares encounters with giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies and sea lions. This travel episode also covers hiking, snorkeling, lava tunnels, transport and food from the jo...
Whale Evolution - Animal Education
How did whales evolve from land mammals into animals adapted to life in the sea? James Pino explores this evolutionary journey through the fossil evidence discussed in the episode, including discoveries in Pakistan. Recorded around World Whale ...
Animal Education - SPECIAL GUEST - Grant Fowlds
South African conservationist Grant Fowlds joins James Pino to discuss wildlife protection and the work described in the episode around Project Rhino. Explore the role of anti-poaching efforts, community education and collaboration in rhino con...
Animal Education - CARIBOU | REINDEER
What is a caribou, and why do reindeer feature in stories about Santa? James 'Petey' Pino turns the spotlight on caribou in this holiday-season animal education episode. Join the conversation about these deer and the connection between wildlife...
BONUS EPISODE: Animal Ecology in Monster Hunter BETA
How does Monster Hunter represent animal behavior and ecological relationships? In this bonus episode, James discusses the beta during live gameplay, looking at features that reflect biological and ecological aspects of animals and their enviro...
Animal Education Zoo tour 2024 Part 1
The 2024 zoo tour begins in Omaha, Nebraska. Join James Pino for the first installment of this animal education travel series and a conversation centred on the Omaha stop. A longer episode for listeners following the show's zoo visits and wildl...
Animal Education - February 2024 - Misconceptions
Roadrunners, coyotes and common wildlife misconceptions are the focus of this animal education discussion. James Pino brings together zoology, biology, evolution and animal behavior to examine ideas about animals and ecology. Listen for a conve...
Animal Education - 2024 New Year's Special
Welcome the new year with James Pino in this extended Animal Education special from January 2024. Join the show's longer seasonal conversation and continue exploring its animal education series. This special is part of the first-season catalogu...
Animal Education 24 - Panther Chameleon
Why do chameleons change color? James Pino explores the panther chameleon, including color changes, visual communication, independently moving eyes and the tongue used to catch insects. The conversation also considers common camouflage assumpti...
