Rick Schwartz
@zoologyrick.bsky.social
❤️’er of nature & conservation🌍 🎤Host of “Animals, Nature and You” 🎧 🐨Constantly curious about animals🦎 👟Trail runner & trash picker-upper ♻️
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium@ptdefiancezoo.bsky.social · 3w agoClara, the rescued sea otter, is showing off her lightning-fast tippy-tappies! Those speedy paws aren’t just adorable; they’re a natural skill sea otters use to crack open hard-shelled snacks like clams and crabs, using rocks as tools. Smart, speedy, and seriously cute. #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to take care of a rhino? How about three rhinos? In this episode of Animals, Nature, and You we sit down with Virginia Grimley, a Rhino keeper at the @oregonzoo.bsky.social. (Links to episode below) #WorldRhinoDay
It's #WorldRhinoDay! Today on Animals, Nature, and You, I share a personal experience with meeting the nearly extinct northern white rhinos in Kenya. A story that hopefully inspires all of us to continue working to save wildlife. (Links to episode in below)
We have a brand-new addition in Tropical Discovery! A lichenose leaf-tailed gecko has hatched here at the Zoo, marking the 17th hatchling of this species in just the past two years. 🥚 Baby Bulletin presented by @intermountain
Discover the remarkable life cycle of the red octopus! Maddy Tracewell, Senior Aquarist of Animal Health at @BirchAquarium joins host Rick Schwartz, sharing the groundbreaking work done in raising red octopus from egg to juvenile. (Links to episode in below) #Octopus #BabyOctopus #WildlifeEducation
On Animals, Nature, and You, Mike Veale ofGlobal Conservation Force shares updates on their recent work, innovative conservation tools, and upcoming events supporting rhino conservation. (Links to episode in below) #WorldRhinoDay
This episode of Animals, Nature, and You features Janet Rose-Hinestroza discussing the vital work of the Cheetah Outreach Trust USA; focusing on cheetah conservation, community involvement, and more. (Links to episode⤵️) #Cheetah #CheetahConservation #WildlifeEducation
The latest episode of Animals, Nature, and You explores the fascinating world of snakes, debunking myths, sharing interesting facts, and offering practical advice for coexisting with these vital creatures. (Link to episode ⬇️ ) #AwesomeAnimals #WildlifeEducation #AnimalFacts
A #Caturday memory. Many years ago part of my job was to travel to other zoos & conservation locations to learn more about them; share their stories and educate the general population about the amazing work being done. This photo was from a trip visiting a clouded leopard conservation program. (1/3)
It’s a bearcat #Caturday! Today is #WorldBinturongDay! And that means it’s the day we get to celebrate my favorite animal❤️ 🍿 This is Bandar, the guy responsible for my deep love and passion for binturongs. Bandar was the first binturong I worked with, and the relationship that came from…
What happens inside the butterfly's chrysalis? Join me on “Animals, Nature, and You” to explore the processes that occurs inside the chrysalis. From enzymes to imaginal cells and "primordial goop" 🦋 (Link to full episode in below⤵️) #Butterfly #Chrysalis #AnimalFacts #WildlifeEducation
*volume up for 15 seconds of nature. There’s a lot of noise out there. But when I get to connect with nature, I also reconnect with myself. #getOutside #connectwithnature
Many years ago I was fortunate enough to find myself in the presence of the last male northern white rhino. He was the definition of a gentle giant. The rangers who cared for him spoke to him like family; in part, I suppose, because he was. (1/4) #SaveTheRhinoDay #RhinoConservation
Today’s episode of “Animals, Nature, and You”, author & naturalist, David Mizejewski from National Wildlife Federation busts myths about bees, highlights the importance of native plants, & shares practical tips for supporting pollinators & wildlife in your own yard. (Link to full episode in below)
New feature unlocked: Q & A episode for 10 Minute Tuesday on AnimalsNatureAndYou. Available on all podcast players and YouTube. #zookeeper #wildlifeeducation #fanmail
On this Crow & Raven Day, I could tell you that behavioral research shows us that crows and ravens possess exceptionally high intelligence. Or, I could tell you that… #CrowAndRavenDay #WildlifeEducation #AnimalFact #corvid
A #Caturday #AnimalFact for you: 🐅Tiger stripes are not only mesmerizing to look at, they also offer the purr-fect camouflage for the grassland & wooded habitat tigers live in. (Also, tigers don’t purr, but saying it’s the “chuff-fect camouflage” just didn’t make sense. #IYKYK.) #WildlifeEducation
Happy Arbor Day 🌲🌳 I read that the purpose of Arbor Day is to encourage people and communities to plant trees. I’d like to add that perhaps today we can also remember the value of saving and maintaining the old mature trees and forests. #ArborDay #HugATree #GetOutside
As the sunsets on #EarthDay, I contemplated what photo I could use to help convey my thoughts. I landed on one of my old photos from Botswana, 2009. I remember how striking the contrast was between the earth and the sky; dark greens and billowing white clouds. (1/4)
A little trivia for 10 Minute Tuesday on Animals, Nature, and You. Available on all podcast players and YouTube. (Inks below⤵️) #AnimalFact #WildlifeEducation
Fun #Caturday fact: It may sound like I am lion when I tell you there was a time lions lived in Europe, but it’s true! We tend to think of lions as being only in Africa, but in our modern times there is still a small population of Asiatic lions in India. AND… (1/3) #AnimalFact #WildlifeEducation
Today is NOT World Skunk Day - and that stinks! #AnimalFact: Skunk spray is a chemical compound that comes from two glands located on the skunks rump. The spray is pungent and an effective deterrent. The sent sticks around because… (1/3) #skunk #skunkspray #wildlifeeducation
Look, I get it… dinosaurs are fascinating. But I’m more fascinated by the spectacular species that we have ALIVE on our planet today. Check out this black tree monitor lizard. Very dinosaur like, arboreal & freaking gorgeous! #AwesomeAnimals #reptilesofinstagram #herpsofinstagram #herpetology
New episode of Animals, Nature, and You! 🌳Tina Brower Kraska, the founder of Red Oaks Forest School, shares the importance of child-led exploration and the benefits of outdoor learning. (Link to full episode in below⤵️) #ForestSchool #ConnectToNature #NaturePlay #GetOutside
Was it just me or was today moving at sloth speed? #AnimalFact: Did you know sloths are slow, but not lazy? It’s true! The Sloth moves slowly to conserve energy. They have a very high-fiber/low calorie diet of mostly leaves. That means.. #sloth #wildlifeeducation
In this episode of Animals, Nature, and You, we discover how being a drummer on tour led to visiting zoos & aquariums. And when the world went on lockdown - Rossifari podcast was born! Jon uses his platform to showcase wildlife conservation. (Link below) #WildlifeEducation #WildlifeConservation
Recent headlines celebrate a 64% increase in #MonarchButterfly populations. But is this the turning point for these pollinators? In this episode of Animal, Nature, and You, I explore what this increase means and the ongoing challenges monarchs face. #butterflyconservation #wildlifeconservation
Monarch population glow-up!?🤔 Look, I’m not trying to glaze your aura, and yeah, in the upcoming episode of Animals, Nature, and You, I’ll just put the fries in the bag - but not before I spill the lore on monarch butterfly populations. #MonarchMigration #MonarchButterfly #AnimalsNatureAndYou
