Fur Real with Mark A Kyle

• "POLAR BEARS ON THIN ICE" with Dr. Steven Amstrup

  In this episode of The Fur Real Podcast, we head to the Arctic with Dr. Steven Amstrup of Polar Bears International, the world’s leading organization dedicated to the conservation of polar bears and their sea ice habitat. With climate change melting the Arctic at an alarming rate, polar bears are being pushed to their limits—swimming longer distances, struggling to hunt, and adapting to a rapidly changing environment. Dr. Amstrup shares incredible facts about these powerful animals: their fur is actually translucent, their skin is black, and they’re capable of swimming for days across icy waters. But beyond the trivia, this episode dives deep into the urgent challenges they face and what scientists and conservationists are doing to help. Whether you're a polar bear superfan or just polar bear-curious, this episode delivers eye-opening science, expert insights, and a powerful message of hope. www.furrealpodcast.com                        www.polarbearsinternational.org fb @The Fur Real Podcast      fb @Mark A Kyle      fb @polarbearsinternational Ig @thefurrealpodcast     Ig @markakyle    ig@polarbeardsinternational tik tok @The Fur Real Podcast         tik tok @polarbearsinternational You Tube  @ The Fur Real Podcast    You Tube @Polarbearsinternational.org Speical thanks to J Jig Cicero @jjigcicero for our music intro and outro..you rock!!! Special thanks to Jake Olson  [email protected] for awesome sound editing  and to our supporters: www.prepvet.com  Stem cells for pets

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• " EQUINE CRYOTHERAPY" with Brady Case

  When you think of cryotherapy, you probably picture a human stepping into a freezing cold chamber — but did you know cryotherapy is now helping horses without the giant ice-box contraptions? This week on The Fur Real Podcast, we dive into the cold, hard facts with Brady Case of Precision Equine Therapy, a pioneer bringing mobile cryotherapy directly to horses (and even their owners!). Brady breaks down how targeted cryotherapy triggers a powerful physiological response that reduces pain, inflammation, and promotes faster healing — often slashing recovery times in ways that seem almost unbelievable. We talk about the science behind the chill, why cold therapy works so effectively for injuries and maintenance, and how his mobile system makes it easy for horse owners and trainers to integrate cryotherapy into their regular care routines. Not only is Brady treating horses, but he's also empowering owners, trainers, and barn staff to learn the techniques themselves — creating a ripple effect of better health and recovery in equine communities everywhere. If you love learning about cutting-edge animal therapies, want to boost your horse’s performance and recovery, or are just curious how a little cold can create such hot results, you won’t want to miss this episode. www.furrealpodcast.com   www.pecryo.com fb The Fur Real Podcast      fb Mark A Kyle fb Precision Equine Cryotherapy ig@thefurrealpodcast    ig@markakyle ig@precision_equine_therapy tik tok  @The Fur Real Podcast      tik tok @pecryo Speical thanks to J Jig Cicero @jjigcicero for our music intro and outro..you rock!!! Special thanks to Jake Olson  [email protected] for awesome sound editing  and to our supporters: www.prepvet.com  Stem cells for pets

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• "LITTLE BLUE (FAIRY) PENGUINS" with Richard Reina

  What comes to mind when you hear the word Penguin? Not the Batman villain (though he had some flair)… We’re talking about the real-deal, black-and-white waddlers—like Charlie Chaplin in a tux, just with more feathers and fish breath. In today’s episode  we welcome Professor Richard Reina, a top expert in animal responses to the environment and—get this—a leading authority on the Little Penguin. Also called the Fairy Penguin or the Little Blue Penguin (yep, they’re actually blue), these adorable creatures are the smallest penguins on the planet. We’re diving beak-first into: What a “penguin divorce” looks like (spoiler: it’s not as dramatic as Hollywood, but still juicy) What these tiny tuxedoed swimmers snack on How they survive in a rapidly changing world And why they're more fascinating than you'd ever expect Whether you're a penguin superfan or just here for the animal oddities, this episode is full of fun facts, expert insight, and a whole lot of penguin charm. So grab your fish snacks and get ready to waddle into the wonderful world of the Little Blue Penguin! www.furrealpodcast.com          ig@thefurrealpodcast    ig@markakyle fb The Fur Real Podcast        fb Mark A Kyle tiktok @ The Fur Real Podcast Speical thanks to J Jig Cicero @jjigcicero for our music intro and outro..you rock!!! Special thanks to Jake Olson  [email protected] for awesome sound editing  and to our supporters: www.prepvet.com  Stem cells for pets

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• "HOLLYWOOD ANIMAL WRANGLER...BOBBI COLORADO"

  🎬 Ever wonder how they get a bear to drive a golf cart—or a dog to save the day on cue? In this wildly entertaining episode of Fur Real, we pull back the curtain on the magic behind Hollywood’s most talented animal stars. From Lassie to Flipper, Gentle Ben to the majestic lion in Secondhand Lions, there’s one name behind the scenes who’s helped bring these iconic animal performances to life: Bobbi Colorado. Bobbi is one of Hollywood’s top Animal Wranglers—a real-life animal whisperer with decades of experience training everything from house pets to exotic creatures for the big screen. She joins us to share jaw-dropping stories from film sets, the incredible patience and creativity it takes to train animal actors, and what it really means to be a wrangler in the wild world of showbiz. 🐾 How do you train a bear to drive a golf cart? 🐾 What’s it like working on set with lions, tigers, and…well, maybe not bears—but close? 🐾 And why might you never look at an animal scene in a movie the same way again? This episode is packed with behind-the-scenes secrets, unforgettable stories, and a whole lot of animal love. Don’t miss it—it’s truly Fur Real. www.furrealpodcast.com        www.bobbicolorado.com ig@thefurrealpodcast           ig@markakyle fb@ Markakyle                  tik tok The Fur Real Podcast Speical thanks to J Jig Cicero @jjigcicero for our music intro and outro..you rock!!! Special thanks to Jake Olson  [email protected] for awesome sound editing  and to our supporters: www.prepvet.com  Stem cells for pets    

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• "QUOKKA'S ...THE HAPPIEST ANIMAL IN THE WORLD" with Dr. Matthew Hayward

  You’ve definitely seen their photo — big round eyes, a chubby-cheeked smile, and an almost cartoonishly cute face. But did you know the name of this camera-loving marsupial? Meet the quokka, famously dubbed “The Happiest Animal in the World.” In this wildly fun episode of Fur Real, host Mark Kyle is joined by Dr. Matthew Hayward, a leading quokka expert, author of Saving Biodiversity, and professor at The University of Newcastle. Together, they dive into the fascinating world of these adorable Australian icons. From their ancient roots and unique behaviors to the viral sensation of the “quokka selfie,” Dr. Hayward shares incredible insights about these creatures — including why they have so little fear of humans, and what myths we’ve all gotten wrong. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or just in it for the cute factor, this episode delivers laughs, learning, and plenty of "aww" moments. You can hear the joy as Mark and Matt geek out over these little legends. Get ready to fall in love with the quokka — and maybe even start planning your own selfie! www.furrrealpodcast.com  [email protected]       ig@thefurrealpodcast    ig@markakyle fb @ conservation@uon    fb @The Fur Real Podcast    @Mark A Kyle tik tok @ TheFurRealPodcast Saving Biodiversity link https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003587644/saving-biodiversity-matt-hayward Special thanks to JaSpeical thanks to J Jig Cicero @jjigcicero for our music intro and outro..you rock!!! ke Olson  [email protected] for awesome sound editing  and to our supporters: www.prepvet.com  Stem cells for pets

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