22 Best Extinction Podcasts

1. Extinction Event

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A comedy podcast about extinct stuff. Join Melissa & Jack as they attempt to uncover the natural histories of bygone creatures and other things.
Hosts Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
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2. Sounds Wild

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Sounds Wild is a Center for Biological Diversity podcast focusing on endangered wildlife, the extinction crisis, and saving life on Earth. Hosted by Mike Stark and Vanessa Barchfield, Sounds Wild features interviews with experts at the Center and beyond about some of the most important issues of our time.MORE Email ****@biologicaldiversity.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Sebastián Di Martino
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Extinct & Back

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Journey through the remarkable stories of species that have defied extinction through groundbreaking science and unwavering human dedication. This series examines revolutionary conservation successes through the lens of two expert hosts - a conservation scientist and a wildlife storyteller - who unpack the scientific innovations, human determination, and ecological complexities behind nature's most inspiring comebacks.MORE Email ****@rhythmpodcaststudios.com
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4. Tales of Extinction

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Follow a day in the life of prehistoric animals with Tales of Extinction. Listen as they fight to survive in a prehistoric world that time forgot. Soundscape Story Telling Human Narration & Writing Extinct Animal facts Quiz to Assist Learning Tales of Extinction sets out to capture the thrill of following ancient animals through the perils of prehistoric life. This series teaches children about extinct life while engaging their imagination.MORE Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. Amphibian Rescue

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When amphibians began disappearing around the world, conservation had to change. The podcast begins by revisiting the discovery of the amphibian extinction crisis and the creation of Amphibian Ark in 2006. From there, we share real-world stories of species rescue, conservation breeding, and reintroduction efforts around the globe...MORE Email ****@amphibianark.org
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Faded Tails

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Faded Tails is a compelling podcast in which host Zoya relates the stories of Earth's endangered species, guiding listeners through the delicate balance between survival and extinction. From the smallest to the largest creatures, each episode delves into the natural world, exploring the struggles, triumphs, and conservation efforts surrounding these species. Zoya unravels their history and the challenges they face, highlighting the urgent need to protect them. Join her as she revives their fading stories, reminding us of the critical role we play in keeping these voices from extinction.MORE Email ****@radiolaurier.com
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7. A-Pod Cast For Killer Whales

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A-Pod Cast for Killer Whales with host Alison Morrow explores the challenges facing the survival of the J, K, and L-Pod Southern Resident killer whales, the 73 orcas on the brink of extinction.MORE Producer/Network Alison Morrow
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 45 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Almost Gone

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This podcast is about animals on the brink of extinction and ways we can help them with fun activities to do. You can help the animals make a come back.
Producer/Network Tanya Greve
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9. Dire Wolf

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Uncover the truth behind one of the Ice Age's most misunderstood predators in Dire Wolves: Myth, Science, and Survival. From ancient fossil beds to modern DNA surprises, this six-part series takes you on a journey through the life, extinction, and pop culture resurrection of the legendary dire wolf. Whether you're a science buff, a history fan, or just love a good mystery from the natural world, this series will leave you howling for more. For more engaging podcasts like this, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com ...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Javan Tiger: A Glimmer of Hope for an Extinct Species

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The Javan Tiger: A Glimmer of Hope for an Extinct Subspecies The Javan tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica), once a majestic inhabitant of the dense tropical forests and remote mountainous regions of the Indonesian island of Java, was declared extinct by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2003. The last confirmed sighting of this relatively small tiger subspecies, with males weighing around 100-140 kg and females around 75-115 kg, was in 1976...MORE Producer/Network Quiet.Please
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11. Lost Animals

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Extinction is nature's rule. Over the years, we have lost many animal species to extinction. Few of them are known to us only through books as we never got the chance to see them in real. Many were wiped off the earth by humans, and the abuse continues still. Listen to the immersive stories of animals who got extinct due to human insensitivity and climate change.For a wholesome experience and more stories, visit storytokri.com Follow us https://www.instagram.com/storytokri https://www.facebook.com/StoryTokri/MORE Producer/Network StoryTokri
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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12. The Song of the Right Whale

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Time is running out for the rare Right Whale - but conservationists and the fishing industry are clashing over solutions. Can the species be saved from extinction?
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 483.2KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 146.5K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. The Extinctions Podcast

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The Extinctions Podcast is the first podcast dedicated specifically to the quaternary extinctions, rewilding science, and the recent past. If you've ever wanted to know what happened to the sabertoothed cats, how the mammoth lived, or who the first settlers of Australia were, this is the podcast for you!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook 1KTwitter 5.3K Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. The Extinction Hour with Matthew Flacksenburg

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Embark on a journey through time and explore the world-shattering ¨Big Five¨ mass extinction events that shaped life as we know it.
Producer/Network Matthew Flacksenburg
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15. From the Graveyard

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Each episode tells the story of a unique species that was driven to extinction as a direct and indirect consequence of human actions
Producer/Network Carrie Bradshaw
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16. Turn On The Light

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The podcast to inject hope and faith into a despairing world, with stories of success from species who have made it back from the brink of extinction. Oft times, grassroot and local community efforts have achieved incredible results; showing us all that we can make a difference.MORE Producer/Network Louise Joy
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 7Twitter 24 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. The Vaquita Chronicles

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Welcome to the Vaquita Chronicles - the podcast that allows you to follow the journey of the vaquita through its extinction crisis. Hosted by vaquita documentarians Sean Bogle and Matthew Podolsky, the producers behind the film, 'Souls of the Vermilion Sea'.MORE Producer/Network The Wild Lens Collective
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

18. The Extinction Files

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The Extinction Files is a podcast telling the stories of some of the world's most fascinating extinct animals, hosted by Dan Joslyn.
Producer/Network Unknown
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

19. Extinctions in Near Time: Biodiversity Loss Since the Pleistocene

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The transition 11,700 years ago from the Pleistocene glacial period into the Holocene interglacial witnessed the expansion of humans around the world, climatic warming and the demise of many large vertebrate species. Since that time extinctions have continued on land and in the sea, culminating with the biodiversity crisis we are experiencing today. We explored these prehistoric extinctions—Who? When? Where? and Why?—in order to learn more about our planet's future...MORE Producer/Network Liz Hadly
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

20. All Creatures Podcast

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The mission of the All Creatures Podcast is to educate listeners on the diverse animals that share our planet. We are in the midst of the Earth's Six Mass Extinction and many animals need our help if they are to survive.Each week we will discuss a new species, conduct interviews with conservation experts from around the globe, and discuss recent conservation news.MORE Hosts Chris Mortensen, Angie Adkin
Producer/Network Airwave Media
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Ashleigh Lutz-Nelson, Dr. Johnny Hanson
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 680Facebook 2KTwitter 436Instagram 2.7K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Pod of Orcas

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Only around 70 Southern Resident Killer Whales remain in the wild and they're looking directly at extinction if things don't change. Season 1 of this podcast is a deep dive on this endangered population of orcas. All episodes after that tell stories of the Salish Sea ecosystem and the planet. Click subscribe and spread the word!MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 47 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Back from the Brink - The Podcast

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Back from the Brink is Queensland's first ever series that delves into conservation stories from the incredible biodiversity hot-spot we have on our doorstep. From hammerhead sharks to giant orchids, the series showcases our region's most threatened species, what is happening to them and the remarkable people working tirelessly to save them from extinction.MORE Producer/Network Natura Pacific
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 7Facebook 2.9KInstagram 1K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact