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Zoo LogicSeadragonsThe Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced the significant birth of several weedy seadragons. It is the first successful birth of these uncommon animals at Columbus, one of only a handful of institutions that have successfully bred seadragons. Senior Aquarist Aaron Jeskie, who was instrumental in the successful outcome, describes these unique creatures and some of the reasons they are so challenging to display and maintain. Animal Care Software2024-08-2929 min
Planty Planty Zoo Zoo13. Semper Augustus Tulip & Seadragons🌷🌊 Unveiling Semper Augustus Tulip and Enchanting Seadragons! 🌊🌷
Dive into the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we unveil extraordinary new species for our imaginary zoo and botanical garden! Hosted by Steph and Connor - your guides to the wonders of the natural world! In this captivating instalment, we delve into the captivating history of the Semper Augustus tulip and the mesmerizing world of weedy, ruby, and leafy seadragons.
🌷 The Semper Augustus Saga:
Steph takes you on a historical adventure back to the Dutch
Golden Age, unravelling the captivating story of the Semper Augustus tul...2023-11-0939 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsS2E1 – We back? Oh ya we Back!A new season, a new DM, and a few new characters fill up our first episode as our heroes heroically show up to a epic… meeting. Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-12-0641 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsS1.5E0 – The Cephalosquad Return-ethAfter a 3 months in real time and 6 months in game time the Cephalosquard are getting the band back together for a new series of adventures, with a surprise twist! Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-11-2937 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsSCCS-NY Workshop “Dugongs and Sea Dragons: Using Game Play and Storytelling to Engage Diverse Conservation Voices” Unabridged Workshop.Hi Folx, welcome to this very special unabridged version of the past of Dugongs and Seadragons miniseries: A workshop titled “Dugongs and Sea Dragons: Using Game Play and Storytelling to Engage Diverse Conservation Voices” organized by Josh Drew of the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and Chris Parsons of the University of Exeter. The episode has the full introduction, one-shot adventure, and post adventure Q&A period. Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-11-221h 39
Dugongs And SeadragonsSCCS-NY Workshop “Dugongs and Sea Dragons: Using Game Play and Storytelling to Engage Diverse Conservation Voices” Part 3 – The Warehouse of Horrors.Welcome back to the Student Conference on Conservation Science – New York, workshop “Dugongs and Sea Dragons: Using Game Play and Storytelling to Engage Diverse Conservation Voices” Thanks for joining us for episode three. Last week our heroes had managed to find a clue to declining battle crabs from the fishing merchant Ben Riggins. Riggins gave them the address of a warehouse in the fishing district. The address was from a person that was speaking to Riggins about making a trap for catching battle crabs. Let’s see what they discover… Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon: h...2021-11-1541 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsSCCS-NY Workshop “Dugongs and Sea Dragons: Using Game Play and Storytelling to Engage Diverse Conservation Voices” Part 2 – The Mystery of the Battle Crabs.Welcome back to the Student Conference on Conservation Science – New York, workshop “Dugongs and Sea Dragons: Using Game Play and Storytelling to Engage Diverse Conservation Voices” Thanks for joining us for episode two. In our previous episode, we had gone over the details of the study we are publishing, did the long introductions to all the people that participated the workshop game and finished with the narrative introduction to the game. Today, we are going to get into the game. The game is meant to show our workshop listeners that even complex conservation issues can be approached with t...2021-11-0837 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsSCCS-NY Workshop “Dugongs and Sea Dragons: Using Game Play and Storytelling to Engage Diverse Conservation Voices” Part 1 – Workshop Introductions.Hey folx and welcome to a special series of Dugongs and Seadragons. We are between season 1 and two right now and during this time The dugongs and seadragons crew had an opportunity to do a workshop on how to use table top roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons to help engage people in conservation. The workshop was done virtually at the Student Conference on Conservation Science – New York, through the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History. The workshop was 2 and a half hours long, but we have edited it int...2021-11-0129 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsDugongs and Rum Flagons – Season 2 Opener – Getting to know Marmo and EdulisSeason 2 is going to be starting in December and we are taking a moment to get to know the Players and Characters from Season 1 that will be joining us in Season 2. This week we will be talking to Andrew Kornblatt about Marmo Marius the halfling bard lawyer and Captain Edulis the half sea-elf fighter. Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-10-2519 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsDugongs and Rum Flagons – Season 2 Opener – Getting to know DarhanaSeason 2 is going to be starting in December and we are taking a moment to get to know the Players and Characters from Season 1 that will be joining us in Season 2. This week we will be talking to Erin Anderson about Darhana the Kelp Forest Druid. Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons 2021-10-1809 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsDugongs and Rum Flagons – Season 2 Opener – Getting to know Cali and PepperSeason 2 is going to be starting in December and we are taking a moment to get to know the Players and Characters from Season 1 that will be joining us in Season 2. This week we will be talking to Francis Farabaugh about Cali the Aasimar Bard and Pepper the puckish Gnome Paladin Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-10-1119 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsDugongs and Rum Flagons – Season 2 Opener – Getting to know Lucien DarkeSeason 2 is going to be starting in December and we are taking a moment to get to know the Players and Characters from Season 1 that will be joining us in Season 2. This week we will be talking to Dr. Chris Parsons about Lucien Darke, the Tiefling Warlock. Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-10-0413 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsTerror et Tentacula Part 8 – Sic semper diis antiquis.Our heroes manage to escape with their lives from the horrors beneath the city of Aquae Sulis in our terror et tentacula finale. Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-09-2734 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsTerror et Tentacula Part 7 – Flectere si nequeo superos, Acheronta movebo.After a horrific trek through the dark fraught with peril, our heroes finally meet their most vile challenge yet. Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-09-2035 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsTerror et Tentacula Part 6 – Reptans in tenebrisOur heroes are still wandering aimlessly in the dark, but stumble upon some clues to forbidden knowledge… and a waterfall. Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-09-1341 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsTerror et Tentacula Part 5 – Camera obscuraOur heroes manage to escape their pursuers. Unfortunately, they end up wandering in the dark looking for a way out and they don’t exactly find what they are looking for. Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-09-0633 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsTerror et Tentacula Part 4 – cave sis a cane tacito et adhuc aquaAfter the final battle of the night proved to be a bit too much for our heroes, they make a daring escape through the baths… unfortunately it is not a clean getaway. Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-08-3037 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsTerror et Tentacula Part 3 – Igne natura renovatur integraOur heroes are facing their second battle and gain a glorious feast before their final battle of the night. Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-08-2339 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsTerror et Tentacula Part 2 – Morituri te salutantOur gladiator heroes have completed their initial training and are facing their first battle. Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-08-1632 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsTerror et Tentacula Part 1 – Romani ite domumSeason 1 has come to and end here at Dugongs and Seadragons. While we are preparing for season 2, we have a few fun things from the archives we are going to throw your way. The first is a Call of Chuthulu adventure set in ancient Rome. In this first episode we meet our heroes as they are being carted to their new home, as gladiator slaves. Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the l...2021-08-0947 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsSeason 1 Finale!After a daring escape the cephalosquad make their way back to Imrock’s hold and only have one final task – to get the other captains to sign onto their pirate republic. ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons 2021-08-0238 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsThe Dramatic Escape!The cephalosquad has defeated the evil wizard Zensil and his evil otherworldly minions! Huzzah! Unfortunately, Zensil’s lair was only held together by his magical will, so now the cephalosquad are 2 miles below the surface of the ocean, in a lair that is collapsing around them… This sounds like a good time for a dramatic escape!!! ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-07-2739 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsThe Final Battle!The cephalosquad is locked in a fierce battle with the evil wizard Zensil in this hour-long unabridged battle. ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-07-121h 01
Dugongs And SeadragonsA New Convocation!!!The cephalosquad has reached the evil wizard Zensil’s secret lair!!! ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons 2021-06-2808 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsThe DescentThe Cephalosquad has made it to the center of the maelstrom and begins preparing to descend into the plane of sorrow. However, because it’s basically just another type of doorway, it takes them a while to figure out what to do… ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons 2021-06-2137 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsSo Close, yet so far…The cephalosquad continues its path towards the isle of the abbey in search of Zensil. Along the way, the group’s suspicions are confirmed, as they come across a flotsam of the undead, plus a confirmation from an old friend. ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-06-1435 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsTo everything Tern Tern Tern…The cephalosquad take the clues they have about Zensil and set sail for the sunken ship off the coast of Baysite. However, a series of mystical events lead them off course, back to where much of this started. Whilst pursuing Zensil, we discover Lucien charting a course to romance… ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-06-0730 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsDivining the secrets of Lucien’s mystery hole.The cephalosquad wakes up and takes a short pause as Lucien discovers another excuse to not wear a shirt – a quarter sized hole in his shoulder. After much experimentation by Leo and his lovely assistant, the random drunk longshoreman that was within reaching distance, Pepper decides to go and get a responsible adult… but can only find Carl. ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/Dugon...2021-05-3130 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsThe hunt part deux – drunken boogaloo.After ruling out all the likely locations of Zensil in or around Imrock’s hold, the cephalosquad resort to more desperate measures of investigation. Pepper has a divine revelation, Carl gets drunk enough to talk to his god, and The Porter reads not one, but TWO books. ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons 2021-05-2427 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsThe hunt begins.After getting everyone to agree that Zensil needs to be dealt with, the cephalosquad have their jobs cut out for them as they must try and find the wizard. Unfortunately, Zensil is not interested in being found, and all the clues left behind are muddied and cryptic. ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-05-1729 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsOne dead wizard away from a pirate republic!The cephalosquad make it back to Imrok’s hold and find themselves greeted by captains Teldarr and Gasteban. Things get a little crazy when Volgrom the mighty kicks down the door, but he ends up holding hands with Marigold and they all agree that Zensil must be dealt with. ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-05-1127 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsThe bearshark chase!After a quick switch to Lucien, Porter, Carl, Pepper, and Malthus sending out their messages to the pirate captains, Gasteban and Telldar, we find the Cephalosquad rushing off to avenge the death of Dharna’s octopuses. This thrilling chase filled with logistical organization and lots of arguing is almost as thrilling as opening a door! Until they find their quarry. ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term:2021-05-0334 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsLock, stock, and 2 dead octopuses.Reunited with their past companions, the cephalosquad realize too late that they were being spied upon. After dispelling the scrying Lucien, Carl, Pepper and The Porter try to figure out a way to negotiate a peaceful end to the upcoming battle. Dharna gets bored and goes outside to play. Cali and Leo try to have a tender moment between friends, only to have it ruined by a dead octopus. ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support t...2021-04-2625 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsReunited and it feels so… uh-oh…The Cephalosquad prepare to parlay with the incoming Armada. They are ferried out to the Glaucus, get their ship repaired, make it to the Armada, and are reunited with some of their long-lost friends. Unfortunately, this all goes awry at the last moment when they realize their sweet reunion has been spied upon. ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-04-1936 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsCongratulations! You’re under Arrest!The Cephalosquad managed to slip out of battle, but at what cost? Zensil Disappeared and Marmo’s dead. Our downtrodden adventurers collect their evidence and head back into the castle only to be arrested upon arrival. Through some cunning persuasion and absolutely no help from Lucien they manage to save their skins and prepare to parlay with the incoming Armada that is set to raze Imroc’s Hold to the ground. ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and s...2021-04-1233 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsThe Battle to Save Marlene Part 3The cephalosquad has finally come face to face with the villain Zensil, who has trapped Marlene (Marmo’s significant other, um… partner, um… love interest… Look we don’t like to put labels on things here). After a tragic strike from the Deep ones, Zensil disappears, and the cephalosquad get the second wind the never wanted. ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons 2021-04-0446 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsThe Battle to Save Marlene Part 2The cephalosquad has finally come face to face with the villain Zensil, who has trapped Marlene (Marmo’s significant other, um… partner, um… love interest… Look we don’t like to put labels on things here) for his foul schemes. The battle rages on, and the villains struck back! ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-03-2125 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsThe Battle to Save Marlene Part 1The cephalosquad has finally come face to face with the villain Zensil, who has trapped Marlene (Marmo’s significant other, um… partner, um… love interest… Look we don’t like to put labels on things here.) for his foul schemes. ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons 2021-03-1432 min
Dugongs And SeadragonsEpisode 101 – Once again outsmarted by an objectFinally, the cephalosquad is reunited with Lucien and Marigold. However, time is running short, Marlene’s life is in peril, and our team of somewhat intrepid heroes still cannot figure riddle of where Zensil is. Once again stymied by an inanimate object, the cephalosquad finally get a (somewhat anticlimactic) break, which leads them closer to their goal. ############################################# Please support Dugongs & Seadragons on Patreon, if every subscriber gave us just $1 to $5 a month it will allow us to full fund and support the podcast for the long-term: https://www.patreon.com/DugongsAndSeadragons2021-03-0732 min
Better Than HumanLeafy Seadragons: Looks like Seaweed, But Named After Mythical DragonsThis week Amber and Jennifer travel to Southern Australia to learn about the Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques), also known as Glauert's seadragon or just Leafies. We didn’t literally travel there, you know cause there’s a pandemic going on, and Australia is really far away from us… The Leafy Seadragon is a marine fish much like the more well known Seahorse, and it derives it’s name from the mythical dragon. First, Potato head is a potato, and a plastic potato does not need to have a gender. So people, stop freaking out. Also, cancel culture has been us...2021-03-0746 min