Haast's Eagle

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Extinction Event

Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

80 episodes

5 days ago

In 1986, Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded, causing a radioactive fallout with catastrophic effects on people and wildlife. We check in 40 years later to see how the critters in Pripyat and the surrounding area are faring. Brace yourself for some ooey gooey wolves and jacked up arachnids. This one’s gonna get weird! Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at extinctionpod@gmail.com or leave us a voice message ©2026 Extinction Event ext...

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Haast's Eagle

Extinction Event

55 minutes

4 months ago

Haast's Eagle

Holy heck how'd we miss this one. This giant New Zealand bird was the biggest eagle to have ever lived! And its extinction is linked to the Giant Moa, which if you haven't heard is being resurrected by Colossal Biosciences with the help of Peter Jackson. Yes the Lord of the Rings one. Woah we have a lot to catch up on! Also a big apology to our regular extincty fans for taking so long to get a new episode up. WE'LL TRY HARDER NEXT TIME Check out this great video by “FRANK” that help informe...