This week, we're talking about the king salmon, also known as the chinook, a vital keystone species in the Pacific Northwest. Listen to find out more about the king salmon life cycle, why some populations are so endangered, and how other species — particularly the southern resident killer whale — depend on them for survival.
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Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game!