Join host Jack Baker as he discusses a series of under-appreciated and under-explored conservation stories with the people who have dedicated their lives to these incredible causes! Starting with ‘The Plight of the Pangolin’, the series then explores topics ranging from tourism to botany, and species ranging from Armadillo to Zebra, with the hope of both educating and inspiring you! “…it is packed with facts. I was really impressed by Jack’s efforts to include a variety of voices to paint a more nuanced portrait of the pangolin’s plight†- BBC Wildlife Magazine
Today I am joined by the absolutely brilliant Ruairidh Alexander! Ruairidh is currently undertaking an MRes at Napier University, and works part time as a tutor. However, they also find the time to volunteer for the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. Ruairidh and I discuss how we can balance having a full time job and being invested and engaged in conservation!Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Today I am joined by Aspen Ellis and Allison Payne from the University of California, Santa Cruz! We are talking about sea birds, wind farms, elephant seals and the importance of teaching Queer Ecology! If you don't know what Queer Ecology is, don't worry, this incredible duo explain it all!Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
I am so excited to kick off this year's #PangolinPride with someone who I have admired for a very long time – Isaias Hernandez. You may know Isaias for their groundbreaking work as ‘QueerBrownVegan'. It was an honour to sit down and ask them about how they tell environmental stories, how their life led them to this career, and what inspires them! Thank you so joining us for another amazing Pride Month series! Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride
Pangolin is coming to Cardiff! I will be on stage interviewing composers, musicians, and conservationists at an incredible concert hosted by Sinfonia Cymru. You can get your tickets here: https://sinfonia.cymru/programme/songs-of-the-skies-world-environment-day/ Also... PANGOLIN PRIDE IS BACK! Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
May 9th is International Chameleon Day! This year we are celebrating with Tim Eppley, the Chief Conservation Officer of Wildlife Madagascar!We chat about some of the most exciting developments in the world of chameleon conservation, as well as how you can get involved in their protection. We also chat about an amazing range of incredible creatures - including Panther Chameleons and Globe-Horned Chameleons! Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Today I am joined by Lyndon Howson to discuss the importance of youth governance in the conservation field. Lyndon is an accomplished conservationist, who has worked with the Chester Zoo Youth Board, authored his own novel, and spearheaded a hedgehog conservation campaign. He is fantastic and I am so glad you get to hear all about it absolutely brilliant work! We discuss what the Youth Board does, how you can get involved in youth governance, and the weird and wonderful world of Hedgehogs!Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
I recently collaborated with Chester Zoo on something really exciting, their Changemakers' Toolkit! This incredible resource teaches you everything you need to know about how to make waves in the conservation space. This bonus episode is a snippet of the course that I produced on podcasting - I really hope you enjoy!Make sure and check out the whole course below...Episode Description: Hello and welcome to the Chester Zoo Conservation Changemakers' Toolkit! My name is Jack Baker and in this episode, I am going to be sharing my journey in nature podcasting! We will chat about where my idea came from, how I grew my audience and some of the lessons I have learned along the way!Some core take aways include…Don't let anyone tell you, you can't do it!Apply for speaking opportunities and awards!Use it to build your profile/brand!Take breaks!Be your authentic self!Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
I recently collaborated with Chester Zoo on something really exciting, their Changemakers' Toolkit! This incredible resource teaches you everything you need to know about how to make waves in the conservation space. Here to discuss the project is Emma Greenwood, a passionate youth voice and climate activist! Emma is incredible! She was a Young Member of Parliament, co-founded 'Youth Strike 4 Climate Manchester', and is currently developing a climate action app for young people to help address climate anxiety!We discuss how the toolkit came to be, what it can teach you, and the importance of looking after your mental health while working in the conservation and nature space!Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Welcome to the fourth special episode recorded liveat Global Birdfair 2024. Today, Jack is joined by Sean McCormack from the Ealing Beaver Project to discuss their efforts to bring beavers back to London!Jack and Sean discuss how this project came to be, the challenges it has faced, and the many successes that it has already seen! Plus, the duo take a moment to discuss Sean's favourite under-appreciated bird - the Dunnock! Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Welcome to the third of four special episodes recorded live at Global Birdfair 2024. Today, Jack is joined by the host of ‘Natures a Hoot', Tom Morath, to discuss the wonderful world of Vultures. They discuss the joys of working with Egyptian Vultures, the challenges of protecting the Lappet-faced vulture, and the Poison Response Action Campaign which has been saving vultures across the Kruger National Park! Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Welcome to the second of four special episodes recorded live at Global Birdfair 2024. Today, Jack is joined by Carmen Rueda from the Lynx Connect Project to discuss their work to protect the highly endangered Iberian Lynx. The duo discuss the importance of connection between local communities and the lynx, how the species bounced back from just 100 individuals, and why so much of this work is actually all about the rabbits! Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Welcome to the first of four special episodes recorded live at Global Birdfair 2024. Today, Jack is joined by Pedro Prata from Rewilding Portugal to discuss their work in the Greater Côa Valley!Jack and Pedro discuss the importance of coexistence between people and wildlife, how the production of shoes has been assisting rewilding efforts, and how we can conserve Portugal's Wolves, Lynx, Black Vultures and Egyptian Vultures! Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
It is time to settle the biggest and most controversial debate of the year, are you #TeamMooDeng or #TeamPesto?! To fight it out, I am joined by the Teen Programs Manager for the Lincoln Park Zoo, the host of the Birdy Bunch Podcast and one of the NAAEE 30 Under 30 – the incredible CJ Greco! CJ was here last week talking all about their favourite conservation stories of the year. This time, we don't just argue about hippos and penguins, we also talk about our personal nature highlights from 2024, our career and life goals for 2025, and we decide what the most underappreciated creatures of 2024 where! Happy Holidays from all of us here at Pangolin! Thank you so much for an incredible 2024, you have made it truly unforgettable! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker! Follow CJ on Instagram at @cj.greco Listen to The Birdy Bunch here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pv0NiMp7VQ4U9d621PM1B?si=86444780a0f246ec Music Credits: Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Christmas Rap" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
It is time for the annual PANGOLIN HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! This year, I am joined by the Teen Programs Manager for the Lincoln Park Zoo, the host of the Birdy Bunch Podcast, and one of the NAAEE 30 Under 30, the incredible CJ Greco! We are going to talk a little bit about their work, their love of puns, and how they came to be one of the BEST environmental educators I know! We are of course also going to recap all of the best conservation and nature news of the year! So, we are talking Scottish Wildcats, Partula Snails, Snow Leopards, Siamese Crocodiles, Birds, Rhino IVF and SO MUCH MORE! I am so so so so so excited! Happy Holidays from all of us here at Pangolin! Thank you so much for an incredible 2024, you have made it truly unforgettable! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker! Follow CJ on Instagram at @cj.greco Listen to The Birdy Bunch here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pv0NiMp7VQ4U9d621PM1B?si=86444780a0f246ec Music Credits: Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Christmas Rap" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Welcome to the 100th Episode of Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast! I cannot believe that we are finally here, and so we are going to spend today celebrating. Firstly, we are going to look back at the last 4 years and reflect on what it means to be here. Secondly, we are going to be ranking the world's most under-appreciated and misunderstood creatures. Finally, I will be saying a HUGE thank you to everyone who has made this incredible journey possible! Obviously, no celebration is complete without guests, so to help me I am joined by 13 amazing, incredible, wonderful, inspiring people who have dedicated their lives to helping create a healthier, happier, more just and beautiful world for us all. They are… Robi and Emma from Zoology Ramblings! Connor and Steph from Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! Alicia Hayden and Natasha Hatcher - two of my favourite wildlife artists! Tasnia Khandaker – researcher, friend, dog lover, icon! Toryn Whitehead - PhD candidate and wild boar enthusiast! Tomi Teicher and Rae Landriau – two AMAZING members of the environmental education community from Consciente Colectivo and Create Change Collective! Indy Greene and Franca Kasuku, both new guests to the show who both do incredible conservation work! Jodi McFarlane, my ReZOO partner-in-crime! They have each chosen a creature to highlight, and I have then ranked them… so I know it is going to be controversial! I am so grateful to everyone who has offered their support to the show over the last 4 years. The boy who started this show would never, ever believe everything that was about to happen to him. Every success I have ever had is because of all of you… thank you, thank you, thank you! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)! Please follow the links below to learn more about our incredible guests: Robi & Emma: https://open.spotify.com/show/1T7Zzh2YTiDfb2kgbOxQsz?si=f97cb3a9f8324f39 Connor & Steph: https://open.spotify.com/show/54QtJ8MTb4MBxdRgjK7ct3?si=cd1d4439c7694889 Alicia: @AliciaHaydenWildlife Natasha: @HatchlingMakes Indy: @greeneindy Tasnia: https://bd.linkedin.com/in/tasniakhandaker Toryn: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/toryn-whitehead Tomi: https://conscientecolectivo.com.ar/ Rae: https://createchangecollective.weebly.com/ Franca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisca-kasuku-11bb60a5/ Special thanks to The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), BIAZA, & The Lemur Conservation Network for your continued support. This episode is dedicated to my incredible family. Whether we are connected by blood or chosen, I couldn't do anything without you. Music Credits: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The great Pennsylvanian poet Taylor Swift once asked, “are there still beautiful things?”. The NAAEE Conference in Pittsburgh proved the answer is a resounding YES! I was lucky enough to be able to attend the North American Association for Environmental Education Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from the 6th-9th of November 2024! I met the most incredible people, made the most wonderful friends, and learned more than I ever could have dreamed of. It was constructive, challenging, enlightening, inspiring and joyful. This episode is a recap of that event, but also a huge thank all of the beautiful souls who made the conference what it was. I feel so grateful that I was able to share a few days with you! The episode starts by explaining my history with NAAEE and recounting my visit to the Pittsburgh Zoo! Then I recap all of my favourite moments from the conference. I talk about some of the major themes, and share some of the lessons I learned. Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
It is one of the best days of the year - World Lemur Day! To celebrate, Jack is joined by the Director of the Lemur Conservation Network, Lynne Venart, to discuss all of the most recent progress in Lemur conservation. There are so many incredible, exciting, progressive, and brilliant things going on across Madagascar (and the rest of the world) to help protect these amazing animals! This includes card games, bioacoustics work, reforesting, education programmes, and new camera trapping projects! Jack and Lynne also discuss how you can get involved in the celebrations, and how you can support both the Lemur Conservation Network and their partners! They have a new donation system so you can actually make sure that your money goes directly to Malagasy People and their projects! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
It is the final episode of Pangolin Pride! This time, Jack is joined by the incredible Christine Wilkinson to discuss how being Queer is Natural! Christine is a researcher, advocate and science communicator with a passion for Queer Ecology. So, Jack and Christine talk about their journey into this world, what queer ecology is and why it matters, and some examples of queerness from the natural world! That means they get to discuss... Lizards that reproduce all on their own! Fish who can change sex! Lesbian Seagulls which helped change the law! Same Sex sexual behaviour in cattle! Rats! Fossa! Hyenas being absolute queens! Whales doing what whales do! Thank you so much for another brilliant series! Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride
Today we are celebrating Dublin Zoo's Conservation Master Plan! Jack is joined by the brilliant Andrew Mooney to discuss how this came to be, what it contains and how it is aiming to create a complete paradigm shift within the organisation! Jack and Andrew also talk about the IUCN Centre for Species Survival which is based at the zoo and how the organisation is working with all kinds of groups from the public to policy makers to ensure that conservation is always on the agenda. Finally, the duo also discuss increasing accessibility to the conservation space – both for members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as young people! Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride
Today things are heating up as we discuss the impact of fire on wildlife! To do this Jack is joined by the absolutely brilliant Kendall Calhoun, whose work focuses on helping to understand how extreme climactic events, such as Megafires, are impacting wildlife in California. Jack and Kendall discuss climate justice, the ability of different species to respond the changes in fire patterns, and how these fires impact incidences of human-wildlife conflict! Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride
Today Andrés Bräutigam is joining us to tell the story of the sloth! He teaches us how these amazing animals evolved, what makes them special and how we can protect them. He also discusses the day-to-day challenges of being a wildlife vet, and what it is like to work with a really diverse range of species! Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride
Joining Jack today, are Tomás Teicher (Consiente Colectivo) and Alerick Pacay (Seeds of the Ocean)! They are here to discuss the power and impact of environmental education! The three educators will discuss the importance of equipping young people with skills to help protect the environment; how to engage people in environmental education; some of the things they have learned as educators; what challenges they have faced; how education is different in the UK, Argentina and Guatemala; and how they first became inspired to connect with nature! Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride
Today we are joined by Susan Cheyne to discuss the singing, swinging story of the Gibbon! Susan is a co-director of the Borneo Nature Foundation International and the Vice Chair of the IUCN section on small apes. She talks about why gibbons sing, how their social groups function, and how we can help to protect them! We also discuss the importance of sharing our experiences within the conservation space, and a really interesting article Susan wrote about her experiences being out and doing fieldwork. Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride
Joining us to celebrate #PangolinPride is Allie McGregor, Senior Comms Officer for the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland! Allie is here to discuss how to promote positivity online and how to deal with homophobia and transphobia on social media. Plus, she tells us all about some of her favourite species from New Zealand! Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride
I am so excited to announce that for Season 7 of Pangolin we are officially celebrating Pangolin Pride!
On today's special episode, Jack and Jodi discuss both Parc Zoologique de Paris & La Ménagerie, le zoo du Jardin des Plantes! Having both visited Paris in the last year, they compare the two experiences and say what each of them do well. Which is better, the historical Ménagerie OR the custom built Parc Zoologique? One thing is for certain, both are home to incredible creatures! The Ménagerie features Amur Leopards, Orangutans, Cassowaries, Warty Pigs, Gorals and all kinds of reptiles. The Parc Zoologique has everything from Sifakas to Manatees. Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
It is the Season 6 finale! To celebrate, Jack is joined by one of the first people he ever spoke to on the show, the incredible Kelsey Prediger! When they first spoke 4 years ago, Kelsey was a masters student working on pangolin conservation in Namibia. Since then, she has founded 'The Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation', influenced government policy to protect the pangolin, and remained one of the coolest, nicest people in the conservation space! Jack and Kelsey talk all about her work, what keeps her inspired, and another one of her favourite under-appreciated species... the AARDVARK! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Today Jack is celebrating International Chameleon Day with Chris Anderson and Fano Ratsoavina from the IUCN Chameleon Specialist Group! With over 200 different species, chameleons are some of the most incredibly inspiring animals on Earth - you are going to fall in love with them! Today, the group dispel some of the misconceptions people have surrounding chameleons, celebrate their uniqueness and tell you all about how you can help to protect them! They also discuss how you can celebrate International Chameleon Day, discover what made Chris and Fano fall in love with Chameleons in the first place, and discuss some of their favourite 'non-chameleon' under-appreciated species! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Last year Jack and Jodi made a very special pilgrimage to Prague Zoo to visit their pangolins, however what they found was so much more than they could have hoped for! This incredible zoo is home to Spoonbills, Tasmanian Devils, Echidnas, Javan Leopards, Malayan Tigers, Giant Salamanders and SO MUCH MORE! The duo had such an incredible time and it is an honour to tell you all about it! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Today Jack is joined by Toryn Whitehead, a PhD Researcher at Kings College London and a member of the British Ecological Society's Climate Change Special Interest Group! He is here to talk about his research into shifting baseline syndrome, rewilding and feral pigs/wild boar in Scotland! Jack and Toryn also discuss the importance of respect and nuance in conservation, the dangers of twitter for communicating science, and how we can all get a little bit more into nature just by learning about it! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Today Jack is joined by Martha Hunt Handler - an author, wolf advocate and Board President of the Wolf Conservation Center! The duo discuss how Martha began her conservation journey, the story of the Mexican Grey Wolf, the tale of Yellowstone National Park and how we can all help to protect these incredible, misunderstood creatures! Jack and Martha also chat about the work of the Wolf Conservation Center and how they use education to inspire budding conservationists and break down the stereotype of the big, bad, wolf! Finally, Martha talks about her book, 'Winter of the Wolf', which is available everywhere now! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Today Jack is joined by Emma Hodson – co-host of 'Zoology Ramblings' and 'the Biome Project'! She is here to talk about how we can all act for the nature that surrounds us! This includes taking action in our gardens, learning more about local nature, and using apps like iNaturalist and Merlin Bird ID to form greater connections to nature! While the conversation revolves around the UK context, the advice is really transferable. So, no matter where you are, get ready to listen, take notes, and fall in love with local wildlife! Jack and Emma also discuss her love of cetaceans (whales and dolphins), the Biomes Project's recent rewilding film and her favourite under-appreciated species! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Welcome to the final bonus episode celebrating the work of Alicia Hayden – a creative conservationist, wildlife artist and poet! Her most recent poetry collection, ‘Multi-coloured Ghost Towns', is a celebration of her life and connection with nature. Today, Jack reads ‘Blue', a deeply personal poem about the connection between two people. Alicia's work is incredible. Please follow her on Instagram and pick up a copy of her book if you can! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Welcome to the second of three bonus episodes celebrating the work of Alicia Hayden – a creative conservationist, wildlife artist and poet! Her most recent poetry collection, ‘Multi-coloured Ghost Towns', is a celebration of her life and connection with nature. Today, Jack reads ‘Swimming Laps', a beautiful reflection on the questions we pose to nature. Alicia's work is incredible. Please follow her on Instagram and pick up a copy of her book if you can! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
This week we are celebrating the work of Alicia Hayden – a creative conservationist, wildlife artist and poet! Her most recent poetry collection, ‘Multi-coloured Ghost Towns', is a celebration of her life and connection with nature. In the first of 3 special episodes, Jack reads ‘Something Rather Gentle', a poem about the beautiful connection between person and dog. Alicia's work is incredible. Please follow her on Instagram and pick up a copy of her book if you can! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Today Jack is joined by Creative Conservationist, Wildlife Artist, Poet and generally lovely person Alicia Hayden to discuss wildlife artivism. They explain what this is and how it can make science far more accessible! The pair also chat about how Alicia grew up drawing and writing little stories about ants, her work with organisations like the BBC and BTO, and how she has written and published 3 collections of poetry! Alicia's third collection, 'Multi-Coloured Ghost Towns', is out now! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Pangolin! Today I sit down with Nina Hamilton from the 'North American Association for Environmental Education' and Anthony Ochieng of Tony Wild to discuss environmental education. The conversation revolves around wildlife photography, podcasting and the importance of sharing our knowledge and love with the world! Also, do you know someone who is making waves in the environmental education space? If so, it is not too late to nominate them to be part of this years NAAEE Environmental Education 30 Under 30! You can nominate until March 25th, just click here: https://naaee.org/programs/ee-30-under-30 Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Today Jack is talking all things Red Wolf with Craig Standridge, the Nature Engagement Curator for the North West Trek Wildlife Park! He is here to discuss this incredible creature, its story, its future and all of the incredible work that has gone on across the USA to help protect it! This involves discussions of the AZA's American Red Wolf SAFE Program, The US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Revised Recovery Plan for the American Red Wolf! Jack and Craig also talk a lot about outreach, respect for local communities and how to creatively engage people in conservation… such as creating an expansion to a board game! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Today Jack is joined by Jasmine Isa Qureshi, who is – not to set the bar too high - undoubtedly one of the most incredible speakers that we have ever had on the podcast! The duo talk all about where Jasmine's love for nature comes from, their work with organisations such as the Bumblebee Trust, and their love for flat-topped millipedes! Jack and Jasmine also discuss identity, inclusivity and how they hope to create a more diverse and effective conservation space through their work. This will involve the challenging process of unlearning our biases and asking some big questions, but it must be done. Jasmine has recently embodied their diversity and inclusivity work in their new project 'Soil To Sky', so please go and check that out! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Jack checks out Rae Landriau's 'Colouring for Conservation' - a colouring book dedicated to raising awareness of climate and conservation issues! Contained within the book's pages are the Bowhead Whale, Beluga, and Lynx... as well as a variety of smaller and crazier creatures. This book is perfect for anyone looking to relax, take a moment to themselves or escape their eco-anxiety in a creative and fun way. This is an incredible project, so please make sure and support Rae's work! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Welcome to SEASON 6 OF PANGOLIN! It feels sooooo good to finally be back - we have so many amazing things in store! To kick things off, Jack is joined by Rae Landriau to discuss her amazing work using unique, brave, and bold awareness raising methods. The duo chat all about her Pollinating Positivity Project, the River Aware Challenge, and the Climate Connections Zine. PLUS, they talk all about her latest project Colouring for Conservation! Jack and Rae also have discuss why they found themselves drawn into nature as kids, and how eco-anxiety impacts them. We are so lucky to have a guest as open and honest as Rae! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
While in the Netherlands, Jack and Jodi made a special trip to Rotterdam to visit it's incredible zoo! Knowing that this collection was home to Pallas' Cats, Amur Leopards, Toucans, Gorillas and a WHOLE AQUARIUM, they had very high expectations. Thankfully Rotterdam exceeded their wildest dreams! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
On today's episode Jack & Jodi ReZOO the incredible ARTIS! Found right in the heart of Amsterdam, this incredible collection is home to everything from Elephants to Spoonbills. Having both been before, Jack and Jodi had high expectations for their visit – time to find out if they where met! *THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE NEW LION HABITAT WAS OPENED. WE HOPE TO BE ABLE TO UPDATE WITH ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS SOON* Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Happy New Year! Today Jack looks back on all of the year's best conservation stories. That means we get to talk about everything from Redwoods to Manta Rays, from Echidnas to Puffins! Jack also discusses his personal highs and lows, makes some New Year's Resolutions and reflects on what he wants to see in 2024! Thank you so much for an amazing 2023! ✨ Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the show and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Are you having a Giraffe! It's Christmas again already?! We are back for our annual Christmas Special and this year it's just family. So, Jack sits down in front of a roaring fire, with a big mug of hot chocolate, and answers your burning questions! (some details about hot chocolate and fire may be exaggerated
Welcome back to 'ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast'! Today Jack is joined by Connor Davies to discuss a zoo which promises to ‘turn your idea of a museum inside out' – the absolutely glorious Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum! Set in the beautiful desert of Arizona, this Museum contains a Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Art Gallery, Natural History Museum, and Aquarium! It is home to everything from Bobcats to Hummingbirds. It showcases plants from across the region. It has more reptiles than you could ever count. It is arguably the most impressive zoo we have ever ReZOOed! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Today Jack is joined by Beryl Makori (The Pangolin Project) and Karen Laurence-Rowe (Wildlife Artist of the Year) to discuss the conservation of giant pangolins in Kenya, and the power of wildlife art! On top of that, the trio also discuss bats, whales, chameleons and how we can all use our talents for conservation! This episode was produced in collaboration with the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. If you are feeling generous and listening to this the week it comes out (the 27th of November 2023), then please consider donating to the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation's ‘Big Give Campaign'. Entitled 'Against All Odds: The Scale of Extinction', all of the money raised through this appeal will go to support the pangolin. The best bit is that all of your donations will be matched, so please check it out now! Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002RXrXjAAL Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Today, Jack is joined by guest host Connor Davies to discuss the absolutely wonderful Reid Park Zoo. Found in Tucson, Arizona, this incredible little collection boasts an impressive array of species from around the world. Jack and Connor discuss the zoo's conservation programmes, Africa & South America Trails, and future plans for development! Some of the animals discussed include elephants, bears, lemurs, otters, lions, jaguars, tapirs and capybara! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Welcome back to 'ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast'! Today, Jack is joined by guest host Connor Davies to discuss the incredible Phoenix Zoo. They chat all about the zoo's Arizona Trail, Conservation Work, Development Projects and what makes it truly spectacular! They also discuss amazing species such as Pronghorns, Crested Screamers, Toucans and Siamangs! As always the episode concludes with two stars and a wish, plus Jack shares some top tips on how to survive in the Arizona Sun as a Scottish Person! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Today is World Lemur Day! To celebrate, Lytah and Tim are back to tell us about their favourite species of Lemurs and how we can protect them! I should also say a huge thank you to the Lemur Conservation Network who helped to coordinate this! Make sure to go back and listen to the old lemur episodes we did in collaboration with them! They are episodes 20-31. Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
Did you know that the 27th of October is World Lemur Day! Today, we are celebrating this wonderful occasion with Tim and Lytah from Wildlife Madagascar. They are here to chat all about Lemur Behavioural Ecology, Eco-tourism and the importance of context specific conservation! We also take a moment to discuss how you can support this amazing organisation! I should also say a huge thank you to the Lemur Conservation Network who helped to coordinate this! Make sure to go back and listen to the old lemur episodes we did in collaboration with them! They are episodes 20-31. Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
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