Welcome to The Biome Podcast! We LOVE the natural world and the wildlife that inhabits it. Here we will be talking about everything from species reintroductions in the UK to global conservation issues and everything in-between. Join Robi, Emma and Kate, three enthusiastic ecology & wildlife students, as they share their research and ramble along the way!
Robi Watkinson, Emma Hodson & Kate Sheridan
In this episode we welcome a very special guest - the wildlife filmmaker and TV presenter, Gordon Buchanan! Kate, Emma & Robi talk to Gordon about filmmaking, conservation and the future of the planet.Gordon is currently on his UK tour, '30 Years in the Wild'. To purchase tickets to one of his amazing shows, please visit https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/gordon-buchanan-1Follow us on social media and support us on Patreon to become part of our journey.https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeprojectSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this episode of the Biome Podcast, Emma, Robi and Kate talk about their personal experiences with eco-anxiety following the disappointment of COP26.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this episode, Robi, Emma and Kate summarise the key events at COP26.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this episode, Kate sits down with her colleague Amélie to discuss coral restoration. This episode was filmed in the Maldives where Kate is carrying out some vital research.Follow us on social media!instagram.com/the_biome_projectfacebook.com/the_biome_projectwww.biome-project.co.ukSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In the first episode of season 3, Kate, Robi and Emma are joined by special guest Becky Dudley, a marine mammal ecologist, to discuss Cetaceans in the U.K.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In the final episode of season 2, Kate, Robi and Emma talk about what coexistence means and how we can implement it if we want to live in harmony with wildlife.Thank you so much for watching and listening to season 2, we'll be back soon with season 3.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In the penultimate episode of season 2, Kate, Emma and Robi talk about why certain species are protected and which species are left to go extinct.
Recorded on location from The Biome Team's latest foray into nature. Kate, Emma and Robi discuss the ethics of wildlife tourism. Sorry for the sound issues, they only had one mic.
In this week's episode, Kate and Emma are joined by Professor Arjun Amar from the Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology at the University of Cape Town to discuss the mistreatment of birds of prey in the UK.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
This week's episode has Emma, Robi and Kate discussing whales and global whaling practices.
This week, Robi, Kate and Emma discuss fences and conservation, and how they can effect the natural world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this week's episode, Kate, Emma and Robi discuss the impacts of a plant-based diet.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this episode, Emma and Robi talk to farmer-turned-ecologist Derek Gow, author of Bringing Back the Beaver: The Story of One Man's Quest to Rewild Britain's Waterways.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this week's episode, Robi, Emma and Kate talk all things sharks.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this week's episode, Kate, Emma and Robi talk about the pros and cons behind legalising the rhino horn trade.
In this week's episode, Kate, Emma and Robi continue their discussion on climate change while talking about individual vs systematic changes we can make.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
in this week's episode, Emma, Robi and Kate discuss climate change in the first part of this 2 part episode.
in this weeks episode, Emma and Robi are joined by Lucy Groves, a conservation biologist, to discuss the rewilding of storks. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this week's episode, Emma, Kate and Robi discuss the exotic pet trade.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this weeks episode, Emma, Kate and Robi continue their discussion on zoos.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this week's episode, Emma, Robi and Kate are joined by biologist Alice Thomson to discuss zoos in part 1 of this 2 part episode.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this week's episode, Emma, Robi and Kate discuss culling,Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this weeks episode, Emma, Kate and Robi discuss fish farming and sustainable seafood. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In the second part of this 2 part podcast, Emma, Kate and Robi continue their discussion on trophy hunting.
in the first episode of season 2, Emma, Robi and Kate discuss trophy hunting.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In the final episode of the Biome podcast season 1, Emma and Robi discuss the reintroduction of the wolf.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this episode, Emma and Robi discuss the reintroduction of White Tailed Sea Eagles.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this episode, Emma and Robi discuss the Vaquita Crisis
In this episode, Emma and Robi discuss badger culling.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this weeks episode, Emma and Robi discuss the reintroduction of the Wolverine.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this weeks episode, Emma and Robi discuss the current Palm Oil Crisis Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this episode Emma and Robi are joined by guest Tom Ovenden, a PhD researcher from the University of Sterling in Scotland as they discuss the widely debated subject of Lynx Reintroduction.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this episode Emma and Robi discuss the Jaguar Corridor. Please subscribe to support the channel.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
The conflict between the red squirrel and the grey squirrel is a very interesting one. In this episode Emma & Robi discuss all things squirrel and would love to hear your thoughts!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
We take some time to further discuss the Bison reintroduction!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
Indian Vulture numbers are declining fast. We discuss the 'where, how and why' of the Indian vulture crisis.Please subscribe to support our channel or comment below join the conversation.Follow us on social media!instagram.com/biomebygrizzlyfacebook.com/biomebygrizzlytwitter.com/biomebygrizzlySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In episode 10 of The Biome Podcast, we discuss the awful shark finning crisis!Please subscribe to support our channel or follow us on social media!instagram.com/biomebygrizzlyfacebook.com/biomebygrizzlytwitter.com/biomebygrizzlySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
Today, we're discussing the Water Vole Crisis.Please subscribe to support our channel or follow us on social media!instagram.com/biomebygrizzlyfacebook.com/biomebygrizzlytwitter.com/biomebygrizzlySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this week's episode, Emma and Robi discuss the reintroduction of Brown Bears. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
We discuss the Reindeer/Caribou and the feasibility of their re-introduction.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In episode 6 of The Biome Podcast, we talk about the reintroduction of the Osprey into UK skies.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In episode 5 of The Biome Podcast, we talk to Stan Smith, Wilder Landscapes Manager for the Kent Wildlife Trust, and project manager of the Wilder Blean project which is introducing Bison to the forest of Blean!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In episode 4 of The Biome Podcast, we talk about the reintroduction of the Lynx into UK forests. Lynx are know as a 'keystone' species and can ignite a chain reaction which strengthens our ecosystem, but the topic is hotly debated.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
Canned hunting: an industry which treats lions and other large predators like cattle. Hand-reared as cubs, often by unknowing volunteers and tourists, lions are being reared in captivity to fuel this cruel industry. Cubs make money from "petting a lion" experiences, the females go on to become breeding machines and the males often end up being released into fenced areas to be shot as trophies. This industry hides its secrets well but Robi and I hope to shed some light on it and make people aware what is happening to these majestic carnivores in South Africa.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In this week's episode, Emma and Robi discuss the Curlew Decline.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)
In episode 1 of the Biome podcast, we discuss the reintroducing of beavers in the UK. Support our channel by subscribing and please comment below to join the conversation.Instagram.com/biomebygrizzlyinstagram.com/robi_watkinson_wildlifeinstagram.com/emma_hodson_wildlifeReferences for the podcast.(Alakoski, Kauhala, Tuominen and Selonen, 2020)Alakoski, R., Kauhala, K., Tuominen, S. and Selonen, V., 2020. Environmental factors affecting the distributions of the native Eurasian beaver and the invasive North American beaver in Finland. Biological Conservation, 248, p.108680.(Auster, Puttock and Brazier, 2019)Auster, R., Puttock, A. and Brazier, R., 2019. Unravelling perceptions of Eurasian beaver reintroduction in Great Britain. Area, 52(2), pp.364-375.(BARNETT, 2020)BARNETT, R., 2020. MISSING LYNX. [Place of publication not identified]: BLOOMSBURY WILDLIFE.(Bashinskiy, 2020)Bashinskiy, I., 2020. Beavers in lakes: a review of their ecosystem impact. Aquatic Ecology, 54(4), pp.1097-1120.(Graham et al., 2020)Graham, H., Puttock, A., Macfarlane, W., Wheaton, J., Gilbert, J., Campbell-Palmer, R., Elliott, M., Gaywood, M., Anderson, K. and Brazier, R., 2020. Modelling Eurasian beaver foraging habitat and dam suitability, for predicting the location and number of dams throughout catchments in Great Britain. European Journal of Wildlife Research, 66(3).(HALLEY, 2010)HALLEY, D., 2010. Sourcing Eurasian beaver Castor fiber stock for reintroductions in Great Britain and Western Europe. Mammal Review, 41(1), pp.40-53.(Jackowiak, Busher and Krauze-Gryz, 2020)Jackowiak, M., Busher, P. and Krauze-Gryz, D., 2020. Eurasian Beaver (Castor fiber) Winter Foraging Preferences in Northern Poland—The Role of Woody Vegetation Composition and Anthropopression Level. Animals, 10(8), p.1376.(Monbiot, n.d.)Monbiot, G., n.d. Feral. Penguin.(Thompson, Vehkaoja, Pellikka and Nummi, 2020)Thompson, S., Vehkaoja, M., Pellikka, J. and Nummi, P., 2020. Ecosystem services provided by beavers Castor spp. Mammal Review,.(Westbrook, Cooper and Baker, 2011)Westbrook, C., Cooper, D. and Baker, B., 2011. Beaver assisted river valley formation. River Research and Applications, 27(2), pp.247-256.(Wróbel, 2020)Wróbel, M., 2020. Population of Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) in Europe. Global Ecology and Conservation, 23, p.e01046.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thebiomeproject)