Podcasts about animal conservation

Send us a textThe passionate defense of conservation through hunting takes center stage as we welcome Rob McCanna, CEO of Dallas Safari Club (DSC). Rob's journey from small-town Pennsylvania outdoorsman to conservation leader reveals how a childhood connection to nature evolved into a mission to protect wildlife worldwide.Dallas Safari Club might sound like a local hunting club, but don't let the name fool you. This powerhouse conservation organization operates globally with 27 chapters across America and international expansion on the horizon. Through their foundation, DSC awards millions in grants supporting wildlife research, habitat management, anti-poaching initiatives, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation worldwide.The conversation tackles misconceptions head-on, particularly around African hunting. Rob shares a stunning statistic: not a single species faces extinction due to trophy hunting in Africa. Instead, the economic value created through regulated hunting provides crucial funding for habitat preservation and gives local communities alternatives to poaching or converting wilderness to agriculture.Education emerges as a cornerstone of DSC's mission. Their partnership with the Outdoor Tomorrow Foundation brings conservation curriculum into middle and high schools nationwide, rekindling connections to nature that modern life often severs. As Rob notes, "When you take people out and expose them to hunting, shooting, fishing, you immediately see the impact it has on them."Looking ahead, Rob invites listeners to the upcoming DSC Expo and Gala in July at the Gaylord Texan Resort—where a special announcement will unveil the organization's next conservation initiative. With membership options starting at just $250 for three years (currently including a custom knife worth $300), supporting wildlife conservation has never been more accessible.Visit biggame.org to discover how hunters worldwide are uniting to ensure wild places and species thrive for generations to come. As Rob puts it, DSC brings together "like-minded people with one thing in mind, and that's how to help."Check us out on Facebook and instagram Hunts On Outfitting, and also our YouTube page Hunts On Outfitting Podcast. Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Episode 111 with Blake Moynes from the bachelor, focusing on animal conservation across the globe Blake Moynes is a Canadian television personality and wildlife conservationist. Formally, most well known for his appearances in reality television, Blake has now become well recognized and respected through his commitment to protecting wildlife and wild places. Beyond his television appearances, Blake has remained dedicated to his work in conservation through his company, SOSA. Advocating for endangered species, providing support to important non-profit organization initiatives and utilizing his notoriety in multiple facets for the betterment of our planet. You can find out more about Blake and his animal conservation @blakemoynes If you would like to purchase a travel coloring book: Cities around the world- child's coloring book available now here Famous places and landmarks around the world- adult coloring page available 05/22 on amazon

Poets and authors are turning scientific studies into creative writing projects in a new book from the University of Minnesota Press. “Creature Needs: Writers Respond to the Science of Animal Conservation” includes work by four Minnesota authors, including Claire Wahmanholm. Wahmanholm joined Minnesota Now along with Christopher Kondrich, a co-editor of the book. MPR News host Nina Moini talked to Wahmanholm and Kondrich about bringing science into creative writing, nature's hand in poetry and the process behind the book.Wahmanholm will host a panel about the book at Milkweed Books in Minneapolis on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m.

Dr. Patricia Wright is a scientist and distinguished professor in the Department of Anthropology at Stony Brook University, NY. She has received the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship (Genius Award) and three medals of honor from the Malagasy government. In 2014 she was the first woman to win the Indianapolis Prize for Animal Conservation (equivalent to the Nobel Prize in Conservation). Dr. Wright is the Founder and Executive Director of Stony Brook University's Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments, and is the Founder and Executive Director of the Centre ValBio, a research and training center in Ranomafana, Madagascar. After discovering a new species(spee-sheez) of lemur in 1986, she helped establish its habitat as a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. She continues to lead research expedition to remote places in Madagascar which make valuable contributions to science. Dr. Wright has published over 200 scientific papers, authored four books and has given hundreds of lectures to museums, universities and societies throughout the US and Europe. Her research and accomplishments have been featured in the award-winning documentary IMAX/Warner Brothers film “Island of Lemurs: Madagascar” narrated by Morgan Freeman, and most recently the documentary, “Ivohiboro(eev-wee-bore) - the lost forest”, which premiered in France in the fall of 2024. To learn more about Dr. Patricia Wright: https://www.instagram.com/patcwright/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-wright-5a15889/ To learn more about Centre Val Bio: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/centre-valbio/ https://www.instagram.com/centrevalbio/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-ibXFhKs-UOpSlyKROj7A/videos https://www.linkedin.com/company/centre-valbio/

First, the painter behind "Dazzling Dakota: The Artwork of Mecca Rutherford." Then, the editors of "Creature Needs: Writers Respond to the Science of Animal Conservation."

Humans are one species on a planet of millions of species. The literary collection Creature Needs is a project that grew out of a need to do something with grievous, anxious energy—an attempt to nourish the soul in a meaningful way, and an attempt to start somewhere specific in the face of big, earthly challenges and changes, to create a polyvocal call to arms about animal extinction and habitat loss and the ways our needs are interconnected. The book's editors, Christopher Kondrich, Lucy Spelman, and Susan Tacent, are joined here in conversation.More about the book: Creature Needs is published in collaboration with the nonprofit organization Creature Conserve. The following writers contributed new literary works inspired by scientific articles: Kazim Ali, Mary-Kim Arnold, Ramona Ausubel, David Baker, Charles Baxter, Aimee Bender, Kimberly Blaeser, Oni Buchanan, Tina Cane, Ching-In Chen, Mónica de la Torre, Tongo Eisen-Martin, Thalia Field, Ben Goldfarb, Annie Hartnett, Sean Hill, Hester Kaplan, Donika Kelly, Robin McLean, Miranda Mellis, Rajiv Mohabir, Kyoko Mori, David Naimon, Craig Santos Perez, Beth Piatote, Rena Priest, Alberto Ríos, Eléna Rivera, Sofia Samatar, Sharma Shields, Eleni Sikelianos, Maggie Smith, Juliana Spahr, Tim Sutton, Jodie Noel Vinson, Asiya Wadud, Claire Wahmanholm, Marco Wilkinson, Jane Wong.About the editors:Christopher Kondrich, poet in residence at Creature Conserve, is author of Valuing, winner of the National Poetry Series, and Contrapuntal. His writing has been published in The Believer, The Kenyon Review, and The Paris Review.Lucy Spelman is founder of Creature Conserve, a nonprofit dedicated to combining art with science to cultivate new pathways for wildlife conservation. A zoological medicine veterinarian, she teaches biology at the Rhode Island School of Design and is author of National Geographic Kids Animal Encyclopedia and coeditor of The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes.Susan Tacent, writer in residence at Creature Conserve, is a writer, scholar, and educator whose fiction has been published in Blackbird, DIAGRAM, and Tin House Online.Episode references:The Lord God Bird by Chelsea Steubayer-Scudder in Emergence MagazineThinking Like a Mountain by Jedediah Purdy in n+1Praise for the book:A thought-provoking and emotionally resonant read that stands out for its lyrical prowess and formal innovation, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literature as well as a key volume bridging the gap between the worlds of science and art.”—Library JournalCreature Needs: Writers Respond to the Science of Animal Conservation is available from University of Minnesota Press.

Join us for this episode of the Parrot Stars Podcast as we discuss some of our viewpoints and philosophies on both Animal Conservation and Parrot Conservation. At Parrot Stars, one of our main goals is to promote and impact Parrot Conservation as a whole, for the betterment and well-being of these amazing animals. As biologists, this is a huge topic we are especially passionate about, however we only just brush the surface of the overall issue. We understand these heavy topics can have many viewpoints but we hope to both educate and inspire in this conversation. Conservation starts at home and anyone can make a difference! Links: https://www.parrotstars.comhttps://www.oneearthconservation.org/https://www.parrots.org/https://www.audubon.org/our-work/cities-and-towns/lights-outhttps://www.chicago.gov/city/en/progs/env/lights_out_chicago.htmlSend us a textLearn more about us or shop online at parrotstars.com

On hearing the news of Lonesome George's death, the last Pinta Island tortoise, most people are likely to think it is sad and noteworthy news. But do we really care? As the world experiences what experts describe as the sixth mass extinction researchers have studied how people react to the news of animals, such as Lonesome George, disappearing from the planet for good. The team, led by University of Galway in collaboration with UCD and Maynooth University, turned to big data and the world of culturomics to measure how we react to the demise of animals and plants and whether we mourn their loss or if we are numb to the effects. The full study has been published in the journal Animal Conservation and is available here. Dr Kevin Healy, School of Natural Sciences and the Ryan Institute at University of Galway, said, "Culturomics is an approach where we gather large amounts of online data to understand cultural patterns. In our study we tracked changes in tweets, and Wikipedia page visits before and after the extinction of eight species ranging from Lonesome George, the last Pinta Island tortoise, to more obscure species such as the bean snail." The research team analysed data of more than two million Wikipedia page visits and more than 100,000 tweets and retweets on Twitter between 2007 and 2023, relating to eight species now extinction species including the Pinta Giant Tortoise; the Christmas Island Whiptail-skink; the Bramble Cay Mosaic-tailed Rat; the Alagoas Foliage-gleaner; Captain Cook's Bean Snail; the Oahu Treesnail; the Rabb's fringe-limbed treefrog and the West African black rhinoceros, to test if people increased engagement after the extinction and how global it was. By measuring interactions on both X and visits to Wikipedia, the researchers were able to gauge how people engage with the more immediate world of social media in comparison to the expected slower paced world of an online encyclopaedia. The study showed that while tweets, retweets and posts on X relating to a species increased after its extinction, this was only a short-lived phenomenon. In contrast, visits to Wikipedia pages relating to an extinction had longer lasting engagement. Dr Susan Canavan, School of Natural Sciences, University of Galway and lead author on the study, said, "Overall, we found that people mentioned a species on twitter more often directly after its extinction, however this increase was quite short lived. However, when we looked at Wikipedia page visits the increase in page visits after an extinction was sustained for far longer." The researchers also found that the most commonly used words are strongly associated with sadness and that for a brief moment even those relatively obscure species found in highly localised parts of the world are mourned across the globe. Dr Canavan added, "Overall, it does look like people care and are saddened by the news of extinction. We see words like 'RIP' and 'lost' commonly appear, and that the location of tweets expand from close to the species range, to across the globe after extinction." However, while people display a sense of caring on hearing news of extinction, where they hear it from, or how they hear it, was found to be an important driver in how they engage with it. The researchers found that a small cohort of "influencers" drive the majority of engagement on X. For example, engagement on X after the extinction of the West African black rhinoceros were heavily influenced by posts from the comedian Ricky Gervais. And while people respond to the news of extinction on mainstream media, there was no noticeable increase in engagement or page visits associated with official extinction announcements from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Dr Healy said, "From a conservation point of view, these results show that we can do better in communicating species extinction by more clearly linking in with media outlets and engaging with particular parts of social media. People's ...

Alexandrea Weis, the 2022 Clue Grand Prize Winner sat down with Chanticleer recently to talk everything from genre and writing inspiration to adorable animals! Join us to celebrate the wonderful author of Have You Seen Me?

When we talk about what we eat, we often think of our health, but what about the planet's health? In episode 148 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we explore our food system through the lens of animal conservation and how our individual choices can contribute to devastating ecological impacts such as deforestation, which further pressures endangered species around the globe.  Katie Cleary is a model, actress, and documentary filmmaker known for her roles in America's Next Top Model and How To Get Away With Murder. Katie is a passionate advocate for animal welfare, as demonstrated by her impactful work in the documentary WHY ON EARTH, where she collaborates with Clint Eastwood to highlight the urgent issue of deforestation and its effects on endangered species. With her latest project focusing on the preservation of North American wolves and her leadership in Peace 4 Animals and World Animal News, Katie's commitment to wildlife conservation is truly inspiring. INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalist ORDER THE BOOK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LISTENER SURVEY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------------- Katie Cleary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiecleary11 IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1446934/ Peace 4 Animals: https://peace4animals.net/ World Animal News: https://worldanimalnews.com/ Why on Earth Documentary: https://whyonearthfilm.com/ Give Me Shelter Documentary: https://give-me-shelter.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outdoor-minimalist/support

Killing snakes is bad karma, but it might also be bad for business. Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlights Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighlights/shop Full reference list available here: http://www.herphighlights.podbean.com Main Paper References: Shine R, Dunstan N, Abraham J, Mirtschin P. 2023. Why Australian farmers should not kill venomous snakes. Animal Conservation:acv.12925. DOI: 10.1111/acv.12925. Other Links/Mentions: Pseudothecadactylus australis Gecko call courtesy of Jari Cornelis Editing and Music: Podcast edited by Alex – https://www.fiverr.com/alexanderroses Intro/outro – Treehouse by Ed Nelson Species Bi-week theme – Michael Timothy Other Music – The Passion HiFi, https://www.thepassionhifi.com

Hvaða áhrif hefur það þegar fólk byggir sér sumarbústað úti í móa, í kjörlendi lóu, spóa og jaðrakans? Hvað þá þúsundir sumarbústaða? Á undanförnum tveimur áratugum hefur sumarbústöðum á Íslandi fjölgað úr um 10 þúsund í 15 þúsund og það eru 7000 til viðbótar á skipulagi. Aldís Erna Pálsdóttir nýdoktor í líffræði hefur árum saman rannsakað hvernig mófuglar bregðast við þegar búsvæðum þeirra er raskað með þessum hætti og er aðalhöfundur fræðigreinar sem birtist á dögunum í tímaritinu Animal Conservation. Við fáum pistil frá ungum umhverfissinna á eftir. Það er Stefán Örn Snæbjörnsson sem flytur okkur hann. Málfarsmínútan verður á sínum stað í umsjón Önnu Sigríðar Þráinsdóttur og í lok þáttar ætlum við að grúska aðeins í safni RÚV. Við rifjum upp brot úr viðtali sem Hanna G. Sigurðardóttir tók í þættinum Fyrr og nú í apríl árið 2012. Þá talaði Hanna við Rannveigu Ásgeirsdóttur sem var þerna á Gullfossi í rúman áratug, frá árinu 1962. Tónlist: Guðmundur Pétursson Tónlistarm. - Samfélagið Millistef (úr laginu Tegund). MUGISON - Murr Murr. HJÁLMAR - Áttu vinur augnablik. Ragnar Bjarnason, Elly Vilhjálms - Sumarauki (Gullfoss með glæstum brag).

Today’s Links Wonderful World: Explore the culinary and cultural delights of Paris with Phil Rosenthal, HERE. Sounds Good: Kick off our Bach-Week with a stirring rendition of the Cello Suite No. 1, HERE.

Good News: Amazing news about the rehabilitation of scimitar-horned oryxes, Link HERE. The Good Word: A delightful quote about winter snow, from Lewis Carroll. Good To Know: A mind-boggling fact about an underwater mountain range… Good News: More great animal conservation news, this time from New Zealand! Link HERE. Wonderful World: Explore the magnificent beauty […]

Humans are one of hundreds of thousands of lifeforms on this planet, and each has its own unique place in the ecosystem. In this conversation, we're talking about the inherent connection between humans and the world of living things. Our guest is Alison Zak, environmental educator, anthropologist, yoga teacher and author of "Wild Asana: Animals, Yoga, and Connecting Our Practice to the Natural World. This book is a delightful mix of wildlife science, Hindu mythology, Eastern philosophy, and personal stories. Alison sits down with Mary and Emma to discuss the importance of curiosity and wonder in our relationship with nature and how the yoga poses inspired by animals help foster that connection. Alison also shares fascinating insights and stories stemming from her academic studies in human-animal interactions and her involvement in beaver conservation. Tune in to hear things you never knew about beavers as a keystone species in the ecosystem--and about how the creature living in the wall of Mary's kitchen challenges her own feelings about the human-animal connection! Topics Discussed • Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time • Human-Wildlife Conflict • How Yoga, Wildlife Conservation, Writing, and Anthropology Connect • Balancing the Mystic with the Scientist • The Inherent Worth of Animals • The Academic Path to Conservation • Anthropomorphism & Anthropo-Denial • Why We Should Not Separate Humans & Animals • The Rise of Animal Acceptance & How Dogs Might Save the World • Coyotes & Wolves and Other Threatening Animals • Animal Boundaries in Society • The Creature in the Kitchen • Keystone Species • The Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund • Beavers Before Humans • The Beaver's Ecological Impact • The Conservation Movement's Evolution • Honoring Each Animal Episode Resources: • Shop Holy Lamb Products at The Lady Farmer Marketplace! • "Wild Asana: Animals, Yoga, and Connecting Our Practice to the Natural World" by Alison Zak • Listen to The Good Dirt: "Jason Schaefer" • Listen to The Good Dirt "Healing Ourselves, Healing the Earth with Asia Suler, Author of 'Mirrors in the Earth' " • "Mirrors in the Earth: Reflections on Self-Healing from the Living World" by Asia Suler Connect with Alison Zak: • Website: https://alisonzak.com/ • Instagram @animal_asana: https://www.instagram.com/animal_asana/ • Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund on IG @coexistwithbeavers: https://www.instagram.com/coexistwithbeavers/ • Links: https://linktr.ee/aazak127 • A Yogic Lens on Animal Conservation with Alison Zak Podcast ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Humans are one of hundreds of thousands of lifeforms on this planet, and each has its own unique place in the ecosystem. In this conversation, we're talking about the inherent connection between humans and the world of living things. Our guest is Alison Zak, environmental educator, anthropologist, yoga teacher and author of "Wild Asana: Animals, Yoga, and Connecting Our Practice to the Natural World. This book is a delightful mix of wildlife science, Hindu mythology, Eastern philosophy, and personal stories. Alison sits down with Mary and Emma to discuss the importance of curiosity and wonder in our relationship with nature and how the yoga poses inspired by animals help foster that connection. Alison also shares fascinating insights and stories stemming from her academic studies in human-animal interactions and her involvement in beaver conservation. Tune in to hear things you never knew about beavers as a keystone species in the ecosystem--and about how the creature living in the wall of Mary's kitchen challenges her own feelings about the human-animal connection! Topics Discussed • Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time • Human-Wildlife Conflict • How Yoga, Wildlife Conservation, Writing, and Anthropology Connect • Balancing the Mystic with the Scientist • The Inherent Worth of Animals • The Academic Path to Conservation • Anthropomorphism & Anthropo-Denial • Why We Should Not Separate Humans & Animals • The Rise of Animal Acceptance & How Dogs Might Save the World • Coyotes & Wolves and Other Threatening Animals • Animal Boundaries in Society • The Creature in the Kitchen • Keystone Species • The Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund • Beavers Before Humans • The Beaver's Ecological Impact • The Conservation Movement's Evolution • Honoring Each Animal Episode Resources: • Shop Holy Lamb Products at The Lady Farmer Marketplace! • "Wild Asana: Animals, Yoga, and Connecting Our Practice to the Natural World" by Alison Zak • Listen to The Good Dirt: "Jason Schaefer" • Listen to The Good Dirt "Healing Ourselves, Healing the Earth with Asia Suler, Author of 'Mirrors in the Earth' " • "Mirrors in the Earth: Reflections on Self-Healing from the Living World" by Asia Suler Connect with Alison Zak: • Website: https://alisonzak.com/ • Instagram @animal_asana: https://www.instagram.com/animal_asana/ • Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund on IG @coexistwithbeavers: https://www.instagram.com/coexistwithbeavers/ • Links: https://linktr.ee/aazak127 • A Yogic Lens on Animal Conservation with Alison Zak Podcast ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Do you ever wonder what really goes on behind closed doors at zoos around the world? What is the purpose of zoos and why should we humans care about endangered species conservation?  Today, we're getting the answers from a local celebrity here in Miami. Let's talk about why zoos are crucial for human survival and the work zoos (and our guest) are doing to protect endangered species. In this episode of the Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg Goldfarb interviews Ron Magill of Zoo Miami. Ron is Zoo Miami's Goodwill Ambassador, as well as a nationally recognized wildlife photographer, conservationist, and TV host. Ron has been working at zoos for 44 years - nearly his whole adult life - giving him a rich understanding of how animals and humans need each other to survive. Listen in to learn the shocking truth behind zoos and the current/future state of endangered species conservation.  Is there any hope for polar bears as global warming impacts Arctic environments? What can humans do to prevent poaching, support animal conservation efforts, and protect the quality of life of animals and humans alike? Tune in to find out! Plus, Ron shares plenty of positive, hopeful news about wildlife conservation that will get you fired up about protecting our planet.   Join Gregg and Ron on the Cut to the Chase: Podcast as they discuss: Anthropocene: The 6 mass extinctions & when did the sixth mass extinction begin and why is it so concerning to humans? Attraction vs. Conservation: The real purpose of zoos and why zoos are important for wildlife and human life. Captive Breeding Programs: How zoos protect endangered species against mass extinction. Do zoos still release animals into the wild? How to get your kids involved in zoos via internships, volunteering, etc. About the Ron Magill Conservation Endowment & How the money is used. Eliminating Poachers: How AI and technology play a role in animal conservation and poaching prevention. Endangered Species Act: How does it work? Is it working well? How can it be improved? Positive, hopeful news in endangered animal conservation: Pandas, snow leopards, jaguars, and more! The 2 most impactful actions you can take to protect wildlife.   The resources mentioned in this episode are: Ron Magill's website: https://www.ronmagill.org Donate to the Ron Magill Conservation Endowment to support important conservation projects, both locally and globally. Follow Ron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronmagillwildlife Follow Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronmagill Follow Zoo Miami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoomiami To learn about mass tort law cases, lawyer best practices, and other news, subscribe to the Cut to the Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb.  

We are thrilled to have Courtney Janney on today's episode! Courtney is the Chief Zoological Officer at Memphis Zoo in Memphis, TN. She recently had the privilege of flying to China with YaYa, the giant panda that lived at the Memphis Zoo for over 20 years.  Courtney is passionate about the role zoos play in connecting people with wildlife and raising awareness in conservation. Memphis Zoo is well known for it's work in conservation and animal care. Don't miss this fun and educational episode! 

Good News: Conservationists in Scotland are bringing back Golden Eagles to their skies, Link HERE. The Good Word: An amusing, yet thought provoking quote, from Robert Benchley. Good To Know: Some important dates in your chocolate calendar… Good News: Great news for the preservation of the white rhinos of Africa! Link HERE. Wonderful World + […]

Good News: Conservationists are utilizing AI to help track wildlife in London, Link HERE. The Good Word: More great coffee-related wisdom! Good To Know: Staggering information about coffee consumption around the world… Good News: Dallas is creating miles and miles of bike trails to connect the city, Link HERE. Wonderful World: Explore the wonders of […]

In this episode of Beyond the Inbox, Lucy Jeffrey, the founder of Bare Kind, a sustainable sock company that supports animal conservation, shares her insights on the challenges of marketing a low-cost product, the impact of radio ads on customer acquisition, and the power of community building through podcasting and social media. She also discusses her plans for scaling the company and her vision for supporting animal conservation through profitable growth. For show notes, transcriptions, and past guests on Beyond the Inbox, please visit https://www.drip.com/podcast. And if you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts.

Alison Zak is an author, yoga teacher, environmental educator and anthropologist, and in her self-written bio, she also adds, importantly, that she is an animal. Her new book Wild Asana launches June 27th and is a delightful mix of wildlife science, Hindu mythology, Eastern philosophy, and personal stories that help us draw connections between our bodies, our minds, and the animals that inspire our practices. As if writing and teaching doesn't keep her busy enough, Alison also founded the Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund, a nonprofit that educates the public about the benefits of coexisting with beavers and provides resources and address human-beaver conflict.Alison has a long history connecting with animals, and when her primate studies took her across the world to Indonesia, she learned firsthand how nuanced the relationship can be between humans and non-human animals, and she began to grasp the importance of deconditioning what we're taught through society—that humans are superior and that other animals are only worth saving if they provide value to us. Of course, if you take the time to learn about different animals, you realize that each species possesses remarkable traits and skills that are integral to the ecosystems they live in. And if you do want to look through the lens of value-to-humans, it can be argued that every animal provides value because we are all intricately connected within the cycles that create our planet, our food, water, air, and soil. This truth has been known since the beginning of time, and modern research continues to publish findings daily that remind us of our interconnectedness.Alison's creative outlets and offerings suggest powerful, yet incredibly simple ways that we can begin to connect with our fellow animals, not only to understand our true role in the greater interdependent ecosystem of the planet, but to also experience the often sought-after feelings of awe, wonder, and unity that we go looking for in spiritual practice, travel or relationship. In her new book, Wild Asana, she teaches people how to connect with and embody animals through the yoga poses that are named after them: scorpion, cobra, fish and downward-facing dog, to name a few. She uses the framework of the Three C's: Curiosity, Compassion, and Connection, suggesting that the last category of connection can be taken even deeper, practicing yoga with a capital Y, meaning union, and that if we can reach that state of union with another animal, there's no longer a question as to why this other being is important, because he or she is me. There's no separation.Come with us, into a wild and wonderful interview that will leave you feeling inspired to learn more about the animals you encounter in your everyday life or those you have a secret curiosity about. I guarantee that after listening, you'll want to go out into the world and experience it for the epic, magical place it is and remember that PLAY is one the most primal animal actions, shared by almost every species, certainly other animals like us in the mammal classification.Alison Zak WebsiteHuman-Beaver Coexistence FundSupport the showConnect with Feathered Pipe Ranch: FacebookInstagramSubscribe to our NewsletterCheck out 2023 Retreats

What do movies about the Florida Keys have in common? Which ones are set in the Keys but filmed in a Hollywood studio? Did you know you can cruise on the namesake boat from the iconic 1951 film “The African Queen” in Key Largo? On this episode, host Elizabeth Harryman Lasley and producer Jason Paton take you aboard the African Queen – which has its own storied history stretching beyond the movie. The venerable vessel, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, celebrated its centennial in 2012. Meet Florida Keys Film Commissioner Chad Newman, who has the inside scoop, while the historic boat's owner Suzanne Holmquist with Captain Eddie Riley guide us through some beautiful Key Largo waterways. To sail back into history aboard the African Queen, check out africanqueenflkeys.com. For more information about productions filmed in the Keys, go to filmkeys.com. For more details and travel inspiration, visit Fla-Keys.com. To call from the United States or Canada, dial 1 (800) FLA-KEYS or contact your travel advisor. Produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry.

What is 'bubble butt' syndrome? How do you know when a sea turtle needs to be rescued? And do sea turtles really like a back rub? Find out on this episode when host Elizabeth Harryman Lasley and producer Jason Paton take you to the world's first licensed veterinary hospital just for sea turtles. Join them at The Turtle Hospital in Marathon to meet some patients and learn how dedicated veterinarians, nurses and staff help rehabilitate injured turtles and, whenever possible, return them to the sea. Turtles here even have their own ambulances. To book a tour to experience The Turtle Hospital, visit turtlehospital.org. For more details and travel inspiration, visit Fla-Keys.com. To call from the United States or Canada, dial 1 (800) FLA-KEYS or contact your travel advisor. Produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry.

Nicolette Canzoneri has a Masters of Science in Environmental Sciences, focusing on free-choice learning and behaviour change. Her thesis, Theory of Action for Pro-Environmental Behavior Change at Zoos and Aquariums, uncovered gaps in program design and implementation where zoos targeted conservation-focused behaviour change in their human zoo visitors. These gaps Nicolette discovered were common for many AZA-accredited institutions and served as the basis for creating her new venture EnvARK. Nicolette also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, as well as an Associate of Science in Exotic Animal Training & Management, Animal Behavior, and Wildlife Education. Her expertise includes behavioural science, social science research, informal learning, science communication, and behaviour-focused program design. For links CLICK HERE >>> https://atamember.com/2023/01/30/nicolette-canzoneri-2/

Good News: Remembering some of the great steps taken by big businesses to help fight climate change! The Good Word: A truly lovely poem celebrating the New Year. Good To Know: A genuinely odd historic fact about a US President and some cheese… Good News: A short recap of some good news about animal conservation […]

Good News: Spain’s Congress has decided to provide state-funded menstrual leave, a first in Europe! Link HERE. The Good Word: Listen to “Account of a Visit From St. Nicholas”, commonly known as “Twas The Night Before Christmas”! Good To Know: A little history about “Jingle Bells”. Good News: Lots of good news about animal conservation […]

Holly Budge is living proof that saying yes to one moment of insane courage can change the trajectory of your life!  The 1st woman to skydive Mt. Everest, Holly now uses her training in design and data science to fight the illegal poaching of African elephants for ivory.  She shares her incredible, adventure-filled journey and offers very practical & inspiring advice for how we can all adopt a mindset that unlocks our own extraordinary potential. Find Holly Budge Online:Instagram Twitter LinkedIn WebsiteReferenced:How Many Elephants Charity      on TwitterAkashinga documentary from National GeographicBlack MambasAma Dablam camp 2We Get Real AF Podcast Credits: Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue RobinsonVanessa AlavaLinkedIn   Instagram  TwitterSue RobinsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannemrobinson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanneandthesea/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sociallysue_Audio Producer/Editor: Sam McleanInstagram  WebsiteAssociate Producer: Flo LumsdenInstagram  LinkedIn  Website Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite Artist: Rachel K. CollierYouTube  Instagram  WebsiteIntro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica HortaLinkedInCover Artwork Photo Credit: Alice MooreUnsplash We Get Real AF Podcast OnlineInstagram  Twitter  Facebook  LinkedIn  WebsiteThis episode is part of the Summer Throwback series - a re-release of favorite WeGRAF episodes. The We Get Real AF podcast is a production of MicDrop Creative, telling inclusive stories through film and media.Support the show

Ray Dalio, the billionaire hedge fund manager and founder of Bridgewater Associates, the largest hedge fund in the world, talks about his life, work and opinions on the financial markets. In this episode, Ray Dalio discusses his experience working in the African elephant population in Bophuthatswana, and the lessons he learned about animal conservation.

Graham Wallington Co Founder and Chief Executive Officer Graham developed a passion for nature during his first career as a SCUBA diving instructor. In 1998 he co-founded Africam.com (which grew to [one of] the biggest African websites in the early 2000s) and since then has been wholly focused on sharing nature with humanity. He is deeply inspired by the Internet and the opportunities it provides for making the world a better place for ALL its inhabitants. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Nicky Needham, Senior Manager at the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), warns that post-Brexit red tape is threatening animal conservation programmes.

The modern conservation movement only really began in the late 19th century and since then, has gone through many shifts in its quest to protect animals. It's history is filled with equally passionate and flawed figures.

Good News: Great news about dramatic increases in endangered mammal populations in Europe, Link HERE. The Good Word: A truly brilliant quote from G.K. Chesterton. Good To Know: A pretty amazing fact about a state park in Arkansas! Good News: A research team in Singapore is using recycled glass as a major component in 3D […]

This insight episode comes from full episode 059, Michael's conversation with Brent Loken. Brent is a Global Food Lead Scientist at the World Wildlife Fund. In this episode, Brent talks with Michael about the importance of understanding how the conversion of land to agricultural-based uses and the other major environmental impacts of large-scale agriculture are intimately related to our ability to attain animal conservation and other environmental goals, as well as differing ideas of how best to use land and the politics surrounding these issues.   Brent's Information:  Website: https://www.worldwildlife.org/experts/brent-loken  Twitter: @brentloken Email: brent.loken@wwf.org   In Common website: https://www.incommonpodcast.org  Connect with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InCommonPod  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/incommonpodcast 

Egyptian veterinarian Dr. Amir Khalil goes to places that people are fleeing from to rescue animals whose lives have been devastated by the ravages of war. In this incredible story, the director of project development for Four Paws International explains why animals have the power to unite even the deepest divisions that plunge humanity into bitter conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Not on my watch” says Arrie van Deventer, when asked if South Africa's fragile population of white rhino could one day vanish entirely. In a powerful and at times heartbreaking interview, Arrie tells of how he founded the country's first rhino orphanage and explains how he and a growing number like him, are waging war against the perpetrators of the ‘poaching pandemic'.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Wallington Co Founder and Chief Executive Officer Graham developed a passion for nature during his first career as a SCUBA diving instructor. In 1998 he co-founded Africam.com (which grew to [one of] the biggest African websites in the early 2000s) and since then has been wholly focused on sharing nature with humanity. He is deeply inspired by the Internet and the opportunities it provides for making the world a better place for ALL its inhabitants. Jamil Hasan is a crypto and blockchain focused podcast host at the Irish Tech News and spearheads our weekend content “The Crypto Corner” where he interviews founders, entrepreneurs and global thought leaders. Prior to his endeavors into the crypto-verse in July 2017, Jamil built an impressive career as a data, operations, financial, technology and business analyst and manager in Corporate America, including twelve years at American International Group and its related companies. Since entering the crypto universe, Jamil has been an advisor, entrepreneur, investor and author. His books “Blockchain Ethics: A Bridge to Abundance” (2018) and “Re-Generation X” (2020) not only discuss the benefits of blockchain technology, but also capture Jamil's experience on how he has transitioned from being a loyal yet downsized former corporate employee to a self sovereign individual. With over one hundred podcasts under his belt since he joined our team in February 2021, and with four years of experience both managing his own crypto portfolio and providing crypto guidance and counsel to select clients, Jamil continues to seek opportunities to help others navigate this still nascent industry. Jamil's primary focus outside of podcast hosting is helping former corporate employees gain the necessary skills and vision to build their own crypto portfolios and create wealth for the long-term.

Today's good news: How conservationists in California use fake poop to boost endangered Western Burrowing Owls population and a discussion about the powerful fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the Roman Catholic Church. Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

In this episode (174) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with Carolyn and AJ from Matson's Lab, the leader in wildlife aging.  Topic covered include the process of tooth aging, aging in other manners, cementum, annuli, the importance of aging, surprises, how teeth tell a life story, age versus size, using aging for management and season structures, how to get your animal aged, and other topics that connect the equation of hunting+science=conservation.

Good News: Some uplifting reminders of the animals who stepped back from the brink of extinction in the past year! The Good Word: A wonderfully profound quote from Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Good To Know: A clever little fact about the name “Earth”… Good News: More good animal news, this time regarding the reintroduction of several […]

Magnus Wahlberg started out as a physicist and mathematician, even though he was more interested in biology. The thought of experimenting with laboratory animals put him off, and he felt field biology may not be his cup of tea. Ironically, his voluntary work on marine animal sounds drowned him in fieldwork. He credits his mentors for their stimulating curiosity-driven approach. He had a long emotional journey of self-realisation that studying animals in captivity helps us know more about wild animals and vice versa. Listen as Magnus tells us about his interesting work on the bioacoustics of marine animals. With many exciting examples, he explains his focus on how animals hear. He explains how captive animals help us test techniques before running field testing on wild animals. “Would you rather be deaf or blind?” asks Magnus as he explains with relatable analogies. When vision underwater is limited, one has to rely on hearing. He shares how water is a good conductor of sound, making it great for marine mammals to communicate information. He then goes on to explain how despite marine mammals sharing our physiology, they have adapted to living underwater.Magnus explains that ‘sounds' can be defined as ‘noise' or ‘signal' depending on perspectives. The focal sound will be a ‘signal' and the sound interfering with this will be ‘noise'. It is difficult, he says, to measure whether a sound is agreeable to an animal or not, since “some sounds are loud but not regarded as noise as they are part of an animal's repertoire…” Discussing the effects of noise, Magnus explains that marine animals cope by either moving away or communicating louder (the Lombard effect). However, too much noise can in some cases result in injuries or even death. Singular effects can be ignored but cumulative effects can keep animals in constant stress causing greater harm. Magnus shares that the construction of wind turbines is noisier than their operation. This issue does cause conflicts between conservation biologists and climate change scientists. Personally, Magnus believes in the positive effect of wind farms which restrict fisheries, creating reserves where biodiversity flourishes. Magnus focuses on training teachers to inspire students to study natural sciences, believing in exciting individuals to be question-driven with an urge to answer these and solve problems creatively while knowing one's subject. Magnus's facility does 3-lane work, firstly, establishing basic knowledge, secondly, developing gadgets for study and lastly, education and outreach to inspire students and the general public.Magnus leaves us inspired, concluding with his personal experience with Loke- the great cormorant he tried to train but got trained himself by Loke instead! Learn more about wind turbine noise and marine animals HERE, effects offshore wind farm and marine wildlife HERE, Gentoo Penguin reaction to underwater sounds HERE, vessel noise and dolphins HERE, and inspirational teaching methods HERE Become a member of PAWS now HERE

Not to be a bummer, but the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List has documented more than 38,500 species threatened with extinction. In today's episode, Katy and Laura highlight some of the vanishing species in North America, why they're disappearing, and how humans are trying to help. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ftlonpodcast)

Wildlife artist and photographer Deb Farrimond brings to light the issues of ecology and endangered species with her striking animal portraits, with all proceeds going to conservation initiatives. Her work is being featured in an exhibition called 'Pastels at Strathalbyn' this month at the Stationmasters Art Gallery. She joins Jennie Lenman to talk about her passion for animals and art. 'Pastels at Strathalbyn' is on at 20 South Terrace Strathalbyn until Wednesday 27 October. There will be artists' demonstrations for the last two Sundays at the exhibition from 1.30-3.30pm.

Learn about the harmful effects of the “mass hysteria” label; why you say “like”; and the link between beauty and moral worth. Additional resources from neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan and further reading about the 2011 "mass hysteria" at LeRoy Junior-Senior High School:  Pick up "The Sleeping Beauties And Other Stories of Mystery Illness" here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/606597/the-sleeping-beauties-by-suzanne-osullivan/  NHS page: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-consultant/dr-suzanne-osullivan  Follow @Suz_OSullivan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Suz_OSullivan  Neale Gulley. (2012, June 23). School's end clears up New York students' mystery twitching. U.S. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-students-twitcnew-york-h/schools-end-clears-up-new-york-students-mystery-twitching-idUSBRE85M0DF20120623  Verbal tics and filler words by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Kitty in San Francisco) So, Um, How Do You, Like, Stop Using Filler Words? (Published 2017). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/24/us/verbal-ticks-like-um.html  ‌Enfield, N. (2018, January 9). A linguist explains why it's okay to say “um” and “uh.” Quartz; Quartz. https://qz.com/work/1175505/a-linguist-explains-why-its-okay-to-say-um-and-uh/  ‌Liberman, M. (2014). Language Log» More on UM and UH. Upenn.edu. https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?p=13713 ‌ Dr. Jena Barchas-Lichtenstein. (2017, March). A linguistic anthropologist explains why Christopher Mele's New York Times article on filler words is wrong and banning phrases like “like” and “um” could be sexist. Quartz; Quartz. https://qz.com/921004/lets-stop-demonizing-filler-words/  We see beautiful things as having more moral worth by Cameron Duke Moral standing | ethics | Britannica. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/moral-standing  Klebl, C., Luo, Y., & Bastian, B. (2021). Beyond Aesthetic Judgment: Beauty Increases Moral Standing Through Perceptions of Purity. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 014616722110236. https://doi.org/10.1177/01461672211023648  Williams, P. H., Burgess, N. D., & Rahbek, C. (2000). Flagship species, ecological complementarity and conserving the diversity of mammals and birds in sub-Saharan Africa. Animal Conservation, 3(3), 249–260. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-1795.2000.tb00110.x  Young, E. (2021, August 11). Here's Why We Believe That Beautiful Animals Are More Deserving Of Our Protection. Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/08/11/heres-why-we-believe-that-beautiful-animals-are-more-deserving-of-our-protection/  Episode about funny memes to protect ugly species: https://www.curiositydaily.com/rub-some-dirt-on-it-to-heal-wounds-funny-memes-can-save-endangered-species-and-space-changes-the-shape-of-astronauts-hearts/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we have a fantastic chat with Iain McGill! We discuss his fascinating career including his work spearheading an investigation into the BSE (Mad Cow Disease) crisis, his short stint filmmaking in India, his efforts in animal conservation and campaigning against the badger cull in the UK.Iain trained at King's College London in neuroscience before qualifying at the RVC. Working initially as a clinician for the Blue Cross, he transferred to a government research role for MAFF, investigating bovine neuropathological disease with a focus on BSE and other prion diseases. He continued research on the molecular biology of prions at the Institute of Psychiatry. Iain worked with Dispatches and Channel 4 to blow the whistle on the BSE cover-up. He has worked in phytotherapeutics - researching novel candidates for medicinal compounds derived from plants. Whilst at ZSL, he performed disease risk analysis (DRA) for the recovery of UK endangered species including red kites, dormice, cirl buntings, field crickets and for the re-introduction of the pool frog. Since 2012, Iain has focused on publishing scientific evidence on bovine TB in cattle and other species, campaigning against the badger cull and for animal protection. He continues to see clinical cases and is setting up the PVA (Progressive Veterinary Association).

David and I spoke about various things, including his incredible photography and his love for wildlife and travel. David spoke to me about where his initial love for travel started and how that led him to explore more of the world. We talked about some of his specific trips and what sticks out in his mind. We talked about his passion for photography. He explained that he learnt his craft on YouTube of all places, and got better with more time. His most immense love is taking photographs of the wildlife as you will find out why. David did tell me that he has a website where he sells his prints, and he would like to get more traffic in the future. We also spoke about zoos and whether animal conservation is right. This part of our talk was a fascinating discussion. It was a great talk, and I really admire David's photography, and I look forward to seeing more of his work in the future. You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/QLJg31djuv0). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube. #travelpodcast #podcast #travelphotographer ... Stay Connected with David Website https://www.davidktorza.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidktorzaphotography/ ... Stay Connected with me. Website https://shebsthewanderer.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shebsthewanderer/ Twitter https://twitter.com/ShebsAlom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shebsthewanderer/

Coastal Youth Media reporter and resident animal-lover Nyaira Danley, from Jacksonville, NC speaks to  conversationists and forest rangers about how climate change is affecting small wildlife in a big way in her hometown.Climate Stories | Youth Report is a podcast by Coastal Youth Media & NC Health News exploring how climate change is shaping our neighbors lives in unexpected ways. The project is funded in part by a grant by North Carolina Sea Grant through the Community Collaborative Research Program.

Robert MacCurdy “What I learned from Travelling Around The World For Wild Animal Conservation”

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  In the insurance industry, there's plenty of opportunities to give back. Discover how agents make a difference in their communities every day, and how you can, too!    Read the text version.   Mentioned in this episode:   3 Easy Ways to Build Your Insurance Sales Territory Build Your Brand with Community Involvement Cone Cause Evolution Study Highmark’s Community Involvement How Small Businesses Can Get Tax Deductions for Charitable Giving How to Incorporate Charity Into Your Business Model What Do Millennials Want In Their Careers?   More episodes you’ll like:   November 20, 2020 | The Friday Five The Friday Five for November 20, 2020: Amazon Pharmacy; Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine; A Zoom Thanksgiving?; TikTok Rolls Out Parental Controls; Thanksgiving Desserts (and BONUS: sides!) Senior Speak: Talking to Medicare Clients Age 65 & Older Learn how to connect with your Medicare clients. There are some best practices to think about when you're talking with clients who are 65 or older. We tell you what they are! What Seniors Value Most in an MA Plan Want to improve your Medicare Advantage sales? Start by finding out more about your audience, and what they want from their insurance policy.   Articles to Share with Your Clients:   How Can I Help with Animal Conservation? Do you want to get involved with animal conservation, but don’t know how? Today, we’re looking at different ways you can help save animals, no matter what your situation is! How To Get Involved In Your Community Staying involved in your neighborhood can give you a new purpose and add meaning to your life, especially during retirement. It also allows you to build friendships and stronger, healthier, thriving communities. Discover volunteer opportunities and other ways to get involved in communities! Want to Start Volunteering? Answer These 3 Questions First! Volunteering is a worthwhile and rewarding activity for thousands of people around the country. With so many deserving organizations, how do you choose the right one to help?   The latest from Ritter’s Blog:   2021 Medicare Part A and Part B Premiums and Deductibles CMS recently released their numbers for 2021 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s see how these changes might affect your clients in the coming year. Navigating Insurance Sales During the Medicare AEP & COVID You need commissions, but you don’t want to catch, or spread, COVID. Can you compliantly check temperatures or ask health questions in person? Will more carriers allow remote Medicare sales? How can you have a profitable Annual Enrollment Period during the current health crisis? How to Get Started in Medicare Sales Starting out as an insurance agent in the Medicare industry can seem daunting. There are many ins and outs of selling Medicare and quite a list of things you need to decide and do.   Subscribe & Follow:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Podbean Spotify Stitcher   Connect on social:   Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

Brett Kelly is joined by Tim Faulkner to talk about his upbringing and how his passion for animal conservation was clear from day one. Now, the Director of The Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, Tim and his team continue to rehabilitate Australia's native animals to create long-term futures for critically endangered species despite the challenge of the pandemic. This episode highlights Australia's incredible conservation efforts, including transforming the future of Tasmanian Devils and Bandicoots, through creating healthy ecosystems.

Auckland Zoo has been open for nearly 100 years - and it's come a long, long way in that time. But should we still be looking at captive animals these days? 

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Books Mentioned in this episodeThe Gift of Fear by Gavin De BeckerSigns by Laura Lynne JacksonUntamed by Glennon DoyleLinks mentioned in this episodehttps://marthahunthandler.com/Our website is www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcastConnect with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/My personal instagram is  https://www.instagram.com/leona.connection.matters/The music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Johnson https://soundcloud.com/visionrayBiographyI see magic at work everywhere around me. I don’t believe in coincidences, only co-incidents: things that you hear, see or feel that help remind your soul of its path. I appreciate the phrase, “Grow or Wilt.” I think that’s what we’re all here for – to continually expand our hearts and minds as we navigate our way through the plethora of experiences we are presented with for this purpose.Raised in Northern Illinois, I began to see wolves in my dreams from a very early age. Always a nature girl, I spent my free time either swimming in a lake near my house or roaming around in the Enchanted Forrest near my home. It was here I first heard nature speaking to me; asking for my help while promising guidance in this endeavor. After earning a degree in environmental conservation at UC Boulder, I worked as an environmental consultant in D.C., San Francisco and Los Angeles.      With my adult children now grown and flown, I’m able to focus on pursing those passions that most pull my heartstrings: wolves and writing. I spend weekdays in Tribeca, New York and weekends near the wolves in South Salem, New York.  My first novel, “Winter of the Wolf,” will be published by Greenleaf in July, 2020. 

In the final of three episodes focused on Animal Conservation, David Oakes speaks again (you’ll remember him from his Narwhal-centric episode at the top of this season) to Mark Carwardine - zoologist, conservationist, broadcaster and photographer. Having been out on foot patrols upon most of the planet’s continents, Mark explains the realities of being a wildlife ranger. The risks of poachers, animals and accidents; the reality of spending weeks on end away from civilisation, safe drinking water and emergency medical support, and; the impact this places, not simply upon the individual, but also upon one’s family. Having lost a friend to this most noble and most dangerous of professions, Mark explains why anti-poaching rangers should be considered the real “heroes of conservation”.For further information on this and ot her episodes, visit: http://www.treesacrowd.fm/more-mark-carwardine/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Batteries are causing issues for waste operatives at the moment, we're puzzled what to do with 'compostable' plastic and our bins are overflowing with recycling. What to do? Louise Palmer, St.Albans District Council's Waste and Recycling Officer, has the answers. Plus, it was with a sigh of relief that zoos like Whipsnade were told last [...]

Welcome to a new series of The DVCC Podcast! At DVCC, we have a rich tapestry of clients and people from all walks of life. We want to celebrate that diversity and share some of those incredible stories with you! Today we're speaking to Anita, who has led not only an incredibly charitable past, but has undertaken extensive work within the animal conservation world. Working with everything from Pigs to Donkeys, Elephants to Orangutang. Take a listen to her inspiring journey, how she became involved and how you could too!

Learn about why housecats are deadlier for local wildlife than wild predators; why soft drinks taste better from a can than they do from a plastic bottle (especially when it comes to Cody and his Mountain Dew habits); and how astronomers just found 100 new minor planets beyond Neptune. Housecats have up to 10x larger effect on local wildlife than wild predators by Grant Currin Keeping cats indoors could blunt adverse effects to wildlife. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/ncsu-kci030920.php  Kays, R., Dunn, R. R., Parsons, A. W., Mcdonald, B., Perkins, T., Powers, S. A., Shell, L., McDonald, J. L., Cole, H., Kikillus, H., Woods, L., Tindle, H., & Roetman, P. (2020). The small home ranges and large local ecological impacts of pet cats. Animal Conservation. https://doi.org/10.1111/acv.12563  Craft, T., Greenspan, S., and Klein, A. (2012) “Cats: Indoors or Outdoors?” University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk491/files/inline-files/Cats-Indoors_or_Outdoors.pdf  Why do soft drinks taste better from a can than they do from a bottle? by Grant Currin Palmer, B. (2009, July 23). Why does the carbonation taste different in bottles and cans of soda? Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2009/07/why-does-the-carbonation-taste-different-in-bottles-and-cans-of-soda.html  Cantor, D. (2009, July 31). Why Does Coke From a Glass Bottle Taste Different? Popular Science; Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2009-07/why-does-coke-glass-bottle-plastic-bottle-and-aluminum-can-taste-different/  Snyder, C. (2018, March 30). Why soda tastes different in a can or bottle - Business Insider. Business Insider; Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/why-soda-tastes-different-can-glass-bottle-flavor-carbonation-container-2018-3  LICCIARDELLO, F., CORIOLANI, C., & MURATORE, G. (2018). Improvement of CO2 retention of PET bottles for carbonated soft drinks. Unimore.It, Special issue, 115–117. https://doi.org/MIUR-ALTRI-IRIS  Astronomers discover 100 new minor planets beyond Neptune by Grant Currin Rocheleau, J. (2011, June 8). Planet Facts. http://planetfacts.org/trans-neptunian-object/  Researchers find new minor planets beyond Neptune. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/uop-rfn031120.php  Bernardinelli, P. H., Bernstein, G. M., Sako, M., Liu, T., Saunders, W. R., Khain, T., Lin, H. W., Gerdes, D. W., Brout, D., Adams, F. C., Belyakov, M., Somasundaram, A. I., Sharma, L., Locke, J., Franson, K., Becker, J. C., Napier, K., Markwardt, L., Annis, J., … Zhang, Y. (2020). Trans-Neptunian Objects Found in the First Four Years of the Dark Energy Survey. The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series, 247(1), 32. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4365/ab6bd8  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY

Is working in animal conservation always on the front lines? Do you get the opportunity to work with animals? Are university degrees neccessary to get work in this field? What are the biggest sacrifices you have to make for animal conservation? Working in animal conservation isn't always what you imagine, at the front lines like Jane Goodall. With Biologist and earth warrior Sarah Ghys we discuss her journey of working with animals all over the world and how people can achieve similar jobs. She has worked with everything from cheetahs to sea turtles. Join us today to learn what it will take if you want to create positive change for animals on our planet. Thank you to Graham Moes for the Music.

DYL X D&AD Impact series with White Pencil Winners - The Lion's Share Fund ‘The future is not something which is coming towards us, it's whatever we do next.' - Rob Galluzzo In the first episode of our exclusive series with D&AD Vince chats with Rob Galluzzo the Executive Producer of Sydney-based production company FINCH and the co-founder of animal conservation initiative The Lion's Share. The charity aims to direct half-a-percent of a participating company's media buy towards wildlife conservation when they use an animal in their advertising. With US$120 billion spent on advertising, that included animals last year globally, what seems like a small fee can go a long way to making a big difference. The initiative is co-founded by the United Nations, fully supported by David Attenborough and has been highly awarded, winning a D&AD White Pencil and a Grand Prix at the Cannes Lion. Listen in as Vince and Rob discuss the process behind getting such an ambitious operation off the ground, how $50,000 stopped 200 elephants a year being poached and what's next for the growing charity.   https://www.thelionssharefund.com/content/thelionssharefund/en/home/ https://designyourlife.com.au/ https://www.frostcollective.com.au/ https://www.finchcompany.com/ https://www.dandad.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig chats with Pontiac Township High School teacher Paul Ritter about his wonderful Operation Endangered Species project and his nomination for a prestigious award sponsored by the Indianapolis Zoo!

Craig chats with Pontiac Township High School teacher Paul Ritter about his wonderful Operation Endangered Species project and his nomination for a prestigious award sponsored by the Indianapolis Zoo!

Listening to the voices of the next generation, my son, Bryce Byrd, joins to offer a wealth of knowledge about reptiles and animals. Bryce is a curious and bright eleven-year-old and a budding herpetologist. He talks about his reptile-keeping hobby and herpetology while giving recommendations on finding the right reptile to take care of for the first time. As global warming becomes even more felt here on earth, Bryce shares the importance of animal conservation and helping endangered species from becoming extinct. He talks about the measures we can do like captive breeding programs, telling us how we must save these animals from dying out.

This fortnight is a real mix of papers. We cover Komodo dragon dispersal, newts crossing (or not) roads, and a paper looking at reptilian brains. FULL REFERENCE LIST AVAILABLE AT: herphighlights.podbean.com Main Paper References: De Meester, G., Huyghe, K., & Van Damme, R. (2019). Brain size, ecology and sociality: a reptilian perspective. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 1–11. Jessop, T. S., Ariefiandy, A., Purwandana, D., Ciofi, C., Imansyah, J., Benu, Y. J., … Phillips, B. L. (2018). Exploring mechanisms and origins of reduced dispersal in island Komodo dragons. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 285(1891), 20181829. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2018.1829 Matos, C., Petrovan, S. O., Wheeler, P. M., & Ward, A. I. (2018). Short‐term movements and behaviour govern the use of road mitigation measures by a protected amphibian. Animal Conservation. Other Mentioned Papers/Studies: Ciofi, C., Puswati, J., Dewa, W., de Boer, M. E., Chelazzi, G., & Sastrawan, P. (2007). Preliminary Analysis of Home Range Structure in the Komodo Monitor, Varanus komodoensis. Copeia, 2007(2), 462–470. https://doi.org/10.1643/0045-8511(2007)7[462:PAOHRS]2.0.CO;2 Harlow, H. J., Purwandana, D., Jessop, T. S., & Phillips, J. A. (2010). Size-related differences in the thermoregulatory habits of free-ranging komodo dragons. International Journal of Zoology, 2010. https://doi.org/10.1155/2010/921371 Purwandana, D., Ariefiandy, A., Imansyah, M. J., Seno, A., Ciofi, C., Letnic, M., & Jessop, T. S. (2016). Ecological allometries and niche use dynamics across Komodo dragon ontogeny. Science of Nature, 103(27), 26–37. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-016-1351-6 Music: Intro/outro – Treehouse by Ed Nelson Other Music – The Passion HiFi, www.thepassionhifi.com

Catching a sloth is no mean feat, as sloth researcher Bryson Voirin will attest as he chases Blaze the sloth through the canopy. The latest in science, culture, and history from Smithsonian Channel.

And Justice For Animals host, Jennifer Peterson, shares the 'why' and 'how' this show came about and tells her own story of rescuing a two-year-old cattle dog that changed her life in unimaginable ways. And Justice For Animals is recorded at Woodshed Studios in Long Beach, California. Visit Book Mentioned: Broken Open by Elizabeth Lesser Order Book Here Shelter Mentioned: Agoura Shelter Follow Jennifer Peterson and the show: AJFA Website: Here AJFA Instagram: Here AJFA Facebook: Here Email: andjusticeforanimals@gmail.com

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Leigh Alexander finds out how animal tracking tech is changing understanding of our own species too. And how do you go about QR-coding a bumblebee?

World Footprints is pleased to share Part 2 of the 3-part interview with Emmy Award winning actor Eric Braeden, who plays Victor Newman on The Young & the Restless (CBS Daytime). Eric talks about his favorite travel destinations and his efforts to foster peace and understanding between Germans and the Jewish community. Then, enjoy a feast with Spain’s celebrated chef Maria Jose San Roman as she shares the secret ingredient that appears in all of her dishes (and cocktails). Finally, since every day is World Animal Day we are pleased to be joined by Paul Butler, SVP of Global Programs at RARE Conservation, who will discuss RARE’s animal conservation efforts and the world-wide Pride Campaign.

Today we travel to Namibia and beyond with animal conservationist and television personality Jack Hanna; we will discover Cuba through its people with Insight Cuba’s Tom Popper and Rebecca Rothney will share how people around the world are leaving positive footprints through Pack for a Purpose. Jack Hanna, nicknamed “Jungle Jack” is one of the most notable animal experts in the U.S. Jack took some time away from his many filming schedule, David Letterman and other show appearances to talk to us about the successes and challenges in the world of animal conservation. We are going to discover Cuba through its people with Tom Popper, President of Insight Cuba. Tom has traveled many times to Cuba and his company is one of a few that are licenses by the U.S. Treasury Department to provide tours to the beautiful island. Our friend Rebecca Rothney will give us an update on how many travelers are leaving positive footprints when they Pack for a Purpose. Rebecca will also share how her foundation has grown since the O Magazine feature.

This week on Animal Instinct, host Celia Kutcher speaks with Michael C. Blumenthal, a poet, lawyer, and educator who has also ventured into essays, memoirs, and fiction. His nonfiction works includes Because They Needed Me: The Incredible Life of Rita Miljo and Her Struggle to Save the Baboons of South Africa (2015), a book about a remarkable woman and how she came to play a significant role in baboon conservation in South Africa.

The boys listen to an odd Whale Watching Radio Commercial, and hash out a few ideas for Animal Conservation. Listen to the Show Live at; www.Switch1197.com From 2pm every Sunday

On today’s show World Footprints explores the plight of the endangered Panther, we chat with one of the rising IZOD Indycar stars Simona de Silvestro, and we also view Catholicism through the lens with Father Robert Barron.  As a special bonus, we added some sound bytes and interviews from the DC Stop Modern Slavery walk to end human trafficking. The Panther population has dramatically decreased but many efforts are being made to save this beautiful animal from extinction.  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is at the forefront of the Panther conservation efforts and Park Ranger Sandy Mickey from the Florida Panther & Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuges joins us today to talk about some of these initiatives.  Then, we enjoyed a chat with one of the IZOD Indycar series rising stars, Simona de Silvestro.  Simona is one of a handful of female Indycar racers and she is one of the most prominent racecar drivers on the track.  She is the first woman in Atlantic Series history to have earned the most wins and pole positions, and the IZOD Indycar Rising Star Award.  Finally, we will talk to Father Robert Barron, the Francis Cardinal George Professor of Faith and Culture at Mundelein Seminary and a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, about his PBS series Catholicism. This documentary illustrates the history and treasures of a global religion shared by more than one billion people around the world by exploring art, architecture, literature, music and all the riches of the Catholic tradition. 

Today we travel to Namibia and beyond with animal conservationist and television personality Jack Hanna; we will discover Cuba through its people with Insight Cuba’s Tom Popper and Rebecca Rothney will share how people around the world are leaving positive footprints through Pack for a Purpose.  Jack Hanna, nicknamed “Jungle Jack” is one of the most notable animal experts in the U.S.  Jack took some time away from his many filming schedule, David Letterman and other show appearances to talk to us about the successes and challenges in the world of animal conservation. We are going to discover Cuba through its people with Tom Popper, President of Insight Cuba.  Tom has traveled many times to Cuba and his company is one of a few that are licenses by the U.S. Treasury Department to provide tours to the beautiful island. Our friend Rebecca Rothney will give us an update on how many travelers are leaving positive footprints when they Pack for a Purpose.  Rebecca will also share how her foundation has grown since the O Magazine feature.

Today, Tonya and Ian travel full circle from their law careers to a destination they hold close to their hearts.  (Hint:  they honeymooned there)  If you have guessed it, World Footprints will head to South Africa and they'll introduce an extraordinary student exchange program between the University of Missouri and the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa. Then you’ll hear about Nandi, a rescue South African manta ray who Tonya got to scuba dive (one of her great passions) with at the Georgia Aquarium.  You'll hear about the intregal role that the Aquarium plays in sea life conservation.