Podcasts about etosha national park

Send us a textDr. Laurie Marker, the founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, shares her mission to save one of the world's most endangered big cats. Dr. Marker offers insights into the delicate balance of arid grassland ecosystems and the critical role these majestic creatures play. In a world where cheetah populations are declining, learn how innovative models in Namibia are empowering communities to live in harmony with their natural surroundings and actively participate in conservation efforts.We also embark on a sensory journey through Namibia's unique culinary scene and awe-inspiring landscapes, indulging in the country's fresh seafood, including famous oysters, or experiencing the traditional Mahongo soup. We feel the rugged beauty of the Skeleton Coast where towering dunes meet the ocean, and the vibrant wildlife in Swakopmund and Etosha National Park. Immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of Kolmanskop's ghost town and the grandeur of Fish River Canyon, the continent's largest. Throughout, Dr. Marker calls for global action, urging us all to play a role in preserving these irreplaceable natural wonders._____Dr. Laurie Marker is the founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Go to cheetah.org._____Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has dropped over 100 travel episodes! New podcast episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen. _____Travel vlogs of our featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now drop on YouTube in the middle of every month! Please subscribe, like, and comment. ****************************************Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.com X (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea LaneYouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane

The amazing sights of the vast African savannas are familiar to many of us through the lens of superb documentary films and videos. Though there are many animals we watch with awe, there’s one rather peculiar looking animal that captivates the heart — the elephant.    So much about elephants make them intriguing creatures: The oversized ears, the unique nature of their trunks (which, by the way, have more muscles than an entire human body), and perhaps most of all the fact that they’re a lot like us. Elephants are loving, loyal, intelligent, family oriented, and great at teamwork.  Elephant scientist and author Caitlin O’Connell has spent the last 30 years in Namibia’s Etosha National Park studying elephants. Amongst the many things O’Connell’s observed is the value and effort elephants place on greeting, playing, and communicating with each other. These are behaviors which O’Connell has observed could help us understand ourselves better.  “The most powerful thing that struck me in the beginning,” O’Connell says, “is the importance of greeting. They may have only been separated for a few minutes, because the matriarch is older and slower, and she took a little longer to get to the waterhole than the rest of the group. All of a sudden [once she arrives] they have a huge greeting ceremony for her. Each one will place their trunk in her mouth and they get all excited and flap their ears. Also, for elephants, part of the greeting is urinating and defecating because they get so excited … But just seeing all of these rituals that we can see in our own lives and the importance of them, it's always a reminder to me that, ‘wow, we take some of these things for granted, that they don't.’” O’Connell, a conservation biologist at Harvard Medical School and award-winning author of Wild Rituals: 10 Lessons Animals Can Teach Us About Connection, Community, and Ourselves, has specifically focused on researching the ways elephants communicate with each other — including the intriguing ground-based vibrations of an elephant’s “rumble.”  “For a long time we knew that elephants emit these low frequency rumbles in the range of 20 hertz for a female, 10 hertz for a male,” O’Connell tells us. “They communicate in this way so that [their sounds] travel long distances … Those signals are something that they use to coordinate.” Perhaps the most touching and moving ritual O’Connell describes, is how one elephant will grieve the loss of a family member: “They would touch the bones in a way that it wasn't like a salt lick — like [the way that] you see some animals sucking on bones of other species — [theirs] was more a tactile exploration. They would take the end of their trunk and press it down [for example] on the hip of this individual [elephant].”  “He [the elephant] would take the sand, a little bit moist as it hasn't been that long since this [other] elephant passed away, and he would take the sand and press it against his chest and press it behind his ears in such a delicate way that it was almost as if he was trying to carry him. It was really compelling. I just have never seen that before.”

Here are my sources and resources for my trip a few weeks ago to Namibia and South Africa. I am also including a link to an organization dedicated to conserving and protecting the white rhino in Namibia. The Rhino Momma Project saves rhinos by trimming their horns to avoid poaching. The horns grow back in five years, and the animals are never hurt, but it takes a team of specialists to do this. Please feel free to donate to this organization.And, the most grateful thanks to my friends Suzette and Ben Bussey, who invited me to share their love of Africa with them, and planned a wonderful trip filled with unique experiences. CollectSuzette founded Norton & Hodges, a super elegant and luxurious accessories and clothing line. Her first boutique has just opened at Charleston Place. Please visit her website to see the sensational accessories she has made with exotic skins. We visited some artisans, and I have to attest firsthand that everything is sourced from certified makers who care deeply for the animals and do a tremendous job with sustainability. I was also very impressed with: Patrick Mavros's line of silver accessories. Beautiful tabletop objects, silver jewelry, and the best-looking belt buckles. ReadI was inspired by Out of Africa, the collection of Wilbur Smith's books, and James Michener's The Covenant. They are all great reads with deep knowledge of Africa. It is a fun way to remember the trip and prepare for the next one! WatchI didn't get to watch a lot of TV, but this is what I did see:There were beautiful animals in Etosha National Park and impressive sunsets from the lodges and watering holes. At the end of the day, sundowners (aka gin & tonics) became the reward for a day well spent! The most extraordinary gardens and vineries are in Babylonstoren in South Africa. The sunsets and the colors of the landscape are hard to explain. It is one of those things that “you have to be there!” EatBesides the excellent “tasting” restaurants (of course, I love to try all sorts of things, street food was a highlight. I had fish and chips by the docks, a worker's lunch in Cape Town, emu meatballs, zebra steaks, and the most delicious eland tenderloin—oh, and homemade samosas on the streets. Part of the fun of traveling is exploring food halls and tasting spices and combinations that are not my everyday fare. I loved it! I tried a worker's lunch made with half a loaf of bread, hollowed out, and filled with spicy chicken curry and rice. Can you imagine this at my next dinner party? And with this, I leave you. Sincerely,The Serial Hostess Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Here are my sources and resources for my trip a few weeks ago to Namibia and South Africa. I am also including a link to an organization dedicated to conserving and protecting the white rhino in Namibia. The Rhino Momma Project saves rhinos by trimming their horns to avoid poaching. The horns grow back in five years, and the animals are never hurt, but it takes a team of specialists to do this. Please feel free to donate to this organization.And, the most grateful thanks to my friends Suzette and Ben Bussey, who invited me to share their love of Africa with them, and planned a wonderful trip filled with unique experiences. CollectSuzette founded Norton & Hodges, a super elegant and luxurious accessories and clothing line. Her first boutique has just opened at Charleston Place. Please visit her website to see the sensational accessories she has made with exotic skins. We visited some artisans, and I have to attest firsthand that everything is sourced from certified makers who care deeply for the animals and do a tremendous job with sustainability. I was also very impressed with: Patrick Mavros's line of silver accessories. Beautiful tabletop objects, silver jewelry, and the best-looking belt buckles. ReadI was inspired by Out of Africa, the collection of Wilbur Smith's books, and James Michener's The Covenant. They are all great reads with deep knowledge of Africa. It is a fun way to remember the trip and prepare for the next one! WatchI didn't get to watch a lot of TV, but this is what I did see:There were beautiful animals in Etosha National Park and impressive sunsets from the lodges and watering holes. At the end of the day, sundowners (aka gin & tonics) became the reward for a day well spent! The most extraordinary gardens and vineries are in Babylonstoren in South Africa. The sunsets and the colors of the landscape are hard to explain. It is one of those things that “you have to be there!” EatBesides the excellent “tasting” restaurants (of course, I love to try all sorts of things, street food was a highlight. I had fish and chips by the docks, a worker's lunch in Cape Town, emu meatballs, zebra steaks, and the most delicious eland tenderloin—oh, and homemade samosas on the streets. Part of the fun of traveling is exploring food halls and tasting spices and combinations that are not my everyday fare. I loved it! I tried a worker's lunch made with half a loaf of bread, hollowed out, and filled with spicy chicken curry and rice. Can you imagine this at my next dinner party? And with this, I leave you. Sincerely,The Serial Hostess Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Here are my sources and resources for my trip a few weeks ago to Namibia and South Africa. I am also including a link to an organization dedicated to conserving and protecting the white rhino in Namibia. The Rhino Momma Project saves rhinos by trimming their horns to avoid poaching. The horns grow back in five years, and the animals are never hurt, but it takes a team of specialists to do this. Please feel free to donate to this organization.And, the most grateful thanks to my friends Suzette and Ben Bussey, who invited me to share their love of Africa with them, and planned a wonderful trip filled with unique experiences. CollectSuzette founded Norton & Hodges, a super elegant and luxurious accessories and clothing line. Her first boutique has just opened at Charleston Place. Please visit her website to see the sensational accessories she has made with exotic skins. We visited some artisans, and I have to attest firsthand that everything is sourced from certified makers who care deeply for the animals and do a tremendous job with sustainability. I was also very impressed with: Patrick Mavros's line of silver accessories. Beautiful tabletop objects, silver jewelry, and the best-looking belt buckles. ReadI was inspired by Out of Africa, the collection of Wilbur Smith's books, and James Michener's The Covenant. They are all great reads with deep knowledge of Africa. It is a fun way to remember the trip and prepare for the next one! WatchI didn't get to watch a lot of TV, but this is what I did see:There were beautiful animals in Etosha National Park and impressive sunsets from the lodges and watering holes. At the end of the day, sundowners (aka gin & tonics) became the reward for a day well spent! The most extraordinary gardens and vineries are in Babylonstoren in South Africa. The sunsets and the colors of the landscape are hard to explain. It is one of those things that “you have to be there!” EatBesides the excellent “tasting” restaurants (of course, I love to try all sorts of things, street food was a highlight. I had fish and chips by the docks, a worker's lunch in Cape Town, emu meatballs, zebra steaks, and the most delicious eland tenderloin—oh, and homemade samosas on the streets. Part of the fun of traveling is exploring food halls and tasting spices and combinations that are not my everyday fare. I loved it! I tried a worker's lunch made with half a loaf of bread, hollowed out, and filled with spicy chicken curry and rice. Can you imagine this at my next dinner party? And with this, I leave you. Sincerely,The Serial Hostess Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

This Big Blend Radio "Women Making History" Podcast Panel discussion features guests who share how they work to protect the environment and talk about women they admire who work to protect the earth. Hear about environmentally activist women (and girls) of the past and present who are skilled in writing and the arts, hospitality and tourism, wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, progressive end-of-life care, cultivating community and peaceful cultural traditions, citizen science, and so much more! FEATURED GUESTS: - LINDA BALLOU, travel writer, author, and podcaster. Hear her podcast about South America that also includes a segment about land conservationist Kristine Tompkins:  https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/lost-angel-travel-adventures-in-south-america/  - MARIA CHAMBERLAIN, co-owner and innkeeper of The Inn at Oxbow Acres, a beautiful and sustainable Bed & Breakfast in Milan, New Hampshire. learn more: https://www.oxbowacresnh.com/  - SHARON K. KURTZ, travel writer and photographer. See her article about Christy Walton's eco-ranch Rancho Cacachilas in Baja California Sur: https://sharonkkurtz.com/authentic-adventures-at-rancho-cacachilas-baja-california-sur/  - EVA ELDRIDGE, travel writer and editor, talks about consumers who embrace environmentally practices in their homes and gardens like she does in Tucson, Arizona. See: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/eva-eldridge/  - LEA BROVEDANI, trust expert and end-of-life doula, talks about green burials and women pioneers in this new eco-friendly technology. Visit: https://souljourneydoula.com/  - CHERYL LEUTJEN is the author of “Love Earth Now: The Power of Doing One Thing Every Day,” a candid, often humorous exploration that reveals her own imperfect journey toward living an eco-friendly lifestyle. More: https://cherylleutjen.com/  - ROSE PALMER is a travel writer and author. Read her article about Sadako Sasaki who survived the Hiroshima bombing but then died 10 years later from leukemia, and started the movement to make origami paper cranes as a symbol for peace: https://quiltripping.com/childrens-peace-monument-and-sadako-sasaki-stroy/  - JO CLARK is a travel writer and photographer who talks about Kelly Chigumbura of Zimbabwe, the head of THE BRAVE ONES who are women in charge of the protection and conservation of 11,000 elephants in Phundundu Wildlife Park.  Check out Jo's article about her visit to Etosha National Park in Namibia: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/etosha-national-park-safari/  - ELAINE A. POWERS is a retired laboratory biologist who writes science-based children's book and continues her work as a citizen scientist for iguana conservation, serving on the IUCN Iguana Specialist Group.  More: https://elaineapowers.com/ 

Today, I've selected ten images from the last three days of my 2024 Complete Namibia Tour, all from the Etosha National Park. Detailsl on blog: http://mbp.ac/840 Music by Martin Bailey

Today, I've selected ten images from the last three days of my 2024 Complete Namibia Tour, all from the Etosha National Park. Detailsl on blog: http://mbp.ac/840 Music by Martin Bailey

We're going on a wildlife safari through Etosha National Park in Namibia on this episode of Big Blend Radio's JO GOES EVERYWHERE! Podcast with travel writer and photographer Jo Clark.  Etosha is the largest salt pan in Africa, and is Namibia's largest wildlife sanctuary that's home to a wide variety of birdlife as well as lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, two different zebras, hyenas, springboks, elands, Black and White rhinos, and the elusive leopard. Read Jo's article about her experience here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/etosha-national-park-safari/  Jo Clark is a travel writer and photographer based on South Carolina's Grand Strand. She has a thirst for knowledge, history, great food, and wine! Her Big Blend Radio podcast "Jo Goes Everywhere!" airs every 2nd Sunday at 7pm EST. Follow the show on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yfkjm8sd 

Today, I'll walk you through the first few weeks of my 2024 Complete Namibia Tour. Next, we'll round it off with three days in the Etosha National Park. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/839 Music by Martin Bailey

Today, I'll walk you through the first few weeks of my 2024 Complete Namibia Tour. Next, we'll round it off with three days in the Etosha National Park. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/839 Music by Martin Bailey

Imagine this: You're slowly driving through Etosha National Park, Namibia's renowned conservation area. There are elephants and zebras and antelopes and lions all around you. In fact, you've been warned not to exit your car because of those very lions, which are pros at camouflaging themselves in the desert landscape. And then your car stalls—because you don't really know how to drive it.  That's the situation that this week's storyteller, Nicolle Galteland (also known as Nikki) faced on a year-long, round-the-world trip that included a week in Namibia. If that name sounds familiar, it's because Nikki is Afar's podcast engineer, and in this episode she steps in front of the mic to tell her tale. At age 23, Nikki applied for, and received, a special solo travel grant that allowed a certain number of undergrad and graduate students to travel around the world for a year, provided they did it totally on their own. Her itinerary included Tajikistan and Zambia, Thailand and Singapore, and getting around mostly involved planes or trains. But in Namibia she knew she wanted to do a road trip, and at the time the only cars available had a manual transmission. Which she didn't know how to operate. But she'd always wanted to learn, so she recruited a few helpers, mapped out a course, and lurched off into the desert sunset. Hundreds of zebras, dozens of stalls, and one flat tire later, she found her way.  And don't miss our companion YouTube interview, where Nikki shares more about the grant, how this episode reinvigorated her love of wildlife—and gets on her soapbox about the ways that traveling solo as a woman can change your life.  Resources Read the transcript of the episode. Listen to the companion Q&A on YouTube.  Explore more of Nikki's work on her website.  Listen to Looters, the sci-fi/Western role-playing podcast that Nikki coproduces with her husband, Drew. 

Welcome to The Wild Life, the podcast where we explore the wonders of the natural world and the science that helps us understand it. In this episode, we have an extraordinary guest: Aidan Branney. When we first recorded this interview nearly a year ago, Aidan was working as the large carnivore scientific aid for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Today, he's a Presidential Research Fellow at the University of Georgia, where he studies large carnivores including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and spotted hyenas in Etosha National Park in Namibia.In this episode, we delve into Aidan's fascinating educational and professional journey, his work on ocelots in Texas, and his research on coyotes, black bears, and bobcats. We'll explore what defines carnivores and the complex challenge of balancing ecological needs with stakeholder interests. Aidan shares insights into estimating populations and monitoring changes in these majestic animals, and we'll discuss how to maintain hope and persevere in a world where conservation efforts often feel like trying to slow a leaking dam with duct tape.Join us as we venture into the wild world of carnivore ecology with Aidan Branney, uncovering the science, the struggles, and the triumphs of studying and protecting some of the planet's most charismatic creatures.Aidan on InstagramAidan on XSupport The Wild Life

In this post, we conclude my review of the rest of my Complete Namibia Tour & Workshop with a larger-than-usual set of 18 images. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/815 Music by Martin Bailey

In this post, we conclude my review of the rest of my Complete Namibia Tour & Workshop with a larger-than-usual set of 18 images. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/815 Music by Martin Bailey

Click here for the show notes:On today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Diaan and Marike Hoffman, the owners, and operators of Ohanya Tour and Safari. Diaan, a qualified conservation ecologist and expert tour guide, brings his extensive knowledge and passion for wildlife to every guided tour. Meanwhile, Marike, the creative mastermind behind Ohanya, is deeply passionate about plant-based nutrition and food. Together, they have created a unique and unforgettable experience for travelers seeking an immersive and sustainable way to explore the beauty of this country. We are excited to learn more about their company and the wonderful experiences they offer.In this episode, we will cover:- What makes Namibia special and why people should visit- Ohanya's founding and how it differs from other tour operators in Namibia- The company's goals with its tours in Namibia- The various tour locations and packages offered by Ohanya- Namibia as a unique safari destination- Veganism in Namibia- Ohanya's commitment to respecting the environment and wildlife- The team's passion for showcasing their country to visitors- Specific tour packages and locations they offer an amazing itinerary idea, including South of Namibia, Northern Region of Namibia, Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei, and Swakopmund.Check out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram

Having spent several days creating the background music, my Complete Namibia Tour & Workshop slideshow video for the 2022 tour is now on Vimeo. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/786 Video on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/737475715 Music by Martin Bailey

Having spent several days creating the background music, my Complete Namibia Tour & Workshop slideshow video for the 2022 tour is now on Vimeo. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/786 Video on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/737475715 Music by Martin Bailey

This week we conclude our series of Complete Namibia Tour reports with more of the majestic and beautiful wildlife in the Etosha National Park. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/784 Music by Martin Bailey

This week we conclude our series of Complete Namibia Tour reports with more of the majestic and beautiful wildlife in the Etosha National Park. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/784 Music by Martin Bailey

In part four of my Complete Namibia Tour series, we spend an amazing day with the Himba people and meet lions and rhinos in the Etosha National Park. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/783 Music by Martin Bailey

In part four of my Complete Namibia Tour series, we spend an amazing day with the Himba people and meet lions and rhinos in the Etosha National Park. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/783 Music by Martin Bailey

In our final episode of series 2 we speak to Michael Kamerika from the Ongava Private Game Reserve in Namibia. We talk to Michael about his journey into the travel industry starting from humble beginnings on a family farm. He tells us about the impact guiding has had on his life and his passion for Rhino & conservation. The Ongava Private Game Reserve, which is located just outside the world famous Etosha National Park, has been instrumental in protecting and conserving Namibia's black and white rhino population. With the exceptional rains in Namibia this year, Michael paints a beautiful picture of seeing the desert in full colour. If you haven't yet subscribed to the podcast please do so you can catch this episode and all that we have planned after series 2 will be revealed soon!

Join me on this episode as I have a conversation with travel blogger and world traveler, Rayn (pronounced: Rain) Lakhani.Be sure to check out her blog mapthetraveller.com. At the bottom of her blog you can find a link to her new issue of Trouvaille Magazine January 2021. This is an amazing magazine.We sit down and talk about her travel to Portugal and the discovery of beautiful places away from Lisbon and Porto. Rayn talks about how she loves the food of Portugal and especially her love for their olive oil.We travel together in conversation to a least travelled country of Namibia in Africa and discuss a bit of German occupation that can still be seen and venture into Etosha National Park. Rayn's tip: Don't stay on resorts or in the cities, get out and immerse yourself with the people and the culture.

In this episode of "Keen On", Andrew talks with anthropologist James Suzman about his new book, Work: A Deep History, From the Stone Age to the Age of Robots. With a head full of Laurens van der Post and half an anthropology degree from St Andrews University under his belt, James Suzman hitched a ride into Botswana’s eastern Kalahari in June 1991. He has been working with the Bushmen ever since. He remains involved in a number of Kalahari initiatives through the Cambridge based research and support organisation he heads, Anthropos. James is an anthropologist and the author of Affluence Without Abundance: The disappearing world of the Bushmen published by Bloomsbury in 2017. He is the nephew of Janet Suzman and great-nephew of Helen Suzman. Suzman was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and educated at Michaelhouse. He graduated with an MA (Hons) in social anthropology from the University of St Andrews in 1993. He was awarded a PhD in social anthropology from the University of Edinburgh in 1996. Suzman was the first social anthropologist to work in Namibia's eastern Omaheke among "Southern Ju/'hoansi", where he exposed the brutal marginalisation of San people who had lost their lands to white cattle ranchers and pastoralist Herero people. In 1998 Suzman was appointed to lead the landmark study, "The Regional Assessment of the Status of the San in Southern Africa", based on an ACP/EU resolution. Suzman later led an assessment by Minority Rights Group International to assess how Namibia's ethnic minorities had fared in the first ten years of Namibian Independence. The subsequent report was published in 2002. Emerging during period of political upheaval in Namibia, it led to calls for the better protection of ethnic minorities in Namibia. The Namibian Government rejected the report's findings and the President, Sam Nujoma, accused Suzman of amplifying "ethnic tensions". In 2001, Suzman was awarded the Smuts Commonwealth Fellowship in African Studies at the University of Cambridge. Suzman later established a program to establish opportunities for Hai//om San to benefit from tourism revenues in Etosha National Park. He was also involved in the dispute that arose as a result of the illegal relocation of Gwi and Gana San from Botswana's Central Kalahari Game Reserve. He was highly critical of the Botswana Government's actions and, later, Survival International's campaign, which he claimed undermined ongoing negotiations between the Botswana Government and a coalition of organisations supporting the evicted San. Survival International, in turn, criticised Suzman and members of the negotiating team led by Ditshwanelo, The Botswana Centre for Human Rights of complicity with the Botswana Government. In 2007, Suzman joined De Beers, where, as global head of public affairs, he developed the company's award-winning sustainability functions. He resigned in 2013. In 2013 Suzman and Jimmy Wales teamed up with Lily Cole to launch Impossible.com at the Cambridge Union.[citation needed] In the same year he was invited to deliver the second Protimos Lecture at the Parliament Chamber of London's Inner Temple. Suzman has published widely on San and other issues in academic journals, magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times. In 2017 he published Affluence Without Abundance: The Disappearing World of the Bushmen. Work: A History of How We Spend Our Time, was published in September 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Gosses as we reminisce about our unconventional family vacation: a safari in Namibia!Here is an overview of our stops: Windhoek, Sossusvlei (place with old, dead trees)/Namib Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, Damaraland (view of Brandberg Mountains; Twyfelfontein rock engravings), Ongava Game Reserve, Etosha National Park, and back to Windhoek! It was a whirlwind! HA!VIDEO: Springbok Pronking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMIiB9DnRXg

"It’s difficult because this is human-caused damage. These animals aren’t dying of starvation or natural disease, plastic entanglement is all human inflicted harm.  And the seals aren’t going to help themselves so, it’s up to us to help them…. I just feel it's our responsibility to try to do something about it.” — Naude Dreyer Today, it is estimated that between 640,000 and 800,000 tons of fishing nets are dumped or lost at sea every year. These discarded nets, also known as “ghost nets” drift through the ocean entangling whales, seals, and turtles. In fact, according to the Center for Biological Diversity, an estimated 100,000 marine animals are “strangled, suffocated, or injured by plastics every year.”  Obviously, Naude and his team are not going to single-handedly solve this global issue, but they are making a difference in the lives of marine wildlife in their corner of the world. Over the course of the past few years, Naude and his team have personally rescued more than 600 sea lions from plastic entanglement, 300 of which were in the past two years alone.  In this episode we chat about: What it’s like living in Namibia (Fun Fact: Naude was born in the Etosha National Park). How Naude first got involved in rescuing sea lions + why it matters. The challenges he faces when catching and disentangling sea lions from marine debris. The impact our international maritime industry (i.e. human impact) is having on marine wildlife. Why it’s so important to educate the next generation about how best to prevent plastic pollution. The importance of slowing down and not stressing about the things in life we can’t control. How his daughter's battle with cancer helped his family realize what is truly important and meaningful in life. His entrepreneurial challenges. And so much more! This was such a wonderful and insightful conversation! Happy listening. Connect with Naude InstagramFacebook Pelican Point Kayaking Website Note: If you’re feeling at all inspired by the end of this episode and you would like to financially support the work Naude and his team are doing, feel free to check out their GoGetFunding page.

In this episode, we conclude the 2019 Complete Namibia Tour & Workshop travelogue series, as we head into the Etosha National Park for a final four days of magical wildlife. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/669 Music by Martin Bailey

In this episode, we conclude the 2019 Complete Namibia Tour & Workshop travelogue series, as we head into the Etosha National Park for a final four days of magical wildlife. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/669 Music by Martin Bailey

In this episode we conclude our 2018 Complete Namibia Tour travelogue series with a Wildlife Extravaganza in the Etosha National Park, including Lions, Cheetah, Elephants and Black and White Rhinos. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/625 Music by Martin Bailey

In this episode we conclude our 2018 Complete Namibia Tour travelogue series with a Wildlife Extravaganza in the Etosha National Park, including Lions, Cheetah, Elephants and Black and White Rhinos. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/625 Music by Martin Bailey

Is a safari in South Africa on your bucket list? This one's for you! Get Africa safari vacation ideas and think about planning your bucket list Africa vacation experience in this short travel podcast. Hear advice from the adventurer and explorer Nick Bratton as he hears travel podcast host Laura H share her ideas on her bucket list Africa safari trip that she's been thinking about for years. Places talked about: South Africa, Cape Town, Kruger, Namibia, Dune 45, salt pans in Namibia, Etosha National Park, Botswana, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and more. Show notes and bucket list Africa trip suggestions online at https://amidlifetraveler.com/plan-bucket-list-africa-trip-south-africa-namibia-botswana-zimbabwe-kenya-everywhere-travel-podcast/

Is a safari in South Africa on your bucket list? This one's for you! Get Africa safari vacation ideas and think about planning your bucket list Africa vacation experience in this short travel podcast. Hear advice from the adventurer and explorer Nick Bratton as he hears travel podcast host Laura H share her ideas on her bucket list Africa safari trip that she's been thinking about for years. Places talked about: South Africa, Cape Town, Kruger, Namibia, Dune 45, salt pans in Namibia, Etosha National Park, Botswana, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and more. Show notes and bucket list Africa trip suggestions online at https://amidlifetraveler.com/plan-bucket-list-africa-trip-south-africa-namibia-botswana-zimbabwe-kenya-everywhere-travel-podcast/

The final part of our Complete Namibia Tour Travelogue series with more wildlife images from the awesome Etosha National Park. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/582 Music by Martin Bailey.

The final part of our Complete Namibia Tour Travelogue series with more wildlife images from the awesome Etosha National Park. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/582 Music by Martin Bailey.

In this episode, we visit the Etosha National Park for Lions, Ostrich, Springbok, and Zebra in part four of our Complete Namibia Tour Travelogue series. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/581 Music by Martin Bailey.

In this episode, we visit the Etosha National Park for Lions, Ostrich, Springbok, and Zebra in part four of our Complete Namibia Tour Travelogue series. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/581 Music by Martin Bailey.

Adam and Maggie drive into Namibia, and also (technically, and only for a night) into Botswana. We talk Etosha National Park-- the crown jewel of Namibia's National Parks-- hyena sightings, waking up before dawn and the ubiquitousness of zebras. Adam falls in love with braai culture, Maggie has some thoughts about lion's mating habits. This Episode is brought to you by BUSHLORE AFRICA Show Notes Let's Not Panic on Patreon Map of this leg of the journey Let's Not Panic on Instagram Let's Not Panic on YouTube Maggie on Twitter Adam on Twitter

Kyle has Tim and Sky go from bat (the animal) to hat (the clothing accessory). We learn about how foxes occur, give tips on skipping the winter months through human hibernation, and make fun of baseball.Photos we talk about:20:20 - Bat-eared fox in the Etosha National Park1:08:30 - Owl mascot being thrown a ball outside his strike zone1:09:00 - Surly bear mascot1:10:00 - Surly bear mascot with legs