Podcast appearances and mentions of Laurie Marker

One in three adult pornography users are exposed to violent or abusive content online, with the majority backing new legislation to prevent publication of harmful content. That's according to a survey out today from the British Board of Film Classification. It's also the first meeting today of the Independent Pornography Review Taskforce led by the Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin. Four months on from the publication of her government commissioned review into the challenge of regulating online pornography, Baroness Bertin joins Clare McDonnell in the studio to discuss what's been happening. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said 'we must act now' as he announced a national investigation into maternity care in England. The inquiry, which will look at the ten worst-performing services in the country, as well as the entire maternity system, is designed to be a rapid review reporting by December this year. Families say they feel let down by a system that's supposed to care them and midwives have told us they dread going in to work because of pressures and lack of resources. So will this investigation bring about the lasting change that parents and professionals so badly want? Clare hears from BBC Investigative Journalist Divya Talwar and Clare Walton, chief executive of the Royal College of Midwives.Cheetahs are the fastest land animals in the world with speeds of around 70 miles per hour. Over the past 100 years, the cheetah population has drastically reduced by 90 per cent and it's estimated that there are less than 7,000 animals still left. Clare speaks to Dr Laurie Marker, who has made it her mission to ensure their survival. She's the executive director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund based in Namibia. The bullet bra has made a recent return to the catwalk and to the cover of British Vogue, where singer Dua Lipa can be seen sporting a blush satin Miu Miu creation in the July issue. But will the silhouette, once favoured by Marilyn Monroe and Madonna, cut through to the high street? And what does that mean for the comfortable t-shirt bras that have been going strong since lockdown? Julia Hobbs, British Vogue's contributing senior fashion features editor has recently road-tested the bullet bra. She joins Clare to discuss the experience, along with Karolina Laskowska, a lingerie designer and the director of The Underpinnings Museum. Presenter: Clare McDonnell Producer: Andrea Kidd

Cheetahs, the fastest mammals on Earth, are now in a race against extinction. It’s estimated that fewer than 7,000 exist in the wild. John Yang speaks with Laurie Marker, a woman who has already helped dramatically reduce one threat to cheetahs and is tackling new ones that have emerged, for our Weekend Spotlight. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Cheetahs, the fastest mammals on Earth, are now in a race against extinction. It’s estimated that fewer than 7,000 exist in the wild. John Yang speaks with Laurie Marker, a woman who has already helped dramatically reduce one threat to cheetahs and is tackling new ones that have emerged, for our Weekend Spotlight. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Vir die eerste keer is vyf jagluiperdwelpies by Kuno Nasionale Park in Madhya Pradesh, Indië, gebore aan ouers van verskillende bevolkingsgroepe, Namibië en Suid-Afrika. Parkdirekteur Uttam Kumar Sharma het bevestig dat die Namibiese pa, Gaurav, en Suid-Afrikaanse ma, Nirva, die welpies Sondag verwelkom het. Dit bring die aantal welpies by Kuno op 19 te staan, wat dui op die jagluiperds se suksesvolle aanpassing. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met dr. Laurie Marker van die Cheetah Conservation Fund gesels.

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

In this Episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Laurie Marker, the founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). Founded in Namibia in 1990, CCF has become the leading authority in cheetah conservation globally, with projects across Somaliland, Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa and Botswana. Beyond Africa, CCF also has supported the conservation of the last remaining Asiatic cheetahs in Iran. Meanwhile, the CCF has assisted the Indian government and the Wildlife Trust of India with the reintroduction of cheetahs into Kuno National Park. Listed as “Vulnerable” by the IUCN Red List, the cheetah faces a plethora of threats, ranging from human-wildlife conflict, the illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss and a lack of genetic diversity. Dr. Marker and I discuss the measures CCF has taken to tackle these threats, which include cheetah rescue and rehabilitation, cheetah genetics research, alternative livelihood programs and livestock protection projects. Dr. Marker also elaborates in detail about CCF's role in the reintroduction of cheetahs to India. Tune in to a highly informative episode!Meet the HostAnish Banerjee: https://x.com/anishwildlifeThink Wildlife Foundation: https://thinkwildlifefoundation.com/Meet the GuestsDr. Laurie Marker: https://cheetah.org/about/who-we-are/dr-laurie-marker/Recommended Wildlife Conservation BooksWildlife Conservation in India by HS Pabla: https://amzn.to/3Ypx9ZhIndian Mammals: A Field Guide by Vivek Menon: https://amzn.to/4fhMiCLAt the Feet of Living Things by Aparajita Datta: https://amzn.to/3BZmtsN Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe

Die Cheetah Conservation Fund bied 'n internasionale wetenskapkonferensie aan wat gewy is aan die toepassing van genomiese tegnologieë vir die bewaring van biodiversiteit. Die konferensie, onder die vaandel "ConGen Global", het op 6 Januarie begin en sal op 15 Januarie eindig. Die konferensie word geborg deur die American Genetic Association, Giga Science Press en die Indiana Universiteit se Skool vir Openbare Gesondheid. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met die fonds se uitvoerende direkteur, dr. Laurie Marker, gepraat wat meer inligting verskaf.

Correspondent Laurie McAndish King meets Dr. Laurie Marker--the Jane Goodall of Cheetahs--and finds out how Marker revolutionized cheetah conservation.

In this episode of On the Road with Paul Ward, Paul welcomes Dr. Laurie Marker, founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). Dr. Marker shares the inspiring story behind the creation of CCF, which began as an effort to prevent local farmers in Namibia, Africa, from killing cheetahs to protect their livestock. She describes how CCF became a model farm, implementing innovative solutions like the Livestock Guarding Dog program, which has successfully reduced livestock loss while protecting cheetahs and teaching sustainable farming practices. Dr. Marker also discusses Africa's evolving conservation mindset over her 30+ years there, and CCF's collaborations with the Namibian government to ensure cheetahs remain in the wild. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Marker provides insights into cheetah behavior, the global population status, and the challenges of the illegal pet trade. She shares her journey from the U.S. to Africa and how CCF has grown into a research and educational center, offering ecotourism and outreach programs that engage locals and visitors alike. To learn more about CCF, support their mission, or visit their ecotourism lodge, listeners can explore www.cheetah.org, where they can also find ways to contribute to the conservation of these remarkable animals. Watch the Full Episode Here What you'll learn in this episode: 0:05 Welcome to On the Road and introduction of our guest: Dr. Laurie Marker with the Cheetah Conservation Fund 0:44 We learn what The Cheetah Conservation Fund is 1:29 Dr. Laurie Marker's involvement began because of local farmers killing cheetahs 2:28 The Cheetah Conservation Fund is located in Namibia, Africa and learn about it being a model farm 3:22 Dr. Marker describes the Livestock Guarding Dog that are used to keep the cheetahs and other wildlife away from the farm animals 4:45 The decrease in livestock loss because of the dog program being used and replicated by others as well as reteaching people to live with livestock 6:15 The change in Africa's conservation mindset over the 30+ year period of Dr. Marker living there 7:04 How The Cheetah Conservation Fund works with the Namibia government to keep the animals free and in the wild other than for research and we learn more about that 8:58 More about how cheetahs live: Males, females, cubs, etc 10:25 Dr. Marker gives insight on the global population of cheetahs and the illegal pet trade that occurs 13:15 The Cheetah Conservation Funds have multiple locations 14:57 Dr. Laurie Marker's story and what made her move from the United States to Africa over 30 years ago 19:02 Finding answers to help the cheetahs, the communities that Dr. Laurie Marker and The Cheetah Conservation Fund works with to help their livelihood 20:39 Teaching the locals how to be sustainable, how and why the cheetahs may be killing their livestock 23:07 The Cheetah Conservation Fund has also turned into a learning center in Namibia and what the students learn 24:57 There is an Ecotourism lodge that is open to the public every day and learn more on social media and their website: www.cheetah.org 25:57 The Cheetah Conservation Fund is a 501c3 and how to get involved 26:14 How much does it cost to take care of a cheetah for a year? 27:31 The Cheetah Conservation Fund's motto and a powerful quote by Dr. Laurie Marker 28:09 A special thank you to our sponsor: Opus Escrow Related Episodes: Bridging the Wild with Beth Pratt and the Highway 101 Animal Crossing Vet Tales: Unveiling Holistic Animal Care with Dr. Rhiannon Fenton Hear What All the Buzz is About: Larry Pender and the Jubilee HoneyBee Co   The Cheetah Conservation Fund: www.cheetah.org Mailing Address: Cheetah Conservation Fund P.O. Box 2496 Alexandria, VA 22301 Phone Number: 866-909-3399 Contact Paul Ward: 805-479-5004 paul@homeandranchteam.com Have ideas for future episodes? We'd love to answer your questions - leave a comment! For any home buying or home selling needs in the Ventura County area of California, please reach out to Paul@HomeAndRanchTeam.com or visit www.HomeAndRanchTeam.com A special THANK YOU to our sponsor, OPUS ESCROW! Farm Talk with Paul Ward would not be possible without the support of our sponsor Opus Escrow. Supporting our sponsor ensures Farm Talk can provide listeners with the best possible episodes.

Namibië se Cheetah Conservation Fund het die eerste Wêreldwye Cheetah-beraad bygewoon in Addis Abeba in Ethiopië. Die fonds sê die beraad is 'n belangrike stap vorentoe in die bewaring van jagluiperds. Dr. Laurie Marker, die fonds se stigter en hoof uitvoerende beampte, het 'n omvattende ontleding aangebied van die uitdagings wat jagluiperdbevolkings in die gesig staar. Marker het met Kosmos 94.1 Nuus gepraat en sê Namibië is steeds die wêreld se "cheetah-hoofstad", maar daar is uitdagings weens boere-jagluiperd konflikte.

The Global Effort to Conserve Cheetahs With Dr. Laurie Marker of the Cheetah Conservation Fund About the Guest: Dr. Laurie Marker is a pioneer in the field of wildlife conservation, with a keen focus on the preservation of cheetahs. As the Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) since 1990, Dr. Marker's journey in conservation commenced at a wildlife safari park in the United States. Her pioneering research has traversed continents, leading her to the grasslands of Namibia. There, she uncovered the grim reality of wild cheetahs being killed due to human-wildlife conflict, a revelation that prompted the inception of CCF. Dr. Marker is acclaimed for her groundbreaking efforts, resultant research, and unwavering dedication to the fastest land animal on Earth. Episode Summary: In this exclusive episode of BeProvided Conservation Radio, we embark on a profound exploration of the challenges and strategies involved in cheetah conservation, featuring the esteemed Dr. Laurie Marker. As we delve into the pressing matters faced by the cheetah population, listeners are offered an intimate glimpse into the groundbreaking initiatives spearheaded by Dr. Marker and her team at the Cheetah Conservation Fund. In the heart of Namibia, Dr. Marker uncovered a harrowing threat to cheetahs—hundreds being killed by livestock farmers. This drove her to establish the CCF and become a central figure in cheetah conservation. The episode further highlights the Global Cheetah Summit in Ethiopia, a milestone gathering where experts and organizations like Oxford University's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit and the IUCN specialist groups convene to discuss the future of these majestic animals. With urgent vigor, guests are transported to Africa, where the stakes for the cheetah's survival are laid bare, and the collaborative efforts for their preservation are underscored. Key Takeaways: Dr. Laurie Marker is a pioneering figure in cheetah conservation, with a career spanning over 30 years dedicated to saving these endangered animals. The Global Cheetah Summit in Ethiopia serves as a critical platform for worldwide experts to develop an action plan and address the several threats to the cheetah population. Cheetahs play a vital role in maintaining the health and biodiversity of their ecosystems, yet they face numerous threats including habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, illegal wildlife trade, and climate change. There are approximately 7,100 cheetahs left across 23 countries, representing less than 10% of their historical population. Engaging communities and developing conservancies are key to creating sustainable habitats for cheetahs and providing alternative livelihoods for people living in these regions. Notable Quotes: "We can't save the cheetah without the people. And our motto has always been, save the cheetah, change the world." – Dr. Laurie Marker "About 80% of [cheetahs] are found outside of protected areas." – Dr. Laurie Marker "The cheetah is actually in these fragmented areas and really struggling to survive." – Dr. Laurie Marker "The future is in the people's hands." – Dr. Laurie Marker Resources: Cheetah Conservation Fund website: cheetah.org Marcia Sivek's email for inquiries regarding being a working guest at CCF: marcia@beprovided.com Discover the intricate world of cheetah conservation and the riveting strategies devised by experts like Dr. Laurie Marker by tuning in to this captivating podcast episode. Understand how every step toward the conservation of these majestic creatures leads us toward a more sustainable future. Stay connected for upcoming content that promises to enlighten and inspire.

Join host Amy in the sixth exciting episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where she delves into the challenging world of cheetah conservation with two distinguished experts—Dr. Laurie Marker from the Cheetah Conservation Fund and Dr. Matt Becker from the Zambian Carnivore Programme. Hear the stories of how the proceeds from Remembering Wildlife books, a collection of books that depicts the lives of eight captivating species through the lenses of over 250 extraordinary wildlife photographers, have supported these frontline conservation organisations. In the first part of this episode, Dr. Laurie Marker shares the heart-wrenching yet hopeful work of rescuing cheetah cubs from illegal trafficking in Somalia. Learn how a specific breed of dog is playing a pivotal role in preventing human-cheetah conflicts in Namibia. In the second part, join Dr. Matt Becker as he discusses the effectiveness of an anti-snaring initiative and the importance of collaring in protecting the fastest land mammal on earth.Don't miss this episode, offering an insightful look into the intricate world of cheetah conservation.Looking to grab a copy of any Remembering Wildlife books? Head to https://rememberingwildlife.com to show your support for over 60 conservation initiatives!

In this week's conversation, we speak with Dr. Laurie Marker, founder and executive director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). Dr. Marker walks us through the history of the plight of cheetahs, and how she and CCF have saved this exquisite species from certain near extinction to now introducing them to places around the world where the cheetah has long been absent. Dr. Marker tells us about the incredible programs working to solve the human-wildlife conflict in the context of cheetahs, and the enterprising ways CCF is educating and supporting local farmers.  We loved hearing about the breeding and training program with Anatolian shepherd dogs, a Turkish guard dog, to help protect local farmers' flocks, but wait, did she say…..guardian DONKEYS?  Listen here and fall in love with this incredible success story in the making and how one woman made it her life mission to save this vulnerable, beautiful, and iconic cat.  Thanks again to Laurie and CCF! Lots of Love. Show Notes: Cheetah.org CITIES  Anatolians Please find out more info and message us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kindredpodcast.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @thekindredpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook @thekindredpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us at Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠ or Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Please follow, rate, and review - wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks.

Starting her career in a more traditional zoo setting in the 1970's, Dr. Laurie Marker has dedicated her professional life to preserving cheetahs in the wild. After what is now Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990, she moved to the southern African nation to help reduce the hundreds of cheetahs killed by ranchers and farmers each year. Through the foundation she founded and leads as Executive Director, Cheetah Conservation Fund works to study, preserve, rescue, and most recently, reintroduce wild cheetahs. Dr. Marker describes her team's efforts in the cheetah translocation and rewinding effort underway in India, whose subspecies of cheetah went extinct in the 1950's. Dr. Marker invites zoo professionals and others interested in conserving cheetahs to attend one of her many events scheduled during her US tour underway now. Animal care Software

Today, the Safari heads to Somaliland (well, on Zoom, anyway), to sit down with Dr. Laurie Marker. We discuss her life pre-cheetah, how she got into cheetah conservation, many of the conservation methods she helped pioneer, the surprising way dogs are helping save cats, and so much more! We even get into the reintroduction of cheetahs into India that is being spearheaded by CCF! PLEASE consider donating to my CCF fundraiser. Details can be found on all of my social media platforms. EPISODE LINKS: www.cheetah.org @ccfcheetah on social media ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

In the 8a hour, NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Chris Trenkmann runs through today's top stories, including Florida insurance regulators approving a 1% 'emergency' assessment fee. Oklahoma officials were caught on tape discussing hiring hitmen to kill a couple of journalists. Dana explains how to get money from a class action lawsuit filed against Facebook. Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder & Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, joins us in the studio to discuss saving Cheetahs from extinction. NewsRadio WFLA White House Correspondent Jon Decker has the latest on the settlement between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems.

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We welcome Dr. Laurie Marker onto Rocket Pod. Founder of 'Cheetah Conservation Fund'. Dr. Marker is a Research Scientist & Conservation Biologist who has spent her life actively promoting conservation strategies, local education & research in Namibia within communities that live alongside the cheetah. "We always think there is someone else who will do something, that ‘they' will take care of it. I realised early in my work that there is no ‘they,' and so I decided that I would take action to save the cheetah from extinction.” https://www.cheetah.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurie_Marker Thank you to flexy for supporting this episode of the podcast you can find out more: https://get.flexyapp.uk - - - About Rocket Pod Rocket Pod: How Visionaries Forge Their Thoughts into Reality 'Compelling stories deconstructing how growth minded individuals achieve the destinies they choose' Rocket Pod has been co-founded by three entrepreneurs, three generations spanning Gen Z, Millennial and Gen X. Between us, we have +40 years of professional experience spanning e-commerce, digital marketing, web and media production, logistics, photography and FinTech. Rocket Pod has been created to engage visionaries about their life journey's and uncover true life experiences deconstructing how these individuals get from an idea and transition it into reality. Through our series, Rocket Pod will deliver a refreshed perspective on life and provide tools and knowledge through quality audio to make a positive impact on others lives. Growth minded guests will share their stories with listeners and help them take the next step to achieving greatness in whatever they put their mind to. https://www.instagram.com/wearerocketpod https://www.facebook.com/wearerocketpod https://www.twitter.com/wearerocketpod - - - The Rocket Pod Team: James Cuss Co-founder & Co-host James is a Serial Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of flexy https://get.flexyapp.uk Harry Daymond Co-founder & Co-host Award Winning YoungEntrepreneur, 20 Under 20 & Founder of The Cocktail Connoisseurs https://www.thecocktailconnoisseurs.co.uk Peter Haynes Co-founder & Producer Peter is a Designer & Maker at A Collection Of. https://www.acollectionof.info Music Producer Created exclusively by KANON https://www.soundcloud.com/kanonmusic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocketpodmedia/message

Where the Sand Cats Came From   Photo is Jamie with me at WildNet Conference.  These Bird of Paradise flowers were out front of a cafe along the street)   Dear Lynn,  During Desert Storm the Saudi government sent some Sand Cats to my friend, Pat Quillen at S.O.S. Care in CA.  Pat travels the world, working with in situ programs and governments in places where no white woman would have the courage to go.  She has been shot at by poachers, exposed to all sorts of challenges, and has done wonderful things to get people in power to see the financial prospects of protecting their wildlife, rather than allowing people to kill the small cats for food or sport.  Up until 9/11 I was supporting her breeding facility so that she could afford to travel the world and set up these important alliances.  She introduced me to contacts in Mexico, Brazil, Costa Rica, Panama and to Dr. Jim Sanderson with the hopes that I could take over for her when she is gone.  She is aged and ailing.  I rely on tourism to support Big Cat Rescue and after 9/11 things have not been the same.  I had to stop providing all of her income and she felt abandoned.  She is civil to me, but I have lost the closeness with her that I once enjoyed.   The Saudi government had sent the cats to her because of her great reputation and asked that she protect them until after the war.  The soldiers were using them for target practice and they had been wiped out of every other country in the region, except for Saudi Arabia.  After the war she offered to send them and all of their offspring back.  The Saudi government said they had never been able to breed these cats in captivity and requested that she keep them here, build their numbers, put them into the Species Survival Plan (SSP) that is the only real conservation breeding plan and is administered only in AZA zoos.  They did this in case they are ever fully wiped out in the wild, so that they can once again populate areas once they are safer.   Almost all of the Sand Cats in U.S. zoos are from this group that Pat brought in.  She sent five of them to us in case anything ever happened to her place.  Last year wildfires burned her facility to the ground.  Fortunately she was able to get all of the cats to safety and last I heard from her she had rebuilt all of her cages and was looking for a RV to live in next to them.  She only breeds small cats and she only breeds cats that are recommended by the Felid Taxon Advisory Group.  (Felid TAG).   The Felid TAG looks at the pedigree of the cat to see if it can be traced back to the wild.  They look at how many specimens are available in the U.S. or participating zoos around the world to see if there are a viable number to be able to successfully breed the cat in captivity without causing too much inbreeding.  I worked with the Felid TAG to help them determine just how many of each cat specie there are in captivity that is viable for breeding and how much cage space is available in the accredited zoos and sanctuaries to allow for the optimum breeding.   Horseshoe Creek claims to have bred 72 Asian leopards for conservation purposes, but the Felid TAG only recommends the breeding of Amur Leopards that can be traced back to the wild by their pedigrees.  There is no Asian Leopard conservation breeding program and no SSP for Asian or African Leopards.  Leopards are bred and sold for only five reasons:  Pets, Circus Acts, Roadside Zoos, Photo Ops/Parties as cubs and Canned Hunts.  The bottom line is that they are bred into a miserable life in captivity because people will pay money for them.  We had to turn away 49 leopards last year and that number doubles every year.   Tabby Tigers and Ligers are not pure bred cats, and in the case of the Tabbies are highly inbred.  It is because the zoos caved into pressure by the public to see white tigers that they were ever bred or displayed in zoos and the result was that there is not one pure bred Bengal tiger in the U.S. left for real conservation purposes.  More here:  http://www.bigcatrescue.org/white_tigers.htm  The only reason these tigers are bred is the same as for all of the big cats.  We had to turn away 166 tigers (many of them white) last year and that number doubles every year.   Three of the Sand Cat offspring from Pat have been returned to the wild, but it is rare that returning a top level carnivore to the wild is successful.  Pat never had rears kittens.  The only chance they have in the wild is to be raised by their mothers on a diet of live prey, which is what she does and what we are currently doing with Faith the bobcat.  http://www.bigcatrescue.org/cat_tales_Mar04.htm  To succeed in the wild a cat cannot associate humans with food or it will ultimately mean the death of the cat.   My favourite person in the field is Dr. Jim Sanderson and you can see him on most of our pages about saving small cats, such as the Pampas Cat, the Golden Cats and the Andean Mountain Cat.  He was the first person to photograph the Andean Mountain Cat which had been thought to have gone extinct many, many years ago.  We met up with him and Jane Goodall, Ron and Darla, Laurie Marker and all of our heroes who are really doing things in the wild, like Pat did, to help the small cats, the snow leopards, the Amur Leopards and cheetahs.  Jamie and I attended their benefit last year in CA that was hosted by wildnet.org  You can read about all of the conservation programs there.  We solicit money for these people as well and 100% of what comes in ear marked for each project goes directly to the person in the field for camera traps, and such things as materials for the locals to build pens and corrals that keep their livestock safe from predation and the cats safe from retribution.  It is very difficult to raise money for these efforts because people want the warm fuzzy of being able to say they sponsored a particular cat and don't care about one they haven't met in a jungle far away.  I'd like to do far more in this arena and will someday, but for right now my mission is clear.   There is no excuse for animals languishing in back yard cages and basements, road side zoos and pseudo sanctuaries and I can do something to stop that.  Working with The Association of Sanctuaries and the Captive Wild Animal Protection Coalition we were able to get a law passed last December that makes it illegal to sell big cats across state lines as pets.  I think this is why  there are so many cougar sightings all over the country now in places that haven't had wild populations in 100 years.  Now that people cannot profit off the cats by breeding and selling they are just turning them loose.  The sanctuaries are full and under funded.  There is no other option but euthanasia and that is expensive to people who never cared about the cats in the first place.  The law passed in December and since the first of the year there has been at lease one wild cat sighting every day in the news across the country.   After my experience with Sarabi, I cannot morally breed any cat for conservation purposes, because the cat I breed is not going to be the one to benefit and who am I to bring a spirit into being for a life of confinement.  The chances are very slim that we will be able to conserve land for the cats' return (except deserts) and even if we could there are plenty of cats frozen for test tube reincarnation if we ever do.  I believe, with current technology,  that even the SSP's are only to insure that zoos have animals to display to paying patrons and I just can't justify that.  Some of our rescues are SSP rejects, such as the Clouded Leopards, Snow Leopards and Pallas Cats.  When faced with more than 300 cats each year who need to be rescued, I have opted to take in these more rare cats who were no longer needed in SSP programs over more common cats.  This is always a tough decision because it can't be based on need.  They all need a safe place and there are very few out there that won't make matters worse by breeding and selling.   The Captive Wild Animal Safety Act that was passed into law was just the first step.  The way the breeders are getting around it is to have the pet buyers get a USDA license and call themselves a sanctuary and then they sell the big cats across state lines.  This year we are working to close some of those gaps.  Carole   Dear Carole,  Thanks again for all the wonderful info, which I have briefly scanned, will print, re-read and ingest later. (I've got a binder running that contains copies of all of our emails.) I became aware of SSP & SSC during my brief class time at the zoo.   Now is the appropriate time to tell you this. Last week was a very tough week for me, mind/body/spirit. You are aware of the zoo decision I made, the other tough decision I made was making my exit from logging volunteer time at Horseshoe Creek. Darryl is a major offender of so many things. The welfare of his animals in NOT his #1 priority, but you knew this already. I'm in mourning. My heart is breaking leaving all of the animals I spent many hours befriending. I'm terribly missing the love & nurturance they gave me. Dale does not support his brother on several levels. He's an emotional captive to HC; i.e., he worries so about the animals, he helps Darryl knowing that he is enabling him to continue his ill practices. Dale is in a very tough position.  - Lynn   Dear Lynn,  I sort of expected that you had left or were leaving HC based upon some of your letters.  I wasn't entirely sure how you would take what I had to say, but thought I should let you know before you drove all the way here.   I can see that this would have been a very tough week for you on many levels.  So many people stay and help in these places because they love the animals.  It is hard to seemingly turn your back on them in order to take a stand against the abuse.  I can assure you that you will have ample opportunity here to right the wrongs that have been done to them and others like them without helping the abuse to continue.  Your spirit connection to those animals will let them know that you are working for their liberation even though you are separated by time and space.   I am sure you are no stranger to remote viewing and it is how I connect to my sick cats when I am away.  You will always be close to the animals you loved there and they, being much better at this time and space travel than we are, will have the comfort of your love and in knowing what you are doing for them and all who would come after them.   - Carole   Dear Carole,  Thank you.  Through tears, I find comfort in your words. - Lynn   Pat Quillen had invited me to the Felid TAG in the late 90s as she was a member.  They wanted to do a survey of all AZA zoos to find out how many cats were at each, what kind, and what cat cage space was available.  No one wanted to take on that nightmare of a task.  Eager to make myself useful, I volunteered.  This is how I got my first peek behind the curtain as to where all these cats were, what kind of cages they were in, and what was being done to breed them via the Species Survival Plans.   I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.

Life's Tough Media is pleased to announce the latest episode of our “Life's Tough: Explorers are TOUGHER!” podcast series. Hosted by Richard Wiese—explorer extraordinaire and President of The Explorers Club—this episode features Laurie Marker, a research scientist and boots-on-the-ground conservationist, Oxford-trained zoologist, author, cheetah veterinary health expert, goat farmer, dog breeder, cattle rancher, educator, inspirational thought leader, public speaker and policy maker who travels nonstop on her mission to help save the world's fastest mammal. Cheetahs are the fastest land animals in the world, going from 0 - 70 mph in 3 seconds. However, they are also the most endangered African cat. A century ago, there were 100,000 cheetahs in the wild, and today, there are fewer than 7,500. Laurie grew up in Northern California, where she first realized she had a love for animals. She eventually ended up working at the Wildlife Safari in Oregon for 16 years, taking her love for animals into a career path. Today Laurie is as comfortable trekking through the bush in search of cheetahs as she is briefing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington, DC. Laurie graduated from Oxford University with a doctorate in Zoology and became an A.D. White Professor-at-Large with Cornell University. She was Executive Director of the Center for New Opportunities in Animal Health Sciences at the Smithsonian Institution and after a trip to Namibia, Africa in 1977, Laurie realized thousands of cheetahs were getting killed by farmers. Compelled to do something to put an end to that, she started collaborating with other scientists to create a safe space for captive cheetahs. Cheetah Conservation Fund Laurie sold all her possessions and started the Cheetah Conservation Fund, the longest running and most successful cheetah conservation program in Africa. Laurie has pioneered research, established conservation models, and created cooperative alliances on behalf of the cheetah that never existed. Under her leadership, CCF has grown into a world-class cheetah research, education, and conservation institution. The town of Otjiwarongo, where the Cheetah Conservation Fund is based, is now known as “The Cheetah Capital of the World.” Laurie's crowning achievement was changing Namibia's attitude towards its native wildlife. She convinced the local livestock farmers to stop trapping and killing cheetahs as their primary means of predation control, and in 1994, Laurie decided to import a rare breed of dogs—the Anatolian shepherd—to be placed with herds of livestock to help protect them from predators. This shepherd is known for its giant size and extremely loud bark. The Cheetah Conservation Fund Livestock Guarding Dog has proven to be one of the most popular and successful conflict-mitigation measures ever developed. Laurie was declared a Hero for the Planet by TIME Magazine in 2001 and awarded the Tech Museum of Innovation's Intel Environmental Prize as well as the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. Join Richard and Laurie for a lively chat about her work in Namibia with the exotic cheetahs that have become like family to her.

In this episode I share my conversation with Dr. Laurie Marker, founder and Executive Director of Cheetah Conservation Fund. Dr. Marker talks about how her organization employs dogs in Africa and around the world to help preserve the dwindling population of wild cheetahs. They use Anatolian shepherds and Kangal dogs to protect livestock from cheetahs, eliminating the need for farmers to have to kill cheetahs to protect their animals. They use Belgian Malinois and other breeds as detection dogs, to detect the scent of cheetah scat so that researchers can monitor the activities and eating habits of cheetahs. Dr. Marker also pioneered the use of dogs as companions for orphaned cheetahs in captivity, which you can see demonstrated at several zoos in the United States. As always, dogs are helping humans in a myriad of ways to accomplish a worthy goal, and Dr. Marker gives us a lot of fascinating insight that you won't want to miss out on! For more information on what Cheetah Conservation Fund is doing and how you can get involved, visit www.cheetah.org. On this podcast, we seek to highlight the work being done by working dogs of all disciplines. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to it, rating it, leaving a positive review, and sharing with people you know who are interested in this topic. This show exists in support of its sister photography project on the same topic and of the same name. You can learn more about that by visiting www.herobeside.me. We'd love to hear your feedback, questions, recommendations and ideas concerning this podcast. Please reach out at hello@herobeside.me or on Instagram @herobesideme. Thanks for listening! Be sure to give the furry hero beside you some extra love today.

Kosmos 94.1 — Konflik met roofdiere bly ‘n uitdaging op plase regoor die land en dit neem toe in verskeie gebiede in Namibië. Die Cheetah Conservation Fund beywer hom reeds vir dekades vir die beskerming van die jagluiperd in die land en werk nou saam met boere om konflik te verminder. Die Stigter van die fonds, Dr Laurie Marker gesels vanoggend met Kosmos 94.1 Landbounuus oor uitdagings, en oplossings.

Dogs Saving Cats: Livestock Guardians and Cheetahs Dr. Laurie Marker with one of the Livestock Guarding Dogs bred and raised by the Cheetah Conservation Fund to give farmers in Namibia safety for their flocks. My very special guest today is Dr. Laurie Marker of the https://cheetah.org/ (Cheetah Conservation Fund). We discuss her work with Cheetahs and “dogs saving cats”… dogs as “emotional support” animals for Cheetahs raised in captivity, as livestock guardians for flocks in Namibia so the farmers don’t kill the Cheetahs who might otherwise prey on their stock, even dogs tracking down “scat” for research. I first met Marker some 40 years ago when she was working in my hometown at the Wildlife Safari. What an incredible opportunity this conversation was! LGD Program began in 1994 “We decided to celebrate the program anniversary by naming 2019 the Year of the Livestock Guarding Dog. The program holds a special place in my heart. It has been incredibly successful at mitigating human/wildlife conflict not only in Namibia but across the cheetah’s current range,” Marker said. “Anatolian shepherds were chosen for many reasons,” Marker notes on the organization’s website. “The breed has a 6,000-year pedigree and history of guarding sheep in Turkey. Their short coats protect them from thorns and bushes being caught in their coats, and make it easier for them to adapt to fluctuating temperatures – both hot and cold. Their independent nature and ability to think for themselves means they don’t need to have people with them to successfully guard their livestock. They were the best choice for the conditions faced on Namibian farmlands. They have the will and drive to travel vast distances with their herd due to their natural loyalty and endurance. In February, 1994, four Anatolian shepherds, the breed of dogs used in the research that took place in Oregon, were established with herds of sheep and goats here in Namibia. The dogs were donated by the Birinci Kennels in the USA.” Endangered species and endangered breeds Puppies in the CCF’s Livestock Guarding Dog program. The LGD program has since placed close to 700 dogs with farmers in and around Namibia. Marker said she has seen a dramatic decrease in the number of big cats killed to protect livestock and a stabilization of the numbers in this critically endangered species. Fewer than 7500 Cheetahs are believed to exist in the wild. Listen to the podcast for more of this outstanding discussion. Amazingly, genetic diversity concerns of the same kind we face with purebred dogs are also an issue for these unique big cats. Learn more about Marker’s Cheetah Studbook! Pure Dog Talk is sponsored by: Support this podcast

So you want a pet cheetah?   When you see a baby cheetah your heart melts. They have dark golden eyes that are curious with goofy spikey mohawk hair that is meant to mimic honey badgers in the wild. Not to mention, the hundreds of tiny little spots from the top of the head to the tip of their long tail. Their faces have that distinctive black tear line and when they look at you, you can see an intelligence, grace and thoughtfulness.    When I ask my fellow feline lovers if they could have an exotic cat as a pet, what would it be?The answer is almost always a pet cheetah. It is something I have even said too, but would never ever do or support anyone who does. There is something magical and mystical about them. BUT, these beautiful creatures belong in the wild. They do not belong on the passenger seat of a wealthy persons sports car with a collar and leash or in a high rise apartment.   Having a cheetah as a pet isn’t new, but it presently getting out of control. I spoke briefly with Dr. Laurie Marker when she was on her 2019 Spring fundraising tour for the Cheetah Conservation Fund about what is happening with cheetahs being traded as pets and how this is effecting their numbers in the wild.    As most of you know, I met Dr. Laurie Marker, the founding director of The Cheetah Conservation Fund a few years ago. I was so inspired to learn about the work CCF is doing and what Dr. Marker has accomplished that I traveled to Namibia to become a working guest for a few weeks. It is a fantastic experience and I recommend it to everyone. I wrote a small piece about my experience at CCF for Wild Hope Magazine and that will be published shortly so stay tuned.    PLEASE NOTE:  If you are in the Bay Area you can meet Dr. Laurie Marker in person at the Rio Theater in Santa Cruz California on October 8th. Laurie will be speaking about cheetah conservation in Namibia and how some of the methods can be applied to our area to protect the cougar and other predators. There will also be a film screening of Born to Explore’s : Namibia, Land of the Cheetah produced by Richard Weise.   I am excited to be speaking again with Dr. Marker although I find the topic of illegal pet trade disturbing. But as always Dr. Marker will inspire us to have hope and come together to stop these actions and bring awareness to the world.                     *intro and closing by Dale Willman and acoustic breeze music by www.bensound.com

In this episode, I interview Dr. Laurie Marker. She’s the founder and executive director of The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). CCF is a global leader in research and conservation of cheetahs. They are dedicated to saving the cheetah in the wild.For more information, please visit: www.cheetah.orgFollow Corbin MaxeyYouTube: https://goo.gl/ZbuBnRInstagram: https://goo.gl/NDYWFF Twitter: https://goo.gl/F4zVfNFacebook: https://goo.gl/ZsE1SP

For 45 years, Dr. Laurie Marker has dedicated her life to saving cheetahs, the fastest land mammal on earth. A species of cat like no other, cheetahs face mounting pressures from conflicts with farmers, habitat loss and fragmentation, local and species-wide genetic bottlenecks, and the illegal pet trade. Her love and fascination with the species led Dr. Marker to move to Namibia where in 1990 she established the headquarters for the Cheetah Conservation Fund organization (www.Cheetah.org). Dr. Marker serves as an advisor for several national and international zoological and conservation organizations; is the recipient of many awards recognizing her contributions to science, conservation, and education; and has authored or contributed to a long list of academic publications. From the CCF website: Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is the global leader in research and conservation of cheetahs. CCF is dedicated to saving the cheetah in the wild. CCF’s mission is to be the internationally recognized center of excellence in the conservation of cheetahs and their ecosystems. CCF will work with all stakeholders to develop best practices in research, education, and land use to benefit all species, including people. The vast majority of wild cheetahs are outside protected areas, in areas populated by humans. Saving this magnificent animal from extinction requires innovative conservation methods that address the welfare of both cheetah and human populations over large landscapes. CCF has developed a set of integrated programs that work together to achieve this objective. CCF’s programs have effectively stabilized and even increased the wild cheetah population in Namibia. CCF has close links and assists in training and sharing program successes with other countries where cheetah live, including Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Iran, Algeria and more recently, Angola. In many of these countries, efforts are currently underway to develop new conservation programs or support existing cheetah conservation efforts. CCF’s international collaborations involve distributing CCF materials, lending resources and support, and providing training through Africa and the rest of the world. CCF’s conservation programming is rooted in scientific research. CCF maintains a research program on the biology, ecology and genetics of cheetahs that publishes papers in peer-reviewed journals annually, and currently operates the only fully-equipped genetics lab at an in-situ conservation facility in Africa. CCF’s renowned Livestock Guarding Dog Program has been highly effective at reducing predation rates and thereby reducing the inclination by farmers to trap or shoot cheetahs. CCF breeds Anatolian shepherd and Kangal dogs, breeds that for millennia have guarded small livestock against wolves and bears in Turkey. The dogs are placed with Namibian farmers as puppies. They bond with the herd and use their imposing presence and loud bark to scare away potential predators. CCF has been placing dogs since 1994 and our research shows the dogs are highly effective, reducing livestock loss from all predators by over 80 and up to 100 percent. According to Dr. Marker, "the Cheetah Conservation Fund is many things. We are a world class research facility doing groundbreaking research in the biology, ecology and genetics of the cheetah. We’re a conservation organization working to combat the problems that afflict the human communities that live alongside cheetahs and threaten the cheetah as a species with extinction. We’re a place that visitors may come to learn about the cheetah and experience its magnificence and grace more closely." "But we do all that we do for a single purpose – to win the race to save the cheetah. We’ve lost 90 percent of the world’s population of cheetahs in the last 100 years. And we know that if we’re going to have cheetahs around for the next 100 years, we need to act now to address the threats to the cheetah’s survival." Plus, an all new That Sounds Wild and a Zoos News legislative update from Rachel Garner from www.whyanimalsdothething.com. www.iReinforce.com www.facebook.com/ZooLogicpodcast/  

We had an incredible opportunity to catch up again with Dr. Laurie Marker of Cheetah Conservation Fund before she heads back to Namibia. With the illegal wildlife trade so much in the spotlight now, today we highlight the lesser-known incidents of illegal pet trade and trafficking in cheetah and its' detrimental impact across the planet on the overall wild, and captive, gene pool. An estimated 300 cheetahs are poached and smuggled each year, and illegally sold in the Arabian Peninsula pet trade, and of that only one out of six cubs survive. While we often think of rhinos and elephants as the species critically endangered by the illegal trade, the cheetah is literally fighting for its survival with fewer than 7,500 remaining across populations that are highly fragmented and 80% of those located outside protected areas, putting the cheetah at great risk for extinction. For a species with low populations numbers to begin with, losses to trafficking threaten the cheetah's very existence.

Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder and Executive Director of Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), is a pioneer of cheetah conservation. I have known of CCF's work since its' inception in 1990 in Namibia, yet we never crossed paths until this year when we finally met and she stayed at my home. Dr. Marker has worked with cheetahs since 1974, beginning with captive cheetahs in the US and was the first to successfully rewild the cheetah, developing cutting edge research on re-introducing cheetahs to the wild. With CCF, she has developed a holistic approach to the cheetahs conservation and survival that involves programs ranging from education of farmers to care for their livestock and implement predator-friendly livestock management, to habitat restoration by processing encroaching bush into Bushblok, a low-emission, compact log for cooking, to development of the best practices for storing cheetah sperm and blood samples in the Genome Research Bank to provide “insurance” for the cheetah's survival.

In this inspiring episode of Wild Lives by Faunographic, the legendary Dr Laurie Marker shares the fascinating tales of her life with cheetahs in both Namibia and her early days in the Unites States. From her close bonds with cheetahs called Chewbacca and Khayyam, to the incredible work she’s done to boost the wild population in Namibia, Dr Laurie has a stack of intriguing insights about these vulnerable but mesmerising big cats.

December 4th is International Cheetah Day! It is the birthday of Khayam, a cheetah that Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), re-wilded to Namibia from Safari West in Oregon in the late 1970s. Through trial and error, she taught Khayam how to hunt. During these early visits to Namibia, Dr. Marker spoke with farmers and local community leaders and learned that cheetahs were being killed. Farmers viewed them as pests. She came back to the United States to find out what "they" (people in conservation) are doing to help cheetahs. To her surprise, no one was doing anything. So because of Khayam and her first trip to Namibia, over time the Cheetah Conservation Fund was created. Cheetahs need our help. As with all other species fighting extinction, the problem facing the cheetah is complex and multifaceted. However, most of the reasons for the cheetah’s endangerment can be grouped into three overarching categories:Habitat loss, fragmentation and degradationHuman-wildlife conflictIllegal wildlife trade.  CCF is working hard to save this species. Every little bit helps save the cheetah. Here's how you can help: Learn more about cheetahs Wear something cheetah like on December 4th and with everyone Happy International Cheetah Day  Listen to BeProvided Conservation Radio's interview with Dr. Laurie Marker! Talk positively about cheetahs on social media #SavetheCheetahs, #IntlCheetahDay

  Jennifer is a Fine Art Conservation Wildlife Photographer and founder of Experience Wildlife Photography living in California. She specializes in creating meaningful images that convey a message of hope for the natural world. Jennifer feels strongly that by sharing these images of beautiful animals in their environment, she can inspire others to protect their own environment. She is also a member of the North America Nature Photographers Association ethics committee in which she promotes the ethical practice of photographing wildlife.   Jennifer and I both volunteer for the Cheetah Conservation Fund Nor Cal Chapter. If you don’t know, CCF is a non-profit dedicated to the conservation of cheetahs founded by Dr. Laurie Marker in Namibia. We have an interview with Dr. Marker and several others from CCF already on iTunes. But Jennifer and I were talking during our last meeting about the importance of sharing stories of hope and how powerful her wildlife images are for doing this. So I am happy she agreed to be on the show today so we can talk about her work and hear her story.

Today our special guest is Michael Helms, He has a PhD and MBA. This is one interview of many showcasing the dedicated men and women who have fallen in love with the work that the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia is doing. This interview has helped me gain a better understanding of what goes into and what needs to be done for conservation of eco systems and wildlife. Mike is a biochemist by training and has spent 10 years in the biotech industry in the SF Bay Area and 8 years at the Stanford University School of Medicine. More importantly, he is an avid traveler and conservationist, with a special interest in cats. He and his wife, Shinae, met Laurie Marker in the early 2000s and visited CCF Namibia in 2006. While there, they discussed CCF's needs, one of which was genetic sequencing. Mike had connections with Applied Biosystems in Foster City, CA, where he and his wife also lived at that time. Applied Biosystems is one of the companies that makes genetic sequencers. Working though his connections over the next few years, he and others were able to negotiate a donation of a genetic sequencer, supplies, and ongoing support to CCF Namibia. A few years later, the same company donated another, higher capacity genetic analyzer, because to their surprise the other one was getting used rather frequently. The relationship has been very productive for all parties. If you would like to contact Mike with any questions or ideas for helping CCF please send him an email at:  mhelms@sbcglobal.net   

This is the first of a series with staff, interns and volunteers at the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia. I first interviewed Founder and Director of CCF, Dr. Laurie Marker outside her office at CCF where we enjoyed a mix of a beautiful sunset on the Waterberg Plateau and an incoming thunderstorm. After the interview I was able to record the purring of the four cheetah ambassadors, Peter, Tiger Lily, Kayjay and Senay, so please stick around to end to hear their happiness. Here are some links to follow for more information on the Cheetah Conservation Fund: www.cheetah.org https://wildnet.org - Upcoming Fall Expo event: https://wildnet.org/events/wildlife-conservation-fall-expo-2017 Pathways 2017 Conference in Estes Park, Colorado : www.hdfwconference.org (Dr. Marker is presenting here) Pathways Africa 2018 co-hosted by CCF: www.pathwaysafricaconf.org - a conference to train and educate about human wildlife conflict resolutions (integrating human dimensions into fish and wildlife management). Please check out Dr. Marker's books: https://cheetah.org/books/

Travel around the globe with World Footprints today as we go to Namibia, the Mediterranean and Detroit. First stop…Namibia with Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Since 1990, Dr. Marker has pioneered new ideas in cheetah conservation and has formed cooperative alliances on behalf of the cheetah that have never before been possible. She is recognized around the world as one of the leading experts on cheetahs, both in the wild and in captivity. Then we’ll journey to the Mediterranean with travel author and TV host Rick Steves. Rick is on a mission: to help make European travel accessible and meaningful for Americans. Rick just returned from two Mediterranean Cruises and he joins us to talk about his newest guide book, Mediterranean Cruise Ports, and the art of travel. Finally, Detroit is a city that has not been portrayed favorably in the media (except on World Footprints) so we were surprised to meet someone who left his Fortune 500 employer to move to Detroit for the purpose of showing the city in a different light. Philip Lauri is the Founder and Director of Detroit Lives! and he join us to share why Detroit is a vibrant place to live and discover.

World Footprints will walk in the footprints of two socially-conscious guests--a Grammy-nominated singer whose musical talents led her to change her life and live her passion, and we'll welcome back a good friend whose efforts are savings one of the most graceful and beautiful big cats on our planet. Rene Marie is a Grammy-nominated singer, actress and writer who uses her energetic and dynamic voice to raise awareness about social issues. Inspired by iconic entertainer - Eartha Kitt - Rene has released a tribute album honoring Eartha Kitt, an inspiring artist who helped changed America's landscape for the better. Rene also uses her voice to shine attention on important issues in America. Next we welcome back Dr. Laurie Marker, founder of The Cheetah Conservation Fund. The cheetah is one of the oldest and most majestic animals in the world and is fighting to survive. While it's taken four million years for the species to develop, it has only taken 100 years for mankind to bring the cheetah to the brink of extinction. Dr. Laurie Marker has made it her life's mission to reverse that trend. As the founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, Dr. Marker and her team are ensuring that the cheetach is here for the ages.

Travel around the globe with World Footprints today as we go to Namibia, the Mediterranean and Detroit. First stop…Namibia with Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund.  Since 1990, Dr. Marker has pioneered new ideas in cheetah conservation and has formed cooperative alliances on behalf of the cheetah that have never before been possible. She is recognized around the world as one of the leading experts on cheetahs, both in the wild and in captivity.  Then we’ll journey to the Mediterranean with travel author and TV host Rick Steves.  Rick is on a mission: to help make European travel accessible and meaningful for Americans.  Rick just returned from two Mediterranean Cruises and he joins us to talk about his newest guide book, Mediterranean Cruise Ports, and the art of travel. Finally, Detroit is a city that has not been portrayed favorably in the media (except on World Footprints) so we were surprised to meet someone who left his Fortune 500 employer to move to Detroit for the purpose of showing the city in a different light.  Philip Lauri is the Founder and Director of Detroit Lives! and he join us to share why Detroit is a vibrant place to live and discover.

Travel around the globe with World Footprints today as we go to Namibia, the Mediterranean and Detroit. First stop…Namibia with Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund.  Since 1990, Dr. Marker has pioneered new ideas in cheetah conservation and has formed cooperative alliances on behalf of the cheetah that have never before been possible. She is recognized around the world as one of the leading experts on cheetahs, both in the wild and in captivity.  Then we’ll journey to the Mediterranean with travel author and TV host Rick Steves.  Rick is on a mission: to help make European travel accessible and meaningful for Americans.  Rick just returned from two Mediterranean Cruises and he joins us to talk about his newest guide book, Mediterranean Cruise Ports, and the art of travel. Finally, Detroit is a city that has not been portrayed favorably in the media (except on World Footprints) so we were surprised to meet someone who left his Fortune 500 employer to move to Detroit for the purpose of showing the city in a different light.  Philip Lauri is the Founder and Director of Detroit Lives! and he join us to share why Detroit is a vibrant place to live and discover.

Dove si parla di Capre per far gli auguri ai cinesi e al loro capodanno, di Laurie Marker e del Ghepardo, con ERNESTO FERRERO, direttore del Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino, presidente del Centro Internazionale di Studi Primo Levi di Torino, del libro Ranocchi sulla Luna e altri animali di Primo Levi, edito da Einaudi, da lui curato, di Dromedari, di Tenie, di Scoiattoli,di Talpe e scopriamo che Ernesto avrebbe voluto essere un Pettirosso

Dove si parla di Capre per far gli auguri ai cinesi e al loro capodanno, di Laurie Marker e del Ghepardo, con ERNESTO FERRERO, direttore del Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino, presidente del Centro Internazionale di Studi Primo Levi di Torino, del libro Ranocchi sulla Luna e altri animali di Primo Levi, edito da Einaudi, da lui curato, di Dromedari, di Tenie, di Scoiattoli,di Talpe e scopriamo che Ernesto avrebbe voluto essere un Pettirosso

Dove si parla di Capre per far gli auguri ai cinesi e al loro capodanno, di Laurie Marker e del Ghepardo, con ERNESTO FERRERO, direttore del Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino, presidente del Centro Internazionale di Studi Primo Levi di Torino, del libro Ranocchi sulla Luna e altri animali di Primo Levi, edito da Einaudi, da lui curato, di Dromedari, di Tenie, di Scoiattoli,di Talpe e scopriamo che Ernesto avrebbe voluto essere un Pettirosso

World Footprints will walk in the footprints of two socially-conscious guests--a Grammy-nominated singer whose musical talents led her to change her life and live her passion, and we'll welcome back a good friend whose efforts are savings one of the most graceful and beautiful big cats on our planet. Rene Marie is a Grammy-nominated singer, actress and writer who uses her energetic and dynamic voice to raise awareness about social issues.  Inspired by iconic entertainer - Eartha Kitt - Rene has released a tribute album honoring Eartha Kitt, an inspiring artist who helped changed America's landscape for the better.  Rene also uses her voice to shine attention on important issues in America. Next we welcome back Dr. Laurie Marker, founder of The Cheetah Conservation Fund.  The cheetah is one of the oldest and most majestic animals in the world and is fighting to survive.  While it's taken four million years for the species to develop, it has only taken 100 years for mankind to bring the cheetah to the brink of extinction.  Dr. Laurie Marker has made it her life's mission to reverse that trend.  As the founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, Dr. Marker and her team are ensuring that the cheetach is here for the ages. 

Travel around the globe with World Footprints today as we go to Namibia, the Mediterranean and Detroit. First stop…Namibia with Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund.  Since 1990, Dr. Marker has pioneered new ideas in cheetah conservation and has formed cooperative alliances on behalf of the cheetah that have never before been possible. She is recognized around the world as one of the leading experts on cheetahs, both in the wild and in captivity.  Then we’ll journey to the Mediterranean with travel author and TV host Rick Steves.  Rick is on a mission: to help make European travel accessible and meaningful for Americans.  Rick just returned from two Mediterranean Cruises and he joins us to talk about his newest guide book, Mediterranean Cruise Ports, and the art of travel. Finally, Detroit is a city that has not been portrayed favorably in the media (except on World Footprints) so we were surprised to meet someone who left his Fortune 500 employer to move to Detroit for the purpose of showing the city in a different light.  Philip Lauri is the Founder and Director of Detroit Lives! and he join us to share why Detroit is a vibrant place to live and discover.

World Footprints will walk in the footprints of two socially-conscious guests--an entertainer whose musical talkents led her to change her life to live her passion, and we'll welcome back a good friend whose efforts are savings one of the most graceful and beautiful big cats on our planet. Rene Marie is a singer, actress and writer who uses her energetic and dynamic voice to raise awareness about social issues.  Inspired by iconic entertainer - Eartha Kitt - Rene has released a tribute album honoring Eartha Kitt, an inspiring artist who helped changed America's landscape for the better.  Rene also uses her voice to shine attention on important issues in America. The cheetach is one of the oldest and most majestic animals in the world and is fighting to survive.  While it's taken four million years for the species to develop, it has only taken 100 years for mankind to bring the cheetah to the brink of extinction.  Dr. Laurie Marker has made it her life's mission to reverse that trend.  As the founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, Dr. Marker and her team are ensuring that the cheetach is here for the ages.

World Footprints will walk in the footprints of two socially-conscious guests--an entertainer whose musical talkents led her to change her life to live her passion, and we'll welcome back a good friend whose efforts are savings one of the most graceful and beautiful big cats on our planet. Rene Marie is a singer, actress and writer who uses her energetic and dynamic voice to raise awareness about social issues.  Inspired by iconic entertainer - Eartha Kitt - Rene has released a tribute album honoring Eartha Kitt, an inspiring artist who helped changed America's landscape for the better.  Rene also uses her voice to shine attention on important issues in America. The cheetach is one of the oldest and most majestic animals in the world and is fighting to survive.  While it's taken four million years for the species to develop, it has only taken 100 years for mankind to bring the cheetah to the brink of extinction.  Dr. Laurie Marker has made it her life's mission to reverse that trend.  As the founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, Dr. Marker and her team are ensuring that the cheetach is here for the ages.

Television and radio personality Rick Steves headlines today's show.  Rick recently returned from a Mediterranean cruise and offers great tips in his newest Mediterranean Cruise guide book.   Learn tips and tricks of the trade from one of America's favorite travel experts. We'll also speak to Dr. Laurie Marker, founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, about her ground-breaking work to save this beautiful endangered animals. Finally, think you know Detroit?  You'll change your perception of this great American city when you meet the founder of Detroit Lives!  Hear why Detroit is in the midst of a great comeback.

World Footprints travels to Namibia with Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund.  Since 1990, Dr. Marker has pioneered new ideas in cheetah conservation and has formed cooperative alliances on behalf of the cheetah that have never before been possible.  Then we’ll journey to the Mediterranean with travel author and TV host Rick Steves.  Rick is on a mission: to help make European travel accessible and meaningful for Americans.  He joins us to talk about his newest guide book, Mediterranean Cruise Ports, and the art of travel.

Travel around the globe with World Footprints today as we go to Namibia, the Mediterranean and Detroit. First stop…Namibia with Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund.  Since 1990, Dr. Marker has pioneered new ideas in cheetah conservation and has formed cooperative alliances on behalf of the cheetah that have never before been possible. She is recognized around the world as one of the leading experts on cheetahs, both in the wild and in captivity.  Then we’ll journey to the Mediterranean with travel author and TV host Rick Steves.  Rick is on a mission: to help make European travel accessible and meaningful for Americans.  Rick joins us to talk about his newest guide book, Mediterranean Cruise Ports, and the art of travel. Finally, meet Philip Lauri, the Founder and Director of Detroit Lives!,

The threat of animal habitat loss is one of the major issues in the environmental sustainability arena. In this audio interview by Sheela Sethuraman, Laurie Marker of the Cheetah Conservation Fund talks about a multi-pronged effort including habitat restoration, resource management education, and job creation to address that threat to cheetahs, in particular. She describes the creative measures she has taken to save cheetahs and improve the lives of the people who live near them. https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/laurie_marker_-_environmental_sustainability_for_the_cheetah