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Across time and cultures, legendary quests have shaped the way we see heroism, destiny, and the divine. In this episode of Mythlok, your host Nitten Nair takes you on a cinematic journey through the most iconic mythical adventures — from Gilgamesh's search for immortality, Odysseus' long road home, and Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece, to Rama's battle against evil and the pursuit of the Holy Grail. Inspired by the storytelling tone of Sir David Attenborough, this immersive episode explores how these quests reflect our own search for meaning, courage, and truth.

In this edition of DIG IT Peter Brown and Chris Day chat with Chris Baines who is recognised as one of the UK's leading independent environmentalists and greatest pioneers in wildlife gardening. His best-selling book, How To Make A Wildlife Garden was published back in 1985 and has been in print continually ever since. Chris's ethos is simply to encourage us all to think more about wildlife and give it a helping hand in our gardens!People and places: Key Inspiration from Christopher Lloyd (Great Dixter Garden) and Dame Miriam Rothschild (passionate about getting wildflowers on motorway verges and attracting butterflies). War hero General Oliver Leese (a bonsai and cacti grower, RHS Chelsea Flower Show 1984, Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, Kent apple Orchards, Wind in the Willows Books (Mr Toad reference). Wye College Agricultural and Horticulture Facility, Garden Organic, Sheffield Parks Department. Wildlife and Wetlands Trust created London Wetlands Centre, one of the most successful stories in Europe. English Nature, The Wildlife Trust and Wild Ken Hill, Norfolk featured on BBC SpringwatchPlant mentions: Cowslip, Crocus, Bolted Kale with flower buds, Daisies, Foxgloves, Grape hyacinths, Horse chestnut, Ivy, Michaelmas daisies, Runner beans, Silver Birch, and Saxifraga.Animal mentions: Blue Tits, Skylarks, Lapwings, Curlews, Robins, Swallows, Starlings, Swifts, Slugs, Caterpillars, Bats, Sparrow Hawks, Red Kites, Peregrine Falcons, Magpies, Foxes, Toads, Hedgehogs, Moths, Butterflies, Cabbage White Butterflies, Newts, Damsel flies, Wasps, Leatherjackets, and Woodcock.Product mentions: Bee hotels, Clay pots, Compost bins, Flexible Pond liners, and Nest boxes.Chris's garden with a large pond: Leyland Cypress, Holly, Yew, Crab Apple, Native Honeysuckle, Bird Cherry (Prunus padus), Rosa banksia, Pink Campion, Lily of the Valley, Meadow Cranesbill / non-native Geraniums, Pulmonaria (lungwort) and Wayfaring tree.Desert island must-haves: Hand lens / Macro lens binoculars and Secateurs.Media highlights: Pebble Mill at One (1989 - 92), Rich Habitat Garden created for Gardeners' World with Peter Seabrook. Blue Tits and Bumblebees (1985) one 40-minute programme, The Wildside of Town, and Countryfile one of the original presenters from 1989 - 92.The Thames Estuary Partnership: The Living Thames film won the 2019 UK Charity Film Award and has won prizes and awards on four continents. It has an introduction by Sir David Attenborough and is available worldwide through Amazon. Chris is currently working on the sequel, The Historic Thames, which is scheduled for autumn release.Chris's books: The Wild Side of Town, The RHS Companion to Wildlife Gardening (originally titled How to Make a Wildlife Garden), and A Guide to Habitat Creation.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for supplying the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Talking Royals, Charlene asks Lizzie about her trip to Monaco following Prince William as he draws inspiration from Sir David Attenborough to issue a rallying call to save our oceans. Meanwhile, after a week of ITV News' extensive Antarctica coverage, the team digs through the archives to find an interview with Princess Anne there back in 2007.And the team chat about what the Princess of Wales has been up to at a new cultural institution.Plus, Charlene has a surprise for Chris - and it has something to do with his promise from last week's episode to share a childhood picture of himself in Jubilee fancy dress.Want to get in touch with the team? Email talkingroyals@itv.com.

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In this special edition for World Oceans Day, we spotlight the urgent, haunting work of Mandy Barker, the award-winning British photographic artist using sea-salvaged fashion waste to expose the truth about plastic pollution. Her cyanotype series "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Imperfections" reimagines the work of 19th-century botanist Anna Atkins, replacing seaweed with clothing scraps collected from 121 beaches around the UK. The result is both poetic and jarring, earning praise from none other than Sir David Attenborough, who supports Barker's work for its power to inspire real change.

Lucy Watson talks to our Science Correspondent Martin Stew in Antarctica as he joins a team of scientists on a vital research mission on the so-called Boaty McBoatface - or the Sir David Attenborough.Making history as the first British journalist to go this far south in polar winter, Martin describes the incredible, but also alarming, change unfolding around him.He also tells of the scientists' hope that the grim prognosis for our planet can be turned around.

To mark World Ocean Day, this special episode of the Hell or High Water podcast dives into the heart of our blue planet with Colin Butfield - Executive Producer and Director of OCEAN, the latest landmark documentary from Sir David Attenborough.Send us a text

Charles and Jon talk with Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh, founder of the SW/Niger Delta Conservation Project. Rachel, a Nigerian conservationist and visionary, has built a team of almost 100 people working at the grassroots community level to save the wildlife of the Niger Delta. The delta, densely populated and home to oil and gas reserves, is one of the most degraded environments on the planet. It contains over half of the swamp forest in West and Central Africa and is the world's largest mangrove forest. But 95% of that forest has been lost in the past 15 years.Rachel describes her career and how she stumbled into conservation work despite the many obstacles she faced from a society where young women are expected to get married and have children and definitely not become biologists!She talks about some of the delta's many special mammals including critically endangered primates like the the Niger Delta Red Colobus that Rachel's team is bringing back from the brink of extinction with the help of local communities.And Rachel talks about some of the very many dangers she has faced working in this difficult area. She has run the gauntlet of everything from death threats to drowning and also had a very close encounter with an angry Elephant.For more information visit www.mammalwatching.com/podcastNotes: You can follow Rachel's team on Instagram here. And here is a short video, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, celebrating Rachel as a winner of the 2020 Whitley Awards for her work with Chimpanzees. This is the opinion piece Rachel wrote on the Western media's role in the decline of West Africa's Wildlife.Jon's Texas report is here.Cover art: Rachel at work. Dr Charles Foley is a mammalwatcher and biologist who, together with his wife Lara, spent 30 years studying elephants in Tanzania. They now run the Tanzania Conservation Research Program at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.Jon Hall set up mammalwatching.com in 2005. Genetically Welsh, spiritually Australian, currently in New York City. He has looked for mammals in over 110 countries.

To kick off our three-part series celebrating Ocean Talks 2025 on 12 June, Lucy Dunn sits down with keynote speaker, conservationist and producer Colin Butfield to discuss his latest film project, Ocean with David Attenborough and companion book, Ocean: Earth's Last Wilderness. The two discuss Attenborough's handwritten archives, octopus gardens and the ocean's remarkable propensity to bounce back. If the ocean is allowed to recover, Butfield concludes, it will do a huge part of fighting climate change for us. BOAT Pro: https://boatint.com/zg Subscribe: https://boatint.com/zh Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

Sue Flood is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker, zoologist, adventure travel leader and public speaker. Her work takes her all over the world but she has a special passion for the wildlife and icy beauty of the Polar regions and is one of the very few women professional photographers who returns again and again to Earth's harshest and most demanding environments.Her first visit to the Poles happened during her 11 years in the BBC's prestigious Natural History Unit, working on such global hits as The Blue Planet and Planet Earth, with Sir David Attenborough; on National Geographic and Discovery Channel co-productions and on the Disneynature movie Earth. It had been Sue's dream to work with David Attenborough since childhood and he inspired her to study Zoology at Durham University, so it was literally a dream come true!Since then, Sue's travels as a photographer have taken her to hundreds of destinations on all seven continents and found her living with reindeer herders in Siberia, swimming with humpback whales in the South Pacific, working aboard Russian ice-breakers; camping in an emperor penguin colony in the Weddell Sea and seeking out spirit bears in British Columbia.Notable Links:Sue Flood WebsiteSue Flood InstagramEmperor: The Perfect PenguinEmperor Penguin Chicks Jump Off a 50-foot Cliff in Antarctica *****This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

David Hill reviews Ocean: Earth's Last Wilderness by Sir David Attenborough and Colin Butfield published by Hachette

Over the past 100 years, oceans have progressed from being a complete mystery to being regarded as vital for our survival, according to Sir David Attenborough. Keith Scholey is an Emmy and Bafta award-winning natural history and environmental filmmaker who has worked with Sir David for 44 years. Keith directed Ocean with David Attenborough.

This week we head to the west coast of the UK to discover how our very own Celtic corvid, the red-billed chough, is woven into the culture and myths of these lands. In the news, we celebrate the amazing life and career of Sir David Attenborough as he enters his 99th year! All this and more. The cupboard is open, come on in!

Colin Butfield, co-founder of Open Planet Studios and a longtime collaborator of Sir David Attenborough, joins The Anton Savage Show to discuss climate storytelling, documentary filmmaking, and his new project with Sir David, Ocean: Earth's Last Wilderness.Listen here.

Colin Bulfield, Executive Producer of the new film Ocean With Attenborough, talks about working with the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker Sir David Attenborough on his latest project, an exploration of the vital importance of healthy oceans to our planet which is in cinemas around the country now. Current exhibitions at V&A Dundee and the British Library in London shed light on the history and future of garden design. Curator James Wylie and academic and author Becca Voelcker discuss how gardens reflect society, how they have influenced other fields such as art and philosophy, and what gardens might look like in 50 years time. And librettist Emma Jenkins and composer Toby Hession talk about how their new operetta for Scottish Opera and the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, A Matter of Misconduct!, which is inspired by political scandals, the No.9 Downing Street press briefing room and classic British comedy from Hancock's Half Hour to The Thick of It. Presenter: Kirsty Wark Producer: Mark Crossan

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Welcome back to another episode of Astrology Talk Investigate, hosted by your Astrology Aunties, Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman. In this episode, Christina and Sally discuss the astrology of David Attenborough.  A highly respected natural historian, broadcaster and writer, Sir David Attenborough has been entrancing us with wonderful nature documentary series for years. Attenborough turns 99 on May 8th and his latest creation 'Ocean' will air on the same day, timely for Neptune's move into Aries, God of the ocean. Always in tune with the Zeitgeist, Attenborough has increasingly used his platform to back environmental causes, a much-needed and much-loved voice for Mother Earth. We hope you'll enjoy listening in. Once you've listened to the podcast, do be in touch with any suggestions that you would like us to investigate in the future.   Sally Kirkman: sallykirkman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sallykirkmanastrologer/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/SallyKirkmanAstrology Christina Rodenbeck: oxfordastrologer.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oxfordastrology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oxfordastrology

After several days of commemoration events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, culminating in a memorial service today at Westminster Abbey, we're joined by Laura Clouting, Senior Curator at the Imperial War Museum, to explore why the historic event still holds importance in today's society and what we can learn from those who endured the Second World War. Plus, as Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 99th birthday, he releases a new film with possibly one of his most important messages to date. The London Standard's Culture writer, Vicky Jessop, joins us to tell us what we can expect from ‘Ocean'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A powerful rallying cry to protect the world's oceans has been issued from Sir David Attenborough.His message features in a new film, Ocean with David Attenborough, which opens in cinemas across the world today.Plus, Owkin has launched K Navigator, an AI-powered research co-pilot designed to revolutionise biomedical science.They say the technology is an “agentic playground” where researchers can explore, refine, and validate a theory, therefore accelerating the quality and pace of their discoveries.According to the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, it takes around 12 years for a laboratory discovery to become an approved medicine. There is also a high failure rate.Tech and Science Daily spoke to Dr Ingo Ringshausen, a consultant at University College London Hospital who runs a research group for the Cancer Institute and—importantly—was also one of the first to test the technology.Also in this episode:Could Nasa switch up and launch to Mars as early as 2026?London NHS worker awarded £29,000 after being likened to Darth VaderIs Scotland home to the world's oldest football pitch? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vanavond met Sophie: witte rook! De allereerste Amerikaanse paus is een feit. We blikken vooruit op de Russische viering van ‘De dag van de Overwinning'. De nieuwe documentaire van Sir David Attenborough is een eerbetoon aan de oceaan. En Dries Roelvink zit 40 jaar in het vak, als het aan radio-dj Silvan Stoet ligt wordt dat gevierd in Carré. 

As far as royal interviews go, it'll take some beating. This week, David Yelland and Simon Lewis sift through Prince Harry's BBC interview - and discuss whether it's a PR disaster. They discuss what sort of advice Harry is being given and why, when it comes to doing a big interview, the golden rule is 'never go in hot'.Listen to the full extended version on BBC Sounds, where David and Simon also look at how Marks & Spencer responded to a cyber attack - and why saying nothing can sometimes be the best policy. Plus, what everyone in PR could learn from two of the great master communicators, Michelle Obama and Sir David Attenborough.Producer: Duncan Middleton Editor: Sarah Teasdale Executive Producer: William Miller Music by Eclectic Sounds A Raconteur Studios production for BBC Radio 4

This time we celebrate Sir David Attenborough and his new film Ocean. We hear from Holly Johnson of Frankie Goes to Hollywood fame; and we take a P.R guru's eye view visit to Trumpy Town. The show complete with music is available at mixcould.com/thisisndebz Also search for us on Apple & Spotify Podcasts Catch up with the latest via @ThisisNDebz on Instagram & X (Twitter). If you'd like to get in touch with the show you can email us via thisisNDebz@gmail.com.

In this episode of the Marketing and Distribution Podcast, host Alex Stolz is joined by Ana Maria Jipa and Malcolm Wood, co-founders of Olyn, a new digital platform aiming to redefine how independent films are released and monetized. Drawing on their backgrounds in technology, entrepreneurship, and film production, Ana and Malcolm discuss how Olyn seeks to provide filmmakers with direct-to-consumer tools — enabling them to maintain ownership, access audience data, and control the viewing experience. The conversation covers core platform functionalities, including custom landing pages, geo-blocking, revenue splits, and scarcity-based release strategies. The episode also explores broader shifts in the film industry: the growing demand for alternative distribution models, the role of audience data in decision-making, and how creators are beginning to apply startup thinking to their release strategies. Ana and Malcolm share examples of early user behavior, evolving filmmaker mindsets, and the rationale behind their  business model. This conversation provides a detailed look at the evolving digital infrastructure for independent film — and how tools like Olyn could help bridge the gap between creation, monetization, and long-term audience engagement. About Ana Maria Jipa and Malcolm Wood Ana Maria Jipa is co-founder of Olyn, a media-fintech company transforming how digital content is monetized and distributed. An entrepreneur since the age of 19, Ana built her career across investment funds, public institutions, and global tech platforms—spanning San Francisco to Europe. Renowned for her expertise in product development, fintech infrastructure, and API systems, she has consistently championed equitable value exchange models that allow consumers to earn through participation. Olyn has raised Silicon Valley capital and secured strategic partnerships with global studios, positioning the company at the forefront of creator-led media distribution.  Malcolm Wood is the co-founder of Olyn, a successful entrepreneur, award-winning film  producer, and environmental advocate with a strong track record in market expansion and global media ventures. Recognized as one of Asia's most influential figures by Tatler, Malcolm has led multimillion-dollar projects across Media, Technology, Hospitality, and Sustainability. His film credits include A Plastic Ocean, described by Sir David Attenborough as “the most important film of our time”, The Last Glaciers, an IMAX documentary spotlighting the global climate crisis and his most recent environmental documentary with Oscar winner James Reed from my Octopus Teacher, The White Mountain. Malcolm blends business with a commitment to making a positive impact. At Olyn, Malcolm brings deep industry insight and a relentless focus on impact for global growth—reimagining film distribution to empower filmmakers with ownership, direct monetization, and freedom from gatekeepers. Find out more about Olyn at www.Olyn.com

Send us a textIn this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, Angela Nicholson chats with Sue Flood, an acclaimed photographer, filmmaker and zoologist with a deep love for wildlife and adventure. Sue's journey has taken her from growing up in North Wales to working with the BBC's Natural History Unit on iconic documentaries like The Blue Planet and Planet Earth, collaborating with Sir David Attenborough. Her determination, patience and passion have led her to capture breathtaking images of wildlife in some of the world's most extreme locations.Sue shares the challenges she faced in breaking into the industry, including the persistence it took to land her dream job with the BBC after years of knocking on doors. She talks about her early inspirations, how she gained experience and the turning points that helped shape her career. From swimming with humpback whales in Tonga to photographing emperor penguins in Antarctica, her stories offer a fascinating insight into life as a wildlife photographer and filmmaker.Throughout our conversation, Sue also discusses the ethics of wildlife photography, the importance of conservation and how photographers can approach animals without disturbing them. She offers invaluable advice for those looking to work in wildlife filmmaking or photography, emphasising the power of perseverance and seizing opportunities when they arise.Whether you're an aspiring wildlife photographer, a fan of nature documentaries, or simply love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from the field, this episode is packed with inspiration. Tune in to hear how Sue turned her childhood dream into a reality, proving that with passion and persistence, anything is possible.TakeawaysPersistence is key in breaking into any competitive industry – keep pushing forward despite setbacks.Gaining hands-on experience, whether through volunteering or personal projects, is invaluable for building skills and credibility.Ethical wildlife photography requires patience, respect for nature and an understanding of animal behaviour.Building strong professional relationships and networking can open unexpected doors and lead to new opportunities.Preparation and adaptability are essential when working in challenging environments, from extreme cold to remote locations.Entering photography competitions can be a great way to gain recognition, confidence and exposure for your work.Connect with SueWebsiteXInstagramFacebookSupport the show

Biologist, award-winning TV presenter and National Geographic explorer, Niall McCann has slept in some of the world's most dangerous environments - he's rowed the Atlantic, skied across Greenland, and suffered a spinal cord injury after speedflying. You may have seen him on TV presenting wildlife documentaries including Biggest and Baddest, as well as working with Sir David Attenborough on a Perfect Planet. In this episode, Niall talks to Dr. Sophie Bostock to share his stories and to discuss how to sleep in new or extreme environments, when under stress or post injury. This episode will be particularly helpful for you if you're facing sleep problems due to medical issues or injuries or if things in life are just a bit challenging for you. Niall has a brilliant suggestion for us all to achieve that all elusive state of shutting off your brain.  You can find out more about Niall McCann here: https://niallmccann.com/ Sleep On Series 3 is brought to you by the Sleep Charity

Records of encounter with the Yeti, also known as the Abominable Snowman, date back as long as 340 BC. Expeditions in the 1950s and 1960s brought us photo evidence and tales of encounters. We assess an avalanche of data, and hear what Yeti obsessed Brian Blessed, and Sir David Attenborough have to say on the existence of the beast.    If you like what we do please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/TQMpod 

This week, Mitch announces the 7-day free trial of Easy English's new earner Membership, before giving you his monthly recap; he discusses the phrase 'sports washing' as Saudi Arabia get the rights to host FIFA World Cup 2034, analyses Mark Zuckerberg new 'Meta' look, reviews the Netflix produced movie 'I Came By' and re-imagines beloved zoologist Sir David Attenborough as a killer in the new sub-genre of middle class man horror. Interactive Transcript Support Easy English and get interactive transcripts and bonus content for all our episodes: easyenglish.fm/membership Show Notes Try 7 days of our membership... free!: Easy English Learner Membership (https://www.easyenglish.video/membership) Transcript Intro Mitch: [0:24] Hi everybody, welcome to a new episode of the Easy English Podcast. For those of you who are listening, you can actually find this video on YouTube. And for those of you on YouTube, hello! This week I wanted to bring you a new episode of Mitch's Monthly Recap. And I'm going to go over through some of the things that have happened in January and maybe a bit of December. Because we've all gone a bit doolally with "where the hell am I at the moment?" So right now, I'm recording this from the French countryside, which seems like a good idea. It might start raining at some point. This seemed like a good idea to bring all of my stuff into the middle of nowhere behind this like, rustic barn. Mitch: [1:11] Before we get on to our monthly recap for the rest of the world events that interest me, We have just announced our new Learner Membership, which allows you to get a seven-day free trial of some of our membership perks. If you go to easyenglish.video/membership then you'll be able to get worksheets, vocabulary lists and transcripts for all of our YouTube episodes, for seven days on a free trial. You'll also get access into our Discord server, so you can introduce yourself and get to meet other members and myself and Isi. If you enjoy your perks after the seven free days, maybe you're thinking of upgrading to a Video Membership, Podcast Membership, or the Conversation Membership to improve your speaking and listening skills. Maybe this is part of your new year's resolution, to improve your English. If so , then choose us and we'll help you along your way Support Easy English and get interactive transcripts and bonus content for all our episodes: easyenglish.fm/membership

Sir David Attenborough's voice has soothed generations across the globe. What does it say about us that the character of Attenborough has become the defining communicator of the natural world? How has his gaze, his voice and his storytelling influenced what we consider ‘pristine' and ‘beautiful' and ‘untouched'?Together with theatre maker Agat Sharma, journalist Gemma Venhuizen and writer Frank Westerman we delve into the cultural weight of the 98-year old Attenborough and the ways his voice – authoritative, friendly and familiar – shapes and limits our understanding of nature. What remains untold?An evening on the man who taught us how to see the natural world. A character study of Sir David Attenborough.Check out the privacy notice on https://art19.com/privacy and the privacy statement of California on https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Fall in love with Australia's two largest (and flightless) birds. This episode explores what makes these big birds so special, from their impressive size and strength to the important job they play in the Australian landscape.Luca is an 12-year old nature lover and birder who lives in Naarm (Melbourne) and feels most at home in nature. His fondness and respect for wildlife was first inspired by Sir David Attenborough's programs. Luca's fascination for birds began through art at the age of 7, when he started drawing birds and devouring bird identification books. This ignited a passion for birdwatching and bird photography. For Luca, drawing and photographing birds continue to be central in getting to know Australian birds and those living in other parts of the world. Luca carries his passion for birding where ever he goes, whether he is camping, hiking, surfing or on a road trip. He loves sharing his knowledge of birds with others as much as he enjoys learning from birders he meets on his nature adventures. Links:* Weekend Birder is now on YouTube - @WeekendBirder* Weekend Birder is now on TikTok - @weekend.birder* Subscribe to the Monthly Letter - weekendbirder.com/monthly-letter* Recordings by Marc Anderson licenced from wildambience.comWeekend Birder online:* Website - weekendbirder.com* Instagram - @weekend.birder* Facebook - @weekend.birder* TikTok - @weekend.birder* YouTube - @WeekendBirder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every year, the great migration sees hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, gazelles, zebras and antelopes migrate from the Serengeti plains in Tanzania to the Maasai Mara in Kenya, in search of water and juicy grass. But rising temperatures and unpredictable weather are changing this epic animal journey dramatically. It's the same for great white sharks, which are being spotted in areas where they'd never normally live.Tanzanian safari guide Neema Amos takes us into the Serengeti to explain why the wildebeest migration is so important. And shark expert Trisha Atwood reveals how these changes affect not just the animals, but our fight against climate change itself.Presenter Sophie Eastaugh is joined by: Neema Amos, Safari Guide in Tanzania Trisha Atwood, Associate Professor of Watershed Sciences at Utah State University Joseph Ogutu, Senior Statistician at University of HohenheimEmail us at theclimatequestion@bbc.comProducers: Sophie Eastaugh and Octavia Woodward Editors: Graihagh Jackson and Tom Bigwood Series Producer: Simon Watts Sound design and mixing: Tom Brignell Production Coordinator: Brenda BrownArchive from the Sir David Attenborough programme, ‘Wildebeest: The Super Herd', BBC Two, 2008This programme was first broadcast in March 2024

Anita Jacoby is a legend in the media industry having enjoyed pivotal roles at every major network. Over her career she has produced a number of iconic shows including 60 Minutes, The Gruen Transfer and Enough Rope with Andrew Denton. As well as orchestrating hundreds of interviews with everyone from Sir David Attenborough to Kevin Costner to Helen Mirren. Awarded a member of the Order Of Australia for her work she continues to make a vital contribution through her numerous Chair and Advisory roles across multiple industry bodies and community organisations. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/

Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.Love Comes to Everyone by George Harrison, https://lickd.lnk.to/8phzhvID!++++NIGHT+DREAMS+TALK+RADIO+ License ID: 7vZraJEByg9If you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: https://app.lickd.co/r/2499b92c963c4df295ab0375c59aab2fMatthew James Bailey is an internationally recognized authority in the Internet of Things, innovation, smart cities and artificial intelligence. His extraordinary leadership is widely acknowledged throughout governments and the private sector. He is a sought-after advisor and keynote speaker. Bailey has been privileged to meet famous global leaders such as Steve Wozniak, innovation and technology; Sir David Attenborough, the environment; Professor Stephen Hawking, theoretical physicist and cosmologist; in addition to prime ministers, ministers, under secretaries of G7 Countries, and many more.Originally from England, Matthew James Bailey currently lives in the United States where he enjoys writing and consulting globally with clients in the public and private sectors. He is co-chair of a national Artificial Intelligence-Smart City-Super Computing Cluster that is part of the Global City Teams Challenge. He is the Global Ambassador for an Artificial Intelligence Innovation District for a Medical Technology City in Mwale, Kenya. He also serves on the board of an Artificial Intelligence startup, Smarter.AI. Website(s):inventingworld3.comaiethics.worldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gary-s-night-dreams-talk-radio--2788432/support.

Telling a story is hard. Filming nature is even harder. That may be why, in the 1940s, Walt Disney productions leaned on movie magic to develop its True-Life Adventures nature documentary series. It built sets, shipped in animals from distant locales, and even made up facts. One lie looms larger than them all. It's haunted the film genre for generations with a question: From classics narrated by Sir David Attenborough to today's fast-paced animal content on YouTube, is what we're seeing real or fake? Prompted by a Reddit post, Endless Thread's Ben Brock Johnson and Dean Russell go down the rabbit hole — lemming hole? — of deception in nature documentaries. ***** Credits: This episode was produced by Dean Russell and Ben Brock Johnson. Mix and sound design by Emily Jankowski. The co-hosts are Ben Brock Johnson and Dean Russell.

Lies doet haar eigen stunts, en dat is voor iemand met zelf gediagnosticeerde dyspraxie toch een behoorlijke prestatie. Zo struikelen we ons, al dan niet gecoördineerd, de week door, met zomerluwte die mee blijkt te vallen en broer-zuscontact dat het best verloopt als je het als Sir David Attenborough bekijkt – met mildheid, belangstelling en van een afstand.Ook stieffamilie die leeft op kiloknallers en AliExpress blijk je zo optimaal te kunnen benaderen, en daarmee draait bijna alles deze week om liefde en vergiffenis. De enige kwelling die ons rest is: waarom moeten we bij het boodschappen doen altijd luisteren naar een bepaalde artiest?

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Veteran underwater cameraman, John Ruthven, talks to us about his book and a lifetime of exploring the deep. He is also a producer of Sir David Attenborough's The Blue Planet, a zoologist, film director, writer, editor and stylist.

My guest this week is Holly Budge the founder of UK Charity, ‘How Many Elephants', and World Female Ranger Week. Her impactful work has been celebrated worldwide, including by Sir David Attenborough and HRH Prince Edward. She was recently voted ‘Woman of the Year in Non-Profit', listed in the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise, and is an official UN Women UK Delegate.  As a professional speaker Holly has inspired thousands globally to think big. Her adventurous pursuits, including summiting Everest and becoming the first woman to skydive Everest, create a platform to raise awareness and funding for conservation. To date she has fundraised over £500,000. We speak the week of World Female Ranger Week which aims to amplify the voices of these brave women, breaking down social stigmas and shining a light on their incredible achievements and the unique challenges they face. Holly's insights reveal a complex picture of poaching, from individuals driven by desperation to organized syndicates involved in wildlife crime. She emphasizes the moral dilemmas faced by rangers and the indispensable role women play in building community relationships and reducing corruption. Holly's dedication to conservation goes beyond just talking about the issues; she's about actionable change. She passionately discusses the importance of funding in conservation efforts, encapsulating her belief that "conservation without funding is just conversation." Her campaign not only raises awareness but also aims to attract crucial support and resources. In this episode, we delve into the profound impact of personal experiences on advocacy, the power of media in driving global awareness, and the inspiring stories of female rangers fighting against the odds. Holly also shares her new venture, Wildlife Positive Travel, offering immersive experiences with anti-poaching teams in Africa and Kenya. www.worldfemalerangerweek.org www.howmanyelephants.org www.hollybudge.com Instagram: @worldfemalerangerweek @howmanyelephants @hollybudge Facebook: @worldfemalerangerweek @howmanyelephants @hollybudgeadventure Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollybudge/ Remember to subscribe to be notified about new episodes. And please do rate & review this episode on Apple Podcasts. Hope you love it Richard

Sir David Attenborough's still got it. As he proves in Netflix's extraordinary nature series “Our Planet II”, the 98-year-old legendary British biologist, natural historian, narrator, and writer remains one of the documentary world's great talents.   Joining Mike and Ken on the pod, “Our Planet II" Series Producer Huw Cordey discusses the ins-and-outs of collaborating with narrator Sir David and the tremendous challenges of this mind-blowing nature series. Picking up where Our Planet left off, the sequel explores how and why a vast array of species embark on their annual migratory journeys. Along the way, Huw describes how all the key creative elements, from the extraordinary cinematography to the finely-honed scripts, come together to make stars of these remarkable creatures, great and small. They are the real legends of this story.   “Our Planet II” is streaming on Netflix.    Follow: @huwcordey on Instagram @topdocspod on Instagram and twitter/X   Hidden Gem: “Big Oil v the World”

Hace ciento cincuenta millones de años, los dinosaurios dominaban la tierra, pero los océanos estaban dominados por un misterioso monstruo marino. ¡Conoce al pliosaurio, el Tyrannosaurus rex de los mares! Ahora, se ha encontrado un cráneo gigante en los acantilados de la Costa Jurásica. El documental sigue a Sir David Attenborough mientras investiga el descubrimiento de su vida. Se unirá a dos de los cazadores de fósiles más intrépidos del Reino Unido, Steve Etches y Chris Moore, en su peligrosa expedición para excavar el cráneo desde su lugar de descanso a 12 metros de altura en el acantilado. Sir David ha sido un ávido coleccionista de fósiles desde que era un niño, pero nunca se había topado con un hallazgo como este. La primera pieza de este rompecabezas jurásico fue descubierta por pura casualidad. Un entusiasta de los fósiles que caminaba por una playa cerca de la bahía de Kimmeridge, Dorset, vio una mañana lo que parecía un gran trozo de madera flotante. ¡Pero pronto se dio cuenta de que era algo mucho más extraordinario! Era el hocico –sólo la punta– de un enorme cráneo de pliosaurio. Se llamó al experto en fósiles Steve Etches y supo que el hallazgo era enormemente significativo. También sospechaba que el resto del cráneo todavía estaba en el acantilado, por lo que rápidamente se embarcó en el enorme desafío de extraerlo. Utilizando la última tecnología para ayudar a desentrañar los misterios del cráneo, un equipo internacional de científicos y paleontólogos busca pistas sobre cómo se veía esta temible bestia no solo sino también cómo se comportaba y las estrategias que utilizaba para cazar a sus presas. Sir David visita la Universidad de Southampton, donde una tomografía computarizada del hocico revela una asombrosa red de vasos sanguíneos y fosas sensoriales, que habrían ayudado al pliosaurio a cazar incluso en las aguas más profundas y oscuras. Y en la Universidad de Bristol, Sir David analiza un modelo 3D hecho del cráneo del pliosaurio y descubre que el pliosaurio tenía una fuerza de mordida de alrededor de 32.000 newtons: el doble que la de un cocodrilo de agua salada, que tiene la mordida más fuerte de cualquier animal del planeta. hoy. Secuencias de efectos visuales de vanguardia dan vida al monstruo marino, mostrando su asombroso tamaño (se cree que mide unos increíbles 12 metros de largo) y su fenomenal fuerza. Un nuevo descubrimiento trascendental, los científicos ahora creen que podría ser una especie de pliosaurio completamente nueva.

This episode of the All Creatures Podcast delves into one of the world's most obscure mammals, the echidna. Hosts Chris and Angie explore this unique creature's physiology, including its spines, pouch, and reptile-like legs, highlighting its distinction from anteaters. The podcast covers the echidna's endangered status, the significance of the Taronga Zoo in Sydney in echidna conservation, and the fascinating aspects of echidna reproduction, including the male's four-headed penis and the female's pouch for raising their egg-laying young, known as puggles. With insights from their visit to the zoo and a special focus on Sir David Attenborough's contributions to wildlife conservation, the episode emphasizes the critical need for conservation efforts to protect these ancient, egg-laying mammals. Thank you to Jemma, AJ, and of course Melinda at Taronga Zoo for an incredible experience in Sydney Australia! Check out Taronga Zoo's website HERE Podcast TimeLine 02:00 Welcome to the Echidna Exploration! 03:07 Discovering the Echidna: Anatomy and Conservation 04:05 A Visit to Taronga Zoo and Conservation Efforts 07:12 Echidna Anatomy Deep Dive: Spikes, Snouts, and Survival 13:26 The Echidna's Place in the World: Habitat and Endangerment 17:04 Celebrating Sir David Attenborough and Echidna Conservation 24:29 Evolutionary Wonders: The Echidna's Ancient Lineage 30:28 Echidna Physiology: From Low Body Temperatures to Hibernation 36:05 Charades and Clues: A Playful Start 36:33 The Science of Super Cooling in Arctic Ground Squirrels 38:08 Echidnas: Slow, Spiky, and Surprisingly Swimmers 39:00 The Unique Anatomy of Echidnas 39:59 Digging Deep: Echidna's Strength and Survival Skills 43:45 Echidnas' Electrifying Senses 48:09 Mating Rituals and Reproduction: Echidna Love Train 53:10 Echidna Reproductive Anatomy: A Deep Dive 59:06 The Puggle's Journey: From Egg to Independence 01:05:55 Conservation Efforts and the Role of Zoos ------------------------------------------------------ Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Producer Alastair Fothergill has spent decades making nature documentaries around the world, often working closely with Sir David Attenborough. His work includes Blue Planet and Planet Earth. In this podcast, Alastair discusses why he felt the time was right to make a series concentrating on the nature and wildlife that can be found in the British Isles. He talks about the challenges of securing the footage in some remote locations in Scotland as well as his highlights from the series which took three years to make.

En todo el mundo, hay héroes en la primera línea de la conservación que lo arriesgan todo en la lucha para salvar la vida silvestre. Sir David Attenborough presenta este programa diciendo: "Una nueva generación de personas extraordinarias está dando un paso al frente para salvar la vida silvestre". Están superando enormes obstáculos, viajando a lugares peligrosos y, a veces, incluso arriesgando sus vidas. ¡Para mí son verdaderos héroes! Esta es la historia de algunos de ellos”.

David Attenborough talking about God and religion, agnosticism, longevity and has a interesting debate with a creationist and scientist Professor Harvey Carey. Joe Kirby from Off the Kirb Ministries also shares the experience he has when he met David Attenborough at just 16 years old!

Something tells me it's all happening at the zoo... Spring is just around the corner in the northern hemisphere, so it's time to learn some animal facts! Turns out, medieval people had all sorts of strange beliefs about wildlife both real and imagined. So, join Olivia, Aran, and beloved naturalist Sir David Attenborough* as they take you to meet fruit-rustling hedgehogs, homicidal pelicans, immortal eagles, and the most tender lovers in the animal kingdom: bears. Also discussed: the existential terror of Animorphs, CS Lewis' creative process, and which animals are Jesus. An excellent English translation of a Latin bestiary https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/PVFA6XOOSG2448CThe Ashmole Bestiary https://digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/objects/faeff7fb-f8a7-44b5-95ed-cff9a9ffd198/The Northumberland Bestiary https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/object/109AX3*Not really.

How can the arts help cultivate our intuitive intelligence? What does visual art teach us about consciousness and the human condition? Jonathan Yeo is one of the world's leading figurative artists and portrait painters. From celebrated figures such as Sir David Attenborough, peace activist Malala Yousafzai, the Duke of Edinburgh, Nicole Kidman, and Tony Blair, sitting for a portrait with Yeo is a provisional necessity for any 21st century icon. His work, which has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, is the subject of several major mid-career retrospectives in the UK and internationally. Yeo's course on portrait painting is available now on BBC Maestro."What are you trying to do with the portrait? On a basic level, you're trying to communicate something about the essence of who someone is. You're trying to figure out who they are, not necessarily who they present themselves as. The two things can quite often be different. And then, you're trying to find ways of showing that through their face, their posture, or any other context. My instinct is always to try to reduce down to the essential elements. We read faces. It's obviously very, very deep in our DNA, really our survival instinct. We are programmed to read faces in a very fine-tuned way.Painting is a two-dimensional thing. You're basically taking real, three-dimensional things and making them into fake, two-dimensional ones. When you get into the 3D space, some of those distinctions aren't there anymore. I remember when I showed David Hockney the VR project I'd been working on a few years ago, and he put his finger on this quite well. Most art is about perspective. Certainly, for what he is interested in. As soon as you see something in 3D, whether it's a physical sculpture or a virtual object, that's not there anymore because you're in the space with whatever's being shown, so you're in a very different place."www.jonathanyeo.comwww.bbcmaestro.comwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcastImages courtesy of Jonathan Yeo

"What are you trying to do with the portrait? On a basic level, you're trying to communicate something about the essence of who someone is. You're trying to figure out who they are, not necessarily who they present themselves as. The two things can quite often be different. And then, you're trying to find ways of showing that through their face, their posture, or any other context. My instinct is always to try to reduce down to the essential elements. We read faces. It's obviously very, very deep in our DNA, really our survival instinct. We are programmed to read faces in a very fine-tuned way.Painting is a two-dimensional thing. You're basically taking real, three-dimensional things and making them into fake, two-dimensional ones. When you get into the 3D space, some of those distinctions aren't there anymore. I remember when I showed David Hockney the VR project I'd been working on a few years ago, and he put his finger on this quite well. Most art is about perspective. Certainly, for what he is interested in. As soon as you see something in 3D, whether it's a physical sculpture or a virtual object, that's not there anymore because you're in the space with whatever's being shown, so you're in a very different place."Jonathan Yeo is one of the world's leading figurative artists and portrait painters. From celebrated figures such as Sir David Attenborough, peace activist Malala Yousafzai, the Duke of Edinburgh, Nicole Kidman, and Tony Blair, sitting for a portrait with Yeo is a provisional necessity for any 21st century icon. His work, which has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, is the subject of several major mid-career retrospectives in the UK and internationally. Yeo's course on portrait painting is available now on BBC Maestro.www.jonathanyeo.comwww.bbcmaestro.comwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcastImages courtesy of Jonathan Yeo