Podcasts about Wildlife

Throwback Files: Mothman | Paranormal Podcast Welcome to the Throwback Files on The Mothman! This new series will allow us to explore older episodes that some of you newer listeners may not have had a chance to hear. We will include thoughts on why we chose each particular episode, along with new comments at the end of the episode. We hope you enjoy this new monthly throwback Thursday special. The Mothman: Mothman is a legendary humanoid creature reportedly seen in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, between November 1966 and December 1967, described by witnesses as a seven-foot-tall figure with glowing red eyes and large wings that pursued vehicles while making screeching sounds. The phenomenon began when two couples reported encountering the creature near a former WWII munitions plant, sparking widespread media coverage and numerous additional sightings throughout the region. Following the December 15, 1967, collapse of the Silver Bridge and the death of 46 people,[16] the incident gave rise to the legend and connected the Mothman sightings to the bridge collapse. Wildlife experts believe the Mothman legend likely originated from misidentified sandhill cranes or herons that had wandered outside their normal migration routes, as these birds match the physical descriptions and possess naturally reddish coloring around their eyes.

Join Ellen & special guest from the world of wildlife rehabilitation Emma Ratway for a review of the chompy rogues lurking at the bottom of ponds all over the country: snapping turtles. We discuss working with wildlife and getting to raise and release baby snapping turtles, a jury of one's deers, a cat named Crunch Wrap Supreme, butt breathing, magnets, simple English wikipedia, eating board game pieces, and so much more.Links:Follow Emma on Instagram!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky!

All life begins with water — and in gardens across the UK, ponds are becoming vital sanctuaries for wildlife. Now is an excellent time of year to create one, and RHS expert Helen Bensted-Smith walks us through everything you need to know: from position and depth, to lining material, structure, and how to fill it! It's the first in our four-part mini-series on making your own wildlife haven this autumn — starting from the ground up with tips on planning, design, and making your pond truly work for nature. Plus, Emma McFarline returns to share the fascinating histories and healing traditions of two timeless plants — the apothecary rose and camomile — and Duncan McLean offers expert advice on finding the perfect indoor plant to brighten up your home through the November chill. From ponds to petals and everything in between, it's a celebration of how nature connects us — indoors and out. Host: Jenny Laville Contributors: Helen Bensted-Smith, Emma McFarline, Duncan McLean Links: How to build a wildlife pond RHS Rosemoor RHS plants

Steve Gruber welcomes Brad Hoos, Founder of MuskOx, to celebrate what's been the company's strongest year yet. MuskOx is approaching 15+ stores nationwide and has added over 12 new heavyweight flannels for fall, including Steve's favorite, The Grand Flannel in Marine Plaid, and the restocked Field Grand Flannel in Teal, their fastest-selling flannel ever. For every flannel sold, MuskOx donates $5 to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, supporting conservation while keeping you warm and stylish. Grab your flannel today and save $15 at gomuskox.com/gruber.

In this conversation, Jason shares his recent hunting experiences, detailing the thrill of the hunt and the decisions he faces in the field. He reflects on the ease of accessing his hunting property and the excitement of encountering various deer, including an impressive 11-point buck. The discussion highlights the emotional and strategic aspects of hunting, as well as the connection to nature. Takeaways: Hunting can be both thrilling and challenging. Decisions in the field often come down to instinct. Access to hunting grounds can influence success. The excitement of seeing wildlife enhances the experience. Strategic planning is key to successful hunting trips. Personal experiences shape one's approach to hunting. The thrill of the chase is a significant part of hunting. Wildlife photography can complement hunting experiences. Understanding deer behavior is crucial for hunters. Every hunting trip offers new lessons and insights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sudan's Kordofan in grip of increasing killings and destruction, warns UN rights chief Türk   Gaza: UN aid agencies report fuel boost despite delivery obstacles  Mountain vipers and Galapagos iguanas in rare company at key CITES wildlife talks  

In this episode of NDO Podcast we visit with Kevin Kading, Department private land section leader, about steps taken since the 2024 Habitat and Hunting Access Summit including new tools, programs, partnerships and out-of-the-box solutions to ensuring our hunting heritage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Arkansas Wildlife Podcast, Trey Reid from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is joined by Ralph Meeker, AGFCs Statewide Deer Program Coordinator, and Jeremy Brown, AGFCs DMAP Coordinator, to discuss deer management. They dive into topics such as hunting season trends, factors affecting deer population, the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP), and the impact of chronic wasting disease. The conversation emphasizes the importance of hunter participation, evolving deer management strategies, and the collaborative efforts between the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and local hunters to ensure sustainable deer populations and quality habitats.

In this week's episode, we are speaking with Chris Strub, a wildlife rehabilitator who has worked in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation for over 10 years.  Chris started out as a volunteer at the Wild Bird Fund in New York City. He then moved to The Schuylkill Center in Philadelphia as the director of their wildlife clinic, and finally to Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center on Long Island. One of Chris' favorite animals, and one he has worked a lot with, is the possum. And one of our goals here at Kindred is to educate ourselves on the true nature of animals, especially those that are deeply misunderstood, in order to  change our misconceptions of animals like the possum, or hyena, or shark. So we have asked Chris to talk to us all about this sweet and helpful creature to do just that. And what you think you know about possums and why they behave the way they do, well, get ready to be super surprised! And without further ado, let us introduce you to North America's ONLY MARCUPIAL!  And the sweet angel babies of our backyards. Thanks so much for being here, and lots of love. Time Stamps:Introduction: 00:17Interview: 10:05Show Notes:https://schuylkillcenter.org/https://www.wildbirdfund.org/https://wildliferescuecenter.org/https://www.cornell.edu/about/

Kim Camera is the owner of Urban Canine Pest and Wildlife Solutions (https://www.ucpaws.com/).The Pest Control Millionaire Podcast is all about helping small business owners scale their lawn and pest companies by talking to experts in the service industry.For business coaching and mentorship, visit pestcontrolmillionaire.com.Send your business and entrepreneurship questions to info@pestcontrolmillionaire.com and we'll answer them on the show!Produced by Sofia Salaverri and Dalton Fisher, Fisher Multimedia LLCFisherMultiMedia.com

This week, Kevin chats with David Mizejewski, naturalist, author, and media personality from the National Wildlife Federation. David reveals how you can create your own haven for wildlife by planting native species, embracing organic gardening, and leaving the leaves. With these simple steps any green thumb can make a big impact.Check out David's book: Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard WildlifeGreen Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Garden Podcast GroupIn the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

Fins, Fur and Feathers: Safely Harvesting Wildlife Insects Overwintering in Kansas Continued Cattle Testing for Bird Flu   00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Safely Harvesting Wildlife: Part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode from Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken starts off the show as they converse about legally and safely hunting and processing wildlife. Fins, Fur, and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu   00:12:05 – Insects Overwintering in Kansas: K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth keeps the show moving as he mentions the armyworms should be done for the winter and how multi-colored Asian lady beetles, ground beetles and attic flies can overwinter in homes.   00:23:05 – Continued Cattle Testing for Bird Flu: Ending the show is K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk discussing the current status of bird flu across the United States and how continual testing is having a positive impact on detecting potential problems in dairy herds.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

*President Trump is calling for an investigation of the meat packing industry.  *We are nearing an end to the government shutdown.   *West Texas A&M hosted a groundbreaking for their new research feedlot. *Corn is a major crop for the Texas High Plains region.  *Spacing and support are important when planting trees to enhance the value of rural property.  *Sometimes Bermuda grass stands slowly thin or die over time.  *Wildlife can be affected by the New World screwworm.  

Forest and Bird says the fire in Tongariro National Park will have had a severe impact on native wildlife and their habitats, and that regeneration could take years. Forest & Bird's Regional Conservation Manager, Dean Baigent spoke to Corin Dann.

We all love hunting, some of us were raised outdoors, some of us found it later in life but we all have a deeper appreciation for the game we pursue than most. Every single day, in every single state here in the U.S. and across the globe, someone is trying to take away from and tear down our ability to go afield and chase game to feed ourselves and our families. This week we sat down with Charles Whitwam of Howl for Wildlife, they are a nonprofit organization that helps us take coordinated action to protect wildlife management, hunting rights and conservation policies.Hazmore Outdoor Products- https://hazmore.net/Use Code UPO15 at checkout for 15% off your next order!HangFree- https://hangfree.co/ Use code UPO10 at checkout for 10% off your next order!Water Feather Boats- https://waterfeathers.com/ Find a Dealer Near YouDayton Archers Club- https://daytonaarchersinc.com/ Mention UPO and get 10% off your membershipBecome a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/user?u=45295718UPO Gear & Such- https://uponation.co/ UPO Social Media- https://linktr.ee/underpressureoutdoorsHowl For Wildlife- https://www.howlforwildlife.org/

This week I talk with Nikki Sharp, Executive Director of Wildlife SOS. Nikki and I discuss how a chance meeting at a dinner led her to joining Wildlife SOS and helping people and animals in India. She shares how the founders saw a need to end dancing bears and set a goal to end the practice in 2010. However, through persistence and determination they were able to end the practice earlier than they hoped and are continuing this trajectory with other animals. This episode does cover some disturbing ways that people have used animals to earn a living. To learn more about the work of Wildlife SOS you can find them online at www.wildlifesos.org or on social media @wildlifesos. Sponsor:LIX - check out www.lixpetwellness.com to learn more about CBD for pets. Use code Rescuepod20 for 20% off your first order! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe. If you have ideas for future guests please email me at theanimalrescuepodcast@gmail.com or follow me @theanimalrescuepod on Instagram. You can also learn more about the organizations I interview and how to listen/watch at www.theanimalrescuepodcast.my.canva.site 

To help unpack the implications of Dion George’s sacking and what it means for the future of South African conservation, John Maytham speaks to Don Pinnock, environmental writer for the Daily Maverick — whose latest analysis exposes how policy capture has crept into the heart of environmental governance. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.comThe Unconventional Justin Carey Pushes the Limits: Insights and Future EndeavorsIn this episode, Justin Carey shares his latest experiences, including his remarkable FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the 'Rat 1000'—a grueling 1000-mile bikepacking race. The conversation delves into his preparation strategies, nutrition intake, and lessons learned about managing sleep and dealing with extreme conditions. He discusses his plans for future ultra-distance races like the Tour Divide and strategies for potentially cutting down his time on races like the Rat 1000. The episode also touches on his approach to bike maintenance, upcoming race goals, and ambitions to inspire others through coaching and his nutritional products. Throughout the discussion, there's a blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and valuable insights that make for a compelling listen.00:00 Audio Sync and Episode Introduction00:26 Welcome to Shiftless: Bicycles and Power Tools01:02 Introducing the Guests01:41 Reflecting on Past Podcasts03:24 Race Across Texas: The Journey Begins06:42 Chasing the Pack: Strategy and Challenges10:26 Nutrition and Hydration Strategies19:41 Technical Issues and Sleep Deprivation34:57 Post-Race Reflections and Recovery36:48 Saddle and Arrow Bars Adjustments37:07 Training for Big Sugar37:20 Comfort and Acclimation Challenges38:17 Hand and Foot Issues40:09 Shammy Cream and Saddle Sores40:32 Lidocaine and Pain Management43:39 Recovery and Physical Issues45:33 Age and Recovery Discussion49:43 Mountain Lion Encounter53:39 Nutrition and Hydration Strategies01:09:21 Bike Setup and Mechanical Issues01:13:34 Future Bikepacking Goals01:15:08 The Benefits of a Dynamo Hub01:16:54 Preparing for the Tour Divide01:18:20 Strategies for Long-Distance Races01:19:32 Dealing with Wildlife on the Route01:21:16 Bike Choices and Equipment01:24:48 Training and Local Races01:34:35 Future Race Plans and Goals01:46:44 Nutrition and Coaching Services01:49:47 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Events

Humans have managed to pollute darkness itself. Jessica Wynn explains how artificial light erases stars and harms wildlife and health on Skeptical Sunday!Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by writer and researcher Jessica Wynn!Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1237On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:Light pollution is excessive artificial light that goes where it's not needed — and it's spreading fast. The night sky is brightening 7-10% every year, and 80% of Americans can no longer see the Milky Way from where they live.About 30% of outdoor artificial light spills wastefully into the sky instead of illuminating the ground. We traded the stars for street lights without considering the cost — losing not just dark skies, but our connection to the cosmos.Light pollution disrupts circadian rhythms and melatonin production, contributing to insomnia, depression, obesity, diabetes, and even increased cancer risk. Blue-rich LED light at night is particularly harmful to human health and well-being.Wildlife suffers dramatically from artificial light — migrating birds crash into illuminated buildings, sea turtle hatchlings head toward cities instead of the ocean, and insect populations are decimated. Even marine ecosystems are disrupted.The good news? Light pollution is reversible. Use shielded, downward-facing fixtures, choose warmer LED colors (under 3000K), install timers and motion sensors, and support dark sky initiatives. Turn off unnecessary lights — reclaiming darkness also reclaims wonder.Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!Connect with Jessica Wynn at Instagram and Threads, and subscribe to her newsletters: Between the Lines and Where the Shadows Linger!And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors:Uncommon Goods: 15% off: uncommongoods.com/jordanGrammarly: Get 20% off premium at grammarly.com/jordanSimpliSafe: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanShopify: 3 months @ $1/month (select plans): shopify.com/jordanApretude: Learn more: Apretude.com or call 1-888-240-0340See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter explains why polar bear populations may not be in great peril after all. He also expands on the miracle of the Klamath River.

For this 55th episode of the show, it seemed appropriate to bring on the man responsible for starting the Ahi Va Podcast. In February of 2021 Brandon Butler was in New Mexico hunting over-the-counter barbary sheep with NMWF's executive director Jesse Deubel. As the two men drove to and from hunting spots they intermittently listened to a variety of hunting/conservation podcasts. As the owner of Driftwood Outdoors, Brandon was no stranger to podcasting.In fact, following a successful hunt Brandon and Jesse actually recorded an episode of the Driftwood Outdoors Podcast.If you're interested in listening to that episode it's episode #78: The Man in the Arena: Jesse Deubel. After recording the show, Brandon suggested that the New Mexico Wildlife Federation should have its own podcast and Jesse should be the host. After some reluctance, Jesse agreed and the show was born.The New Mexico Wildlife Federation owes a huge debt of gratitude to the Driftwood Outdoors team, specifically Nathan "Shags" McLeod and Brandon Butler for professionally producing the show each month. We've featured some interesting topics and spoken with some incredible people. We're happy that Brandon Butler's name is now added to that list of special guests. In this conversation Jesse and Brandon discuss a variety of conservation issues from corner crossing to chronic wasting disease and PFAS-forever chemicals. It's a great show with lots of twists and turns, a few laughs and plenty of wisdom being shared.Enjoy the Listen!  For more info: Driftwod Outdoors YouTubeDriftwod Outdoors WebsiteDriftwod Outdoors FBDriftwod Outdoors Instagram

John Maytham speaks to Colin about the inspiration behind the book, the alarming data, and the stories of hope emerging from the frontlines of conservation. With vivid imagery and firsthand accounts from rangers, scientists, and communities, The Last Lions is more than a book—it’s a rallying cry. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen comes clean about the bluestreak cleaner wrasse. We discuss trust, cheating, fish patriarchy, manipulation, deception, game theory, the prisoner's dilemma, marketing, the mirror test, the horrors of self-awareness, and so much more. Christian drinks a Capri-Sun. Works Cited:“Testing the Low-density Hypothesis for Reversed Sex Change in Polygynous Fish: Experiments in Labroides dimidiatus” - Tetsuo Kuwamura et al., Scientific Reports, March 2014“Punishment and partner switching cause cooperative behavior in a cleaning mutualism” - Redouan Bshary & Alexandra Grutter, Biology Letters, July 2005“Power and temptation cause shifts between exploitation and cooperation in a cleaner wrasse mutualism” - Simon Gingins et al., Proc. Biol. Sci., June 2013“Male cleaner wrasses adjust punishment of female partners according to the stakes” by Nichola J Raihani et al., Proc. Biol. Sci., June 2011“Cleaner fish are sensitive to what their partners can and cannot see” - Katherine McAuliffe et al., Communications Biology, Sep 2021“Biting cleaner fish use altruism to deceive image-scoring client reef fish” by Redouan Bshary et al., Proc. Biol. Sci., Feb 2002“If a fish can pass the mark test, what are the implications for consciousness and selfawareness testing in animals?” - Masanori Kohda et al., PLOS Biol, Feb 2019“Further evidence for the capacity of mirror self-recognition in cleaner fish and the significance of ecologically relevant marks” - Masanori Kohda et al., PLOS Biol., Feb 2022“Cleaner fish recognize self in a mirror via self-face recognition like humans” - Masanori Kohda et al., Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Feb 2023“Cleaner fish with mirror self-recognition capacity precisely realize their body size based on their mental image” - Taiga Kobayashi et al., Scientific Reports, Sep 2024“The false cleanerfish relies on aggressive mimicry to bite fish fins when benthic foods are scarce in their local habitat” - Misaki Fujisawa et al., Scientific Reports, May 2020Links:For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky!

It's well known that careers in wildlife, conservation, and the environment are incredibly competitive. In fact, it's not uncommon for a job to have hundreds of applicants. So you might be surprised to hear that there are jobs that are difficult for employers to fill. Yes, difficult! (insert mind blown emoji here). To be honest, I was surprised too. Today's episode of the Fancy Scientist podcast is inspired by this recent insight, and it came about through a new connection on LinkedIn. Dr. Patrick Raney, the Director of Conservation Programs in the Great Lakes Atlantic region of Ducks Unlimited, and I were messaging each other about conservation jobs, and he mentioned that it had actually been difficult for him to find qualified applicants to fill certain positions Given that so many people are struggling to get jobs, I immediately thought that this was wonderful news and that I needed to have him on the podcast to learn more and help those in need.As the Director of Conservation Programs in the Great Lakes Atlantic region of Ducks Unlimited, Patrick leads wetland restoration and mitigation efforts to restore habitat, protect biodiversity, and ensure that long-term conservation wins for both wildlife and communities. In this episode, you'll learn about Patrick's winding career path to Ducks Unlimited and early interest in conservation. We also talk a lot about what I am now calling “wildlife adjacent careers,” that is, careers that are related to wildlife work, but are not necessarily directly involved in research. This includes fields that you might not think of when it comes to helping wildlife, in this case, careers in engineering that rebuild wetland habitats. Patrick initially trained as a plant biologist and started his journey at the early age of 16 with a summer camp job that he demanded (yes, demanded!). It's a great story that you won't want to miss. In it, he demonstrates his unstoppable attitude towards going after your wildlife career, which is CRITICAL in this field. We also follow his career progression through various roles in environmental science and research.We talk in-depth about Patrick's work at Ducks Unlimited, how he uses different strategies to support wetland species, and especially ducks. You'll learn how Ducks Unlimited approaches wetland conservation, working with stakeholders, and achieving results that are a win-win for wildlife and partners. Throughout the conversation, Patrick offers a lot of valuable advice for early professionals in wildlife careers. We cover the importance of volunteering and building experience, and that a little goes a long way, as well as the value of transferable skills from non-wildlife jobs in environmental careers. Patrick shares advice on the importance of networking and even making proactive job applications. He mentions that he occasionally hires candidates who reach out directly, even if there are no immediate positions available! Given that we met each other over LinkedIn, we also go into the importance of this platform, which I have become obsessed with recently. Ever since I took some training and developed my own LinkedIn for Wildlife Careers Masterclass, I have been using and loving LinkedIn. He talks about how he believes it is a powerful career tool, and uses it for job recruitment offering you tips on how you can use LinkedIn to your advantage.If you're interested in wildlife careers, you're going to get a lot of specific and concrete advice on how to approach your career, as well as creative ideas to think differently than others to set yourself apart. And if you're not on a wildlife career track, you're going to learn about important conservation practices that work and successful wetland restoration efforts.Specifically, we go over:What wildlife adjacent jobs are and how to think about careers in conservation Patrick's work at Ducks Unlimited and what they do as an organization to protect wildlife How Patrick got started in wildlife work and the unexpected turns his career took How you can get started in wildlife, conservation, and environmental careers The importance of volunteering and how to make it work for you, even with limited time and resources How Ducks Unlimited works with various stakeholders to achieve conservation success What jobs are in demand for wildlife careers Creative ways to set yourself apart from others to secure experience, jobs, and more Making LinkedIn an asset to network, connect with others, and share your professional achievements And MORE!Dream of being a wildlife biologist, zoologist, conservation biologist, or ecologist? Ready to turn your love of animals into a thriving career?

In this episode, Syed and Amer share how family tragedy, living around the world, and experience in the packaged good industry all led them to launch their own food brand, Auntie Rana's. They share how their marketing strategy resulted in landing 300 influencers, 4-5 retail partners, and loads of press by the week of their official launch. The discussion covers their 100 year family history in business, their connection to and passion for the food industry, and why they've decided to donate 5% of their product to wildlife conservation. Syed and Amer and excited to be the first to introduce North America to the Naga chili, which is beloved for its fragrance in other parts of the world. The conversation then goes on to talk about the challenges they faced launching the brand, their hopes for the future, and what a better word means to Syed and Amer.Takeaways:Syed and Amer's father passing started them on the path to launching a food brand. Having lived in California, Bangladesh, Singapore, Montreal, Toronto gives them a unique view of global foods and tastes.Their experience in the food industry and large consumer goods companies guided their launch.Auntie Rana's brand secured 4-5 retail partners on launch day.Launching with over 300 influencers will help promote the product.Auntie Rana's gives 5% of profits to animal conservation causes.They're the first brand to introduce the Naga chili to North America.Launching with 4 different products gives them both product range and focus.Their family has been in business for a hundred years.Sound bites:“Our family's been through a lot of turmoil. The 2008 financial crisis kind of wiped out all of our assets and our homes and everything. Then our Dad got cancer in 2016.“Naga chili is absolutely beloved in Eastern Bangladesh to India's Seven Sisters because of the fragrance. It's wildly amazing.”“My mom always said you've got to try everything three times. That's why our palate grew so much.”“These are the areas that the exact same wildlife is affected by the agriculture. We're trying to help those areas.”“Reading history is powerful, because every mistake you're going to make, someone's already made it. Why not just learn from that?”“If you're not passionate about it, you're going to burn out.”Links:Auntie Rana's - https://auntieranas.com/Syed Khaleque on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/syed-khaleque-586aaab/Auntie Rana's on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/auntie-rana-s/about/Auntie Rana's on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/auntieranas/Auntie Rana's on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/auntieranas/Auntie Rana's on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@auntieranas…Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation - https://www.orangutan.or.id/Wildlife Alliance - https://www.wildlifealliance.org/Wildlife SOS - https://wildlifesos.org/…Brands for a Better World Episode Archive - http://brandsforabetterworld.com/Brands for a Better World on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-for-a-better-world/Modern Species - https://modernspecies.com/Modern Species on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-species/Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/…Print Magazine Design Podcasts - https://www.printmag.com/categories/printcast/…Heritage Radio Network - https://heritageradionetwork.org/Heritage Radio Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritage-radio-network/posts/Heritage Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRadioNetworkHeritage Radio Network on X - https://x.com/Heritage_RadioHeritage Radio Network on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritage_radio/Heritage Radio Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritage_radioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is currently in the middle of big-game rifle hunting seasons, and the Colorado Outdoors Podcast returns this month for a wide-ranging chat with CPW Big Game Manager Andy Holland.A passionate big-game hunter, Holland shares some of his hunting success stories and some of his strategy for applying for big-game hunting licenses not only in Colorado but also out of state.In this episode, we also talk about CPW's new bison management planning effort, upcoming changes to the 2028 big-game draw and what factors into big-game license setting in Colorado.We also dive a bit into current trends in hunting and try to get into the mind of an elk.If you're on your way to a third or fourth rifle season camp or if you've already wrapped up your 2025 hunting season, join us for a quick conversation on Colorado big-game hunting.

Ellen comes clean about the bluestreak cleaner wrasse. We discuss trust, cheating, fish patriarchy, manipulation, deception, game theory, the prisoner's dilemma, marketing, the mirror test, the horrors of self-awareness, and so much more. Christian drinks a Capri-Sun. Works Cited:“Testing the Low-density Hypothesis for Reversed Sex Change in Polygynous Fish: Experiments in Labroides dimidiatus” - Tetsuo Kuwamura et al., Scientific Reports, March 2014“Punishment and partner switching cause cooperative behavior in a cleaning mutualism” - Redouan Bshary & Alexandra Grutter, Biology Letters, July 2005“Power and temptation cause shifts between exploitation and cooperation in a cleaner wrasse mutualism” - Simon Gingins et al., Proc. Biol. Sci., June 2013“Male cleaner wrasses adjust punishment of female partners according to the stakes” by Nichola J Raihani et al., Proc. Biol. Sci., June 2011“Cleaner fish are sensitive to what their partners can and cannot see” - Katherine McAuliffe et al., Communications Biology, Sep 2021“Biting cleaner fish use altruism to deceive image-scoring client reef fish” by Redouan Bshary et al., Proc. Biol. Sci., Feb 2002“If a fish can pass the mark test, what are the implications for consciousness and selfawareness testing in animals?” - Masanori Kohda et al., PLOS Biol, Feb 2019“Further evidence for the capacity of mirror self-recognition in cleaner fish and the significance of ecologically relevant marks” - Masanori Kohda et al., PLOS Biol., Feb 2022“Cleaner fish recognize self in a mirror via self-face recognition like humans” - Masanori Kohda et al., Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Feb 2023“Cleaner fish with mirror self-recognition capacity precisely realize their body size based on their mental image” - Taiga Kobayashi et al., Scientific Reports, Sep 2024“The false cleanerfish relies on aggressive mimicry to bite fish fins when benthic foods are scarce in their local habitat” - Misaki Fujisawa et al., Scientific Reports, May 2020Links:For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky!

The CDC is investigating offshore wind farms and Virginia Wind has paused blade installations, while the rest of the world installs and benefits from offshore wind. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! There's trouble brewing off America's Atlantic coast. But it's not coming from beneath the waves. A few weeks ago, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY ROBERT F. KENNEDY JUNIOR issued unusual marching orders. He directed the CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL to investigate offshore wind farms. The reason? Alleged threats to whales and fishing businesses. The investigation would focus on electromagnetic frequencies from undersea cables. Wind proponents say these frequencies are harmless. But KENNEDY had his concerns. KENNEDY met personally with National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health director JOHN HOWARD. He provided a list of specific experts to contact. The mission: complete the investigation within two months. Now, you might wonder why a health secretary would suddenly become concerned about wind turbines. KENNEDY, once a prominent environmental lawyer, fought for years against a wind project off the coast of MASSACHUSETTS. That project just happened to be near the Kenendy family's compound. During the twenty twenty-four presidential campaign, he called offshore wind quote "a catastrophe." If you haven't heard, the US administration has halted billions of dollars worth of offshore wind projects.  But here's what the administration didn't mention. Wildlife veterinarian JENNIFER BLOODGOOD performs whale necropsies for NEW YORK STATE and CORNELL WILDLIFE HEALTH LAB. In her experience, about half the humpback whales in good enough condition to examine show signs of vessel strikes or human interaction. The minke whales? They're dying from a common infection called brucella [brew-SELL-uh]. "There is currently no evidence that wind energy is influencing whale strandings," BLOODGOOD reports. Three active mortality events are happening for whales in the Atlantic. But these events involve clusters of deaths that experts consider unusual for reasons that have nothing to do with turbines. The scientific consensus is clear: no evidence links wind farms to whale deaths. BLOODGOOD has even examined dolphin ear bones under microscopes and CT scans, looking for trauma from surveying sound waves. She found nothing. "When a whale strands, there's a huge effort that goes into responding and figuring out why it died," she explains. "Many people's job is to go out and figure out what's happening." While AMERICA retreats from offshore wind, CHINA is doubling down. The nation aims to add at least one hundred twenty gigawatts of new wind power capacity annually from twenty twenty-six to twenty thirty. That's more than twice AMERICA's goal from twenty twenty. CHINA's total installed wind power capacity targets one point three terawatts by twenty thirty and at least two terawatts by twenty thirty-five. At DOMINION ENERGY's Virginia wind project, there's a different kind of delay. The CHARYBDIS [kuh-RIB-dis], a massive twenty-three-thousand-ton ship that took five years and seven hundred million dollars to build, sits at the PORTSMOUTH MARINE TERMINAL. It can't begin installing turbine blades yet. Quality assurance items need addressing. The one hundred seventy-six turbine project off the coast of VIRGINIA BEACH would power six hundred sixty thousand homes. Its cost has risen to eleven point two billion dollars, up from nine point eight billion, partly due to tariffs.

Special Episode 3 — Recorded live at the Oppenheimer Research Conference 2025. South Africa needs more clean energy and raptors need safe skies. Raptor biologist Merlyn Nomusa Nkomo lays out practical ways to make wind farms wildlife‑smart without stalling the transition. We cover how risk mapping keeps turbines out of migration corridors, why blade painting and shutdown‑on‑demand (triggered by radar or trained observers) can cut collisions, and how developers, scientists, and regulators share data to avoid hotspots. It's a fast, pragmatic conversation about building the grid while protecting endangered species. 

Law enforcement is in a race to outwit wildlife poachers. A new technique in the battle uses robotic decoys. These aren't your father's decoys — they're taxidermy specimens come to...

"They don't hate wolves, they just hate the idea of losing their livelihood. So for me, if we can prevent the conflict, and we can empower rural areas and rural land owners and ranchers to be the best stewards of the land that we can, that's the best way to keep conservation alive in the West."In the latest episode of Rewilding the World Ben Goldsmith talks to range-rider Daniel Curry who works with cattle ranchers to foster coexistence with wolves and other wildlife. Daniel is doing vital work in a complicated situation. Until we find harmony with wolves we will not have a healthy relationship with the natural world.Ben Goldsmith is a British financier and rewilding enthusiast. Join him as he speaks to people from all over the world who champion nature and are helping to restore habitats and wildlife to some of the most nature depleted parts of our planet.This podcast is produced by The Podcast Coach.Text Rewilding the World here. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if there are any rewilding projects you would love Ben to feature in future episodes. Rewilding the World is brought to you by UNI, the world's first coral reef and river safe line of bodycare. These exceptional products are made with sustainably sourced natural ingredients. UNI are leading the way in guilt-free sustainable Body Care, from hand wash to shampoo, body serum and natural deodorants. Learn more at WeareUNI.com. Available in the UK at Space NK.

This month, we're talking about an iconic bird with vibrant colors that many of you can spot right in your own backyard. But these creatures are more than just a pretty sight; they're known for their unmistakable song and some truly fascinating behaviors and adaptations. So, grab your binoculars and join me as we go bird-watching for Northern cardinals.For sources and more information, please visit our website.Support the show

S7E68 We're back with a brand new series and we're starting this exciting new collection of interviews with our President, Chris Packham. We last heard from Chris five years ago back in Episode 14 but this time Steve met the Springwatch presenter at the Natural History Museum.We discuss the new location of this year's Springwatch (and the amazing footage of the soprano pipistrelles at Haddon Hall) and what is needed to fix our National Parks.Chris also gives the latest update on his papercuts artwork and when you can get your hands on his new brown long-eared bat design.The catalyst for arranging this interview was the Planning & Infrastructure Bill which the government is putting through the political processes. This new legislation has the potential to be disastrous for bat conservation here in the UK and you'll hear why the nature conservation organisations need to unite right now.As you'll hear Chris thinks we should treat our membership of wildlife organisation as an investment for our natural world. If you'd like to see your membership fees well-invested, become a member of the Bat Conservation Trust to support the amazing amount of work we undertake. Discover our work here.Our dedicated webpages on the Planning & Infrastructure Bill are here along with our Position Statement.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Mystery of the Silent Delta: Laia's Fight for Nature's Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-05-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Era una matinada fresca de tardor al Delta de l'Ebre.En: It was a cool autumn morning in the Delta de l'Ebre.Ca: El sol començava a despuntar darrere dels canyissos.En: The sun was beginning to peek behind the reeds.Ca: Laia, una apassionada ornitòloga, observava amb inquietud el paisatge.En: Laia, a passionate ornithologist, watched the landscape with anxiety.Ca: L'habitual soroll dels ocells migratoris no hi era.En: The usual noise of migrating birds was absent.Ca: El silenci era estrany i inquietant.En: The silence was strange and unsettling.Ca: Des de petita, Laia havia passat temps al Delta.En: Since childhood, Laia had spent time at the Delta.Ca: Coneixia cada racó com el palmell de la seva mà.En: She knew every corner like the back of her hand.Ca: Aquestes aus eren part de la seva vida.En: These birds were part of her life.Ca: Amb elles, sentia un vincle especial.En: With them, she felt a special bond.Ca: Però ara, la seva absència la preocupava.En: But now, their absence worried her.Ca: Els pescadors i els vilatans, però, no li donaven importància.En: The fishermen and the villagers, however, didn't give it importance.Ca: Marta, una altra investigadora amb qui treballava, era escèptica.En: Marta, another researcher she worked with, was skeptical.Ca: "Les teves teories són massa dramàtiques, Laia", li deia.En: "Your theories are too dramatic, Laia," she would say.Ca: "Els ocells ja tornaran.En: "The birds will come back."Ca: "Però Laia no estava convençuda.En: But Laia wasn't convinced.Ca: Decidida a descobrir la veritat, va optar per intentar un seguiment nocturn.En: Determined to discover the truth, she opted to try a night-time stakeout.Ca: Sabia que el Delta podia ser perillós a la nit.En: She knew that the Delta could be dangerous at night.Ca: La boira apareixia de sobte i el terra era inestable.En: The fog appeared suddenly, and the ground was unstable.Ca: Tot i així, va agafar els seus binocles, una llanterna i va passar la nit en una petita cabana prop del riu.En: Even so, she took her binoculars, a flashlight, and spent the night in a small cabin near the river.Ca: A mesura que la lluna brillava sobre l'aigua, Laia va sentir sorolls estranys.En: As the moon shone over the water, Laia heard strange noises.Ca: Taral·leigs i brunzits mecànics que venien des d'un espai on mai havien estat abans.En: Murmurs and mechanical buzzing coming from a place where they had never been before.Ca: Es va apropar amb cautela, el cor bategant apressat.En: She approached cautiously, her heart racing.Ca: A la llum tènue, va veure màquines amagades entre els canyissos.En: In the dim light, she saw machines hidden among the reeds.Ca: Tractaven el terra i les aigües de manera secreta.En: They were secretly treating the land and waters.Ca: Estaven afectant l'ecosistema, espantant les aus.En: They were affecting the ecosystem, scaring away the birds.Ca: Amb aquest descobriment, Laia va fotografiar les evidències.En: With this discovery, Laia photographed the evidence.Ca: Sabia que això podia canviar-ho tot.En: She knew that this could change everything.Ca: L'endemà, va presentar les proves a les autoritats.En: The next day, she presented the proof to the authorities.Ca: Al principi, mostraven dubte, però davant de les imatges no van poder negar-ho.En: Initially, they were doubtful, but faced with the images, they couldn't deny it.Ca: Laia insistí que calia actuar abans que fos massa tard.En: Laia insisted that action needed to be taken before it was too late.Ca: La seva persistència va donar fruits.En: Her persistence bore fruit.Ca: Els governs van establir mesures de restauració.En: The governments established restoration measures.Ca: El Delta va recuperant, i les aus van començar a tornar, portades pel vent.En: The Delta was recovering, and the birds began to return, carried by the wind.Ca: Al Delta, Laia ja no era vista com una somniadora.En: In the Delta, Laia was no longer seen as a dreamer.Ca: Era respectada, reconeguda pel seu compromís i per haver resolt el misteri.En: She was respected, recognized for her commitment and for having solved the mystery.Ca: En la tranquil·litat del Delta, va sentir que les seves arrels amb aquell lloc eren més fortes que mai.En: In the tranquility of the Delta, she felt that her roots with that place were stronger than ever.Ca: Laia havia trobat l'equilibri.En: Laia had found balance.Ca: Tant amb la natura com amb la seva pròpia història.En: Both with nature and with her own story.Ca: Mira el vol de les aus amb satisfacció.En: She watched the birds with satisfaction.Ca: Al Delta, la vida es renovava, i amb ella, el cor de Laia.En: At the Delta, life was renewing, and with it, Laia's heart. Vocabulary Words:the reeds: els canyissospassionate: apassionadathe ornithologist: l'ornitòlogathe landscape: el paisatgeabsence: absènciaunsettling: inquietantthe corner: el racóthe bond: el vinclethe fisherman: els pescadorsthe villagers: els vilatansskeptical: escèpticatheories: teoriesdetermined: decididanight-time stakeout: seguiment nocturnunstableness: inestabilitatthe binoculars: els binoclesthe flashlight: la llanternathe cabin: la cabanathe murmurs: els taral·leigsmechanical buzzing: brunzits mecànicsthe heart: el cordim light: llum tènuethe machines: les màquinessecretly treating: tractant de manera secretathe land: el terrathe ecosystem: l'ecosistemaevidence: evidènciesthe authorities: les autoritatsthe images: les imatgespersistence: persistència

In this episode of Talk Local to Me, host Heather Alto highlights local business efforts and festive happenings, including the “Shopper on the Shelf” campaign and upcoming Christmas parades. She's joined by Christopher from Valley Ridge Wildlife Removal, who shares humane approaches to managing nuisance wildlife such as snakes, bats, and raccoons throughout Central Virginia. The episode also features Leslie, who discusses the new Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Bedford and its upcoming dedication ceremony. Listeners are invited to support local businesses, take part in community celebrations, and discover more about local history and wildlife management.

Special Episode 2 — Recorded live at the Oppenheimer Research Conference 2025. In Kenya's Amboseli ecosystem, people and wildlife have shared space for millennia. Conservation leader Dr. David Western explains how that coexistence works today: mirrored migrations between herds and wildlife, community scouts complementing state rangers, and “parks beyond parks” where tourism outside gates pays landowners to keep habitat open. We dig into restoring mobility to heal degraded grasslands, using early‑warning systems so pastoralists can off‑load or move livestock ahead of drought, and building local institutions that align incentives. It's a clear blueprint for scaling coexistence across Africa's rangelands, practical, proven, and community‑led.

The Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is holding a meeting on Thursday about the pogy boat buffer zone offshore. We talk with State Representative Joe Orgeron about that and the industry in general.

* Former NOPD chief Ronal Serpas shares his experiences on what it's like to run the department with budget problems. * The Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is holding a meeting on Thursday about the pogy boat buffer zone offshore.

Wildlife artist Jim Hautman joins host Katie Burke to share the story behind his remarkable seven wins in the Federal Duck Stamp Contest. From growing up in an artistic Minnesota family to hunting WPA wetlands with his brothers, Jim reflects on the influence of his parents, how hunting shaped his art, and the friendly rivalry that continues to inspire the Hautman legacy.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Purina Pro Plan: The official performance dog food of Ducks UnlimitedWhether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the world of waterfowl hunting and conservation.Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you're winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.

While a hunt may end with the release of an arrow or pulling the trigger, what a hunter does next has important legal, food safety, and food quality implications. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss important considerations for tagging and proof-of-sex requirements, care and handling of harvested game to minimize disease transmission, zoonotic diseases to be aware of, and how to handle harvested game to maximize the quality of the meat we harvest.  Dr. Joe Gerken and Dr. Drew Ricketts are extension specialists and faculty members in the Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management Program at Kansas State University. Find out more about the program at http://hnr.k-state.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/wildlife-outdoor-management.html Watch the podcast on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@KSREWildlife 

Joining John Maytham to unpack the implications of the landmark judgement is Dr Carina Bruwer, who heads the Wildlife in Trade unit at the Endangered Wildlife Trust. She explains the complexities of the judgment, the role of international treaties like CITES, and why this decision could reshape the future of wildlife trade policy. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week we dove into the topic of the menhaden fishing industry or pogie boats along the Louisiana coast, and the growing concerns from recreational fisherman and wildlife biologist. This week we will be hearing from a representative from menhaden industry to share their side of the story. The timing of this crucial because this Thursday, November 6, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will be voting to potentially change some of the buffer zone laws, which directly affects where these menhaden boats are legally able to fish. Connect with Lake Pickle and MeatEater Lake Pickle on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Birds of a Feather Talk Together. Hosted by ornithologists and curators of birds at the Field Museum John Bates and Shannon Hackett, who are married, and also new birders RJ and Amanda Pole. Today we're focusing on a fascinating species — the palm-nut vulture.This is a bird John has been eager to highlight, and once you learn more about it, it's easy to see why. Found in Africa, palm-nut vultures don't eat carrion, but instead their diet is mostly plant based. They're also striking in appearance — mostly white plumage, a sharp contrast to the darker vultures many of us picture — and they're truly impressive to observe in the wild.John has had the opportunity to see palm-nut vultures in the wild, and today he'll share firsthand insight into their behavior and ecology.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow: YouTube Instagram TikTok BlueSky

In this inspiring episode of Robin's Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with Hilde Vanleeuwe, Ph.D., a fearless conservation biologist whose 30-year career has been devoted to protecting Africa's iconic wildlife, particularly elephants. From rescuing birds in her childhood home in Belgium to leading groundbreaking conservation programs across Africa, Hilde shares her journey of perseverance, passion, and purpose.Listeners will hear about her extraordinary fieldwork, from walking over 500 km of elephant transects on Mt. Kenya to transforming elephant protection in the Congo, and her innovative efforts with Wilder Things, a conservation initiative focused on connecting habitats through riparian wildlife corridors. Hilde also reflects on the significance of being a finalist for the Kiessling Prize and shares her vision for scaling ecological connectivity to help species adapt to climate change. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the impact one dedicated individual can have on the future of wildlife and wild places.

In this episode of Travel Along with Laura, we're back on the volcanic island of Ometepe in Lake Nicaragua.  This time, we head to the lowlands between the two volcanoes to kayak along the Río Istian, where the wildlife is on display- howler monkeys calling from the trees, caimans gliding below the surface, toothy tropical gars submerged in the muck and the curious song of the Tungara frog echoing through the dusk. Along the way, we'll walk to a mountainside ecolodge, hear about Laura's ongoing truce with Google Maps, and get a glimpse into rural life on the island. Plus, we'll dive into the legend of Lake Nicaragua's freshwater sharks through a catchy song written by Raúl Planas—an ode to a creature that may or may not still haunt these waters.Musical Credits:Track: Summer Samba (Samba de Verao) by Mu'gambi and Playa Valencia by The Like Thes provided by: Slipstream Music https://slipstreammusic.comEl Tiburon del Lago Cacibolca was used with permission from its authors:  Raul Planas and the Ritmo en Los Barrios project.Support the showBuy any of these products that I fully stand behind- and I'll earn a commission. Buy cute sustainable bags at: https://torrain.org/ Use Promo code: TRAVELALONG to get 15% off. Buy matcha at: https://mantramatcha.com/ Use Promo code: TRAVELALONG to get 15% off. Buy sustainably produced coffee: https://www.afueracoffee.com/ Enter promo code: TRAVELALONG for 15% off. (Musical credit for ad: Track: "De Manha"Music provided by https://slipstreammusic.com)

On this episode of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter takes a drive down memory lane, sharing tales of the Illinois River Valley. He also discusses new developments in Arctic oil exploration.

This week, Helen talks about how to balance tidying up the autumn garden with giving nature a home for the darker months. She joins Graeme Cross at Magilligan Community Centre to learn about pruning apples in winter and visits Darren and Victoria Colville at Iona Garden near Greyabbey.Ann Fitzsimons is live in studio with expert advice on all your gardening questions. Email the programme at gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Join Ellen & special guest, zoology and science communication powerhouse Lindsay Nikole, for a review of some of the animal kingdom's greatest hits throughout the history of the Earth. We discuss ecological gossip, mass extinctions, the Cambrian explosion and evolution's “experimental” phase, swimming potatoes with googly eyes, giant bugs, bizarre prehistoric sharks, imaginary friend lore, and so much more.Links:Pre-order your copy of Lindsay's book, Epic Earth!Follow Lindsay on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky!

Patrick Greenfield hikes up the Virunga mountains in east Africa to trace the remarkable comeback of the mountain gorilla. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus