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Robin"s Nest from American Humane

Dr. Robin Ganzert

American Humane has been fighting for the humane treatment of all animals since 1877, making it the first and most experienced national humane organization in the country and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year.Robin’s Nest hosted by Dr. Robin Ganzert is the official podcast of American Humane and Global Humane. The show takes on the biggest issues facing the amazing animals we share our

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126:27

Slow Down, Sloths Are Being Tracked: Néstor Correa on...

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2026/10/05

What happens to a rescued animal after you let it go? Néstor Correa wasn't satisfied with not knowing. On this episode of Robin's Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with the environmental lawyer turned conservation scientist who founded Panama's first wildlife rescue organization. During the Panama Canal Expansion, he led one of the largest wildlife relocations ever attempted in a tropical forest, moving nearly 2,500 animals across more than 100 species. Then he asked the question the field ha...

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28:16

The Only Comeback of Its Kind: Dr. Ding Wang, 2026...

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2026/09/28

In 2007, the baiji was declared functionally extinct. Dr. Ding Wang had spent his career trying to save it, and he watched it disappear from the Yangtze River forever. Then he made a decision: it would not happen twice. Nearly twenty years later, the Yangtze finless porpoise, known in China as the smiling angel of the Yangtze, is the only critically endangered small cetacean on Earth that is recovering. The wild population stopped declining in 2022 and has climbed to 1,426, a 40 percent incre...

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28:56

Paws, Purpose & Heroism

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2026/05/18

This week on Robin’s Nest, we celebrate courage, loyalty, and the incredible bond between humans and dogs with four remarkable past winners of the American Humane Hero Dog Awards. From lifesaving rescues to inspiring acts of service and companionship, these extraordinary canine heroes and their devoted handlers share unforgettable stories that prove why dogs truly are man’s best friend. Join Robin as she welcomes these inspiring guests for a heartwarming episode filled with hope, heroism and ...

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18:42

K-9 Harrison and His Powerful Nose: Inside the World...

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2026/05/04

In this episode of Robin’s Nest, hosted by Dr. Robin Ganzert, meet Harrison, a two-year-old Labrador Retriever and Caldwell County’s first Electronics Scent Detection (ESD) K-9. Trained to locate hidden devices like phones and flash drives, Harrison helps uncover critical evidence in cases involving the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Alongside his handler, Lt. Doug Dupell, his work plays a key role in protecting vulnerable victims and supporting justice. A finalist for the Hero ...

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18:58

On the Brink: The Fight to Protect Africa’s Penguins

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2026/04/27

In this special International Penguin Day episode of Robin’s Nest, we travel to South Africa’s coastline to meet CJ Havemann, Centre Manager of SANCCOB’s Gqeberha facility, one of the world’s most critical lifelines for the endangered African penguin. From oil spills to habitat loss, African penguins face mounting threats pushing them closer to extinction. But at SANCCOB, rescue teams are fighting back, rehabilitating injured birds, hand-rearing abandoned chicks, and releasing them back into ...

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13:20

More Than a Guide: The Life-Changing Bond of Donald...

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2026/04/06

In this inspiring episode of Robin’s Nest, we welcome a truly extraordinary duo: Donald, a six-year-old Labrador Retriever and Hero Dog Award finalist, and his handler, U.S. military veteran Terry Galgano. After losing her central vision following 25 years of service, Terry faced a life-altering transition, but with Donald by her side, she found a renewed sense of independence, confidence and joy. Donald is far more than a guide dog. He provides intuitive navigation, constant companionship a...

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13:47

Handicapable Hero: The Unstoppable Spirit of...

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2026/03/16

In this inspiring episode of Robin’s Nest, we meet Lieutenant Dan, an Emerging Hero and Shelter finalist in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards whose life story is redefining resilience. Born with a severe limb deformity that left him without his hind legs and tail, this seven-year-old Treeing Walker Coonhound has never let physical challenges limit his joy for life. Joined by his devoted handler Laura Pearson, Lieutenant Dan proudly shows the world what it means to be “handicapable.” From ad...

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20:42

From Application to Impact: Kiessling Prize Winners...

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2026/03/02

In this special Robin’s Nest episode, we bring together all four past Kiessling Prize winners, Kathleen Dudzinski, Arnaud Desbiez, Theo Pagel, and Jon Paul Rodríguez, to share their unique journeys and the impact the award had on their work. From breakthrough research to bold conservation projects, hear firsthand how the Kiessling Prize helped them take their ideas further, overcome challenges and create lasting change. Whether you’re curious about the award or thinking about applying, their ...

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11:59

Coast Guard Courage: Meet K9 Ultra

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2026/02/16

In this episode of Robin’s Nest, we welcome American Humane Hero Dog finalist K9 Ultra and her handler, Alaina Whitaker. A four-year-old German Shepherd/Dutch Shepherd mix serving as a Coast Guard Military Working Dog, K9 Ultra is a highly trained detection specialist who can switch instantly from playful companion to mission-ready protector at the command “seek.” Together, K9 Ultra and Alaina share how military working dogs safeguard lives through explosive detection, motorcade security and ...

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18:33

Saving Life in the Dark: Danté Fenolio on...

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2026/02/02

On this episode of Robin’s Nest, Robin sits down with Danté Fenolio, Ph.D., world-renowned conservationist and Vice President of the Center for Conservation & Research at San Antonio Zoo. With over 30 years protecting some of the planet’s rarest and “creepy crawly” species, Danté shares his journey from breeding amphibians as a child to pioneering first-ever captive breeding programs for species like the Crater Lake Newt and Dougherty Plain Cave Crayfish. He also discusses innovativ...

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19:29

From Stray to Guardian: Sgt. Bo’s Story of Healing

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2026/01/20

In this heartfelt episode of Robin’s Nest, we welcome Sgt. Bo, the 2025 American Humane Hero Dog Award winner, and his handler, Faye Okert. Once a stray in Nashville, Sgt. Bo’s life was transformed through rescue into one of extraordinary service as a therapy dog with the Metro Nashville Police Department. Known for his calm presence and gentle spirit, Sgt. Bo supported children and adults during moments of crisis, helped de-escalate traumatic situations and provided comfort when words fell s...

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21:19

Revolutionizing Animal Welfare with Temple Grandin

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2025/12/15

On this episode of Robin’s Nest, we sit down with Dr. Temple Grandin, world-renowned animal behaviorist, autism advocate, and Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Temple explains how thinking in pictures allowed her to revolutionize livestock handling systems, designing environments that reduce stress and improve animal welfare worldwide. From the invention of her “hug machine” to curved chute systems now used by nearly half of North American cattle, her approach blends s...

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19:42

Bringing Wildlife Back: Dr. Jhala’s Mission to...

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2025/12/01

In this inspiring episode of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with one of the world’s most influential wildlife scientists: Dr. Yadvendradev Jhala. For more than 30 years, Dr. Jhala has been at the forefront of India’s most significant conservation achievements, from leading the country’s historic tiger recovery to reintroducing cheetahs after 70 years of extinction. He shares the science, strategy and passion behind protecting endangered species, illustrating how data-driven conserv...

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14:06

“Engineering the Future of Life” with Dr. George Church

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2025/11/17

In this special episode of Robin’s Nest, we’re joined by Dr. George Church, a world-renowned geneticist and one of the leading minds behind the Human Genome Project, for a conversation about the amazing ways science is helping us understand, protect and even restore life on Earth. Dr. Church takes us inside the frontier of synthetic biology, from the origins of CRISPR and gene editing to the bold promise of de-extinction, conservation technology and genetic equity. The discussion spans his gr...

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20:44

Connecting Habitats, Saving Elephants: Hilde...

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2025/11/03

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 o...

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18:42

Expanding Africa’s Wild Frontiers with Peter Chadwick

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2025/10/20

In this episode of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with Peter Chadwick, CEO of the Conservation Landscape Institute, to discuss the launch of the Brad and Alice Andrews Preserve and the expansion of South Africa’s Bushman’s River Biodiversity Corridor, a milestone for the Global Humane Conservation Fund of Africa. With nearly 40 years of experience across 25 African countries, Peter shares how modern conservation is driven by community engagement, cutting-edge technology, and ...

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17:57

Hope for Lemurs: Prof. Ratsimbazafy on Conservation,...

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2025/10/06

In this inspiring episode of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with Prof. Jonah Henri Ratsimbazafy, a world-renowned primatologist, conservation leader and lifelong champion for Madagascar’s extraordinary wildlife. As President of the Madagascar Primate Research Group (GERP) and the first African President of the International Primatological Society, Prof. Ratsimbazafy has spent more than 30 years leading groundbreaking efforts to protect endangered lemurs and safeguard biodiversity t...

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17:25

Voices of the Ocean: Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski on...

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2025/09/22

This week, we welcome Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, the 2025 recipient of the Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation. With over 30 years of research on dolphin communication and social behavior — and valuable work with killer whales — Dr. Dudzinski has pioneered methods that deepen our understanding of marine mammals in both wild and managed care. As Founder of the Dolphin Communication Project and Managing Editor of Aquatic Mammals journal, she connects science, conservati...

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22:38

Rewilding the Eastern Cape: Protecting Rhinos,...

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2025/09/08

Dr. Robin Ganzert opens Season 3 of Robin's Nest with Dr. Andrew Muir, one of South Africa’s leading conservationists and CEO of Wilderness Foundation Africa. Together, they explore bold efforts to restore ecosystems and protect keystone species in the Eastern Cape—from the new Brad and Alice Andrews Preserve for elephants and rhinos to the Albany Biodiversity Corridor connecting vital habitats. This inspiring conversation highlights how collaboration, innovation, and compassion are tackling...

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28:10

A Life for the Wild: Alejandro Grajal’s Journey in...

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2025/06/16

In the season finale of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert sits down with Alejandro Grajal, a global conservation leader and Kiessling Prize finalist with over 35 years of experience. Alejandro shares his journey in biodiversity conservation, from creating millions of hectares of protected land to transforming zoos and aquariums into modern conservation powerhouses. This inspiring conversation highlights his proudest achievements, the evolving role of zoos, and why his work matters now more than...

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