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Specimens

Elle Kaye

science nature

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35:18

Dave Sexton - The Return of the White-Tailed Eagle in...

Specimens ·

2025/10/29

In this special episode in collaboration with the RSPB to mark fifty years since the reintroduction of the White-Tailed Eagle, join host Elle as she sits down to speak to conservationist Dave Sexton about his integral involvement with this project. In discussion about what it took to bring back Britain's largest bird of prey, how far the project has come and what the eagle's return tells us about hope, patience, and our changing relationship with the wild, Dave takes us on a journey of

37:11

Dr Sean McCormack - Vet + Conservationist

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2025/09/10

Join host Elle Kaye in conversation with Dr. Sean McCormack, vet and conservationist, to discuss his work at Ealing Wildlife Group in the reintroduction project of beavers to London. Sean talks candidly on the conflicts of species reintroduction, the ambition and aspiration of rewilding, conservation optimism, and a conversation on the wider picture of conservation. To find Sean on socials, visit the links below: https://linktr.ee/thatvetsean https://www.instagram.com/thatvetsean

26:18

Harry Read + Edwin Towler - Gone Feral

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2025/08/21

Join zoologist, ecologist and wildlife filmmaker Harry Read, and wildlife filmmaker, photographer and design engineer Edwin Towler in a special live recorded episode. Recorded at Global Birdfair 2025 host Elle Kaye is joined by duo Gone Feral: a wildlife and adventure series on YouTube to chat all things storytelling, nature communication and the complexities of translating hard-hitting conservation topics. From otters on Mull, to puffins in Iceland, and a sneak preview of their new project in

45:51

Ryan Dalton + Nadia Shaikh

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2025/03/12

In episode 049 Elle chats with Ryan Dalton + Nadia Shaikh, co-hosts of Into the Wild podcast. Socials: Into The Wild Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/intothewildpodcast/ Ryan Dalton - https://www.instagram.com/mrryanjdalton/ Nadia Shaikh - https://www.instagram.com/buteblackbird/ Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EHRYvXeDl7KUfTxACA5qx Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/into-the-wild/id1387887056 Description: In episode 49 Elle chats with Ryan Dalton + Nadia

48:43

Luke Massey, Katie Stacey + Wild Finca

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2025/02/10

In episode 048 Elle chats with Luke Massey and Katie Stacey, the founders of Wild Finca based in Asturias in Spain. Six years ago, they embarked on a journey to transform an old dairy farm into a thriving sanctuary for nature. Through innovative and sustainable land management practices, they've created a haven for 113 bird species, 30 mammal species, including 16 bat species. Listen to them share an insight to their incredible work and life, now culminated in Katie's new book, "No Paradise with

41:54

Jack Baddams - Ornithologist + Wildlife Researcher

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2024/04/22

In episode 047 Elle chats with Jack Baddams: Ornithologist and Wildlife Researcher whose field work is focused on the tagging of different species of birds to learn more about their lives. He shares this work on social media where he talks about the birds he rings and shows off the diversity of the natural world. Socials: www.instagram.com/jackbaddams www.tiktok.com/jabaddams Jack's Podcast https://howmanygeese.podbean.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ac9xGSKV0FhtXeMFFSQHR

41:30

Dr. Matthew Kasson - Mycologist + Plant Pathologist

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2024/03/22

In episode 046 Elle chats with Dr. Matthew Kasson: Mycologist and Plant Pathologist who studies fungus biodiversity centered around tree diseases and fungus-arthropod interactions. Socials: https://x.com/ImperfectFunGuy https://twitter.com/plantdisease Research, Sci-Comm and related press and media: Online media, Nightmare-fuel fungi exist in real life, Popular Science (PopSci) https://www.popsci.com/environment/zombie-fungus-real-life-diseases/. Single author piece on the real-life fungal threats

45:21

Jazmine Miles-Long - Taxidermist

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2024/01/31

In episode 045 Elle chats with Jazmine Miles-Long; Taxidermist, Artist, Educator and Natural History Restorer based in Hastings UK. Jazmine calls herself an ‘ethical’ taxidermist to describe the way she produces work only using animals that have died from natural causes. Jazmine specialises in creating ethically sourced bespoke taxidermy for galleries and museums, promoting ethical practices and delivering lectures and workshops at various institutions. She aims to elevate taxidermy as a respected

43:26

Dr. Samuel Mitchell - Volcanologist + Marine Geologist

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2023/11/29

In episode 044 Elle chats with Dr. Samuel Mitchell, volcanologist, marine geologist and earth and ocean science communicator based at the University of Bristol, UK. His main research focuses on volcanic eruptions in our oceans, which has taken him across the world conducting field research on volcanoes on land and on the seafloor using oceanographic research vessels. Beyond academic interests, Samuel is an active science communicator across various social media platforms, podcast host, and chair of

45:30

Leif Bersweden - Botanist, Author + Nature Communicator

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2023/08/01

In episode 043 Elle chats with Leif Bersweden, botanist, author and nature communicator. Leif Bersweden is a writer and botanist with a lifelong interest in nature, focusing on wild plants from the age of seven. He grew up in rural Wiltshire where he taught himself how to identify the local flora, eventually becoming a botanical tutor for The Species Recovery Trust. In 2016, Leif graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Biology and has completed a PhD at Kew Gardens. In a world where an

39:11

Sophie Pavelle - Science Communicator + Author

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2023/06/19

In episode 042 Elle chats with Sophie Pavelle, science communicator and author. Sophie finds creative routes to storytelling, putting a contemporary twist on the natural history genre across wide audiences through her compelling science communication and candid approach. Sophie currently works as Communications Coordinator for Beaver Trust and presented their award-winning documentary Beavers Without Borders. She is also an Ambassador for The Wildlife Trusts, and sits on the RSPB England

41:49

Celina Chien - Intersectional Environmentalist +...

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2023/04/23

In episode 041 Elle chats with Celina Chien, intersectional environmentalist and storyteller. She combines her work as an ecologist, photojournalist and artist to harness empathy for change and to advocate for biodversity. Celina contextualises her work within the climate and biodiversity crises, whilst also discussing enviornmental and social issues. As a photographer, Celina’s documentary work has focused on exploring the nuances of environmental topics from palm oil expansion to the zoo debate to

01:01:24

Ben Rothery - Natural History Author + Illustrator

Specimens ·

2023/01/30

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 040 Elle chats with Ben Rothery, natural history author and illustrator. He shares his journey of discovery, from growing up in South Africa to opening his art and plant haven

01:07:16

Tea Francis - Arachnologist

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2023/01/09

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 039 Elle chats with Arachnologist Tea Francis. Tea is a science communicator, Arachnologist and spider advocate. Her work includes working actively with contacts in the field of

46:33

Aoife Sutton - Archaeology Researcher

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2022/10/31

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 038 Elle chats with Archaeology Researcher Aoife Sutton. Aoife is a doctoral researcher in archaeology at the University of Bradford. Her work looks at themes surrounding

33:59

Nadeem Perera - Flock Together Co-Founder + Wildlife...

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2022/10/07

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 037 Elle chats with self-proclaimed 'nature boy' and half of Flock Together, Nadeem Perera. Nadeem shares when he started paying attention to nature, and how it developed to

39:14

Claire Morgan - Visual Artist

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2022/08/27

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 036 Elle chats with internationally-recognised visual artist Claire Morgan about her work. Claire speaks about her multi-faceted practice; drawing, the use of taxidermy and 3D

50:35

Dr. Michelle Taylor - Marine Biologist

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2022/06/09

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 035 Elle chats with Dr. Michelle Taylor about her work as Director of Marine Biology at Essex University in the United Kingdom and President of the Deep-Sea Biology Society. She

45:38

Dr. Ryan Terrill - Ornithologist

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2022/05/18

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 034 Elle chats with Dr. Ryan Terrill about his work as an ornithological postdoctoral researcher and the work he does at the Moore Lab of Zoology in California. We discuss the

48:05

Dr. Ben Garrod - Professor of Evolutionary Biology +...

Specimens ·

2022/04/25

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 033 Elle chats with Dr. Ben Garrod about his work: from primatology and evolutionary biology to broadcasting and lecturing. Ben discusses the objective behind his new children’s

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