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The Animal Sensemaker

One animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by The Observer and On the Edge.To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our websiteobserver.co.ukDownload the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalistsIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contacthello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See

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7:48

Giraffes: long-limbed lovers

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/02/14

Male giraffes spar to assert their dominance in the social herd structure, but if that doesn’t catch the attention of females when it comes to mating, what’s their backup plan?The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the giraffe: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/article-species-spotlight-giraffes?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseYou can find out more

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9:07

Asian elephant: learning to be neighbours

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2025/02/07

From street plays to a novel app, India is finding creative ways to help people live peacefully alongside Asian elephants. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the Asian elephant: https://www.ontheedge.org/edge-zine/species-spotlight-asian-elephant?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseYou can find out more about Tortoise:Downloadthe Tortoise app - for a

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7:50

Pygmy three-toed sloth: taking life slow

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2025/01/31

Discovered in 2001 on the small Caribbean island of Escudo de Veraguas, the pygmy three-toed sloth shares its mainland relatives' leisurely pace. How does living life in the slow land help keep them out of danger?The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the pygmy three-toed sloth:

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8:31

Chimps: the clay detox

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/01/24

When Dr Elodie Freymann first saw a chimp eat from a clay pit in western Uganda's Bodongo's forest, she was surprised to learn it was part of their diet. What can chimps teach us about eating clay and detoxing?The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about chimps:

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7:44

Kauaʻi ʻōʻō bird: the final call

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2025/01/17

When a group of biologists recorded the kauai'oo bird's call in the 1980s, they didn't realise it was likely the last one. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the kauaʻi ʻōʻō bird: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-kaua-i-o-o?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=Tortoise You can find out more about Tortoise:Downloadthe Tortoise app - for a

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8:06

Grey-headed flying fox: bats with heat stroke

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2025/01/10

In 2014, an intense heatwave struck southeast Australia, killing tens of thousands of flying foxes. Since then, groups of bat conservationists are trying to stop it happening again. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the grey-headed flying fox:

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8:29

Elephant shrew: lost to science

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2024/12/13

After years of tip offs, a group of scientists travelled to the Horn of Africa in search of the Somali sengi – a species of elephant shrew. The last recorded sighting was more than 50 years ago. What did they find?The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the elephant shrew:

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9:44

Humpback whale: a diver's rescue

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2024/12/06

When marine biologist Nan Hauser was diving in the Cook Islands she was approached by a humpback whale. The whale pushed her along for more than seven minutes. What was it doing? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the humpback whale: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-humpback-whale?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseYou can find out

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8:55

California Condor: a virgin birth

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2024/11/29

When two "virgin births" in California Condors were recorded in a San Diego Zoo, it was a surprise for conservationists But "virgin births" are not necessarily a good way of saving an endangered species. So, what is? The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the California Condor:

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8:58

Electric blue gecko: one person's quest to protect them

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2024/11/22

Living in tiny ancient forest fragments in Tanzania, the electric blue gecko is often spotted basking in the sunshine. But their striking beauty makes them highly sought after in the pet trade. One man is dedicated to protecting them. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the electric blue gecko:

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8:56

Goliath frog: one of nature's true giants

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2024/11/15

In the rainforests of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, the world's largest frog has a particular talent for nest building. But that talent makes the goliath frog an easy target for hunters. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the goliath frog: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-goliath-frog?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseYou can

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8:36

Angelshark: a rare sighting in Wales

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2024/11/08

While on a bank holiday dive off the coast of Wales, Jake Davies spotted the tail of an angelshark. The rare sighting sparked a project with local fishers to find out how many more are in Welsh waters. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the angelshark:

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7:58

Leatherback turtle: a midnight hunt for eggs

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2024/11/01

Each night during nesting season, Adara González walks up and down El Agua beach on Margarita Island. She's on the lookout for the wise old women of the ocean – the leatherback sea turtles who've come to lay their eggs. The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the leatherback turtle: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-leatherback-turtleYou can find out more about

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8:23

Aye-aye: an unloved lemur

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2024/10/25

Madagascans' love of stories is changing the narrative for one unloved lemur.The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the aye-aye:https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-aye-ayeYou can find out more about Tortoise:Downloadthe Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribeto Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecomea member

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9:19

Pangolin: from abandonment to rescue

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2024/10/18

Ramfy was just a pup when he was discovered on the roadside in South Africa and taken in. But no one knew how to look after him. Could they get Ramfy back into the wild?The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge. You can find out more about the pangolin: https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/species-spotlight-temminck-s-pangolin?utm_campaign=TheAnimalSensemaker?utm_medium=Partnerships?utm_source=TortoiseYou can find out more

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8:31

Kākāpō: a daring escape

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2024/10/11

Last year, a team of conservationists tried to move some chunky green visitors to New Zealand's mainland for the first time in decades. It didn't quite go to plan.The Animal Sensemaker - one animal, every week to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about the kākāpō:https://www.ontheedge.org/stories/article-spotlight-species-kakapoYou can find out more about Tortoise:Downloadthe Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our

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1:54

Introducing...The Animal Sensemaker

The Animal Sensemaker ·

2024/10/08

Introducing...The Animal Sensemaker.One animal, every week, to make sense of the world. Brought to you by Tortoise and On the Edge.You can find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories

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