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Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast

Join host Jack Baker as he explores under-appreciated conservation stories! Featuring interviews with the pioneering conservationists at the forefront of wildlife protection, the show promises to highlight every story – no matter how small, strange, or unexpected! 🦜 Also, look out for new episodes of ReZOO – The Zoo Review Podcast! Co-hosted by Jodi McFarlane, this series investigates the conservation work of zoos from around the world, while also offering perspective on the visitor experience! 🦥

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01:37:31

100. Celebrating the Top 10 Most Under-Appreciated...

Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast ·

2024/12/09

Welcome to the 100th Episode of Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast! I cannot believe that we are finally here, and so we are going to spend today celebrating. Firstly, we are going to look back at the last 4 years and reflect on what it means to be here. Secondly, we are going to be ranking the world’s most under-appreciated and misunderstood creatures. Finally, I will be saying a HUGE thank you to everyone who has made this incredible journey possible!Obviously, no celebration is complete without

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00:45:54

Greetings from Pittsburgh: The NAAEE Conference 2024...

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2024/11/24

The great Pennsylvanian poet Taylor Swift once asked, “arethere still beautiful things?”. The NAAEE Conference in Pittsburgh proved the answer is a resounding YES! I was lucky enough to be able to attend the North American Association for Environmental Education Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from the 6th-9th of November 2024! I met the most incredible people, made the most wonderful friends, and learned more than I ever could have dreamed of. It was constructive, challenging, enlightening,

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01:09:15

99.5. World Lemur Day 2024! (with Lynne Venart,...

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2024/10/24

It is one of the best days of the year - World Lemur Day! To celebrate, Jack is joined by the Director of the Lemur Conservation Network, Lynne Venart, to discuss all of the most recent progress in Lemur conservation. There are so many incredible, exciting, progressive, and brilliant things going on across Madagascar (and the rest of the world) to help protect these amazing animals! This includes card games, bioacoustics work, reforesting, education programmes, and new camera trapping projects

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01:03:19

99. Queer is Natural! (with Christine Wilkinson -...

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2024/06/24

It is the final episode of Pangolin Pride! This time, Jack is joined by the incredible Christine Wilkinson to discuss how being Queer is Natural! Christine is a researcher, advocate and science communicator with a passion for Queer Ecology. So, Jack and Christine talk about their journey into this world, what queer ecology is and why it matters, and some examples of queerness from the natural world! That means they get to discuss... Lizards that reproduce all on their own! Fish who can change

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00:52:35

98. Designing Dublin Zoo's Conservation Master Plan!...

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2024/06/20

Today we are celebrating Dublin Zoo's Conservation Master Plan! Jack is joined by the brilliant Andrew Mooney to discuss how this came to be, what it contains and how it is aiming to create a complete paradigm shift within the organisation! Jack and Andrew also talk about the IUCN Centre for Species Survival which is based at the zoo and how the organisation is working with all kinds of groups from the public to policy makers to ensure that conservation is always on the agenda. Finally, the duo

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00:54:50

97. This Episode is Fire! (with Kendall Calhoun,...

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2024/06/17

Today things are heating up as we discuss the impact of fire on wildlife! To do this Jack is joined by the absolutely brilliant Kendall Calhoun, whose work focuses on helping to understand how extreme climactic events, such as Megafires, are impacting wildlife in California. Jack and Kendall discuss climate justice, the ability of different species to respond the changes in fire patterns, and how these fires impact incidences of human-wildlife conflict! Make sure to share your thoughts on social

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01:02:50

96. The Story of the Sloth (with Andrés Bräutigam,...

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2024/06/13

Today Andrés Bräutigam is joining us to tell the story of the sloth! He teaches us how these amazing animals evolved, what makes them special and how we can protect them. He also discusses the day-to-day challenges of being a wildlife vet, and what it is like to work with a really diverse range of species! Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride 💚🏳️‍🌈 Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us

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01:13:44

95. Providing Knowledge, Power & Hope Through...

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2024/06/10

Joining Jack today, are Tomás Teicher (Consiente Colectivo) and Alerick Pacay (Seeds of the Ocean)! They are here to discuss the power and impact of environmental education!The three educators will discuss the importance of equipping young people with skills to help protect the environment; how to engage people in environmental education; some of the things they have learned as educators; what challenges they have faced; how education is different in the UK, Argentina and Guatemala; and how they

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00:52:39

94. The Song of the Gibbon (with Susan Cheyne,...

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2024/06/06

Today we are joined by Susan Cheyne to discuss the singing, swinging story of the Gibbon! Susan is a co-director of the Borneo Nature Foundation International and the Vice Chair of the IUCN section on small apes. She talks about why gibbons sing, how their social groups function, and how we can help to protect them!We also discuss the importance of sharing our experiences within the conservation space, and a really interesting article Susan wrote about her experiences being out and doing fieldwork

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00:54:11

93. Standing Up Against Homophobia & Transphobia...

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2024/06/03

Joining us to celebrate #PangolinPride is Allie McGregor, Senior Comms Officer for the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland! Allie is here to discuss how to promote positivity online and how to deal with homophobia and transphobia on social media. Plus, she tells us all about some of her favourite species from New Zealand! Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride 💚🏳️‍🌈 Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us

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00:04:03

Announcing Season 7 - Pangolin Pride!

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2024/05/27

I am so excited to announce that for Season 7 of Pangolin we are officially celebrating Pangolin Pride! 💚🏳️‍🌈For the whole month of June, I will be releasing episodes which celebrate voices and stories from the LGBTQ+ community. I will be joined by wildlife vets, environmental educators, researchers, communications professionals and a whole host of other amazing guests to talk about their work, why they love nature, and how we can all be involved in protecting the natural world! This is

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01:09:09

ReZOO #28: Parc Zoologique de Paris & La Ménagerie,...

Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast ·

2024/05/20

On today’s special episode, Jack and Jodi discuss both Parc Zoologique de Paris & La Ménagerie, le zoo du Jardin des Plantes! Having both visited Paris in the last year, they compare the two experiences and say what each of them do well. Which is better, the historical Ménagerie OR the custom built Parc Zoologique? One thing is for certain, both are home to incredible creatures! The Ménagerie features Amur Leopards, Orangutans, Cassowaries, Warty Pigs, Gorals and all kinds of reptiles. The Parc

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00:44:08

92. The Power of the Pangolin (with Kelsey Prediger -...

Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast ·

2024/05/13

It is the Season 6 finale! To celebrate, Jack is joined by one of the first people he ever spoke to on the show, the incredible Kelsey Prediger! When they first spoke 4 years ago, Kelsey was a masters student working on pangolin conservation in Namibia. Since then, she has founded 'The Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation', influenced government policy to protect the pangolin, and remained one of the coolest, nicest people in the conservation space! Jack and Kelsey talk all about

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01:01:03

91. International Chameleon Day! (with Chris Anderson...

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2024/05/06

Today Jack is celebrating International Chameleon Day with Chris Anderson and Fano Ratsoavina from the IUCN Chameleon Specialist Group! With over 200 different species, chameleons are some of the most incredibly inspiring animals on Earth - you are going to fall in love with them! Today, the group dispel some of the misconceptions people have surrounding chameleons, celebrate their uniqueness and tell you all about how you can help to protect them! They also discuss how you can celebrate

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01:30:42

ReZOO #27: Prague Zoo

Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast ·

2024/04/29

Last year Jack and Jodi made a very special pilgrimage to Prague Zoo to visit their pangolins, however what they found was so much more than they could have hoped for! This incredible zoo is home to Spoonbills, Tasmanian Devils, Echidnas, Javan Leopards, Malayan Tigers, Giant Salamanders and SO MUCH MORE! The duo had such an incredible time and it is an honour to tell you all about it! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us

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01:15:58

90. A Boar-ing Conversation About Rewilding &...

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2024/04/22

Today Jack is joined by Toryn Whitehead, a PhD Researcher at Kings College London and a member of the British Ecological Society’s Climate Change Special Interest Group! He is here to talk about his research into shifting baseline syndrome, rewilding and feral pigs/wild boar in Scotland! Jack and Toryn also discuss the importance of respect and nuance in conservation, the dangers of twitter for communicating science, and how we can all get a little bit more into nature just by learning about

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00:51:43

89. The World of the Wolf (with Martha Hunt Handler,...

Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast ·

2024/04/15

Today Jack is joined by Martha Hunt Handler - an author, wolf advocate and Board President of the Wolf Conservation Center!The duo discuss how Martha began her conservation journey, the story of the Mexican Grey Wolf, the tale of Yellowstone National Park and how we can all help to protect these incredible, misunderstood creatures! Jack and Martha also chat about the work of the Wolf Conservation Center and how they use education to inspire budding conservationists and break down the stereotype of

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01:01:13

88. How to Love & Protect Local Wildlife! (with Emma...

Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast ·

2024/04/01

Today Jack is joined by Emma Hodson – co-host of 'Zoology Ramblings' and 'the Biome Project'! She is here to talk about how we can all act for the nature that surrounds us! This includes taking action in our gardens, learning more about local nature, and using apps like iNaturalist and Merlin Bird ID to form greater connections to nature! While the conversation revolves around the UK context, the advice is really transferable. So, no matter where you are, get ready to listen, take

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00:03:57

Reading 'Blue' By Alicia Hayden (A Poem from...

Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast ·

2024/03/29

Welcome to the final bonus episode celebrating the work of Alicia Hayden – a creative conservationist, wildlife artist and poet! Her most recent poetry collection, ‘Multi-coloured Ghost Towns’, is a celebration of her life and connection with nature. Today, Jack reads ‘Blue’, a deeply personal poem about the connection between two people. Alicia’s work is incredible. Please follow her on Instagram and pick up a copy of her book if you can! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast

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00:03:57

Reading 'Swimming Laps' By Alicia Hayden (A Poem from...

Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast ·

2024/03/28

Welcome to the second of three bonus episodes celebrating the work of Alicia Hayden – a creative conservationist, wildlife artist and poet! Her most recent poetry collection, ‘Multi-coloured Ghost Towns’, is a celebration of her life and connection with nature. Today, Jack reads ‘Swimming Laps’, a beautiful reflection on the questions we pose to nature. Alicia’s work is incredible. Please follow her on Instagram and pick up a copy of her book if you can! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to

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