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Wildlife Matters The Podcast

Welcome to Wildlife Matters, where we explore the incredible world of wildlife and nature. Join your host Nigel Palmer, a lifelong nature lover and expert with over 30 years experience of working with wildlife, as he takes you on an adventure into the fascinating complexities of the natural world. Through solo shows and engaging interviews, we deep dive into topics such as Animal behaviour, ecology of species, plants, biodiversity, and habitat loss, we will take you on engaging wildlife and

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54:28

Amphibians, Reptiles and Toad Patrols and Valentine...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2024/02/14

On today’s action-packed Wildlife Matters Podcast, we are talking to Maiya from the Nottingham Amphibian and Reptile group, finding out about our native amphibians and reptiles and why toad patrols are so important.And, of course, today is St Valentine’s Day, so Wildlife Matters looks into the bizarre world of courting and mating in wildlife around the world and discover what your partner may be saying with their Valentine's gifts.Wildlife Matters thought that sharing some of the bizarre ways that

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57:36

A Night with Pine Martens and a Wildflower Woodland Walk

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2024/01/31

Today, on the Wildlife Matters Podcast, join me for a walk through a wild meadow on the edge of woodland as we look at some of the plants that thrive in a meadow environment, some of the traditional uses in herbal medicine, and the folklore surrounding them.Then, we spend a night with Pine Martens in Southern Scotland. Pine Marten populations are beginning to recover, and their range is increasing after years of persecution and habitat loss.Wildlife Matters will return in two weeks with an exciting

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40:50

Why is the British govt still killing badgers?

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2024/01/17

WHY is the question on this week's Wildlife Matters podcast?Why are the British government still killing Badgers when the science and available evidence show that the issue of BovineTB is in dairy cows and, more specifically, intensively farmed dairy cows?In Wildlife Matters Investigates, we ask WHY we still wear fur today. And we have some surprising answers and a shock for shoppers on Britain's High Streets.This week's Nature News explains how Avian Influenza has reached the Antarctic and its

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31:31

Hoglets - All about baby Hedgehogs and Why lion cub...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2024/01/03

On today’s Wildlife Matters podcast, we will be talking about hoglets young hedgehogs and in Wildlife Matters Investigates we look at Lion cub petting and why it is wrong.This week, nature News is close to our hearts as we cover the story of the government's plans to protect the UK’s temperate rainforest, a habitat that is so rare and under constant threat.We also enjoy some mindful moments in nature, all coming up after we heard from our partners at One Voice for Animals.

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49:23

Christmas Special Hedgehogs in Folklore and The Fox...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/12/24

It's Christmas! Hello and welcome to the Wildlife Matters Christmas SpecialWe have passed Winter Solstice, and the Yule log keeps the house warm, and Santa is on his way...What better way to spend Christmas Eve than to sit down and listen to a magical story based on wildlife and nature? That is precisely what we have for you today.First, get ready to hear about hedgehogs' fantastic role in our folklore and culture. At the same time, you grab those Christmas treats and a warm drink, snuggle under a

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38:37

Why woodlands are so good for our well-being and...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/12/20

Welcome to the Wildlife Matters Podcast. Today is our 1st-anniversary edition.Just a year ago, we launched with a passion for wildlife and a burning desire to highlight the good, the bad and the downright ugly things happening to wildlife and the natural world.Our vision was to build a community of caring and compassionate campaigners to end the persecution and destruction of species and the natural world.One year on, we have a vibrant and growing community that regularly astounds us with their

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35:07

Why we are Backing the Hunting Ban and Exposing...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/12/06

Welcome to today's episode of the Wildlife Matters Podcast. In this episode, we will discuss our stance on hunting with dogs in England and Wales and explain why we support a complete ban on this practice. Additionally, we will talk about our efforts to strengthen the Hunting Act.Our investigative team has also uncovered the disturbing truth about Japan's Taiji Cove and the annual Dolphin slaughter. Wildlife Matters Investigations will bring you all the latest news on this issue.And, to help you

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35:59

WM What do Hedgehogs eat? Incredible ways Wildlife...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/11/24

So what do Hedgehogs eat? We all love our spiky mammalian cousins, but do they eat slugs and snails or fish catfood - Join us as we find out the best food for wild hedgehogs.And we take another nature adventure to discover how Britain's wildlife adapts to winter.Add in the very latest Nature News and spend some precious time in nature with us in Mindful Moments that's all coming up on this week's #WildlifeMatters #Podcast

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33:07

British Governments Broken promises on Nature,...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/11/09

In this week's Wildlife Matters Podcast, join me for an autumn walk on the edge of the South Downs as we find some of the winter visitors that arrive at this time of year to feast on our autumnal abundance of food.Join us and take some time out in Nature with Mindful Moments, and following the King's Speech this week, we explain the British Government's ten broken promises on nature and the environment.

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37:17

Val Green One Voice for Animals Interview and The...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/10/25

In this week's #WildlifeMatters #Podcast, we chat with Val Green MBE, the founder of One Voice for Animals UK and discover the fascinating life of the Winter MothOne Voice for Animals UK www.helpanimals.co.ukFor more information please visit our website www.wildlife-matters.orgGet in touch hello@wildlife-matters.org

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46:02

Wild Thing - A chat with Lucy Steele Founder of Wild...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/10/11

Welcome to Season 3 of the Wildlife Matters Podcast.We are delighted to announce our new partnership to raise awareness of animal welfare in the UK with the fabulous folk at One Voice for Animals.One Voice for Animals website iswww.helpanimals.co.ukWe begin by speaking to the remarkable Lucy Steel, founder of Wild Things Rescue in LincolnshireWild Thing's website iswww.wildthingsrescue.ukWe will be bringing you a range of interviews with founders and owners of independent animal rescues, both

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49:20

Bonus Episode Autumn Folklore The Story of Mabon and...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/09/23

An Autumn Equinox Special Nature folklore and storytelling

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29:04

Fox Hunting - The Facts and why it is banned and Its...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/09/20

In this week's Wildlife Matters Podcast, we give a very personal explanation of Fox Hunting and why we so passionately oppose it.It's Small Pet Rodent Awareness Week from 18-24 September and Lyndsey from Greatfields Small Animal Rescue tells us why it's so important for the animals. We have all the very latest updates from the Badger Cull Zones in this week's Nature News.Wildlife Matters is working in partnership with One Voice for Animals UK https://www.helpanimals.co.uk

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37:11

Stag Hunting in Britain and Grouse Moor Conservation...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/09/06

This week's Wildlife Matters Podcast discusses Deer Hunting that still continues in the West Country of England and how Stag hunters have been evading the law.In Wildlife Matters Investigates we return to the upland moors of Northern England and ask the question; Grouse Moor conservation - Can we believe them?Please support us to help us continue our work. become a Patreon, Donate or find out more about what we are doing on our website www.wildlife-matters.orgHere is the link I promised to the

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32:05

Trail Hunting Myths and Game Shooting or Shame Shooting?

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/08/23

This week's #WildlifeMatters #Podcast explains the myths and deception of Trail Hunting, which was created in 2004 in an attempt to carry on blood hunting despite the Hunting Act.In #WildlifeMatters #Investigates #Podcast we look at Britain's Game shooting industry and ask if it is Game Shooting or Shame Shooting.

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39:26

Blood on the Moors - The Inglorious 12th and Grouse...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/08/09

This week's Wildlife Matters Podcast is in the uplands at the start of the Grouse Shooting season on The Inglorious 12th with our feature story Blood on the Moors and there will be this Saturday.In Wildlife Matters investigations we expose the farce of grouse shooting estates claiming large subsidies for conservation grants as they destroy our native wildlife and landscapesIn this week's Nature News, we look at the Avian Influenza pandemic devastating the UK wild bird populations and report that the

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34:19

Britain's Wild Summer Visitors and Cubbing, Autumn...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/07/26

In this week's Wildlife Matters Matters Podcast, join us as we search for Britain's wild summer visitors, from Puffins and Orcas to Hawk moths and Cuckoos.This week's Wildlife Matters Investigates exposes the vile and cruel Hunters who hunt this year's baby fox cubs. They call it Hound exercise, We call it illegal, and we want it stopped - forever!Wildlife Matters is at the launch of Butterfly Conservations Big Butterfly Count 2023 in Nature News. Join us for something different in Mindful Moments

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33:01

Summer Wildflower Walk and Prison Grove - The reality...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/07/12

This week on the Wildlife Matters #podcast, join us for a summer wildflower walk and see what fascinating wildflowers we discover.In #WildlifeMattersInvestigates, we tell the story of captive cetaceans in our Prison Grove campaign, and we bring you news of Dolphin Mum and baby communication in Nature News and spend a few precious moments together in this week's Mindful Moments

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29:52

Fascinating Foxy Facts and Wildlife Matters...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/06/28

Few native species divide opinion as profoundly as the red fox. Despite being one of Britain’s most popular mammals, foxes still face widespread demonisation and persecution. Join us for Fascinating Foxy FactsWildlife Matters Investigates Canned Hunting. The most extreme version of trophy hunting is “Canned Hunting”. Lion Cubs born in captivity are taken away from their mothers within hours of birth to be used in petting zoos. When they come of age, they spend the rest of their life in caged

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34:09

Badger Vaccination - The Facts and Dolphins sold into...

Wildlife Matters The Podcast ·

2023/06/14

Bovine Tuberculosis is an infectious disease of cattle. So why are Badgers being vaccinated and not cattle? This week's Wildlife Matters Podcast explains Badger Vaccination, and in Wildlife Matters Investigates, we explore the claim that Dolphinariums are openly doing business with dolphin hunters and taking wild Dolphins into a life of captivity

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