Episode Breakdown: → What inspired you to become a platypus protector? → What are the main threats to platypus? → How can we help protect the platypus? → Are you optimistic for the future of platypus? → Plus more You can connect with us below 😊 Tamielle Brunt + other resources: Instagram Facebook (Queensland Alliance for Platypus) Is Brisbane's platypus population disappearing? (article) Where are the platypuses (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) now? (peer reviewed article) Host - Blane Edwards from E...
Apr 05, 2021•44 min
Episode Breakdown: → What role does art and design play in protecting the natural world? → How would you define an environmentalist or conservationist? → What is the Mama Earth Talk podcast? → Zero waste tips → Plus more! You can connect with us below 😊 Mariska Nell: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Podcast Ebook Host - Blane Edwards from Earth Offline: Website Instagram Linkedin Facebook Are you a wildlife conservationist, environmentalist or eco activist? Then this podcast might be ...
Dec 09, 2020•49 min
Episode Breakdown: → What is HalfCut and what is the story behind the organization? → Why is deforestation a problem? → Combatting climate change through saving rainforests → The next decade is critical for the climate crisis → Triple switch for Earth → What is your ultimate mission and vision for HalfCut? → Plus more! You can connect with us below 😊 HalfCut: Website Instagram (HalfCut) Instagram (Jimmy) Facebook Twitter Host - Blane Edwards from Earth Offline: Website Instagram Linkedin Facebo...
Nov 23, 2020•37 min
Episode Breakdown: → Surviving the extinction crisis → Why the world needs more women in leadership → The need for a new green economy → Combatting climate change through saving rainforests → What are monocultures and why are they unsustainable? → Plus more! Book a ticket for Leif's upcoming speaking event in Perth on the 15th of October. The event is titled "Surviving the Extinction Crisis". You can book your ticket HERE You can connect with us below 😊 Leif Cocks: Website Instagram Facebook Tw...
Oct 07, 2020•29 min
Episode Breakdown: → What does extinction mean to you? → How would you define a conservationist? → What do you think is the root problem causing extinction? → What is the key to conservation over the long term? → Do you think we will see a northern white rhino calf born in our lifetime through in-vitro? → If Sudan was looking down on us today and could give us humans some advice, what do you think he would say? → Plus more You can connect with us here: James Mwenda: Website Instagram Facebook Yo...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Episode Breakdown: → What is an Amazon River Dolphin? → How many Amazon River Dolphin’s are left? → What are the major threats to the Amazon River Dolphin? → What role does ecotourism play in helping conserve the Amazon River Dolphin? → How can the general public get involved and help save the Amazon River Dolphin? → Plus more You can connect with us here: Suzanne Smith: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Linkedin Host - Blane Edwards from Earth Offline: Website Instagram Linkedin Facebo...
Sep 15, 2020•44 min
Episode Breakdown: → What is the biggest threat to sharks? → Bycatch vs secondary catch → How many sharks are killed a year by humans? → Public perceptions of sharks → Solutions to save sharks → What role does CITES play to improve fisheries management for sharks and trade in shark products? → WWF Sharkulator: Converting bowls of shark fin soup into live shark equivalents → Plus more ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can connect with us here: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dr. Andy Cornish: WWF Sharks: Restoring the Balance WWF - Hong K...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr
Episode Breakdown: → Why are your clients focused around some species and not others? (current potential clients include: chimpanzees, elephants, orangutans, gorillas, bonobos, dolphins, and whales). → What rights are you seeking for your clients? → Why is autonomy important in a legal sense? → What is a legal person? Is nonhuman animal legal personhood really necessary? → Animal rights vs animal welfare → Plus more You can connect with us here: Kevin Schneider: Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Aug 18, 2020•48 min
Episode Breakdown: → What is a pangolin → What are the main threats to Pangolins → Pangolins and COVID-19 → Pros and Cons of social media for conservation → Conservation role of zoos in the future → Using TikTok for conservation education → How can the public help save the pangolin → Plus more! You can connect with us here: Lauren Ayres: Website: https://www.laurenayres.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenswildlife/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenswildlife Youtube: https://ww...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Episode Breakdown: What are wildlife diseases and epidemics? What are the different mechanisms in which wildlife diseases develop? What are some human activities that affect the spread of wildlife diseases? What is the One Health Initiative? And why is it important? What can the general public do to help mitigate the impact of wildlife diseases? Plus more You can connect with us here: Gianmarco Bettoni: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gianvt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biomol.cr/ ...
Jul 16, 2020•49 min
Episode Breakdown: What is your strategy to combine the worlds of art and conservation? What role does art and design play in protecting the natural world? What mediums do you use to create conservation art? What is your ultimate mission and vision for Under the Skin? Plus more You can connect with us here: Ed Harrison - Under The Skin: Website: https://undertheskin.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/undertheskinofanimals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_undertheskin/ Twitter: https:...
Jul 06, 2020•47 min
Episode Breakdown: Rhino horn trimming Can rhinos survive without their horns? Is trimming the horn painful? Does the horn grow back? why trim the horn in the first place? COVID-19 and pets - what pet owners should know Pros and cons of social media for conservation Fake conservationists on social media What advice would you give an aspiring vet student? Plus more You can connect with us here: Dr. Evan Antin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evan.antin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr....
Jun 29, 2020•48 min
Episode Breakdown: Community-led conservation Shark-finning in Mozambique Holistic approach to conservation Balancing science and emotions Conservation roadblocks in Mozambique Volunteering opportunities Plus more You can connect with us here: Love the Oceans: Website: https://lovetheoceans.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovetheoceansorganisation/?_rdc=1&_rdr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovetheoceans/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoveTheOceans Youtube: https://www.youtube.c...
Jun 09, 2020•39 min
In this conservation podcast Heath Smith and I explore a range of topics including: What is the conservation detection dog method? What kind of dogs do you work with? What endangered species have you worked with? What are some lessons dogs have taught you? What is the Rogue Detection Teams mission? Plus more! You can connect with us here: Rogue Detection Teams: Website: https://roguedogs.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roguedogs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roguedetectionteams/ ...
May 26, 2020•45 min
In this conservation podcast Misa Winters and I explore a range of topics including: What is the illegal ivory trade and why is it a problem? What are the underlying drivers of the illegal ivory trade? What is it important to conserve elephants? Where are the major elephant poaching hotspots? How can we use DNA to combat the illegal ivory trade? Why is optimism important for conservation? Plus more! You can connect with us here: Misa Winters: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conservationist_...
May 19, 2020•48 min
In this conservation podcast Sarika Khanwilkar and I explore a range of topics including: Do captive "generic" tigers have any conservation value? How would you define a tiger sanctuary? What is tiger farming and cub petting? How are wild tigers impacted by America’s captive tiger trade? What are ligers? And is it ethical to breed them? What are some other threats to wild tigers? What are some conservation strategies to protect tigers and their habitat? Plus more! You can connect with us here: S...
May 11, 2020•41 min
In this conservation podcast William, Lydia and I explore a range of topics including: What is wildlife crime? What are the global implications of wildlife crime? What does a wildlife trafficking supply chain look like? How to dismantle transnational wildlife crime networks? Is wildlife trafficking on the rise? What is the link between the illegal wildlife trade and zoonotic diseases such as COVID-19? Plus more! You can connect with us here: Focused Conservation: Instagram: https://www.instagram...
May 04, 2020•47 min
In this conservation podcast Selengei and I explore a range of topics including: What are some ways that elephants use body language and sounds to communicate? Are there similarities between the ways elephants and humans communicate and behave? Do you believe elephants deserve rights? Why? From a conservation and animal rights perspective, what are your views on elephants in captivity? What is your definition of an elephant sanctuary? What are some lessons that Elephants have taught you? Plus mo...
Apr 27, 2020•43 min
In this conservation podcast we explore a range of topics including: What are the major threats to Manta Rays? What are the major roadblocks for addressing the impacts of fisheries? What conservation actions are needed to protect Manta Rays? How important is ecotourism for manta ray conservation? How can we swim with manta rays in a way that is sustainable, responsible and ethical? Plus more! You can connect with us here: Guest - Simon Hilbourne: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.hilbourne/...
Apr 20, 2020•33 min
In this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What is your vision and mission for The Orangutan Project? What do you believe is the root of the conservation problem? Palm oil free vs “sustainable” palm oil The link between veganism and conservation What are some characteristics that make orangutans distinctly different from the other members of the hominid family tree? What is your stance on zoos today and how do you hope they evolve in the future? According to Richard Dawkins “We admi...
Apr 12, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this podcast we explore a range of topics including: How do you link your work as a photographer & videographer with conservation? Why is education and communication important in conserving species and ecosystems? How import is social media with regards to conservation communication? What are some challenges associated with communicating conservation in a way that’s digestible to the general public? Is there a code of ethics that you follow with your wildlife photography and tours? What a...
Mar 09, 2020•49 min
In this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What is the current state of the Great Barrier Reef, and how does this compare to the past? What are the major threats to the Great Barrier Reef and the animals that depend on it? Why are coral reefs important to the ecosystem? And how do they affect human society? How important is social media for inspiring positive change for the Great Barrier Reef and conservation in general? How do you use social media and videography to compliment your...
Mar 02, 2020•40 min
In this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What is biomimicry, where did it start and what is the rationale behind the philosophy? What are the implications and consequences, from a biomimicry perspective, of destroying ecosystems, killing species and losing biodiversity? There are signs that our planet is in the midst of its 6th mass extinction - do you believe that animals, plants and other forms of life, hold the answers to many of the problems that threaten their very existence?...
Feb 17, 2020•47 min
In this podcast we explore a range of topics including: How can we package a high-impact environmental message such as climate change, in a way that sparks action without inducing climate anxiety? What work do you do at Wild education, and what inspired you to start the enterprise? Why is environmental education an important thing to do? What are some challenges associated with environmental education? Plus more! You can connect with us here: Guest - Roxy Rogan: Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Feb 10, 2020•40 min
In this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What are some common misconceptions people have about certain reptiles and amphibians? What is an indicator species and why are they important? What are invasive species and what impact can they have on the ecosystem? What are your thoughts about handling wildlife? What do you consider acceptable and unacceptable - and why? What are your thoughts on augmented reality as a conservation tool? You can connect with us here: Guest - Dillon J aka...
Feb 03, 2020•44 min
In this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What work do you do at Coaching for Cause, and what inspired you to start the project? Why is eco-coaching an important piece of the conservation puzzle? What role do eco-businesses have in promoting and inspiring conservation? What role does social media have in protecting our planet? How can we all work to live more sustainably? What advice would you give to someone, who is interested in starting their own eco-business? You can connect wi...
Jan 27, 2020•49 min
In this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What is canned hunting and how does it differ to other forms of trophy hunting? What are the underlying drivers of the canned hunting industry? Is there any conservation value to the canned lion industry? Does canned hunting take the pressure off wild lion populations? Is it possible to reintroduce captive bred lions into the wild? How is canned hunting connected with cub petting and the lion bone trade? You can connect with us here: Guest ...
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 22 min
In this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What are corals polyps and how are coral reefs formed? How does climate change affect coral reefs? How does coral bleaching occur? What is reef restoration and why is it important? Why are coral reefs important to the marine ecosystem? How can we save coral reefs? You can connect with us here: Guest - Sam Reynolds: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seabesideme/ Host - Blane Edwards from Earth Offline: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
Dec 16, 2019•51 min
In this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What does Human-Elephant Conflict mean and why is it a major concern? What are some of the different forms of Human-Elephant Conflict? What is the most common form of Human-Elephant Conflict? And why is this the case? What are the underlying drivers of Human-Elephant Conflict? What are some current Human-Elephant Conflict Prevention and Mitigation Strategies? And more! You can connect with us here: Guest - Lynn Von Hagen: Instagram: https:/...
Nov 11, 2019•47 min
In the podcast we explore a range of turtle related topics including: How does temperature affect the sex ratio of sea turtles? How might climate change impact populations in the future? What are the microclimatic effects on turtle incubation success? What sea turtle species are endangered and why? How any why do so some sea turtles always return to the beach they hatch from to lay their eggs? Plus more! 🐢 You can connect with us here: Guest - Melissa Staines: Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 12 min
