DOC Sounds of Science Podcast

Department of Conservation•www.doc.govt.nz

A behind the scenes look at how the Department of Conservation cares for New Zealand’s unique native species and natural environment.

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Episode #6: Our invertebrates

Insect expert Eric Edwards talks to us about ecosystems, climate change and cataloguing critters. He also shares his adventures catching true bugs in Micronesia and navigating poo patches (!) in the Subantarctic Islands. www.doc.govt.nz/podcast

Dec 05, 2019•25 min•Ep. 6

Episode #5: We love bittern!

Emma Williams knows a LOT about bittern. This is impressive because they’re very difficult to find. She calls them the ‘ninjas of the wetlands’. In this episode, Nic and Emma talk about tracking bittern and embarrassing yourself in Mitre 10. www.doc.govt.nz/podcast

Oct 30, 2019•37 min•Ep. 5

Episode #4: Conservation tech

DOC's Technical Advisor Stuart Cockburn talks to us about his scientific innovations, which are world-firsts, and have been critical in protecting native species. Stu’s responsible for kākāpō snarks, track counters, sea bird soundscapes, grasshopper detectors and much, much more. He also one got into a one-way fight with a Great Spotted Kiwi (the bird started it), and is directly responsible for Nic getting questioned by airport security. All in a day’s work for Stu. www.doc.govt.nz/podcast...

Sep 26, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode #3: Our lizards

Lizard expert Lynn Adams shares tales from the world of reptile conservation – including two near misses for the “curly wurly” tailed Chesterfield skink. Lynn and Nic also discuss the main threats to lizards - mice, hedgehogs, habitat loss and climate change. They finish up on a positive note, with what we can do to help protect our native reptiles. Find out more: Learn about New Zealand’s lizard species How to identify lizards Report your alpine lizard sightings www.doc.govt.nz/podcast...

May 07, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode #2: The DOC Vet

From kākāpō to kiwi, Kate McInnes is vet to New Zealand’s native species. It’s a one-of-a-kind job! www.doc.govt.nz/podcast

Apr 03, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode #1: Marine species

Marine species expert Hannah Hendriks talks whale strandings, post-mortems and crucial data. www.doc.govt.nz/podcast

Jan 23, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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