This week Jack is joined by Carolyn Cornfield (Caberfeidh Horizons) & Jasper Hughes (The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland/Highland Wildlife Park) to discuss the Wildlife Wombles! Based in the Scottish Highlands, this collaborative project makes outdoor work an accessible option for members of the local community. The trio discuss how the wombles began, their important work, and how you can get involved in a project like this! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @Pa...
May 24, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On this show Jack is joined by Michael Knight, one of the Directors of Fife Zoo. Having founded a new zoo, Michael provides insights into what this experience is like; what sorts of species he cares for; and what the role of zoos should be in the modern age. This episode features discussions on species including Grevy's Zebra and De Brazza's Monkey. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @PangolinPodcast ! Follow Fife Zoo on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @FifeZ...
May 17, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Bison are back?! On this weeks show Jack is joined by Vicki Breakell of the Wildwood Trust to discuss the reintroduction of Bison to a contained area of the English countryside. While the conversation focuses on the Wilder Blean Project and Bison, other topics such as Water Vole conservation, rewilding, and the effect of COVID-19 on peoples appreciation of nature are explored. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @PangolinPodcast ! Follow the Wildwood Trust on Twitter @Wild...
May 10, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast! To kick off Season 2 Jack is joined by Dr Arnaud Desbiez, the founder of the Giant Armadillo Conservation Project. While discussing his life, his passion for conservation, and his essential work in the Pantanal, Arnaud shines a light on a species which is often under-appreciated - the Giant Armadillo. Additionally, the pair discuss how you can help conservation organisations around the world, no matter where you are! Follow us on Twitter,...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 1
We're Back! Season 2 of Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast will be launching in May 2021! We will be telling all new stories, about all new species, with all new guests! Get ready for the new series by listening to the trailer, and following us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter @PangolinPodcast ! Music Credits: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod Li...
Apr 22, 2021•2 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Happy World Pangolin Day! In this episode Jack celebrates this important day by announcing that a second season of the show will be launching later this year. As well as this, Jack explains the shows new name and concept, and encourages listeners to share the podcast with as many people as they can. Article on Awareness Days by Marcus Tua, Audrey Tan & Luis Roman Carrasco: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320721000549?dgcid=author Follow us on Instagram, Fac...
Feb 20, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode Jack welcomes us into the new year by thanking the listeners for their incredible support; acknowledging the work of both the ‘Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’ and ‘Save Pangolins’; and revealing previously unheard outtakes from the show. These moments feature previous guests including: Penelope Jacobs, Jamie Ormiston, Professor Jo Sharp & Dr Morgan Hauptfleisch. Save Pangolins: https://www.savepangolins.org Royal Zoological Society of Scotland: https://www.r...
Jan 18, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In the final episode of the series Jack meets Penelope Jacobs. The pair dissect the myths surrounding the use of Pangolin in South East Asia and discuss the importance of raising awareness. Following this Jack reflects upon the series as a whole and summarises how each of us can help to fight against the plight of the pangolin. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter @PangolinPodcast ! Music Credits: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By A...
Dec 15, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The COVID-19 Pandemic has swept the globe and caused the world to stop and think. In this episode Jack takes a moment to reflect upon the impacts of this virus on the pangolin. Following this he is joined by Professor Jo Sharp to discuss her work on zoonosis, the One Health initiative (which is being proposed as the solution to the current pandemic), and the power of contextualised working. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter @PangolinPodcast ! Music Credit: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin ...
Dec 15, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 5
One of the biggest threats facing pangolin globally is trafficking. After a deep dive into the scale of this issue, Dr Chris Lusk (the Executive Director of the Consortium for Anti-Trafficking Research in Scotland) joins Jack to discuss the complex nature of trafficking, and why she believes the solution to this lies in interagency cooperation. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter @PangolinPodcast ! Music Credits: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creat...
Dec 15, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Joined by Kelsey Prediger (a researcher specialising in pangolin), Jack discusses the threats facing the pangolin both in situ and globally. The duo also discuss Kelsey’s work in Namibia, the cultural relevance of the species within the region, and how you can make a difference to pangolin no matter where you are. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter @PangolinPodcast ! Music Credit: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 ...
Dec 15, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In the second show of the series Jack is Joined by Dr Morgan Hauptfleisch from the Namibia University of Science and Technology to dive deeper into the concept of ecosystem services. Highlighting both the ecological and economic value of the pangolin, the pair contextualise why the protection of the species is crucial. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter @PangolinPodcast ! Music Credit: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attri...
Dec 15, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This week we are introduced to your host, Jack Baker, and our species of choice: the pangolin. After profiling the species, Jack is joined by Jamie Ormiston from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. The pair discuss the difficulties of raising awareness about an animal which cannot be kept within zoos. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @PangolinPodcast ! Music Credit: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution...
Dec 15, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1
