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 fieldw...
Jun 06, 2024•53 min•Season 7Ep. 128
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 on Twitter...
Jun 03, 2024•54 min•Season 7Ep. 127
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 some...
May 27, 2024•4 min•Season 7Ep. 126
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 P...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 125
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 her wo...
May 13, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 123
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 Interna...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 122
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 on Twitter , Facebook , Link...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 6Ep. 121
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 it!...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 120
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...
Apr 15, 2024•52 min•Season 6Ep. 119
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 notes, and fal...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 121
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 an...
Mar 29, 2024•4 min•Season 6Ep. 120
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...
Mar 28, 2024•4 min•Season 6Ep. 119
This week we are 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. In the first of 3 special episodes, Jack reads ‘Something Rather Gentle’, a poem about the beautiful connection between person and dog. 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...
Mar 27, 2024•3 min•Season 6Ep. 118
Today Jack is joined by Creative Conservationist, Wildlife Artist, Poet and generally lovely person Alicia Hayden to discuss wildlife artivism. They explain what this is and how it can make science far more accessible! The pair also chat about how Alicia grew up drawing and writing little stories about ants, her work with organisations like the BBC and BTO, and how she has written and published 3 collections of poetry! Alicia's third collection, 'Multi-Coloured Ghost Towns', is out now! Useful L...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 117
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Pangolin! Today I sit down with Nina Hamilton from the 'North American Association for Environmental Education' and Anthony Ochieng of Tony Wild to discuss environmental education. The conversation revolves around wildlife photography, podcasting and the importance of sharing our knowledge and love with the world! Also, do you know someone who is making waves in the environmental education space? If so, it is not too late to nominate them to be part of this ...
Mar 21, 2024•57 min•Season 6Ep. 116
Today Jack is talking all things Red Wolf with Craig Standridge, the Nature Engagement Curator for the North West Trek Wildlife Park! He is here to discuss this incredible creature, its story, its future and all of the incredible work that has gone on across the USA to help protect it! This involves discussions of the AZA's American Red Wolf SAFE Program, The US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Revised Recovery Plan for the American Red Wolf! Jack and Craig also talk a lot about outreach, resp...
Mar 18, 2024•59 min•Season 6Ep. 115
Today Jack is joined by Jasmine Isa Qureshi, who is – not to set the bar too high - undoubtedly one of the most incredible speakers that we have ever had on the podcast! The duo talk all about where Jasmine's love for nature comes from, their work with organisations such as the Bumblebee Trust, and their love for flat-topped millipedes! Jack and Jasmine also discuss identity, inclusivity and how they hope to create a more diverse and effective conservation space through their work. This will inv...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 114
Jack checks out Rae Landriau's 'Colouring for Conservation' - a colouring book dedicated to raising awareness of climate and conservation issues! Contained within the book's pages are the Bowhead Whale, Beluga, and Lynx... as well as a variety of smaller and crazier creatures. This book is perfect for anyone looking to relax, take a moment to themselves or escape their eco-anxiety in a creative and fun way. This is an incredible project, so please make sure and support Rae's work! Useful Links D...
Mar 07, 2024•3 min•Season 6Ep. 113
Welcome to SEASON 6 OF PANGOLIN! It feels sooooo good to finally be back - we have so many amazing things in store! To kick things off, Jack is joined by Rae Landriau to discuss her amazing work using unique, brave, and bold awareness raising methods. The duo chat all about her Pollinating Positivity Project, the River Aware Challenge, and the Climate Connections Zine. PLUS, they talk all about her latest project Colouring for Conservation! Jack and Rae also have discuss why they found themselve...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 112
While in the Netherlands, Jack and Jodi made a special trip to Rotterdam to visit it’s incredible zoo! Knowing that this collection was home to Pallas’ Cats, Amur Leopards, Toucans, Gorillas and a WHOLE AQUARIUM, they had very high expectations. Thankfully Rotterdam exceeded their wildest dreams! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn , TikTok & Instagram ! We are @PangolinPodcast 💚 You can also foll...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 111
On today’s episode Jack & Jodi ReZOO the incredible ARTIS! Found right in the heart of Amsterdam, this incredible collection is home to everything from Elephants to Spoonbills. Having both been before, Jack and Jodi had high expectations for their visit – time to find out if they where met! *THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE NEW LION HABITAT WAS OPENED. WE HOPE TO BE ABLE TO UPDATE WITH ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS SOON* Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twi...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 5Ep. 110
Happy New Year! Today Jack looks back on all of the year’s best conservation stories. That means we get to talk about everything from Redwoods to Manta Rays, from Echidnas to Puffins! Jack also discusses his personal highs and lows, makes some New Year’s Resolutions and reflects on what he wants to see in 2024! Thank you so much for an amazing 2023! ✨ Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the show and follow us on Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn , TikTok & Instagram ! W...
Dec 27, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 109
Are you having a Giraffe! It's Christmas again already?! We are back for our annual Christmas Special and this year it's just family. So, Jack sits down in front of a roaring fire, with a big mug of hot chocolate, and answers your burning questions! (some details about hot chocolate and fire may be exaggerated 👀) Have you ever wondered... What is Jack's favourite Dinosaur? If Taylor Swift was an animal, which animal would she be? Which Christmas movie makes Jack sob every time he watches it? We...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 108
Welcome back to 'ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast'! Today Jack is joined by Connor Davies to discuss a zoo which promises to ‘turn your idea of a museum inside out’ – the absolutely glorious Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum! Set in the beautiful desert of Arizona, this Museum contains a Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Art Gallery, Natural History Museum, and Aquarium! It is home to everything from Bobcats to Hummingbirds. It showcases plants from across the region. It has more reptiles than you could ever coun...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 5Ep. 107
Today Jack is joined by Beryl Makori (The Pangolin Project) and Karen Laurence-Rowe (Wildlife Artist of the Year) to discuss the conservation of giant pangolins in Kenya, and the power of wildlife art! On top of that, the trio also discuss bats, whales, chameleons and how we can all use our talents for conservation! This episode was produced in collaboration with the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. If you are feeling generous and listening to this the week it comes out (the 27th of November ...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 106
Today, Jack is joined by guest host Connor Davies to discuss the absolutely wonderful Reid Park Zoo. Found in Tucson, Arizona, this incredible little collection boasts an impressive array of species from around the world. Jack and Connor discuss the zoo's conservation programmes, Africa & South America Trails, and future plans for development! Some of the animals discussed include elephants, bears, lemurs, otters, lions, jaguars, tapirs and capybara! Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 5Ep. 105
Welcome back to 'ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast'! Today, Jack is joined by guest host Connor Davies to discuss the incredible Phoenix Zoo. They chat all about the zoo's Arizona Trail, Conservation Work, Development Projects and what makes it truly spectacular! They also discuss amazing species such as Pronghorns, Crested Screamers, Toucans and Siamangs! As always the episode concludes with two stars and a wish, plus Jack shares some top tips on how to survive in the Arizona Sun as a Scottish Pers...
Nov 06, 2023•2 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 104
Today is World Lemur Day! To celebrate, Lytah and Tim are back to tell us about their favourite species of Lemurs and how we can protect them! I should also say a huge thank you to the Lemur Conservation Network who helped to coordinate this! Make sure to go back and listen to the old lemur episodes we did in collaboration with them! They are episodes 20-31. Useful Links Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn...
Oct 27, 2023•12 min•Season 5Ep. 103
Did you know that the 27th of October is World Lemur Day! Today, we are celebrating this wonderful occasion with Tim and Lytah from Wildlife Madagascar. They are here to chat all about Lemur Behavioural Ecology, Eco-tourism and the importance of context specific conservation! We also take a moment to discuss how you can support this amazing organisation! I should also say a huge thank you to the Lemur Conservation Network who helped to coordinate this! Make sure to go back and listen to the old ...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 102
Today Jack is joined by Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife vet and author of 'Walking with Gorillas'! She is here to tell us about her journey from a little girl who would play with the neighbours Ververt Monkey, to a world leading One Health scientist who has worked with some of the absolute best in the business (including Dr. Jane Goodall!) The duo also talk about Gladys's organisation, Conservation Through Public Health; the essentiality of interdisciplinary working; the impor...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 101
