In this episode, we are joined by Crista Cullen MBE, Olympic gold medalist (Hockey) and founder of the Kenyan-based Tofauti Foundation. From the heights of elite sport to being at the core of community‑driven conservation, Crista’s journey is fascinating. In this episode, we explore how she leveraged the discipline, teamwork, and resilience of elite sport to drive real change on the ground. Crista walks us through several of Tofauti’s defining projects: the “10 % Fence Plan”, “Crabs Alive”, and ...
Aug 04, 2025•38 min
In this episode, we are joined by Naude Dreyer, co-founder of Ocean Conservation Namibia, whose high-stakes seal rescues have captured global attention. From Namibia’s Walvis Bay, Naude and his small team are fighting the rising tide of ocean plastic and ghost fishing gear—threats that silently strangle thousands of marine animals each year. But there’s a new twist to the challenge: rabies is emerging in Southern Africa’s seal population, raising concerns for both animal and human health. Naude ...
Apr 28, 2025•38 min
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of National Park Rescue with Executive Director of Conservation, Dr. Niall McCann — a National Geographic Explorer, Conservation Biologist and Wildlife TV presenter (BBC, Nat Geo Wild and Discovery Channel). Now, at the helm of National Park Rescue, Niall is tackling the urgent task of saving Africa’s neglected national parks from the brink of collapse. In this episode, we spotlight one of their most ambitious missions: Operation CK in Chizarira Natio...
Apr 17, 2025•32 min
In this episode, we’re stepping into the world of Rhino Man , an award-winning documentary that brings us face-to-face with the dangerous realities of rhino conservation in South Africa. Host Amy Turner is joined by three extraordinary guests: John Jurko II, Matt Lindenberg, and Leitah Mkhabela, all of whom are central to this powerful film that celebrates the courage of rangers and highlights the heartbreaking story of Anton Mzimba, the revered Head of Ranger Services at Timbavati, who was kill...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Welcome to the twelfth episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where host Amy embarks on an exploration into the world of tiger conservation. In this episode, we're honored to have two remarkable guests: Belinda Wright OBE, founder and executive director of the Wildlife Protection Society of India, and Dr. Krithi Karanth, CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies in India. In the first part of the episode, Belinda Wright shares her decades-long journey fighting to protect tigers, focusi...
Oct 06, 2024•53 min
On this episode, we’re diving into the extraordinary Great Spine of Africa project, a daring set of expeditions under The Wilderness Project, founded by Dr. Steve Boyes. Our special guest is Johan van der Westhuizen, a private pilot, expedition manager, and researcher who takes us behind the scenes of life on expedition. From dodging hippos to navigating some of Africa's most remote landscapes, and even the occasional (and temporary!) loss of team members. The Great Spine of Africa project is fo...
Sep 03, 2024•37 min
Welcome to the closing episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series. Join Margot Raggett MBE, founder of Remembering Wildlife and Amy, as they reflect on an extraordinary journey that has shed a light on how the proceeds from the Remembering Wildlife Series have directly supported frontline conservation efforts. From the depths of South Africa to the high altitudes of Afghanistan, this series has been a testament to the passion and dedication of those working tirelessly to protect our plan...
Nov 12, 2023•13 min
Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series. In this episode, we are joined by the acclaimed multiple award-winning photographer and TV presenter, Jonathan Scott who many people will recognise from the TV Programme 'Big Cat Diaries'. Jonathan delves into the crucial topic of ethically photographing and interacting with wildlife on safari, unveiling a vital initiative known as 'Safari Etiquette.' Discover the wisdom shared by Jonathan and gain valuable tips on ho...
Nov 12, 2023•34 min
Welcome to the ninth episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where host Amy embarks on an exploration into the world of leopard conservation. In this episode, we're privileged to have Dr. Katy Williams from the Cape Leopard Trust in South Africa, along with two distinguished guests, Dr. Zalmai Moheb and Dr. Stephane Ostrowski from the Wildlife Conservation Society in Afghanistan. In the first part of the episode, Dr. Katy Williams provides insights into the challenges faced by the le...
Nov 12, 2023•52 min
Welcome to the eighth episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where host Amy delves into the fascinating realm of bear conservation. In this episode, we are honored to be joined by two distinguished guests, Dr. Jill Robinson OBE from Animals Asia and Dr. Wong Siew Te from the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Both organisations have been supported by proceeds from the Remembering Wildlife books, a collection of books that depicts the lives of eight captivating species through the...
Nov 12, 2023•56 min
Join host Amy in the seventh episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where she delves into the untamed world of African wild dog conservation with two extraordinary guests—Cole Du Plessis from the Endangered Wildlife Trust and Nadia Le Roux from the Kalahari African Wild Dog Conservation Project in Namibia. Uncover the stories of how the proceeds from Remembering Wildlife books, a collection of books that depicts the lives of eight captivating species through the lenses of over 250 e...
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Join host Amy in the sixth exciting episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where she delves into the challenging world of cheetah conservation with two distinguished experts—Dr. Laurie Marker from the Cheetah Conservation Fund and Dr. Matt Becker from the Zambian Carnivore Programme. Hear the stories of how the proceeds from Remembering Wildlife books, a collection of books that depicts the lives of eight captivating species through the lenses of over 250 extraordinary wildlife phot...
Nov 11, 2023•55 min
Join host Amy in the fifth episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where she ventures into the world of lion conservation with two distinguished guests—Brent Stapelkamp, founder of the Soft Foot Alliance in Zimbabwe, and Dr. Guy Western from SORALO in Kenya. Uncover the stories of how the proceeds from Remembering Wildlife books, a collection of books that depicts the lives of eight captivating species through the lenses of over 250 extraordinary wildlife photographers, have supporte...
Nov 11, 2023•40 min
Join host Amy in the fourth captivating episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where she goes deep into the world of great ape conservation with two remarkable guests—activist and founder of the Last Great Ape Organization (LAGA) in Cameroon, Ofir Drori, and Dr. Cheryl Knott, founder of the Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Program in Borneo. Explore the incredible impact of the Remembering Wildlife books, a collection showcasing the lives of eight key species through the lenses ...
Nov 11, 2023•45 min
Join host Amy in the third episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where she immerses herself in the world of rhino conservation with Dr. William Fowlds, wildlife vet and founder of the African Rhino Conservation Collaboration (ARCC) in South Africa, and Samuel Mutisya, Head of Conservation at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. Uncover the inspiring stories of how their unwavering dedication to protecting rhinos has been supported by the proceeds from Remembering Wildlife books, a capti...
Nov 11, 2023•39 min
Join host Amy in the second instalment of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series as she delves into the world of conservation with Nick Murray from Bushlife Conservancy in Zimbabwe and El Comley from Lilongwe Wildlife Trust in Malawi. Discover how their relentless efforts to protect elephants have been supported by the proceeds from the Remembering Wildlife books, a captivating collection featuring the lives of eight key species through the lenses of over 250 extraordinary wildlife photographer...
Nov 11, 2023•43 min
Join host Amy in the debut episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where she sits down with Margot Raggett MBE, the visionary founder of Remembering Wildlife. This series showcases a small selection of the conservation organizations benefiting from the proceeds of Remembering Wildlife books, a collection of books that depict the lives of eight fascinating species, captured by over 250 of the world's most exceptional wildlife photographers. Listen in as we bring you inspiring narrativ...
Nov 11, 2023•39 min
Tune in to hear about the ranger team doing everything they can to protect baby turtles and save the species in Papua New Guinea! This week we will be hearing from Hayley Versace (On-site manager and Project Coordinator) and Steven Amos (Head Community Conservation Ranger) from the Conflict Islands Conservation Initiative (CICI). CICI is a remarkable organisation that does a range of conservation work aiming to preserve the biodiversity in Milne Bay, a Mission Blue Hopespot situated in the coral...
Jul 28, 2022•23 min
Want to know what it's like to live on a remote island in Lake Victoria, Tanzania for two years? Tune in to hear Mark Weston talk about his experience that involves witchcraft, infectious diseases and the world's greatest unknown ecological crisis. Mark has written about his extraordinary adventures in his book called 'The Saviour Fish' - and as Mark wrote himself, it really is about life and death on Africa's greatest lake.
Jul 23, 2022•30 min
Want to know what it takes to succeed as a safari guide? Tayla McCurdy, private guide and guide trainer, talks us through the highs and lows of her time in the safari industry – from endless 16-hour days to needing bucket loads of patience! Tayla also tells us some brilliant stories from her time as a wildlife presenter on WildEarth Safari Live, from despair to a baby mongoose that stole the show! An episode not to be missed if you want a glimpse into the world of a safari guide... Tayla Jane Co...
May 19, 2022•44 min
Tune in as we catch up with previous guest Simon Jones, CEO of Helping Rhinos. We talk about the ever-present rhino poaching crisis, the effect of COVID on rhino conservation projects and what it has meant for those working relentlessly to save the last of our rhinos. But it's not all bad - Simon talks about an epic event coming up that everyone can attend, all in the name of rhino conservation! Don't miss the Room To Roam event on the 21st May 2022! GET YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE: https://www.helpi...
May 04, 2022•21 min
Bandits, critically endangered Red Colobus Monkeys and a determination to never give up. Tune in to hear an extraordinary insight into the life of Rachel Ikemeh, a pioneer of wildlife conservation in Nigeria. Founder of the South West Niger Forest project, Rachel works to protect the last of Nigeria’s rich biodiversity despite threats from illegal loggers, marijuana growers, militants and bandits. South West Niger Forest Project: www.swnigerdeltaforestproject.org.ng This Wild Life Podcast's webs...
Apr 26, 2022•33 min
Amy speaks with Marc Goss, CEO of the Mara Elephant Project (MEP). MEP's mission is to protect elephants and their habitats across the Greater Mara ecosystem, Kenya. You will hear how MEP uses a helicopter, together with the ranger teams, to move crop-raiding elephants away from farms. Marc also speaks about the experimental farm, designed to discover deeper insights about elephant behaviour that will inform human-wildlife coexistence solutions in the future. A fascinating episode, not to be mis...
Feb 04, 2022•35 min
Tune in to hear from Ted Schmitt, Co-Creator of the revolutionary Earth Ranger and Skylight technologies that use real-time data to solve the toughest challenges facing our planet. Ted describes how Skylight is being used to protect our oceans and showcases the positive impact it is having off the coast of Ghana and Guinea. The episode also gives a glimpse into Ted’s winding career that eventually led him to become a co-creator of such revolutionary technology. Check out the links for more infor...
Feb 02, 2022•25 min
Over the next few episodes, we will be chatting with some of the partners of Earth Ranger, a free online software solution that helps conservationists protect our world's wildlife and habitats with real-time data. In this first episode, Amy speaks with Stephanie Fennessy, co-founder & co-director of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. Tune in to hear about the wild process of translocating giraffes and find out how you track the tallest animal on earth in vast wilderness areas. Stephanie al...
Jan 13, 2022•28 min
Over the next few episodes, we will be chatting with some of the partners of Earth Ranger, a free online software solution that helps conservationists protect our world's wildlife and habitats with real-time data. In the second episode, Amy speaks with Dr Marc Stalmans – Director of Scientific Services at Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique. Tune in to hear about Gorongosa’s turbulent history and how it became known as ‘Africa’s Greatest Restoration project’. Dr Stalmans, born in the Congo, also...
Jan 13, 2022•42 min
This episode features Ian Redmond OBE, one of the most influential conservationists in the world. For 35 years, Ian has worked to protect Mountain Gorillas and African elephants. His many accolades include Ambassador for the UN Year of the Gorilla in 2009; and conservation consultant and advisor for organisations such as Born Free. Ian also established the Ape Alliance, an international coalition of organisations and individuals working to protect the apes. We will hear about Ian's amazing exper...
Jul 14, 2021•43 min
This week the podcast takes us around the world in search of penguins. Well not quite, but author and photographer, Prof. Charles Bergman, will tell us about his own adventures to do just that. Charles shares captivating stories of adventure from his quest to see all 18 species of penguin in the world. You'll hear about severe storms at sea, a hairy moment being washed down a river, and coming face to beak with the penguins. I had a wonderful time talking with Charles - his passion for penguins ...
Jun 24, 2021•30 min
In this week’s episode, we are joined by Jamie Joseph, wildlife activist and founder of Saving the Wild. Jamie provides an insight into Saving the Wild’s work including her involvement in exposing the accused rhino poaching kingpin of Zululand, Dumisani Gwala; and the arrest of Rhino Poaching kingpin, Petros Mabuza, recently deceased. We also gain an insight into a stunning new documentary film, ‘Kimana Tuskers’, directed by Jamie, along with an academy award-winning team. The documentary was fi...
Jun 22, 2021•35 min
This week we talk with Bobbi Brink, founder of the ‘Lions, Tigers and Bears’ Sanctuary in California. Bobbi provides a captivating and powerful insight into the brutality of the Exotic Pet Trade. The episode covers a range of topics including how Bobbi started the sanctuary, the challenges she faced and the process of rescuing an animal from the exotic pet trade. Bobbi also outlines her recent encounters with Joe Exotic, from the Netflix series ‘Tiger King’, she discusses the risk to human life ...
Jun 01, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 6
