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At Animalia we aim to share important stories and information related to protecting this planet and positively impacting the public discussion around climate, biodiversity, and the natural world.

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Episode 3 of 4 - The American War on Wolves: Recovery & Reintroduction

July 27, 2021 21:02 - 1 hour - 93.1 MB

Welcome back to The American War on Wolves, a 4-part series chronicling the historic extermination of the critical gray wolf in the United States culminating in the battle grounds of 2021 as states wrestle to determine the fate of this species. If you didn’t get a chance to check out Episodes 1 or 2, please do so. Episode 1 provides an important foundation for understanding wolf behavior and sociology that serves as context for evaluating the policies aiming to control and manage them. Epis...

Episode 2 of 4 - The American War on Wolves: An Historical Extermination

July 20, 2021 16:42 - 58 minutes - 93.9 MB

Welcome back to Episode 2 in our 4-part series: The American War on Wolves. In this episode we are going to go back in time to the mid-1800s when Western Settlers moved into the Great Plains, the Southwest, and the Northwest and began forever changing these ecosystems.  Native American communities and roaming bison would be replaced by Western outposts and grazing livestock. What followed was a systematic extermination of wolves and other wild predators, led by the collaboration of private...

Episode 1 of 4 - The American War on Wolves: Establishing a Foundation

July 14, 2021 06:34 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MB

We’re so excited to bring you our first ever mini-series here on Animalia. The American War on Wolves If you’re not already aware, 2021 has become a pivotal year, a year like no other, in the fight to save this species here in the United States. After the Trump Administration delisted wolves from Federal protection in January of this year, many states have returned to the horrific, sweeping legalization of killing wolves. The same programs and strategies that led to their near extinction f...

S2:E16 - Climate Migration hits the US Southwest Border

July 06, 2021 00:01 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

You’ve probably seen the “US Southern Border Crisis” plastered across news media the last few months. There is a surge of migrants coming from Central America, particularly what’s known as the Northern Triangle, highlighted by Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Only this surge is nothing new, it’s been building for over a decade. And the true cause of it is barely touched on in the news media, be it left or right leaning, and that’s climate change. If terms like climate displacement, cli...

S2:E15 - The Subcultures of Sperm Whales & How this is Changing Conservation Science, with Hal Whitehead

June 14, 2021 04:39 - 50 minutes - 55.4 MB

One of the most fascinating shifts happening right now in conservation biology is factoring in different cultures within certain species and the need to protect and preserve each one as we do the species overall. You might think, well how do we know animals have culture?  How do we know their behaviors are not all genetically programmed?  And if they do have succinct subcultures, why is it important to preserve each one?  Well, in today's podcast episode we are going to answer these questio...

S2:E14 - Farming Goes Indoors, with the Chief Science Officer of Bowery Farming

June 09, 2021 13:41 - 50 minutes - 71.2 MB

The hottest trend in agriculture is indoor, controlled farming. Often called “vertical farming”. These are massive warehouses, some as large as football stadiums, that are growing billions of pounds of fresh produce every day. So what is vertical farming and why is it growing like crazy? The modern concept of indoor farming has been around for over 20 years, but only in recent years have efficiencies in key technologies such as LED lighting, AI, hydroponic systems, and robotics made this co...

S2:E14 - Farming Goes Indoors, a sit down with the Chief Science Officer of Bowery Farms

June 09, 2021 13:41 - 50 minutes - 58.7 MB

The hottest trend in agriculture is indoor, controlled farming. Often called “vertical farming”. These are massive warehouses, some as large as football stadiums, that are growing billions of pounds of fresh produce every day. So what is vertical farming and why is it growing like crazy? The modern concept of indoor farming has been around for over 20 years, but only in recent years have efficiencies in key technologies such as LED lighting, AI, hydroponic systems, and robotics made this co...

S2:E13 - Managing California's Natural Resources

May 25, 2021 03:25 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

If you are not already aware, California is a big, complicated state.  It's home to over 40 million people and if it were an independent nation, it would be the 5th largest economy in the world!  From the lush forests of the north to the dry deserts in the south, from the historical Pacific coastline to the rural, agricultural Central Valley, California has some of the most diverse and wide ranging natural resources in the world.  Managing these is not easy.  From the ongoing water crisis to...

S2:E12 - How Rats Are Saving People's Lives

May 18, 2021 16:11 - 46 minutes - 71.3 MB

This episode is hopefully going to forever change your prospective on rats! Yes, the well known rodent that we often look at as pests in our day to day lives. If you’ve ever had a rat problem in your home, you know how clever and smart they are, how easily they can outmaneuver you. They are natural problem solvers with such a keen sense of smell and a nose for food. Well an awesome organization called APOPO, headquartered in Tanzania, has found a way to channel the abilities of rats to he...

S2:E11 What is Happening to the Brazilian Amazon?

May 11, 2021 05:18 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

The deforestation crisis in the Brazilian Amazon has been making headlines globally dating back to 2019. In fact, the latest finding - that the Amazon in Brazil is now officially producing more greenhouse gas than it captures due to forest degradation and deforestation - is as alarming and concerning as it gets. Studies are now showing the Amazon is on the brink of a point of no return where it could mostly dry out and turn into a savannah like ecosystem, causing major negative ramifications...

S2:E11 What is Happening to the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil?

May 11, 2021 05:18 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

The deforestation crisis in the Brazilian Amazon has been making headlines globally dating back to 2019. In fact, the latest finding - that the Amazon in Brazil is now officially producing more greenhouse gas than it captures due to forest degradation and deforestation - is as alarming and concerning as it gets. Studies are now showing the Amazon is on the brink of a point of no return where it could mostly dry out and turn into a savannah like ecosystem, causing major negative ramifications...

S2:E10 What Makes Food Organic & Where The Lines Get Drawn

April 27, 2021 05:50 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

If you are like us, you probably try to buy and consume organic food whenever you can.  Sometimes it's not available, sometimes it's a bit too expensive, and sometimes you might just wonder, "what exactly makes food organic and where do those lines get drawn."   You're not alone, we have those questions as well.  Which is why we sat down with Jessica Shade from The Organic Center to answer all these pressing questions for us!  She's the Director of Science Programs at The Organic Center, wh...

S2:E9 Finally Answers to the Question "Are The Bees Dying?"

April 13, 2021 03:56 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

You've heard this question a lot in the last few years.  What's killing the bees?  Why are they dying? How bad is this? Well, while many articles share this headline, few actually explain it. For starters, do you even know there is a difference between Wild & Domestic bees?  Or that the classic honey bee we are all so familiar with is not native to the US? In this episode we sit down with Matias Viel, co-founder of Bee Flow, a technology company creating a new paradigm in pollination serv...

S2:E8 Can a Snail Save an Entire Tropical Forest?

April 06, 2021 05:56 - 25 minutes - 43.8 MB

The Polymita Picta is one incredible, beautiful snail you are gonna want to get to know! It is native to Cuba and does some incredible work in supporting the forest and the species within it.  Sadly though, it's under serious threat. Their remarkable colored shells are a thing of wonder, but also enticing to poachers.  Polymitas are being collected and killed for their shells, and when combined with habitat loss and invasive species, this is putting this critical species in danger of collap...

S2:E7 The Importance of Citizen Science with Danni Washington

March 23, 2021 12:21 - 43 minutes - 61.7 MB

Did you know that everyone uses the scientific method everyday, even when we don't realize it?  That's highly recommended when making any important decisions, however, it's not quite Citizen Science.  Citizen Science is when anyone, regardless of qualifications or training, can contribute to the collection of analysis of data in the natural world as part of a collaborative project with professional scientists. You may have heard of apps like iNaturalist as an example.   In this episode, we ...

S2:E7 Why Citizen Science is Important and How You Can Get Involved

March 23, 2021 12:21 - 43 minutes - 61.7 MB

Did you know that everyone uses the scientific method everyday, even when we don't realize it?  That's highly recommended when making any important decisions, however, it's not quite Citizen Science.  Citizen Science is when anyone, regardless of qualifications or training, can contribute to the collection of analysis of data in the natural world as part of a collaborative project with professional scientists. You may have heard of apps like iNaturalist as an example.   In this episode, we ...

S2:E6 Changing Culture in our Fight to Save this Planet with Vietnam's Climate Hero

March 16, 2021 21:27 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

The role of shifting our culture as citizens and consumers is incredible important in the fight to save this planet. That often starts with the Youth, as they are the shapers of culture going forward. We sit down to chat with Hong Hoang, founder of Change Vietnam, the largest environmental NGO in all of Vietnam to learn how she has been changing culture for the past 20 years. Joining us halfway through are two young adults who have gone through Hong’s program. Hong is one of the most incredib...

S2:E5: A Detailed Discussion about the Philosophy & Culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine

March 09, 2021 05:42 - 1 hour - 90 MB

In this episode we sit down with a Practitioner and Researcher from China who has dedicated herself to fully understanding the manufacturing of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and what lies ahead for this critical pillar of Chinese culture. If you are wondering what TCM is, you're not alone.  We begin the discussion by breaking down the philosophy behind TCM and how it is used in China today.  In fact, you've likely used TCM-based approaches to healing in the past. Be it from acupuncture...

S2:E4 When The Buying Stops, The Killing Can Too

March 02, 2021 22:52 - 51 minutes - 73.9 MB

You may not have heard of WildAid but you probably have seen or heard of their work. In the battle against wildlife trafficking and poaching, while many other organizations focus on the supply side of the issue - stopping the trafficking and poaching itself - WildAid focuses on the demand end - making consumption of wildlife products taboo and educating the public on what they are really buying and consuming. WildAid's now infamous slogan When the Buying Stops, the Killing Can Too, rings th...

S2:E3 A Tall Order - Protecting Wild Giraffe with The Giraffe Conservation Foundation

February 20, 2021 23:25 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

ATTENTION: PLEASE REGISTER FOR OUR VERY SPECIAL VIRTUAL GIRAFFE EVENT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH AT 10AM PST / 1PM EST / 6PM UTC. IT IS COMPLETELY FREE AND YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT!  LINK IS HERE. When most people think of wildlife species in Africa that need protection, they often think of lions, elephants, and rhinos.  Even an Animalia favorite, the pangolin, is finally getting some of recognition and support. However we often don't think of giraffes.  Yet, we love giraffes. They are popula...

S2:E2 Teaser - An Excerpt From Bog Inglis, A Leader in the Conservative Climate Community

February 16, 2021 16:21 - 2 minutes - 6.61 MB

Here is a short excerpt from Bob. Go ahead and check out the full episode for our complete discussion!

S2:E2: Talking Climate with A Leader From the Conservative Climate Movement

February 16, 2021 16:17 - 47 minutes - 71.4 MB

There is a false narrative out there that all conservatives stand against climate action and all liberals stand for it. Things are not so black and white and we are letting partisanship get in the way. While it’s true that climate action has leaned more liberal than conservative overall, there are conservatives who think it is a top priority and are doing things about it, and likewise liberals who are not concerned about it at all. The point being, we need to engage in discussions across th...

S2:E2: Let's Dispel the Notion that There are No Conservatives who care deeply about the Climate Crisis

February 16, 2021 16:17 - 47 minutes - 71.4 MB

There is a false narrative out there that all conservatives stand against climate action and all liberals stand for it. Things are not so black and white and we are letting partisanship get in the way. While it’s true that climate action has leaned more liberal than conservative overall, there are conservatives who think it is a top priority and are doing things about it, and likewise liberals who are not concerned about it at all. The point being, we need to engage in discussions across th...

S2:E1 Can We Actually Recycle Our Way Out Of Our Waste Problem?

February 09, 2021 07:31 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

Welcome to Season 2 of the Animalia podcast, where we cover all things conservation, climate, and sustainability. We’re opening this season with a long overdue chat about waste and recycling. How much progress are we actually making here? What should and should not be recycled? Is recycling the only way out of our waste problem? We sit down with Erik Osmundsen, CEO of The NG Group in Norway, one of the leading global innovators in recycling and waste management. Erik answers some of our com...

Episode 32: Nature's Positive Takeaways from 2020 & What To Expect in 2021

December 30, 2020 06:25 - 32 minutes - 38.5 MB

Ahhh 2020. The end is finally here. It's been a painful and tumultuous year on so many fronts.  And while we are happy to turn the page forward into 2021, and we will do so in this episode, we also think it's important to find some positive takeaways from 2020. So we asked the incredible guests of Animalia's podcast this year to share their positive takeaway on the topics of conservation and climate from the past year, and we are sharing those here. In addition, we have 8 positive forecas...

EP31: Why Most Clothes Are Made With Petroleum And How Kintra Fibers Is Changing That

December 16, 2020 23:02 - 59 minutes - 68.7 MB

You may think of cotton as the dominant source of clothing and apparel. For a long time, I certainly did. However, synthetic fibers actually make up 63% of all the fibers used for the clothing industry worldwide. Why is this important? Well nearly all of these synthetic fibers are derived from petroleum. We often think of the energy industry as the only area of focus for scaling back our use of fossil fuels in our fight against global warming and climate change. However the clothing industr...

Ep 30: Saving the Last African National Parks with Mark Hiley

December 09, 2020 03:35 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

Poaching, corruption, and climate change have caused havoc for many national wildlife parks throughout Africa.  So how can we revitalize them?  Is there any hope?  Absolutely there is. And in this episode of Animalia, we are gonna tell you how. Joining us is Mark Hiley, co-founder of National Park Rescue, the leading organization for turning around the most dire situations.  Mark is a wildlife ranger, filmmaker, and Fellow of the royal geographic society.   After we learn more about Mark's...

EP:29 The Psychology of Talking Climate Change with Molly Kawahata from Obama's Climate Policy Team

December 02, 2020 03:49 - 1 hour - 84 MB

Ever wonder why it’s hard to talk about climate change in a way that is just simple and easy to understand for everyone around you? Why have we made this so hard and how to we fix it? Well you’re in luck, because the wonderful Molly Kawahata was kind enough to join the Animalia pod to explain. Molly worked in the White House for President Obama in Climate Policy before moving into the private energy world that she is working to make cleaner and more sustainable. In addition to reframing how...

Ep 28: 2020 California Fires - What Happened & What's Next?

November 19, 2020 07:14 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

By now I'm sure everyone is familiar the terrifying size and scope of the 2020 wildfires in California. Over 9,000 different fires, over 4.5 million acres burned, tens of thousands of homes lost or people displaced, over two dozen firefighters killed and over 15,000 firefighters pushed to their brink, and hundreds of millions of wildlife lost.  It's bad. So why did this happen. Why have the 10 largest fires in California's history all been in the last 8 years?  In this episode, we explore a...

A Peak Inside the World of Poaching with Author & Journalist Rachel Nuwer

November 10, 2020 08:34 - 47 minutes - 77.1 MB

In this episode we discuss the fascinating world of poaching and wildlife trafficking detailed in the booked POACHED with author Rachel Nuwer.   Rachel is an award winning journalist who covers conservation & science for The New York Times, National Geographic, Scientific American and more.  We dive in one some of the bigger macro themes from the book and discuss her journey putting it together. POACHED does a great job of balancing a terrifying look behind the curtains of the wildlife tra...

A Climate Conversation with my Conservative Leaning Father

November 03, 2020 02:39 - 1 hour - 70 MB

Just in time for the tail end of election season, in this episode we take a break from our deep dives into core subject matters with scientists, conservationists, and advocates for the natural world. Instead, I share a sit down with my very own father, Jim Veraldi. A man raised in the 60s and 70s, of deep family and religious value, who believes in work ethic and dedication to one’s craft, and has always leaned conservative in his political values. The climate crisis has sadly become a pola...

Black Birders Week & The Movement Behind It

October 28, 2020 04:23 - 49 minutes - 57.4 MB

By now, everyone is familiar with the May 26th incident in Central Park between Christian Cooper & Amy Cooper that went viral.  That video and the outcry it spurred was a catalyst to the launch of #BlackBirdersWeek, and incredible virtual event that took place throughout social media in late May and early June celebrating the contributions and value of the work and role of the Black community in Outdoor Exploration & the Natural Sciences. The group behind it was a collection of of Black sci...

Gigantic "%*#$"-ing Solutions

October 14, 2020 07:13 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

What is GiganticFuckingSolutions.com? You'll have to talk to Gabi & Ben Kay to find out.  This incredible couple turned their careers in advertising and content into a powerful mission to solving the puzzle of how to talk about Climate  Change.  And they are bringing many others in the advertising and communication field with them. You can access the site and play 'The Game' only if you reach out to Gabi first.  And yes, she will 100% respond and give you a half hour of her time to get you...

The State of Greenwashing in Fashion

October 02, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

Feeling confused on how to determine what is actually sustainable or not?  You're not alone.  The issue of greenwashing - exaggerating, embellishing, or downright making up environmental claims - is probably worse in fashion and apparel than any other industry in the world.  It's just so easy to trick consumers with the right buzzwords. We sit down with Sasha Ternent, a former executive at Banana Republic, Gap, and Luxe Brands, and now founder of a new business trying to push the sustainabi...

Inside the Sinking of Jakarta & The Move to Borneo

September 18, 2020 15:08 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Indonesia is one of the fastest growing countries in the world, with nearly 280M people to date, close to the size of the UA. It's capital city, Jakarta, is now sinking. Due to it's local water system, poor city planning, and climate change, if some of the 10M people do not get out of Jakarta, nearly half of the city could be underwater by 2050. In August of 2019, the Indonesian president Joko Widodo, announced plans to build a new capital city in East Kalimantan in Borneo, a vital island h...

Venture Capital & The Future of Food

September 09, 2020 21:04 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

Julianne Hummelberg is Vice President at PowerPlant VC, a company that has invested in several plant-based food companies many of which are household names you might know such as Beyond Meat, Veggie Grill and JUST. She believes the world of venture and private capital can play a big role in fixing our food system by investing in companies who are operating by higher standards but still designed to be profitable and scale. How does scaling a plant-based food business fit into a world alread...

A Positive Future for Captive Wild Elephants

September 01, 2020 22:22 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

For centuries, mankind has had a complicated relationship with elephants.  On one hand we greatly respect these magnificent animals, their cognitive ability, their social and emotional intelligence, their ability to learn, and adore their strength and beauty.  On the other hand, we've abused this relationship to the tune of poaching, forced labor, and abuse in captivity. There is hope.  Unfortunately we can't simply release every captive elephant on the planet back into the wild as it would...

The Mauritius Oil Spill

August 26, 2020 19:18 - 44 minutes - 59.7 MB

In this episode we chat with Dr. Steven Murawksi and Dr. David Hollander about the oil spill off the coast of Mauritius and the lasting damages these spills have on marine ecosystems. We also dissect the Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010, the largest in human history, as Drs. Murawski and Hollander both led a lot of the analysis of that spill for the scientific community .   If anyone is willing and able to support The Mauritius Wildlife Foundation, please go to their site here to donate and ...

NatGeo Explorer Niall McCann on The Mysterious Botswana Elephant Deaths & Creating Impact

August 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Meet Niall McCann the most interesting man on Earth.  He sailed across the Atlantic on a rowing boat. Adventures for a living and is an official Nat Geo Explorer. McCann founded his own conservation, National Park Rescue. And works on the frontline in biological research worldwide.  We talk about the mystery in Botswana with the unsolved elephant deaths, creating impact in the natural world and the wildest travels. Follow Niall at @NiallPMcCann

Lab Grown Meat Is In Your Future | With Michael Seldon, CEO of Finless Foods

July 28, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

What if your favorite meat could be cultured in a lab and created with much less environmental harm? Would you be down? We chat with CEO of Finless Foods, a company bringing sustainable, delicious seafood to the world, without having to farm or harvest live fish from our precious oceans by harnessing cellular biology.  Learn more at Michael's mission on socials @finlessfoods. 

Dog's Mental Health | With Paul Mundell - Head of Animal Behavior at Companion Labs

July 21, 2020 06:15 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MB

The stigma surrounding mental health is starting to wane, but humans are not the only ones whose mental health can be afflicted. Like humans, dogs who suffer from conditions like anxiety or depression can self-harm and severely damage their overall health by not eating or exercising. We're joined by Paul Mundell the Head of Animal Behavior at Companion Labs, a technology firm that uses AI to develop, test and apply protocols to shape and build a wide variety of behavioral responses.  Tune ...

What You Didn't Know About Sloths! | Chatting Community Based Conservation With Katra Laidlaw

July 06, 2020 22:00 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MB

Katra Laidlaw (she/they) has always been inspired by  animals living parallel yet distinct lives and seeks to foster symbiosis between wildlife and humans wherever possible. Having studied the environment and theater in college, Katra is always seeking ways to combine the disciplines of art and science. As Coordinator of the Sloth Crossings Project for The Sloth Conservation Foundation (SloCo), this takes the form of installing bridges so that sloths and other wildlife can safely navigate ou...

Australia Bushfire Relief | With Vet Dr. Paul Ramos

July 03, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

We're joined by Nat Geo Wild Vet and Jungle Animal Rescuer Paul Ramos to chat about his work in rescuing koalas and kangaroos earlier this year in the notorious Australian bushfires.  Keep up with Dr. Ramos' amazing work  on Instagram and TikTok @VetPaulRamos! 

The 2020 Australia Bushfires: What We Learned

July 03, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

The 2019-2020 Australian Wildfires were some of the worst in the country's history.  Over 18 million hectares where burned - nearly the size of New Jersey - , over 400 million tonnes of carbon were released in the atmosphere, and an estimated 3 billion animals were killed. So what did we learn from all of this?  What caused it?  And what is happening in Australia 6 months after this disaster? We discuss these questions and more with Dr. Paul Ramos, a Nat Geo Wild Vet who was there on the g...

Birding While Black | With Professor & Poet Dr. J. Drew Lanham

June 19, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB

We're joined by Clemson University Distinguished Professor and Author Dr. J. Drew Lanham for an insightful conversation on scales of economy, ecology, and communication, as well as the importance of representation in the Earth Studies field, #BlackBirdersWeek and a foreshadowed commitment of inclusion in conservation.  Follow him on Twitter at @1blackbirder.  Check out his recommendations A Sand County Almanac and Cultivating the Wild. 

Part 1: The #BLM Movement And Environmental Intersectionality

June 09, 2020 16:23 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MB

We share our personal connections to the Black Lives Matter movement and how inextricably linked social justice and environmental justice are. Check out this resource to deepen your anti-racism work: bit.ly/anti-racism-work

Social Media's Impact On Conservation With TikTok Star Jake Colvin

June 04, 2020 04:52 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MB

We're joined by YouTuber and Tik Toker Jake Colvin, whose ocean conservation and shrimp parasite removal videos have earned him almost 7 million followers!  James and Nare weigh out the pro and cons of wildlife content on social media and how merging entertainment with a cause based mission can lead to real awareness. Join Jake's ocean adventures at @Jake.pnw on Tik Tok and YouTube. 

Adaptability & Addressing The Environmental Crisis With Autodidact Gaya Roshan

May 25, 2020 23:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

For 20 years Gaya Roshan, has explored deep ecology through film and advisory work in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. With only two years of formal education, she's an autodidact who has developed a  cross-disciplinary, holistic approach to addressing our environmental crisis. Roshan has advised to foundations such as the Fetzer institute, corporations such as Interface and Ikea as well as government bodies like NASA. Her film work spans 15 years, 20 countries and 4 continents and e...

Filmmakers' Role In Wildlife Conservation | With Sanctuary Director Ezra Gentle

May 19, 2020 00:49 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Ezra Gentle's new short Sanctuary highlights the story of a family of women in Namibia running Co'Lu'Bi Wildlife Sanctuary, rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing baboons back into the wild.  James and Annalie chat with Ezra on the challenges faced by filmmakers in the conservation space and how storytelling can help people see the parallels between nature's animals and themselves.  Check out the short Sanctuary here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CADsBg3BUNY/ Keep up with Ezra's latest h...

The Peculiar Pangolin

May 12, 2020 22:12 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MB

We're joined by Paul Thomson, Conservationist and Co-Founder and Executive Director of Save Pangolins, to uncover the mysteries of the pangolin, a rarely known but most illegally trafficked mammal in the world!  The upcoming Pangolins & The Pandemic, organized by Animalia and Save Pangolins, is a free week-long digital conference diving into all things Pangolin with daily chats by top global conservation experts working to save this species.  LEARN about the truth behind pangolin's link to...

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