Conservation Tribe
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Conservation Tribe is a weekly podcast which interviews a range of conservationists and natural world enthusiasts - from scientists, students, creatives, ecopreneurs, innovators and everyone in between! I created this podcast with the mission to EDUCATE, foster COLLABORATION and ultimately INSPIRE ACTION to protect species, ecosystems and biodiversity!
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Podcast host: Blane Edwards aka Earth Offline
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Episodes
Talking with the Platypus Protector | Ecologist, Tamielle Brunt
April 05, 2021 11:53 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBEpisode Breakdown: → What inspired you to become a platypus protector? → What are the main threats to platypus? → How can we help protect the platypus? → Are you optimistic for the future of platypus? → Plus more You can connect with us below 😊 Tamielle Brunt + other resources: Instagram Facebook (Queensland Alliance for Platypus) Is Brisbane's platypus population disappearing? (article) Where are the platypuses (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) now? (peer reviewed article) Host - Blan...
Using ART to bridge the environmental communication gap | Mariska, Designer and Artist
December 09, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBEpisode Breakdown: → What role does art and design play in protecting the natural world? → How would you define an environmentalist or conservationist? → What is the Mama Earth Talk podcast? → Zero waste tips → Plus more! You can connect with us below 😊 Mariska Nell: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Podcast Ebook Host - Blane Edwards from Earth Offline: Website Instagram Linkedin Facebook Are you a wildlife conservationist, environmentalist or eco activist? Then this...
Half-bearded bloke on a mission to conserve & regenerate forests | Jimmy, Founder of HalfCut
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MBEpisode Breakdown: → What is HalfCut and what is the story behind the organization? → Why is deforestation a problem? → Combatting climate change through saving rainforests → The next decade is critical for the climate crisis → Triple switch for Earth → What is your ultimate mission and vision for HalfCut? → Plus more! You can connect with us below 😊 HalfCut: Website Instagram (HalfCut) Instagram (Jimmy) Facebook Twitter Host - Blane Edwards from Earth Offline: Website Instagram...
Surviving the Extinction Crisis | with Leif Cocks, Founder of The Orangutan Project
October 07, 2020 08:40 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBEpisode Breakdown: → Surviving the extinction crisis → Why the world needs more women in leadership → The need for a new green economy → Combatting climate change through saving rainforests → What are monocultures and why are they unsustainable? → Plus more! Book a ticket for Leif's upcoming speaking event in Perth on the 15th of October. The event is titled "Surviving the Extinction Crisis". You can book your ticket HERE You can connect with us below 😊 Leif Cocks: Website Insta...
Remembering Sudan - The Last Male Northern White Rhino | with James Mwenda, Rhino Caregiver at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
September 22, 2020 11:49 - 1 hour - 106 MBEpisode Breakdown: → What does extinction mean to you? → How would you define a conservationist? → What do you think is the root problem causing extinction? → What is the key to conservation over the long term? → Do you think we will see a northern white rhino calf born in our lifetime through in-vitro? → If Sudan was looking down on us today and could give us humans some advice, what do you think he would say? → Plus more You can connect with us here: James Mwenda: Website Insta...
Saving the Amazon River Dolphin | Suzanne Smith - Founder of the ARDCF
September 15, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBEpisode Breakdown: → What is an Amazon River Dolphin? → How many Amazon River Dolphin’s are left? → What are the major threats to the Amazon River Dolphin? → What role does ecotourism play in helping conserve the Amazon River Dolphin? → How can the general public get involved and help save the Amazon River Dolphin? → Plus more You can connect with us here: Suzanne Smith: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Linkedin Host - Blane Edwards from Earth Offline: Website Instagra...
Are we in a Shark Crisis? | with Dr. Andy Cornish, Leader of WWF Sharks: Restoring the Balance
August 31, 2020 11:45 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBEpisode Breakdown: → What is the biggest threat to sharks? → Bycatch vs secondary catch → How many sharks are killed a year by humans? → Public perceptions of sharks → Solutions to save sharks → What role does CITES play to improve fisheries management for sharks and trade in shark products? → WWF Sharkulator: Converting bowls of shark fin soup into live shark equivalents → Plus more ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can connect with us here: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dr. Andy Cornish: WWF Sharks: Restoring the Bal...
Securing Legal Rights for Nonhuman Animals | Kevin Schneider, Executive Director of the Nonhuman Rights Project
August 18, 2020 11:43 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBEpisode Breakdown: → Why are your clients focused around some species and not others? (current potential clients include: chimpanzees, elephants, orangutans, gorillas, bonobos, dolphins, and whales). → What rights are you seeking for your clients? → Why is autonomy important in a legal sense? → What is a legal person? Is nonhuman animal legal personhood really necessary? → Animal rights vs animal welfare → Plus more You can connect with us here: Kevin Schneider: Instagram: https:/...
What is a Pangolin and Why is it the World's Most Trafficked (Non-Human) Mammal? | Lauren Ayres
July 27, 2020 11:41 - 1 hour - 89 MBEpisode Breakdown: → What is a pangolin → What are the main threats to Pangolins → Pangolins and COVID-19 → Pros and Cons of social media for conservation → Conservation role of zoos in the future → Using TikTok for conservation education → How can the public help save the pangolin → Plus more! You can connect with us here: Lauren Ayres: Website: https://www.laurenayres.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenswildlife/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenswildlife Yout...
How Human Impacts on the Environment can Contribute to the Spread of Zoonotic Diseases | with Gianmarco Bettoni
July 16, 2020 12:15 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBEpisode Breakdown: What are wildlife diseases and epidemics? What are the different mechanisms in which wildlife diseases develop? What are some human activities that affect the spread of wildlife diseases? What is the One Health Initiative? And why is it important? What can the general public do to help mitigate the impact of wildlife diseases? Plus more You can connect with us here: Gianmarco Bettoni: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gianvt/ Instagram: https://www.inst...
Harnessing Art and Storytelling to Save Endangered Species | Ed Harrison, Co-Founder of Under The Skin
July 06, 2020 11:30 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBEpisode Breakdown: What is your strategy to combine the worlds of art and conservation? What role does art and design play in protecting the natural world? What mediums do you use to create conservation art? What is your ultimate mission and vision for Under the Skin? Plus more You can connect with us here: Ed Harrison - Under The Skin: Website: https://undertheskin.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/undertheskinofanimals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_underthes...
Rhino Horn Trimming, Social Media "CON"servationists, COVID-19 and pets | Dr. Evan Antin - Wildlife Veterinarian
June 29, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 66 MBEpisode Breakdown: Rhino horn trimming Can rhinos survive without their horns? Is trimming the horn painful? Does the horn grow back? why trim the horn in the first place? COVID-19 and pets - what pet owners should know Pros and cons of social media for conservation Fake conservationists on social media What advice would you give an aspiring vet student? Plus more You can connect with us here: Dr. Evan Antin: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evan.antin/ Instagram: http...
A Holistic and Community-led Approach to Ocean Conservation in Mozambique | Francesca Trotman, Founder of Love The Oceans
June 09, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBEpisode Breakdown: Community-led conservation Shark-finning in Mozambique Holistic approach to conservation Balancing science and emotions Conservation roadblocks in Mozambique Volunteering opportunities Plus more You can connect with us here: Love the Oceans: Website: https://lovetheoceans.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovetheoceansorganisation/?_rdc=1&_rdr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovetheoceans/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoveTheOceans Youtube: htt...
Dogs and Humans Working Together for Conservation | Heath Smith, Lead Instructor at Rogue Detection Teams
May 26, 2020 09:30 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBIn this conservation podcast Heath Smith and I explore a range of topics including: What is the conservation detection dog method? What kind of dogs do you work with? What endangered species have you worked with? What are some lessons dogs have taught you? What is the Rogue Detection Teams mission? Plus more! You can connect with us here: Rogue Detection Teams: Website: https://roguedogs.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roguedogs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Using Elephant DNA to Reveal Ivory Poaching Hot Spots | with Misa Winters - DNA scientist at Conservation X Labs
May 19, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 66 MBIn this conservation podcast Misa Winters and I explore a range of topics including: What is the illegal ivory trade and why is it a problem? What are the underlying drivers of the illegal ivory trade? What is it important to conserve elephants? Where are the major elephant poaching hotspots? How can we use DNA to combat the illegal ivory trade? Why is optimism important for conservation? Plus more! You can connect with us here: Misa Winters: Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Tiger Conservationist Responds to "Tiger King" | with Sarika Khanwilkar, Founder of Wild Tiger
May 11, 2020 08:15 - 41 minutes - 57 MBIn this conservation podcast Sarika Khanwilkar and I explore a range of topics including: Do captive "generic" tigers have any conservation value? How would you define a tiger sanctuary? What is tiger farming and cub petting? How are wild tigers impacted by America’s captive tiger trade? What are ligers? And is it ethical to breed them? What are some other threats to wild tigers? What are some conservation strategies to protect tigers and their habitat? Plus more! You can c...
Fighting Wildlife Crime and Bringing Wildlife Traffickers to Justice | William Brown and Lydia Rouse from Focused Conservation
May 04, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MBIn this conservation podcast William, Lydia and I explore a range of topics including: What is wildlife crime? What are the global implications of wildlife crime? What does a wildlife trafficking supply chain look like? How to dismantle transnational wildlife crime networks? Is wildlife trafficking on the rise? What is the link between the illegal wildlife trade and zoonotic diseases such as COVID-19? Plus more! You can connect with us here: Focused Conservation: Instagram:...
Exploring the Complex “Language” of Elephants | With Selengei, from Elephant Voices
April 27, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBIn this conservation podcast Selengei and I explore a range of topics including: What are some ways that elephants use body language and sounds to communicate? Are there similarities between the ways elephants and humans communicate and behave? Do you believe elephants deserve rights? Why? From a conservation and animal rights perspective, what are your views on elephants in captivity? What is your definition of an elephant sanctuary? What are some lessons that Elephants have ...
Manta Ray Conservation | with Simon Hilbourne - Communications Manager from the Manta Trust
April 20, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this conservation podcast we explore a range of topics including: What are the major threats to Manta Rays? What are the major roadblocks for addressing the impacts of fisheries? What conservation actions are needed to protect Manta Rays? How important is ecotourism for manta ray conservation? How can we swim with manta rays in a way that is sustainable, responsible and ethical? Plus more! You can connect with us here: Guest - Simon Hilbourne: Instagram: https://www.insta...
Addressing the ROOT of the Conservation Problem | Interview with Leif Cocks - Orangutan Expert and Founder of The Orangutan Project
April 12, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBIn this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What is your vision and mission for The Orangutan Project? What do you believe is the root of the conservation problem? Palm oil free vs “sustainable” palm oil The link between veganism and conservation What are some characteristics that make orangutans distinctly different from the other members of the hominid family tree? What is your stance on zoos today and how do you hope they evolve in the future? According to Rich...
Science & Conservation Communication in the Digital Age - Why is it Important? With Ecologist Nicolas Rakotopare
March 09, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBIn this podcast we explore a range of topics including: How do you link your work as a photographer & videographer with conservation? Why is education and communication important in conserving species and ecosystems? How import is social media with regards to conservation communication? What are some challenges associated with communicating conservation in a way that’s digestible to the general public? Is there a code of ethics that you follow with your wildlife photography and...
Harnessing Videography, Education and Social Media to Spark Conservation Action for the Great Barrier Reef | with Marine Biologist - Jacinta Shackleton
March 02, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBIn this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What is the current state of the Great Barrier Reef, and how does this compare to the past? What are the major threats to the Great Barrier Reef and the animals that depend on it? Why are coral reefs important to the ecosystem? And how do they affect human society? How important is social media for inspiring positive change for the Great Barrier Reef and conservation in general? How do you use social media and videography ...
Biomimicry and Conservation: Taking Lessons from Nature to Protect Species, Ecosystems and Biodiversity | Feat. Dr. Dayna Baumeister, Co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8
February 17, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBIn this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What is biomimicry, where did it start and what is the rationale behind the philosophy? What are the implications and consequences, from a biomimicry perspective, of destroying ecosystems, killing species and losing biodiversity? There are signs that our planet is in the midst of its 6th mass extinction - do you believe that animals, plants and other forms of life, hold the answers to many of the problems that threaten their...
Why is Environmental Education Important? A Conversation with Roxy Rogan, the Founder of Wild Education
February 10, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBIn this podcast we explore a range of topics including: How can we package a high-impact environmental message such as climate change, in a way that sparks action without inducing climate anxiety? What work do you do at Wild education, and what inspired you to start the enterprise? Why is environmental education an important thing to do? What are some challenges associated with environmental education? Plus more! You can connect with us here: Guest - Roxy Rogan: Instagram: ht...
Herpetology, Wildlife Handling, Augmented Reality | A Conversation with Dillion Jones aka the “Contemporary Conservationist”
February 03, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBIn this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What are some common misconceptions people have about certain reptiles and amphibians? What is an indicator species and why are they important? What are invasive species and what impact can they have on the ecosystem? What are your thoughts about handling wildlife? What do you consider acceptable and unacceptable - and why? What are your thoughts on augmented reality as a conservation tool? You can connect with us here: ...
An Environmental and Sustainability Conversation with Manuel Bergmann - the Founder of 'Coaching for Cause'
January 27, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBIn this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What work do you do at Coaching for Cause, and what inspired you to start the project? Why is eco-coaching an important piece of the conservation puzzle? What role do eco-businesses have in promoting and inspiring conservation? What role does social media have in protecting our planet? How can we all work to live more sustainably? What advice would you give to someone, who is interested in starting their own eco-business?...
Breeding Lions For Slaughter: An Insight into Canned Hunting and Lion Farming in South Africa
January 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What is canned hunting and how does it differ to other forms of trophy hunting? What are the underlying drivers of the canned hunting industry? Is there any conservation value to the canned lion industry? Does canned hunting take the pressure off wild lion populations? Is it possible to reintroduce captive bred lions into the wild? How is canned hunting connected with cub petting and the lion bone trade? You can connect...
Are we in a Coral Reef Crisis? An interview with Coral and Marine Biologist Sam Reynolds
December 16, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBIn this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What are corals polyps and how are coral reefs formed? How does climate change affect coral reefs? How does coral bleaching occur? What is reef restoration and why is it important? Why are coral reefs important to the marine ecosystem? How can we save coral reefs? You can connect with us here: Guest - Sam Reynolds: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seabesideme/ Host - Blane Edwards from Earth Offline: Instagram: htt...
The Path to COEXISTENCE: Lessons from Human Elephant Conflict Research in Kenya
November 11, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBIn this podcast we explore a range of topics including: What does Human-Elephant Conflict mean and why is it a major concern? What are some of the different forms of Human-Elephant Conflict? What is the most common form of Human-Elephant Conflict? And why is this the case? What are the underlying drivers of Human-Elephant Conflict? What are some current Human-Elephant Conflict Prevention and Mitigation Strategies? And more! You can connect with us here: Guest - Lynn Von Hag...
"Hot Chicks & Cool Dudes": Is climate change affecting the sex ratio of sea turtles?
November 04, 2019 09:10 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBIn the podcast we explore a range of turtle related topics including: How does temperature affect the sex ratio of sea turtles? How might climate change impact populations in the future? What are the microclimatic effects on turtle incubation success? What sea turtle species are endangered and why? How any why do so some sea turtles always return to the beach they hatch from to lay their eggs? Plus more! 🐢 You can connect with us here: Guest - Melissa Staines: Instagram: htt...
All About the Kororā/Little Penguin: The World's Smallest Penguin Species
October 21, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBYou can connect with us here: Spencer McIntyre: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intyrely_eco/ Blane Edwards aka Earth Offline: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth.offline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarthOffline/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxpRbiERzXEgEXSG8O86WEg/
Sailing to the UN Climate Change Conference, to call for Fair & Sustainable Travel
September 30, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBYou can connect with us here: Tori Tsui: Website: https://www.toritsui.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toritsui_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/toritsui Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torimtsui Blane Edwards aka Earth Offline: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth.offline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarthOffline/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxpRbiERzXEgEXSG8O86WEg/
Harnessing Wildlife Photography to Inspire Conservation
September 23, 2019 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBYou can find us both here: Adam Bannister: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam_bannister_wildlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adambannisterwildlife Website: https://www.adambannisterwildlife.com/ Blane Edwards aka Earth Offline: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth.offline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarthOffline/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxpRbiERzXEgEXSG8O86WEg/
What is the Environmental IMPACT of unsustainable Palm Oil? Feat. Maria Abadilla from Orangutan Alliance
September 16, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 57.6 MBYou can find us both here: Maria Abadilla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangutanalliance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orangutanalliance/ Website: https://orangutanalliance.org Blane Edwards aka Earth Offline: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth.offline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarthOffline/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxpRbiERzXEgEXSG8O86WEg/
The Race to Save Africa's Vultures
September 09, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn this podcast, Will Donald (Co-Founder of Two Can Conservation) and I, discuss the endangered and critically endangered Vulture species of Africa. You can find us both here: Will Donald: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/will_donald/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twocanconservation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twocanconservation/ Blane Edwards aka Earth Offline: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth.offline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarthOffline/...
The Dark Side of Cub Petting
July 23, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBThis episode explores the Dark Side of Cub Petting. Cub Petting is the practice of using baby animals, such as lion and tiger cubs, as photo props for paying customers. This practice may seem "cute" in the moment but the reality is, there is a dark side that can exist in this industry which involves deception and animal cruelty. This is what Lauren and I will be discussing in todays episode. 📱 Instagram: Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/lv_goes_wild/ Me (Earth Offline): https://...
"Dancing" with Whales feat. Underwater Photographer Karim Iliya
July 03, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis episode explores the topic of Swimming with Whales. We discuss the ethics around whales swims and also talk about how marine ecotourism links with conservation. In this episode, we are joined by Karim Iliya - who is a photographer and filmmaker who also hosts whale swim tours in Tonga. Instagram: Karim Iliya: https://www.instagram.com/karimiliya/ Me (Earth Offline): https://www.instagram.com/earth.offline/ Book a whale swim tour: Website: https://www.dancewithwhales.com/ ...
Environmental and ORANGUTAN Advocate feat. Deya Ward
June 09, 2019 07:52 - 2 hours - 169 MBThis episode explores Orangutan Conservation. We do this with the help of todays guest Deya Ward. Social Links: Deya: https://www.instagram.com/deyaward/ Me: https://www.instagram.com/earth.offline/ Thanks for listening!
Painted Dog Conservation feat. Angelo Poupard from TwoCan Conservation
May 28, 2019 11:22 - 1 hour - 191 MBThis episode explores Painted Dog Conservation. Todays guest is Angelo Poupard. He is the co-founder of Two Can Conservation Social Links: Angelo: https://www.instagram.com/angelo_poupard/ Me: https://www.instagram.com/earth.offline/ Thanks for listening!
The intersection of ART and CONSERVATION
May 20, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis episode explores the intersection of ART and CONSERVATION. If you're an artist and also share a passion for the Natural World then this is an episode for you. Todays guest is multimedia artist Pooja. Social Links: Pooja: https://www.instagram.com/poojaslaboratory/ Me: https://www.instagram.com/earth.offline/ Thanks for listening!
The DARK SIDE of ELEPHANT "ecotourism"
May 03, 2019 09:56 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis episode dives deep into DARK SIDE of elephant "ecotourism". We explore this topic with the help of todays guest John Lee! John Lee has spent a number of years working at various elephant sanctuaries around South-East Asia and has learnt a thing or two around the ethical and unethical practices that exist within the elephant tourism industry. JOHN LEE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndangerlee/ EARTH OFFLINE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth.offline/