Episode 214: Michelle Nijhuis on the History of the Modern Conservation Movement

Episode 214: Michelle Nijhuis on the History of the Modern Conservation Movement

We welcome a highly rated journalist and author of Beloved Beasts: Fighting For Life in the Age of Extinction Michelle Nijhuis to the podcast. Michelle talks about her own journey from biologist to journalism, leading up to her newest book all about the modern conservation movement. Her book covers a wide range of conservation characters and how they helped shaped today's conservation efforts around the globe. This was a delightful and informative interview. If you have any aspirations to work in the area of conservation this is a must listen to, and Beloved Beasts is a must read. You can learn more about Michelle and her book by going HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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