Episode 241: Orangutan Conservation w/Leif_Cocks

Episode 241: Orangutan Conservation w/Leif_Cocks

We are so excited to have one of the world's foremost orangutan experts, Leif Cocks, on to discuss the peril of one of our most beloved primates. Leif is the founder and president of The Orangutan Project. From there website it states, The Orangutan Project was established in 1998 by founder and world-renowned orangutan expert, Leif Cocks, as a result of his almost 30 year career working with orangutans. Leif is a passionate campaigner for orangutans and has been the President of The Orangutan Project since its inception. Leif’s years in the field have earned him respect within the conservation field. He has been a key player in developing conservation plans for orangutans and influencing positive change for orangutan protection and survival. This includes the first ever successful reintroduction of the zoo-born orangutan. This respect has given The Orangutan Project world standing in conservation. You can learn more about Leif and The Orangutan Project by visiting HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 189: Poco Loco Piranhas

Episode 189: Poco Loco Piranhas

We continue our spooky animal series for October with the Piranha. These fish live in South America and have a fearsome reputation. In this week's episode we discover more than just about the feeding ...

20 Loka 20201h 17min

Episode 188: Lubee Bat Conservancy's Director Brian Pope

Episode 188: Lubee Bat Conservancy's Director Brian Pope

This week we are talking all about bats. They are such a critical mammal to our planet's ecosystems. We talk to Brian Pope from the Lubbe Bat Conservancy about bats and all they can teach us. We also ...

15 Loka 20201h 5min

Episode 187: New Zealand's short-tailed bats

Episode 187: New Zealand's short-tailed bats

With over 1400 bat species around the planet, we decided to cover New Zealand's only native land mammals. Prior to humans, there were only 3 species of mammals, all bats. Once humans arrived, other ma...

13 Loka 20201h 18min

Episode 186: Aardwolf Amazes

Episode 186: Aardwolf Amazes

For October we are covering spooky species. First up is the incredible Aardwolf. While striking with its long mane, the Aardwolf is actually a critical insectivore from Africa. This species surprised ...

6 Loka 20201h 9min

Episode 185: Binga, Banga, BONGO

Episode 185: Binga, Banga, BONGO

We are back with Angie's favorite, hoof and horns. The Bongo is one of the world's largest antelope species. It is also quite elusive, living in the dense forests of Africa. Sadly, one subspecies of B...

29 Syys 20201h 7min

Episode 184: Multicolored Mandrills

Episode 184: Multicolored Mandrills

We are back to cover another primate. The colorful Mandrill amazes any that are fortunate to see it. Located in Central Africa, Mandrills are some of our distant cousins that are in danger of extincti...

15 Syys 20201h 20min

Episode 183: National Geographic's Dr Enric Sala

Episode 183: National Geographic's Dr Enric Sala

We are fortunate to have on this week Dr. Enric Sala who is an Explorer-in-Residence for National Geographic. He shares his drive to help preserve our world's oceans. He also discusses his latest must...

8 Syys 202058min

Episode 182: Fossa Fun

Episode 182: Fossa Fun

This week we discover more about a little well known predator from Madagascar, the Fossa. These cat-like animals are the dominant carnivore on the large island of Madagascar. They also are heading tow...

1 Syys 20201h 12min

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