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 296: The Gigantic Green Anaconda

Episode 296: The Gigantic Green Anaconda

One of the apex predators located in South America lies the Green Anaconda. One of four species of anaconda, the Green Anaconda is one of the world's longest snakes and is without doubt the heaviest. ...

14 Sep 20221h 20min

Episode 295: Crazy about Capuchins

Episode 295: Crazy about Capuchins

One of the more iconic monkeys has to be the White-Faced Capuchin. There are actually two species of White-Faced Capuchins, and in fact there are 22 total species of capuchin monkeys. Sadly, 17 out of...

7 Sep 20221h 20min

Episode 294: Happy about Hedgehogs

Episode 294: Happy about Hedgehogs

Whenever you look at a hedgehog, you have to smile. This charismatic little creatures is an absolute delight and are found in many parts of the world. In fact, there are 17 species of hedgehogs that l...

31 Aug 20221h 15min

Episode 293: Lake Victoria Biodiversity Crisis w/Mark Weston

Episode 293: Lake Victoria Biodiversity Crisis w/Mark Weston

Mark Weston is author of the new book The Saviour Fish: Life and Death on Africa's Greatest Lake. He joins us this week to talk about his experiences living on Lake Victoria in Africa. Additionally, w...

24 Aug 202251min

Episode 292: Bush Dogs Delight

Episode 292: Bush Dogs Delight

One of the world's most elusive canids is the Bush Dog. Native to South America, these ancestors to our favorite dogs have carved out a special niche to survive. Not much is known about Bush Dogs beca...

17 Aug 20221h 3min

Episode 291: Pouch of Pelicans

Episode 291: Pouch of Pelicans

One of the most charismatic seabirds has to be the Pelican. Around the world, Pelicans fly and soar near almost every shore. There are so many surprising facts about Pelicans and how they do what they...

10 Aug 20221h 17min

Episode 290: The Modern West w/Melodie Edwards

Episode 290: The Modern West w/Melodie Edwards

Melodie Edwards hosts the incredible storytelling podcast The Modern West. There is much lore and fascination with the American West, made popular over the decades in popular culture. Melodies works t...

3 Aug 202257min

Episode 289: Stunned by Salmon

Episode 289: Stunned by Salmon

Each species we have covered for Plastic Free July has blown us away. Here we are again, with a fish that just defies logic. Most salmon species start off in freshwater, then eventually migrate to the...

27 Jul 20221h 26min

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