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 41: Rattling with Rattlesnakes

Episode 41: Rattling with Rattlesnakes

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This Week in Conservation for June 29, 2018

This Week in Conservation for June 29, 2018

This week we discuss Iceland resuming whaling of the endangered fin whale. Despite international outcry, Iceland this week slaughtered its first fin whale, which is tragic for a protected species. How...

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Episode 40: Hooked on Cape Buffalo

Episode 40: Hooked on Cape Buffalo

The Cape Buffalo is the common name for the African Buffalo. Known as a cankerous, tough bovid, these animals survive everything Africa throws at them and more. Listen to another fun episode talking a...

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The Week in Conservation News for June 22, 2018

The Week in Conservation News for June 22, 2018

This week we are joined with Jim Weinpress. Chirs and Jim discuss the latest on the Amazon rain forest, manatee and bottlenose dolphin research, a discovery on the manta ray, and more. Show notes can ...

22 Jun 201849min

Episode 39: Water Clowns, The North American River Otter

Episode 39: Water Clowns, The North American River Otter

The North American River Otter is a member of the Mustelid family. They range from the southern United States up through Canada and Alaska. While classified as least concern, their populations are in ...

19 Jun 20181h 9min

The Week in Conservation News for June 15, 2018

The Week in Conservation News for June 15, 2018

Amur Leopard births, Nature shows and your health, Britains exintinction crisis, technology helping conservation and more. Show note can be found HERE.   Please consider visiting our Patreon page ...

15 Jun 201847min

Episode 38: Manatee Research with Jonathan Cowart

Episode 38: Manatee Research with Jonathan Cowart

Jonathan Cowart is finishing his PhD at the University of Florida and is one of the few scientists who understands manatee reproduction. His research is taking him all over the world and in this inter...

14 Jun 201859min

Episode 37: Manatees, Sea Cows That Don't Moo

Episode 37: Manatees, Sea Cows That Don't Moo

Manatees belong to the Sirenian family, which consists of the West Indian Manatee, West African Manatee, and thier relative the Digong. The West Indian Manatee has two subspecies, the Florida and Anti...

12 Jun 20181h 10min

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