Tag: Wildlife Quests
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Life Among the Penguins – A Glimpse into Jean Pennycook’s Antarctic Research
I recently had the incredible opportunity to sit down for a podcast conversation with Dr. Jean Pennycook, a science communicator and field researcher who lives and works among penguins in Antarctica. In one of the most extreme environments on Earth, Jean studies Adélie penguins up close, sharing her discoveries with classrooms and the wider public…
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Living Root Bridges India’s Ancient Living Architecture
In this episode of Wildlife Quests, I speak with Morningstar Khongthaw, founder and chairman of the Living Bridge Foundation, about one of the world’s most fascinating examples of bioengineering: the living root bridges of Meghalaya, India. These bridges aren’t built they’re grown. 🌧️ A Landscape Shaped by Monsoons Meghalaya is one of the wettest places…
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Christine Rose’s Fight to Save Māui and Hector’s Dolphins
🎧 Click here to Listen to the full episode of Wildlife Quests New Zealand is home to two of the world’s most endangered marine mammals Māui and Hector’s dolphins. In our latest podcast episode, we sat down with Christine Rose, the passionate founder and chair of Māui and Hector’s Dolphin Defenders, to discuss her decades-long…
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The Orangutan Whisperer: Leif Cocks on Saving a Species
I sat down with Leif Cocks, often called The Orangutan Whisperer. Leif is a conservationist, author, and founder of several major wildlife initiatives including The Orangutan Project, The International Elephant Project, The International Tiger Project, and Forest for People. With over 30 years of experience working with orangutans, Leif has helped raise more than $25…
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The Truth Behind Free Willy: Keiko’s Real Story
Sitting down with both Karla Munguía Colmenero and Theresa Demarest for your podcast was a powerful moment they each bring unique perspectives and incredible passion to the story of Keiko. Listen to the full podcast here Karla Munguía Colmenero is a wildlife filmmaker and conservationist from Mexico, deeply committed to educating the public about the…
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