We often hear about the amazing world of animals on our Conservation Calls podcast, but let’s not forget that plants have some pretty cool stories too… Take the critically endangered wildflower, Gasteranthus extinctus, for example, which is only found in the Centinela cloud forest and the Padre Julio Marrero Botanic Garden in Western Ecuador.

In this episode, project lead Dawson White from the Harvard University Herbaria and gesneriad expert John L. Clark from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens speak on behalf of their international team of scientists to share their incredible journey of rediscovery of Gasteranthus extinctus and other plants believed to be gone forever. 

This story is all about human compassion and resilience, bursting with personality.

There’s nothing quite like rediscovering a species thought to be lost forever, especially one that faced a deadly fungus! Enter Atelopus mindoensis, a.k.a. the Mindo Harlequin Toad.

Meet Tyrone, the incredible sole survivor (or is he…?) of the Mindo Harlequin Toad family, believed to have beenwiped out by the devastating Chytridiomycosis pandemic that hit amphibian species worldwide during the 80’s.

But guess what, more than 30 years on, there is hope. Listen to this incredible story of hope, resilience and true belief.

Want to discover the coolest conservation job out there? If you’re not afraid of narrow openings, falling rocks, tight spaces, and deep, dark crevices - along with some creepy-crawly critters you might not even see - then you’re in for a treat! You guessed it; this episode is all about the amazing world of biospeleology!

In this episode, we meet Dr. Iva Njunjic, a cave biologist who has explored over 300 caves across Europe and Asia, where she’s discovered species new to science!

Join the Repton Dubai Podcast crew and Chanda Miyanda as they tell her incredible story set in the caves of the stunning Komarnica Canyon in northwest Montenegro.

And don’t worry, cave animals are small and not scary at all.  Caves are nutrient-poor habitats, which means they can’t support large animals. Want to learn more, listen now.

The Kangaroo rat (Dipodomys gravipes) has a unique appearance, with its distinctive hind legs significantly longer than its front, giving it a resemblance to a kangaroo. However, its tale of survival is even more remarkable.

Once thought to be extinct for 30 years, this charmingspecies is making a comeback, thanks to the incredible dedication of Terra Peninsular, which is giving them a fighting chance.

In this episode, the Repton School Dubai podcast crew, alongside Chanda Miyanda, vividly narrate this extraordinarystory of survival and revival.

This month, we visit Bermuda, it is home to several critically endangered and Lazarus species, and is the base of the Bermuda Petrel Translocation Project where one of the rarest seabirds on the Planet, the “Cahow” is now up to 165 pairs, after 300+ years being considered extinct.

Thanks to Nonsuch Expeditions, along with the support of the MBZ Fund and Dolphin Energy, JP Rouja and his team received a Chairmans Award that led to remarkable results.

This is their story!

This episode of Conservation Calls is especially meaningful! It celebrates 15 years of species conservation, featuring some words of wisdom from our amazing grant recipients. The highlight of the podcast is a powerful poem titled “If the Fund Had a Voice,” which beautifully captures why we should all care about conservation.

This celebratory edition is brought to you by our fantastic Repton Dubai podcast crew, in collaboration with four grant recipients who represent the over 2,800 counterparts making a significant difference in the field.  It also features the multi-talented nature narrator and sound designer Chanda Miyanda.

This episode focuses on the important story of owl conservation in the stunning Wadi Wurayah National Park in Fujairah, featuring the elusive and extremely rare Omani Owl as the star.

Join Park Ranger Sami Majeed and our Repton podcast crew for a delightful blend of humour and owl-mazing facts!

This episode of Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Funds Conservation Calls is roaring with excitement as we explore how Panthera and project partner Sintas Indonesia are mitigating human-wild cat conflict in the Leuser Ecosystem.

This UNESCO World Heritage site is a vast area where humans and wild cats, including the elusive Sumatran Tiger, share the land. Panthera is working tirelessly to promote a harmonious co-existence.

In this episode, we’re diving into the awesome world of the Western Leopard Toad! Nature Connect in South Africa has come up with a brilliant plan to protect this fascinating and endangered species. Get ready to uncover all the exciting details and discover how they’re working hard to keep these incredible toads safe and sound.

Let’s jump in and explore together!

Get ready for an epic podcast adventure filled with intrigue and a hint of enigma!

This time, we're diving into the world of the rare and elusive - the African manatees. Join us as we uncover the unique collaboration between the MBZF, African Aquatic Conservation Fund, and the National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi, home to two African manatees. The National Aquarium has created a sanctuary that mimics their natural habitat, allowing them to study their behaviour and ecology and use this knowledge to protect their counterparts in the wild.

Our energetic Repton podcast crew embarked on a thrilling expedition to meet the brilliant minds behind this awe-inspiring conservation success story. Buckle up and tune in as the team share their tale in their own unique and captivating style!