The Conservationists Assemble is back with episode 52.

Links/Extra reading:

Saving Malayan Giant Turtle from brink of extinction, Phase I: establishing healthy and genetically viable assurance colony — Asian Species Action Partnership | ASAP

Species Conservation – WRC Jogja

(PDF) Turtles in Malaysia: A Review of Conservation Status and a Call for Research

ZQ_107_92d68e56d4.pdf - Zooquaria Issue 107 (has some background on the founding population of O. borneensis in EAZA member organisations.

2022_TAG_Annual_Reports_web_7d92d2e668.pdf - The 2022 EAZA TAG report mentions an upgrade from an ESB to a new style EEP for O. borneensis).

EAZA_AC_22_PROGRAMME_BOOKLET_0f9083bedf.pdf - The 2022 EAZA annual conference featured poster publicising the efforts of Gdansk zoo, Poland in assisted breeding of O. borneensis.

ZootierlisteHomepage - Current estimates of O. borneensis under human care globally

Orlitia borneensis (Malaysian Giant Turtle)

(PDF) Orlitia borneensis (Gray, 1873) (Testudines, Geoemydidae), Malaysian Giant Turtle, from Belitung Island, Indonesia: filling a distribution gap - a paper published since recording this episode filling a distribution gap in O. borneensis

Kolaborasi Inklusi Konservasi (KONKLUSI) — Asian Species Action Partnership | ASAP - konklusi

Kolaborasi Inklusi Konservasi (@konklusi_id) • Instagram photos and videos - konklusi Instagram

Homepage | Happy Loka Zoo - gembira loka zoo homepage

Gembira Loka Zoo (@gembiraloka.zoo) • Instagram photos and videos - gembira loka instagram

The Conservationists Assemble is back with Volume 50!

Sticky: Rediscovering the Lord Howe Stick Insect - Island Conservation

(PDF) The recovery programme for the Lord Howe Island Phasmid (Dryococelus australis) following its rediscovery

(PDF) Rediscovery of the ‘extinct’ Lord Howe Island stick-insect (Dryococelus australis (Montrouzier)) (Phasmatodea) and recommendations for its conservation

Lord Howe Island Stick Insect Conservation Breeding Program turns 20

Beyond Mega Zoo - The Lord Howe Island stick insect

Lord Howe Stick Insects, resilient survivors but are they cute?

Museum Lecture: The true life adventure story of Lord Howe Island Stick Insect

Reading with a Ranger – “Phasmid Saving the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect”

Home | Lord Howe Island Board

Phasmid Pale Ale 16-Case – Lord Howe Island Brewing Co

https://www.instagram.com/lenkomelb?igsh=cWdnZDdtaXpubThy - a link to the talented Dana Lenko who produced the jumper that Kate was wearing (and briefly discussed in part. 2)

The Conservationists Assemble is back with Volume 50!

Sticky: Rediscovering the Lord Howe Stick Insect - Island Conservation

(PDF) The recovery programme for the Lord Howe Island Phasmid (Dryococelus australis) following its rediscovery

(PDF) Rediscovery of the ‘extinct’ Lord Howe Island stick-insect (Dryococelus australis (Montrouzier)) (Phasmatodea) and recommendations for its conservation

Lord Howe Island Stick Insect Conservation Breeding Program turns 20

Beyond Mega Zoo - The Lord Howe Island stick insect

Lord Howe Stick Insects, resilient survivors but are they cute?

Museum Lecture: The true life adventure story of Lord Howe Island Stick Insect

Reading with a Ranger – “Phasmid Saving the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect”

Home | Lord Howe Island Board

Phasmid Pale Ale 16-Case – Lord Howe Island Brewing Co

https://www.instagram.com/lenkomelb?igsh=cWdnZDdtaXpubThy - a link to the talented Dana Lenko who produced the jumper that Kate was wearing (and briefly discussed in part. 2)

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 49!

Today's episode focuses on the Madagascar's largest terrestrial mammal. 

Joining me is Johannes Pfleiderer, senior curator at Leipzig Zoo and EAZA EEP coordinator for the Fossa as we put the spotlight on this unique carnivore. And if learning about this Malagasy carnivore has peaked your interest, why not check out volume 5 of the podcast on the small carnivores of Madagascar with Hannah Spurgeon! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Z84eh2A0sdTEEYimzDOYe?si=WE1nTWzlSJ-WzEs--HKrqg

Check out the resources below to learn more!

https://www.facebook.com/chancesfornature

https://www.parczoologiquedeparis.fr/en/pister-les-fossas-au-zoo-et-a-madagascar

https://www.ab.mpg.de/387321/Collective-Ecology-of-Fossa-and-Sifaka

https://zoo-duisburg.de/en/species-conservation

Connect with the podcast - Will you join the fight?

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The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 48!

Today's episode focuses on the Scarce Yellow Sally. There are fewer pleasures greater than being out in nature, and rivers are a great source of that. For me, rivers were a great source of enjoyment in the pandemic as I know they were for a lot of people. When restrictions started easing here in the UK, Panshanger park became a place we visited often. On days where the weather was pristine, we would sit at the river's edge and just enjoy the environment. I knew that there was wildlife around. The possibility of kingfishers and perhaps even otters. Okay so both (particularly the latter) were incredibly unlikely given the presence of people enjoying the outdoors. But being able to observe the character of butterflies, bees and dragonflies along the waters edge was a privilege.

Joining me is Joe Chattell, as we put the spotlight on this mysterious stonefly.

Check out the resources below to learn more!

https://www.instagram.com/joechattell?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=emk0eWtwa2dpNjI1

Recording Riverflies

Introduction to Stoneflies

Contents

Meeting Sally... - Buglife Blog - Buglife

Scarce Yellow Sally - Buglife projects

John Davy-Bowker — Freshwater Biological Association

Craig Macadam — Freshwater Biological Association

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The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 47!

Today's episode focuses on the water vole. You know them,  you love them, but you probably won’t have seen one and by the end of the episode you’ll have heard us talk about the remarkable character of Britain’s most endangered mammal and the efforts breaking down barriers that will see the return of this species in great numbers leaving you hopefully inspired to spread the word and perhaps join the fight.

Joining me now is Darren Tansley, Wilder Rivers & Protected Species Manager at the Essex Wildlife Trust, as we put the spotlight on the water vole.

Check out the resources below to learn more and how to get involved!

[email protected]

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Water Vole resources:

Essex Wildlife Trust (@essexwildlifetrust) • Instagram photos and videos

A ray of hope for endangered water voles and other native species | Essex Wildlife Trust

Citizen science projects | The Wildlife Trusts

What is the National Water Vole Monitoring Programme? - PTES

Survey water voles - People's Trust for Endangered Species

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 46!

Today's episode focuses on conservation education and highlights this crucial element within modern conservation efforts.

Joining me is Chris Eley from Hertfordshire Zoo in the UK to share is insight on the incredible power of education.

Check out the resources below to learn more and how to get involved!

[email protected]

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Conservation education resources:

https://www.instagram.com/chris__eley?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Chris Eley- International Award-Winning Conservation Photographer

Education | BIAZA

The IZE/WAZA Education Strategy - WAZA

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 45!

Today's episode is all about the Grevy’s Zebra and highlights the crucial partnership between zoos and field organisations in preventing this species from extinction.

Joining me is Tanya Langenhorst from Marwell Zoo in the UK to shed light on the work for this incredible species..

Check out the resources below to learn more and how to get involved!

Send any photos or videos of Grevy’s Zebra that you are particularly proud of. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes send your thoughts or voice notes in too!

[email protected]

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Grevy’s Zebra resources:

https://www.marwell.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Grevys-zebra-Conservation-Report-2024.pdf 

Homepage - Grevy's Zebra Trust

Home | Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Days out in Hampshire | Family day out near me | Marwell Zoo

Northern Rangelands Trust

Marwell 10k Run 2025 - JustGiving

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 44!

Today's episode is all about the Large Heath Butterfly and tells an empowering story of UK conservation success!

Joining me are Alan Wright and Jenny Bennion of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust.

Find out how this species has returned from extinction and how an unknown habitat in our peatlands can be so beneficial to so many species but also us as humans.

Send any photos or videos of any species that you enjoy or a particularly proud of. And in the spirit of advocating for wild spaces, lets see  your photos and videos of those too! If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes send your thoughts or voice notes in too!

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Large Heath Butterfly resources:

Great Manchester Wetlands | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside

GM Wetlands Partnership Briefing note October 2021.docx

Large heath | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside

My first encounter with the rare large heath butterfly | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside

Rare large heath caterpillars hatch at Chester Zoo | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside

Species reintroduction | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside

Bringing a species back from extinction - YouTube

GM Wetlands Species Reintroductions Project Scope.pdf

Peatland restoration | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside

How to go peat free at home | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside

Peatland Practical Volunteer | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside

Peatlands: What are they and how did they form? | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside

Winmarleigh & Cockerham Moss | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside

Reintroduction of the large heath butterfly | BIAZA

Large heath butterfly returns to the wild - YouTube

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 43!

Welcome fellow wildlife avengers to the Conservationists Assemble. My name is Jonny Bloxham but here I am known as my alter ego, Captain Conservation, your friendly neighbourhood animal advocate. I am a former zookeeper with a passion for conservation education and the global efforts for threatened species and habitats around the world. I am inviting you to join me as we take the fight to our planet’s biggest villain and my arch-nemesis, extinction! Whether you’re new to animal advocacy or a veteran in wildlife preservation, this is the podcast for you!

Each week, I will be teaming up with Earth’s mightiest wildlife heroes to unify the greatest collaboration of conservationists ever known where we will be discussing our planet’s epic species and what is being done to save them. This is the conservationists assemble podcast. 

Hello everyone and thank you for tuning in to another episode of the conservationists assemble podcast. How have you all been? I hope you’ve all had a wonderful week. I want to hear all about what experiences with nature or thoughts you’ve had about wildlife this week. I want to include you all in this podcast so if you’ve visited a zoo or aquarium this week, snapped a photo or video that you wish to share or have a story about animals that you want to tell. Send them to [email protected]

I'm mixing it up this week! Today's episode is all about raising awareness of ocean health and inspiring a community of all ages to research and consider implementing changes to help make a healthy planet.

Joining me today are Oliver, Zilin & Saketh, part of their first lego league robotics team who undertook a project to raise awareness on this topic as part of this seasons 'submerged' theme. I hope you enjoy the episode as they guide us through their research and experience on this project.

You can check out their YouTube video here:

Band Of Steel 2024 Submerged Season Innovation Project: Spreading awareness of ocean health

Research paper:

Empowering young people with climate and ocean science: Five strategies for adults to consider - ScienceDirect

Don’t forget that there are plenty of ways to interact with the podcast by sharing your favourite photos and videos of your favourite species. You can also send in your favourite memories from a time at your favourite zoo or experiencing nature first hand. And you can have your say by expressing species, topics, organisations or specific guests you would wish to have on the podcast. Perhaps you want to appear on an episode yourself if you have a topic you are particularly passionate about. You can do all of these things by emailing or by messaging on facebook and instagram. Until next time, this is Captain Conservation signing off, over and out.

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