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- 102. Are You Team Moo Deng or Team Pesto? (with CJ Greco, Host of The Birdy Bunch Podcast & Teen Programs Manager for the Lincoln Park Zoo) [Pangolin Holiday Spectacular 2024]
It is time to settle the biggest and most controversial debate of the year, are you #TeamMooDeng or #TeamPesto?! To fight it out, I am joined by the Teen Programs Manager for the Lincoln Park Zoo, the host of the Birdy Bunch Podcast and one of the NAAEE 30 Under 30 – the incredible CJ Greco!
CJ was here last week talking all about their favourite conservation stories of the year. This time, we don’t just argue about hippos and penguins, we also talk about our personal nature highlights from 2024, our career and life goals for 2025, and we decide what the most underappreciated creatures of 2024 where!
Happy Holidays from all of us here at Pangolin! Thank you so
much for an incredible 2024, you have made it truly unforgettable!Useful Links
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us
on Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram!We are @PangolinPodcastYou can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!
Follow CJ on Instagram at @cj.greco
Listen to The Birdy Bunch here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pv0NiMp7VQ4U9d621PM1B?si=86444780a0f246ec
Music Credits: Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link:
https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Christmas Rap" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "WeWish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed underCreative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/58 min - 101. Recapping the Very Best of Conservation in 2024! (with CJ Greco, Host of The Birdy Bunch Podcast & Teen Programs Manager for the Lincoln Park Zoo) [Pangolin Holiday Spectacular 2024]
It is time for the annual PANGOLIN HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! This year, I am joined by the Teen Programs Manager for the Lincoln Park Zoo, the host of the Birdy Bunch Podcast, and one of the NAAEE 30 Under 30, the incredible CJ Greco! We are going to talk a little bit about their work, their love of puns, and how they came to be one of the BEST environmental educators I know!
We are of course also going to recap all of the best
conservation and nature news of the year! So, we are talking Scottish Wildcats, Partula Snails, Snow Leopards, Siamese Crocodiles, Birds, Rhino IVF and SO MUCH MORE! I am so so so so so excited!Happy Holidays from all of us here at Pangolin! Thank you so
much for an incredible 2024, you have made it truly unforgettable!Useful Links
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us
on Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcastYou can also follow Jack on Instagram @theonlyjackbaker!
Follow CJ on Instagram at @cj.greco
Listen to The Birdy Bunch here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pv0NiMp7VQ4U9d621PM1B?si=86444780a0f246ec
Music Credits: Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link:
https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Christmas Rap" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "WeWish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/51 min - 100. Celebrating the Top 10 Most Under-Appreciated Creatures in the World! (with Robi, Emma, Alicia, Connor, Steph, Natasha, Indy, Tasnia, Toryn, Tomi, Franca, Rae & Jodi)
Welcome to the 100th Episode of Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast! I cannot believe that we are finally here, and so we are going to spend today celebrating. Firstly, we are going to look back at the last 4 years and reflect on what it means to be here. Secondly, we are going to be ranking the world’s most under-appreciated and misunderstood creatures. Finally, I will be saying a HUGE thank you to everyone who has made this incredible journey possible!
Obviously, no celebration is complete without guests, so to help me I am joined by 13 amazing, incredible, wonderful, inspiring people who have dedicated their lives to helping create a healthier, happier, more just and beautiful world for us all. They are…
- Robi and Emma from Zoology Ramblings!
- Connor and Steph from Planty Planty Zoo Zoo!
- Alicia Hayden and Natasha Hatcher - two of my favourite wildlife artists!
- Tasnia Khandaker – researcher, friend, dog lover, icon!
- Toryn Whitehead - PhD candidate and wild boar enthusiast!
- Tomi Teicher and Rae Landriau – two AMAZING members of the environmental education community from Consciente Colectivo and Create Change Collective!
- Indy Greene and Franca Kasuku, both new guests to the show who both do incredible conservation work!
- Jodi McFarlane, my ReZOO partner-in-crime!
They have each chosen a creature to highlight, and I have then ranked them… so I know it is going to be controversial!
I am so grateful to everyone who has offered their support to the show over the last 4 years. The boy who started this show would never, ever believe everything that was about to happen to him. Every success I have ever had is because of all of you… thank you, thank you, thank you!
Useful Links
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast
You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)!
Please follow the links below to learn more about our incredible guests:
- Robi & Emma: https://open.spotify.com/show/1T7Zzh2YTiDfb2kgbOxQsz?si=f97cb3a9f8324f39
- Connor & Steph: https://open.spotify.com/show/54QtJ8MTb4MBxdRgjK7ct3?si=cd1d4439c7694889
- Alicia: @AliciaHaydenWildlife
- Natasha: @HatchlingMakes
- Indy: @greeneindy
- Tasnia: https://bd.linkedin.com/in/tasniakhandaker
- Toryn: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/toryn-whitehead
- Tomi: https://conscientecolectivo.com.ar/
- Rae: https://createchangecollective.weebly.com/
- Franca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisca-kasuku-11bb60a5/
Special thanks to The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), BIAZA, & The Lemur Conservation Network for your continued support.
This episode is dedicated to my incredible family. Whether we are connected by blood or chosen, I couldn’t do anything without you.
Music Credits: "Cambodian Odyssey"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: ByAttribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ At TheShore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shoreLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod,Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License:http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License:https://filmmusic.io/standard-license1 hr 38 min - Greetings from Pittsburgh: The NAAEE Conference 2024 Recap!
The great Pennsylvanian poet Taylor Swift once asked, “are
there still beautiful things?”. The NAAEE Conference in Pittsburgh proved the answer is a resounding YES!I was lucky enough to be able to attend the North American Association for Environmental Education Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from the 6th-9th of November 2024! I met the most incredible people, made the most wonderful friends, and learned more than I ever could have dreamed of. It was constructive, challenging, enlightening, inspiring and joyful. This episode is a recap of that event, but also a huge thank all of the beautiful souls who made the conference what it was. I feel so grateful that I was able to share a few days with you!
The episode starts by explaining my history with NAAEE and
recounting my visit to the Pittsburgh Zoo! Then I recap all of my favourite moments from the conference. I talk about some of the major themes, and share some of the lessons I learned.Useful Links
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast 💚
You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)!
Please follow the links below to learn more about the incredible work of some of the people mentioned throughout the episode:
- Tomás Teicher: http://conscientecolectivo.com.ar
- Alerick Pacay: https://semillasdeloceano.org
- CJ Greco: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pv0NiMp7VQ4U9d621PM1B
- Jenna Potter: https://keepnorthernirelandbeautiful.knib.app/cgi-bin/generic?instanceID=87
- Tusabe Richard: https://eepro.naaee.org/community/blog/ssese-islands-global-stages-my-safari-environmental-advocacy-and-teen-2024-project
- Harris Ashangwa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashangwa-harrison-204333ba/?originalSubdomain=de
- Katarina Zvarikova: https://seq.sk
- Dajawn Williams: https://www.ecoaddendum.org/about/staff/
- Rachael Lewandoski-Sarette: https://www.facebook.com/uphamwoods
- Globio: https://www.globio.org
- Nick Okafor: https://www.trubel.co
You can learn more about the NAAEE here: https://naaee.org
You can listen to the NAAEE Podcast here: https://naaee.org/podcast
Music Credits: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
46 min - 99.5. World Lemur Day 2024! (with Lynne Venart, Director of the Lemur Conservation Network)
It is one of the best days of the year - World Lemur Day! To celebrate, Jack is joined by the Director of the Lemur Conservation Network, Lynne Venart, to discuss all of the most recent progress in Lemur conservation.
There are so many incredible, exciting, progressive, and brilliant things going on across Madagascar (and the rest of the world) to help protect these amazing animals! This includes card games, bioacoustics work, reforesting, education programmes, and new camera trapping projects!
Jack and Lynne also discuss how you can get involved in the celebrations, and how you can support both the Lemur Conservation Network and their partners! They have a new donation system so you can actually make sure that your money goes directly to Malagasy People and their projects!
Useful Links
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast 💚
You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)!
Make sure and check out The Lemur Conservation Network's website: https://www.lemurconservationnetwork.org
Follow LCN on...
- Instagram: @LemurConservationNetwork
- Twitter: @LemurNetwork
- Facebook: Lemur Conservation Network
Consider Donating to LCN: https://www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/donate/
Learn more about World Lemur Day: https://www.lemurconservationnetwork.org/world-lemur-day/
Music Credits: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
1 hr 10 min - 99. Queer is Natural! (with Christine Wilkinson - Conservation Biologist, Carnivore Ecologist & Science Communicator) [Pangolin Pride]
It is the final episode of Pangolin Pride! This time, Jack is joined by the incredible Christine Wilkinson to discuss how being Queer is Natural!
Christine is a researcher, advocate and science communicator with a passion for Queer Ecology. So, Jack and Christine talk about their journey into this world, what queer ecology is and why it matters, and some examples of queerness from the natural world!
That means they get to discuss...
- Lizards that reproduce all on their own!
- Fish who can change sex!
- Lesbian Seagulls which helped change the law!
- Same Sex sexual behaviour in cattle!
- Rats!
- Fossa!
- Hyenas being absolute queens!
- Whales doing what whales do!
Thank you so much for another brilliant series! Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride 💚🏳️🌈
Useful Links
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast 💚
You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)!
Make sure and check out Christine's website: https://scrappynaturalist.com
Follow Christine on...
- Instagram: @Christine_eleanor
- Twitter: @ScrapNaturalist
- TikTok: @TheScrappyNaturalist
Learn more about Queer Planet: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28108610/
Music Credits: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
1 hr 4 min - 98. Designing Dublin Zoo's Conservation Master Plan! (with Andrew Mooney, Conservation & Research Officer at Dublin Zoo) [Pangolin Pride]
Today we are celebrating Dublin Zoo's Conservation Master Plan! Jack is joined by the brilliant Andrew Mooney to discuss how this came to be, what it contains and how it is aiming to create a complete paradigm shift within the organisation!
Jack and Andrew also talk about the IUCN Centre for Species Survival which is based at the zoo and how the organisation is working with all kinds of groups from the public to policy makers to ensure that conservation is always on the agenda.
Finally, the duo also discuss increasing accessibility to the conservation space – both for members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as young people!
Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride 💚🏳️🌈
Useful Links
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast 💚
You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)!
Make sure and check out the Dublin Zoo website: https://www.dublinzoo.ie
You can read the Master Plan here: https://www.dublinzoo.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Dublin-Zoo-Conservation-Master-Plan-FINAL.pdf
Music Credits: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
53 min - 97. This Episode is Fire! (with Kendall Calhoun, Postdoctoral Researcher at UCLA) [Pangolin Pride]
Today things are heating up as we discuss the impact of fire on wildlife! To do this Jack is joined by the absolutely brilliant Kendall Calhoun, whose work focuses on helping to understand how extreme climactic events, such as Megafires, are impacting wildlife in California.
Jack and Kendall discuss climate justice, the ability of different species to respond the changes in fire patterns, and how these fires impact incidences of human-wildlife conflict!
Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride 💚🏳️🌈
Useful Links
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast 💚
You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)!
Make sure and check out Kendall's website: https://kendallcalhoun3.wixsite.com/espm
You can follow Kendall on Twitter: @kenleecalhoun
Learn more about Black Mammalogists Week: https://blackmammalogists.com
Music Credits: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
55 min - 96. The Story of the Sloth (with Andrés Bräutigam, Veterinary Supervisor at the Toucan Rescue Ranch) [Pangolin Pride]
Today Andrés Bräutigam is joining us to tell the story of the sloth! He teaches us how these amazing animals evolved, what makes them special and how we can protect them. He also discusses the day-to-day challenges of being a wildlife vet, and what it is like to work with a really diverse range of species!
Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride 💚🏳️🌈
Useful Links
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast 💚
You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)!
Make sure and check out the Toucan Rescue Ranch website: https://toucanrescueranch.org
You can follow Andrés on Instagram: @Slothvet.ands
Music Credits: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
1 hr 3 min - 95. Providing Knowledge, Power & Hope Through Environmental Education (with Alerick Pacay of 'Seeds of the Ocean', & Tomás Teicher of 'Conciente Colectivo') [Pangolin Pride]
Joining Jack today, are Tomás Teicher (Consiente Colectivo) and Alerick Pacay (Seeds of the Ocean)! They are here to discuss the power and impact of environmental education!
The three educators will discuss the importance of equipping young people with skills to help protect the environment; how to engage people in environmental education; some of the things they have learned as educators; what challenges they have faced; how education is different in the UK, Argentina and Guatemala; and how they first became inspired to connect with nature!
Make sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PangolinPride 💚🏳️🌈
Useful Links
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast 💚
You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)!
Make sure and check out Seeds of the Ocean's website: https://semillasdeloceano.org/en/
Check out the Consiente Colectivo website here: https://conscientecolectivo.com.ar
We also talk about the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), check out their work here: https://naaee.org
Music Credits: "Cambodian Odyssey" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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About Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Join host Jack Baker as he explores under-appreciated conservation stories! Featuring interviews with the pioneering conservationists at the forefront of wildlife protection, the show promises to highlight every story – no matter how small, strange, or unexpected! 🦜
Follow us everywhere: @PangolinPodcast | Featured in BBC Wildlife Magazine 🌿