Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast

On today’s episode Jack & Jodi ReZOO the incredible ARTIS! Found right in the heart of Amsterdam, this incredible collection is home to everything from Elephants to Spoonbills. Having both been before, Jack and Jodi had high expectations for their visit – time to find out if they where met! 

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Happy New Year! Today Jack looks back on all of the year’s best conservation stories. That means we get to talk about everything from Redwoods to Manta Rays, from Echidnas to Puffins!

Jack also discusses his personal highs and lows, makes some New Year’s Resolutions and reflects on what he wants to see in 2024! 

Thank you so much for an amazing 2023! ✨

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Make sure to follow Connor & Steph's Podcast, 'Plenty Plenty Zoo Zoo', and follow Alicia Hayden on socials for amazing wildlife art!

We discussed so many stories today, that they cannot all be added here. However, check out a selection below:

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/⁠⁠ "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Are you having a Giraffe! It's Christmas again already?!

We are back for our annual Christmas Special and this year it's just family. So, Jack sits down in front of a roaring fire, with a big mug of hot chocolate, and answers your burning questions! (some details about hot chocolate and fire may be exaggerated 👀)

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Well, you are about to find out - we are covering all of the hot topics on this weeks episode!

Jack also discusses how to start podcasting, how to stay inspired in the field of conservation, and how to get into the zoo industry!

From all of us here at Pangolin, we hope that wherever you are you are surrounded by love and light. Happy Holidays, and we hope you have an absolutely unforgettable 2024!

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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/⁠ "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome back to 'ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast'! Today Jack is joined by Connor Davies to discuss a zoo which promises to ‘turn your idea of a museum inside out’ – the absolutely glorious Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum!

Set in the beautiful desert of Arizona, this Museum contains a Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Art Gallery, Natural History Museum, and Aquarium! It is home to everything from Bobcats to Hummingbirds. It showcases plants from across the region. It has more reptiles than you could ever count. It is arguably the most impressive zoo we have ever ReZOOed!

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Make sure and check out 'Planty Planty Zoo Zoo' on Social Media and Streaming Services! All details can be found here: https://www.plantyplantyzoozoo.com

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Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod

Link: ⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun⁠⁠

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Today Jack is joined by Beryl Makori (The Pangolin Project) and Karen Laurence-Rowe (Wildlife Artist of the Year) to discuss the conservation of giant pangolins in Kenya, and the power of wildlife art! On top of that, the trio also discuss bats, whales, chameleons and how we can all use our talents for conservation!

This episode was produced in collaboration with the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. If you are feeling generous and listening to this the week it comes out (the 27th of November 2023), then please consider donating to the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s ‘Big Give Campaign’. Entitled 'Against All Odds: The Scale of Extinction', all of the money raised through this appeal will go to support the pangolin. The best bit is that all of your donations will be matched, so please check it out now!

Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002RXrXjAAL

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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

Today, Jack is joined by guest host Connor Davies to discuss the absolutely wonderful Reid Park Zoo. Found in Tucson, Arizona, this incredible little collection boasts an impressive array of species from around the world.

Jack and Connor discuss the zoo's conservation programmes, Africa & South America Trails, and future plans for development!

Some of the animals discussed include elephants, bears, lemurs, otters, lions, jaguars, tapirs and capybara!

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Make sure and check out 'Planty Planty Zoo Zoo' on Social Media and Streaming Services! All details can be found here: https://www.plantyplantyzoozoo.com

Music Credits

Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod

Link: ⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun⁠⁠

License: ⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome back to 'ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast'! Today, Jack is joined by guest host Connor Davies to discuss the incredible Phoenix Zoo. They chat all about the zoo's Arizona Trail, Conservation Work, Development Projects and what makes it truly spectacular!

They also discuss amazing species such as Pronghorns, Crested Screamers, Toucans and Siamangs!

As always the episode concludes with two stars and a wish, plus Jack shares some top tips on how to survive in the Arizona Sun as a Scottish Person!

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Make sure and check out 'Planty Planty Zoo Zoo' on Social Media and Streaming Services! All details can be found here: https://www.plantyplantyzoozoo.com

Music Credits

Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeod

Link: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sun⁠

License: ⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Today is World Lemur Day! To celebrate, Lytah and Tim are back to tell us about their favourite species of Lemurs and how we can protect them!

I should also say a huge thank you to the Lemur Conservation Network who helped to coordinate this! Make sure to go back and listen to the old lemur episodes we did in collaboration with them! They are episodes 20-31. 

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Visit the Wildlife Madagascar website: https://wildlifemadagascar.org 

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Thank you so much to the Lemur Conservation Network for their incredible support. You can follow them on Facebook, Twitter (@LemurNetwork), and Instagram (@lemurconservationnetwork)!

Alternatively, you can visit their website: ⁠⁠https://www.lemurconservationnetwork.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

Did you know that the 27th of October is World Lemur Day! Today, we are celebrating this wonderful occasion with Tim and Lytah from Wildlife Madagascar. They are here to chat all about Lemur Behavioural Ecology, Eco-tourism and the importance of context specific conservation! We also take a moment to discuss how you can support this amazing organisation!

I should also say a huge thank you to the Lemur Conservation Network who helped to coordinate this! Make sure to go back and listen to the old lemur episodes we did in collaboration with them! They are episodes 20-31. 

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Thank you so much to the Lemur Conservation Network for their incredible support. You can follow them on Facebook, Twitter (@LemurNetwork), and Instagram (@lemurconservationnetwork)!

Alternatively, you can visit their website: ⁠https://www.lemurconservationnetwork.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

Today Jack is joined by Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife vet and author of 'Walking with Gorillas'! She is here to tell us about her journey from a little girl who would play with the neighbours Ververt Monkey, to a world leading One Health scientist who has worked with some of the absolute best in the business (including Dr. Jane Goodall!)

The duo also talk about Gladys's organisation, Conservation Through Public Health; the essentiality of interdisciplinary working; the importance of working with communities and government stakeholders; and how tourism has changed since the COVID-19 Pandemic!

Finally, Jack and Gladys discuss the pangolin and how everyone should pursue their conservation dreams!

I also want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the show this series. Whether that be through sharing, subscribing, reviewing or listening you have all made this the biggest series of the podcast so far… so thank you, thank you, thank you!

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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