Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast

Today Jack is joined by Robi Watkinson to chat all about his experiences across South Africa and Zambia! This includes filming out of the side of plane with no doors on, getting slightly too close for comfort with some crocodiles, otter spotting, and the essential but tiresome task of removing invasive Eucalyptus! 

The duo also discuss the importance of diversity and seeing yourself in the field of conservation, some of the amazing people who inspire Robi, and why his heart will always remain in the Luangwa Valley... spoiler alert, it has a lot to do with the Leopards.

Robi will be back next week to chat all about mental health, diversity, his experience at the University of Cape Town, and a very elusive Orchid!

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Learn more about The Biomes Project: ⁠https://www.biome-project.co.uk/

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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 we are finally covering one of Jack's all-time favourite animals - the Okapi! To do this, Jack is joined by Lucas Meers, The Okapi Conservation Project's Program Officer!

The pair begin by chatting about what an Okapi is, and some of the weird and wonderful traits which help them too thrive in their forest home! Then, they discuss how The Okapi Conservation Project is trying to protect these magical creatures with agroforestry projects, education programmes and by better understanding emerging threats such as poaching! 

On top of all that, Jack and Lucas also chat about how Lucas found himself working for such an incredible organisation, the huge natural diversity of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and one of Lucas’s favourite under-appreciated species - the sea turtle!

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Learn more about The Okapi Conservation Project: https://www.okapiconservation.org/

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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 the absolutely brilliant Reekelitsoe "Rex" Molapo! She is here to talk all about the project which she cofounded - Conservation Music Lesotho! This incredible organisation seeks to inspire environmental action using the power of music, so Jack and Rex discuss what that means, how they do it and the impact the organisation has seen so far! Whether you are a professional musician or just someone who loves to sing in the shower, this is a fascinating story!

The duo also chat about Rex’s favourite under-appreciated African animal - the Ibis. They share some fun facts, hilarious stories and incredible Ibis impressions!

P.S. Beyoncé, if you're listening, please go work with Rex! (that's right, they somehow talk about Beyoncé on a conservation show)

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Learn more about Conservation Music: https://conservationmusic.net/?page_id=4660

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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 the absolutely fantastic Cam Whitnall! Cam helps to run his family's zoos, Paradise Wildlife Park and the Big Cat Sanctuary. You may also may know him from TikTok, Instagram or his TV show 'One Zoo Three'. He is here today to talk about all of that, but also to share his experiences supporting different conservation organisations across the continent of Africa!

So, Jack and Cam chat all about what it was like to visit Ol Pejeta and see the last Northern White Rhinos, why Uganda is one of the most naturally beautiful countries in the world, and why his favourite under-appreciated African species is the Shoebill! The duo also discuss why African countries are some of the best places in the world for wildlife photography, the power of social media, and what it is like to grow up on a zoo!

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Learn more about Paradise Wildlife Park: https://www.pwpark.com/

Learn more about the Big Cat Sanctuary: https://thebigcatsanctuary.org/

Watch 'One Zoo Three': https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000n1cw/one-zoo-three

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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

Welcome to Season 5 of Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast! This season we are celebrating the conservation stories of Africa. We will be talking all about the incredible work that goes on across the continent, with some of the most wonderful guests we have ever had on the show. To kick things off we are going back to our roots and talking all about the Pangolin!

That's right, today Jack is joined by Charles Emogor (Founder of Pangolino) to discuss his work with the scaly anteater. Jack and Charles talk all about his awareness raising work, how he promotes pro-pangolin behaviours, and what he considers to be the biggest threat to the species. They also chat about Charles' PhD and how he is trying to understand the consumption and use of pangolins within his study area.

Finally, the duo discuss Charles' favourite under-appreciated African animals, the Pygmy Hippo and Bats!

It is so exciting to be back and we really hope you enjoy our season premier! Please make sure to subscribe to the show so you don’t miss out on all of the amazing content we have coming your way!

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Visit Pangolino to learn more about Charles' work: https://pangolino.org/ 

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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

Welcome back to 'ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast'! Today, Jack & Jodi are hosting the first ever ReZOOie Award Show. This special episode will celebrate excellence in zoos, with categories recognising their incredible conservation work, visitor experience, habitat design and overall brilliance! This has been a dream since we started the podcast a year ago and we are so excited that we are able to celebrate some amazing organisations now!

We also recap our favourite moments of the year. This includes visiting the baby polar bear at the Highland Wildlife Park, The Chester Zoo Youth Symposium and Jodi standing in the P Zone...

Make sure to stay all the way to the end because we also let you know what to expect from the future of ReZOO!

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Full List of Awards 

Full List of Nominees (+ Number of Nominations)

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 & Jodi are proud to announce that the first ever 'ReZOOies' will be taking place on the 13th of March 2023. This award show will celebrate excellence in zoos, with categories recognising their incredible conservation work, visitor experience, habitat design and overall brilliance!

There will be multiple categories such as 'Best Zoo' and 'Best Aquarium' which will be decided by us, however we also need your help! There are two fan voted awards which we want you to contribute to - 'Animal of the Year' & 'Fan Favourite Zoo'! You will be able to vote on social media and voting will take place at the times listed below. Make sure to vote and get your voice heard!

Animal of the Year (Instagram: Saturday 4th March, Midday UK Time – Sunday 5th March, Midday UK Time)

Fan Favourite Zoo (Twitter: Saturday 4th March, Midday UK Time – Monday 6th March, Midday UK Time)

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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 to ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast! Today, Jack and Jodi are back to finish their discussion about Blair Drummond Safari Park! Last time we talked all about their international animals and family activities, so this time we are celebrating the amazing African species in their care. Starting with Morag the baby Rhino, the duo then discuss Giraffes, Elephants, Ostriches, Zebras, Chimpanzees, Lions and Lemur Land! Finally, they discuss the drive through reserves, bird of prey demonstration and dinosaurs!

We had a really spectacular day at Blair Drummond and we hope you love learning all about it! 

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Check out Blair Drummond Safari Park: https://www.blairdrummond.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 and Jodi are talking all about Scotland’s only Safari Park, Blair Drummond Safari Park! Found just outside of Stirling, this Africa-centric collection also features some of our favourite species from across the globe, including Tigers, Llamas and Camels!

This wonderful park is filled with iconic African animals, as well as classic family favourites. Some of the species discussed include Southern White Rhinos, Chimpanzees, Lemurs, Sea Lions, Goats, Donkeys, Elephants and Giraffes. 

Alongside the animal chat, Jack and Jodi also discuss the park's food stalls, play parks, Christmas event and gift shop. They even got to see Santa! 🎅

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Check out Blair Drummond Safari Park: https://www.blairdrummond.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

This World Pangolin Day I am so excited to announce that ‘Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast’ will be returning for Season 5 on the 20th of March 2023! 💚

This upcoming series will be a celebration of the diversity of wildlife and conservation in Africa. We will be celebrating the stories of bizarre species, unique projects and the people who work tirelessly to protect nature across the continent. I cannot wait for you to hear it! 🌍

Guests include the previously announced Cam Whitnall & Robi Watkinson, as well as Rex Molapo (Co-founder of Conservation Music Lesotho), Tobby Odhacha (Environmental Educator) and Charles Emogor (Founder of Pangolino)! 🦏

To keep up to date with the project, subscribe to the podcast now!

(I'm not almost crying here... I don't know what you're talking about)

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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