2000 rhinos are breaking up
from The Wild Bits Show
This week on The Wild Bits Show, we journey from the plains of Africa to the depths of the ocean. Witness the monumental effort to relocate 2,000 rhinos, a daring feat of conservation. Then, we confront the grim reality for Tapanuli orangutans facing mining and fires with no recovery plan. Discover the surprising revelation of a new cat species, a glimmer of hope in a world of challenges. We also uncover the environmental toll of mining and island reclamation, and ponder the delicate balance between development and nature. Finally, a surprising story of resilience from war-torn South Sudan and a poignant look at the fight to save the world’s most trafficked animal, the pangolin.
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- 0:09 Intro
- 3:03 What Does It Take to Move 2,000 Rhinos? - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/south-africa-white-rhino-rescue/
- 22:59 Meet the First New Cat Species Discovered in 100 Years - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/meet-the-first-new-cat-species-discovered-in-100-yea…
- 28:49 Tapanuli orangutans face mining, landslides, and fire threats — with no recovery plan - https://news.mongabay.com/2026/09/tapanuli-orangutans-face-mining-landsl…
- 42:43 Myanmar’s polluting mines selling to China through Thai companies - https://news.mongabay.com/2026/10/myanmars-polluting-mines-selling-to-china-through-thai-com…
- 55:22 Singapore's plan to merge several islands could wipe out coral reefs - https://news.mongabay.com/2026/09/singapores-plan-to-merge-several-islands-could-wipe-out…
- 1:09:20 In war-torn South Sudan, giraffes retain a surprisingly healthy gene pool - https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/09/in-war-torn-south-sudan-giraffes-ret…
- 1:15:28 Fighting to Save the Pangolin, the World’s Most Wanted Animal - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/saving-pangolins-endangered-africa/
- 1:26:33 Outro
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