The Biome Podcast
by Robi Watkinson, Emma Hodson & Kate Sheridan
Welcome to The Biome Podcast! We LOVE the natural world and the wildlife that inhabits it. Here we will be talking about everything from species reintroductions in the UK to global conservation issues and everything in-between. Join Robi, Emma and Kate, three enthusiastic ecology & wildlife students, as they share their research and ramble along the way!
Episodes
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#45 - Wildlife Filmmaking & Conservation with special guest Gordon Buchanan
In this episode we welcome a very special guest - the wildlife filmmaker and TV presenter, Gordon Buchanan! Kate, Emma & Robi talk to Gordon about filmmaking, conservation and the future of the planet. Gordon is currently on his UK tour, '30 Years in the Wild'. To purchase tickets to one of his...
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#44 - Eco-Anxiety in the Wake of COP26
In this episode of the Biome Podcast, Emma, Robi and Kate talk about their personal experiences with eco-anxiety following the disappointment of COP26. Support the show
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#43 - What Happened at COP26?
In this episode, Robi, Emma and Kate summarise the key events at COP26. Support the show
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#42 - Coral Restoration with special guest Amélie Carraut
In this episode, Kate sits down with her colleague Amélie to discuss coral restoration. This episode was filmed in the Maldives where Kate is carrying out some vital research. Follow us on social media! instagram.com/the_biome_project facebook.com/the_biome_project www.biome-project.co.uk Support...
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#41 - Cetaceans in the U.K. with Special Guest Becky Dudley
In the first episode of season 3, Kate, Robi and Emma are joined by special guest Becky Dudley, a marine mammal ecologist, to discuss Cetaceans in the U.K. Support the show
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#40 - Human-Wildlife Coexistence
In the final episode of season 2, Kate, Robi and Emma talk about what coexistence means and how we can implement it if we want to live in harmony with wildlife. Thank you so much for watching and listening to season 2, we'll be back soon with season 3. Support the show
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#39 - Which Species Should We Save?
In the penultimate episode of season 2, Kate, Emma and Robi talk about why certain species are protected and which species are left to go extinct. Support the show
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#38 - The Ethics of Wildlife Tourism: Sea Eagles on Mull
Recorded on location from The Biome Team's latest foray into nature. Kate, Emma and Robi discuss the ethics of wildlife tourism. Sorry for the sound issues, they only had one mic. Support the show
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#37 - Raptor Persecution with special guest Professor Arjun Amar
In this week's episode, Kate and Emma are joined by Professor Arjun Amar from the Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology at the University of Cape Town to discuss the mistreatment of birds of prey in the UK. Support the show
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#36 - Whaling
This week's episode has Emma, Robi and Kate discussing whales and global whaling practices. Support the show
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#35 - Fortress Conservation and the Meaning of Wild
This week, Robi, Kate and Emma discuss fences and conservation, and how they can effect the natural world. Support the show
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#34 - The Ethical & Environmental Impact of a Plant-Based Diet
In this week's episode, Kate, Emma and Robi discuss the impacts of a plant-based diet. Support the show
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#33 - New Nature & Beaver Conservation with special guest Derek Gow
In this episode, Emma and Robi talk to farmer-turned-ecologist Derek Gow, author of Bringing Back the Beaver: The Story of One Man's Quest to Rewild Britain's Waterways. Support the show
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#32 - Jaws Was The Victim
In this week's episode, Robi, Emma and Kate talk all things sharks. Support the show
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#31 - Should We Legalise the Rhino Horn Trade?
In this week's episode, Kate, Emma and Robi talk about the pros and cons behind legalising the rhino horn trade. Support the show
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#30 - Climate Change Part 2
In this week's episode, Kate, Emma and Robi continue their discussion on climate change while talking about individual vs systematic changes we can make. Support the show
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#29 - Climate Change Part 1
in this week's episode, Emma, Robi and Kate discuss climate change in the first part of this 2 part episode. Support the show
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#28 - Rewilding Britain's Wetlands with special guest Lucy Groves
in this weeks episode, Emma and Robi are joined by Lucy Groves, a conservation biologist, to discuss the rewilding of storks. Support the show
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#27 - The Exotic Pet Trade
In this week's episode, Emma, Kate and Robi discuss the exotic pet trade. Support the show
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#26 - Zoos Part 2
In this weeks episode, Emma, Kate and Robi continue their discussion on zoos. Support the show
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#25 - Zoos Part 1 with special guest Alice Thomson
In this week's episode, Emma, Robi and Kate are joined by biologist Alice Thomson to discuss zoos in part 1 of this 2 part episode. Support the show
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#24 - Culling
In this week's episode, Emma, Robi and Kate discuss culling, Support the show
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#23 - Fish Farming and Sustainable Seafood
In this weeks episode, Emma, Kate and Robi discuss fish farming and sustainable seafood. Support the show
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#22 Part 2 - Trophy Hunting
In the second part of this 2 part podcast, Emma, Kate and Robi continue their discussion on trophy hunting. Support the show
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#22 Part 1 - Trophy Hunting
in the first episode of season 2, Emma, Robi and Kate discuss trophy hunting. Support the show
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#21 - Wolf Reintroduction
In the final episode of the Biome podcast season 1, Emma and Robi discuss the reintroduction of the wolf. Support the show
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#20 - White-tailed Sea Eagles
In this episode, Emma and Robi discuss the reintroduction of White Tailed Sea Eagles. Support the show
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#19 - The Vaquita Crisis
In this episode, Emma and Robi discuss the Vaquita Crisis Support the show
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#18 - Badger Culling
In this episode, Emma and Robi discuss badger culling. Support the show
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#17 - Wolverine Reintroduction
In this weeks episode, Emma and Robi discuss the reintroduction of the Wolverine. Support the show
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#16 - The Palm Oil Crisis
In this weeks episode, Emma and Robi discuss the current Palm Oil Crisis Support the show
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#15 - Lynx Reintroduction Debate with special guest Tom Ovenden
In this episode Emma and Robi are joined by guest Tom Ovenden, a PhD researcher from the University of Sterling in Scotland as they discuss the widely debated subject of Lynx Reintroduction. Support the show
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#14 - The Jaguar Corridor
In this episode Emma and Robi discuss the Jaguar Corridor. Please subscribe to support the channel. Support the show
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#13 - Red Squirrels and Grey Squirrels
The conflict between the red squirrel and the grey squirrel is a very interesting one. In this episode Emma & Robi discuss all things squirrel and would love to hear your thoughts! Support the show
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#12 - The Bison Reintroduction
We take some time to further discuss the Bison reintroduction! Support the show
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#11 - The Indian Vulture Crisis
Indian Vulture numbers are declining fast. We discuss the 'where, how and why' of the Indian vulture crisis. Please subscribe to support our channel or comment below join the conversation. Follow us on social media! instagram.com/biomebygrizzly facebook.com/biomebygrizzly…
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#10 - The Shark Finning Crisis
In episode 10 of The Biome Podcast, we discuss the awful shark finning crisis! Please subscribe to support our channel or follow us on social media! instagram.com/biomebygrizzly facebook.com/biomebygrizzly twitter.com/biomebygrizzly Support the show
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#9 - The Water Vole Crisis
Today, we're discussing the Water Vole Crisis. Please subscribe to support our channel or follow us on social media! instagram.com/biomebygrizzly facebook.com/biomebygrizzly twitter.com/biomebygrizzly Support the show
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#8 - The Brown Bear Reintroduction
In this week's episode, Emma and Robi discuss the reintroduction of Brown Bears. Support the show
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#7 - Reindeer Reintroduction
We discuss the Reindeer/Caribou and the feasibility of their re-introduction. Support the show
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#6 - The Osprey Reintroduction
In episode 6 of The Biome Podcast, we talk about the reintroduction of the Osprey into UK skies. Support the show
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#5 - The Return of the Bison with special guest Stan Smith
In episode 5 of The Biome Podcast, we talk to Stan Smith, Wilder Landscapes Manager for the Kent Wildlife Trust, and project manager of the Wilder Blean project which is introducing Bison to the forest of Blean! Support the show
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#4 - The Lynx Reintroduction
In episode 4 of The Biome Podcast, we talk about the reintroduction of the Lynx into UK forests. Lynx are know as a 'keystone' species and can ignite a chain reaction which strengthens our ecosystem, but the topic is hotly debated. Support the show
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#3 - Canned Hunting
Canned hunting: an industry which treats lions and other large predators like cattle. Hand-reared as cubs, often by unknowing volunteers and tourists, lions are being reared in captivity to fuel this cruel industry. Cubs make money from "petting a lion" experiences, the females go on to become...
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#2 - The Curlew Decline
In this week's episode, Emma and Robi discuss the Curlew Decline. Support the show
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#1 - The Beaver Reintroduction
In episode 1 of the Biome podcast, we discuss the reintroducing of beavers in the UK. Support our channel by subscribing and please comment below to join the conversation. Instagram.com/biomebygrizzly instagram.com/robi_watkinson_wildlife instagram.com/emma_hodson_wildlife References for the...
About this show
Welcome to The Biome Podcast! We LOVE the natural world and the wildlife that inhabits it. Here we will be talking about everything from species reintroductions in the UK to global conservation issues and everything in-between. Join Robi, Emma and Kate, three enthusiastic ecology & wildlife students, as they share their research and ramble along the way!
Hosted by
Robi Watkinson, Emma Hodson & Kate Sheridan