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This Wild Life Conservation Podcast
by Amy Turner
Welcome to This Wild Life Podcast! Join us as we host world-renowned conservationists sharing tales of their wild adventures and discussing the highs and lows of living and working in vast wilderness. Gain a unique insight into the lives of endangered species and hear remarkable stories about the efforts made to save them. Explore the pathways to becoming a conservationist and stay informed about the current conservation issues affecting our world. We're here to bring the wild to you!
Episodes
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Remembering Giraffes | Stephanie Fennessy and Margot Raggett MBE
The Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series How do you transport 14 giraffes from Namibia to Angola? And why would you even need to? From extraordinary translocation missions to groundbreaking conservation technology, protecting the world's tallest land mammal is no small undertaking! In this special...
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Ep. 13 Remembering Wildlife | The Hidden Life of Pangolins
As part of the Remembering Wildlife podcast series and for the 10th anniversary book, this episode shines a light on the most trafficked mammal in the world: the pangolin. In this episode, host Amy Turner speaks first with Lisa Hywood, founder of the Tikki Hywood Foundation in Zimbabwe, whose...
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Remembering Wildlife | Stories from behind the lens | Bonus Episode
As part of the Remembering Wildlife podcast series, and to celebrate 10 Years of Remembering Wildlife, this special episode takes you behind the lens with some of the world’s leading wildlife photographers. From leopards in Kruger to elephants at Victoria Falls, their images have helped raise…
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Crista Cullen MBE: Olympic Gold Meets Wildlife Conservation
In this episode, we are joined by Crista Cullen MBE, Olympic gold medalist (Hockey) and founder of the Kenyan-based Tofauti Foundation. From the heights of elite sport to being at the core of community‑driven conservation, Crista’s journey is fascinating. In this episode, we explore how she...
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Rescuing Namibia’s Seals with Naude Dreyer
In this episode, we are joined by Naude Dreyer, co-founder of Ocean Conservation Namibia, whose high-stakes seal rescues have captured global attention. From Namibia’s Walvis Bay, Naude and his small team are fighting the rising tide of ocean plastic and ghost fishing gear—threats that silently...
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Operation CK: Saving Zimbabwe's Chizarira National Park with Dr Niall McCann
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of National Park Rescue with Executive Director of Conservation, Dr. Niall McCann — a National Geographic Explorer, Conservation Biologist and Wildlife TV presenter (BBC, Nat Geo Wild and Discovery Channel). Now, at the helm of National Park Rescue,...
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The Making of Rhino Man: A Tribute to Anton Mzimba and Africa’s Rangers
In this episode, we’re stepping into the world of Rhino Man, an award-winning documentary that brings us face-to-face with the dangerous realities of rhino conservation in South Africa. Host Amy Turner is joined by three extraordinary guests: John Jurko II, Matt Lindenberg, and Leitah Mkhabela…
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Ep. 12: Remembering Tigers with Belinda Wright OBE and Dr. Krithi Karanth
Welcome to the twelfth episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where host Amy embarks on an exploration into the world of tiger conservation. In this episode, we're honored to have two remarkable guests: Belinda Wright OBE, founder and executive director of the Wildlife Protection...
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On expedition with The Great Spine of Africa Project & Johan van der Westhuizen
On this episode, we’re diving into the extraordinary Great Spine of Africa project, a daring set of expeditions under The Wilderness Project, founded by Dr. Steve Boyes. Our special guest is Johan van der Westhuizen, a private pilot, expedition manager, and researcher who takes us behind the…
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Ep. 11: What's next for Remembering Wildlife? Margot Raggett MBE
Welcome to the closing episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series. Join Margot Raggett MBE, founder of Remembering Wildlife and Amy, as they reflect on an extraordinary journey that has shed a light on how the proceeds from the Remembering Wildlife Series have directly supported frontline...
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Ep. 10 (Bonus Episode) with award-winning Wildlife Photographer, Jonathan Scott
Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series. In this episode, we are joined by the acclaimed multiple award-winning photographer and TV presenter, Jonathan Scott who many people will recognise from the TV Programme 'Big Cat Diaries'. Jonathan delves into the...
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Ep. 9: Remembering Leopards with the Cape Leopard Trust (SA) & Wildlife Conservation Society (Afghanistan)
Welcome to the ninth episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where host Amy embarks on an exploration into the world of leopard conservation. In this episode, we're privileged to have Dr. Katy Williams from the Cape Leopard Trust in South Africa, along with two distinguished guests…
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Ep. 8: Remembering Bears with Animals Asia & Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Welcome to the eighth episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where host Amy delves into the fascinating realm of bear conservation. In this episode, we are honored to be joined by two distinguished guests, Dr. Jill Robinson OBE from Animals Asia and Dr. Wong Siew Te from the Bornean...
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Ep. 7: Remembering African Wild Dogs with the Endangered Wildlife Trust & Kalahari African Wild Dog Conservation Project (Namibia)
Join host Amy in the seventh episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where she delves into the untamed world of African wild dog conservation with two extraordinary guests—Cole Du Plessis from the Endangered Wildlife Trust and Nadia Le Roux from the Kalahari African Wild Dog...
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Ep. 6: Remembering Cheetahs with CCF (Namibia) & the Zambian Carnivore Programme
Join host Amy in the sixth exciting episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where she delves into the challenging world of cheetah conservation with two distinguished experts—Dr. Laurie Marker from the Cheetah Conservation Fund and Dr. Matt Becker from the Zambian Carnivore Programme....
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Ep. 5: Remembering Lions with The Soft Foot Alliance (Zimbabwe) & SORALO (Kenya)
Join host Amy in the fifth episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where she ventures into the world of lion conservation with two distinguished guests—Brent Stapelkamp, founder of the Soft Foot Alliance in Zimbabwe, and Dr. Guy Western from SORALO in Kenya. Uncover the stories of how...
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Ep. 4: Remembering Great Apes with LAGA (Cameroon) and GPOCP (Borneo)
Join host Amy in the fourth captivating episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where she goes deep into the world of great ape conservation with two remarkable guests—activist and founder of the Last Great Ape Organization (LAGA) in Cameroon, Ofir Drori, and Dr. Cheryl Knott, founder...
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Ep. 3: Remembering Rhinos with Dr. Will Fowlds (ARCC) & Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Kenya)
Join host Amy in the third episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where she immerses herself in the world of rhino conservation with Dr. William Fowlds, wildlife vet and founder of the African Rhino Conservation Collaboration (ARCC) in South Africa, and Samuel Mutisya, Head of...
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Ep. 2: Remembering Elephants with Bushlife Conservancy (Zimbabwe) & Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (Malawi).
Join host Amy in the second instalment of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series as she delves into the world of conservation with Nick Murray from Bushlife Conservancy in Zimbabwe and El Comley from Lilongwe Wildlife Trust in Malawi. Discover how their relentless efforts to protect elephants…
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The Remembering Wildlife Series - in conversation with Margot Raggett MBE
Join host Amy in the debut episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where she sits down with Margot Raggett MBE, the visionary founder of Remembering Wildlife. This series showcases a small selection of the conservation organizations benefiting from the proceeds of Remembering Wildlife...
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Turtle Rangers, Hatchlings and sleepless nights...
Tune in to hear about the ranger team doing everything they can to protect baby turtles and save the species in Papua New Guinea! This week we will be hearing from Hayley Versace (On-site manager and Project Coordinator) and Steven Amos (Head Community Conservation Ranger) from the Conflict…
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Life and death on Africa's greatest lake with explorer, Mark Weston
Want to know what it's like to live on a remote island in Lake Victoria, Tanzania for two years? Tune in to hear Mark Weston talk about his experience that involves witchcraft, infectious diseases and the world's greatest unknown ecological crisis. Mark has written about his extraordinary...
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The Trials and Tribulations of being a Safari Guide with Tayla McCurdy!
Want to know what it takes to succeed as a safari guide? Tayla McCurdy, private guide and guide trainer, talks us through the highs and lows of her time in the safari industry – from endless 16-hour days to needing bucket loads of patience! Tayla also tells us some brilliant stories from her time...
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The Rhino poaching crisis & conservation through COVID - catching up with Helping Rhinos
Tune in as we catch up with previous guest Simon Jones, CEO of Helping Rhinos. We talk about the ever-present rhino poaching crisis, the effect of COVID on rhino conservation projects and what it has meant for those working relentlessly to save the last of our rhinos. But it's not all bad - Simon...
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Bandits, critically endangered species and a pioneer of Nigerian Wildlife Conservation.
Bandits, critically endangered Red Colobus Monkeys and a determination to never give up. Tune in to hear an extraordinary insight into the life of Rachel Ikemeh, a pioneer of wildlife conservation in Nigeria. Founder of the South West Niger Forest project, Rachel works to protect the last of...
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'Elephants of the Mara' with Marc Goss, CEO of Mara Elephant Project
Amy speaks with Marc Goss, CEO of the Mara Elephant Project (MEP). MEP's mission is to protect elephants and their habitats across the Greater Mara ecosystem, Kenya. You will hear how MEP uses a helicopter, together with the ranger teams, to move crop-raiding elephants away from farms. Marc also...
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The Future of Conservation - Ted Schmitt, Co-Creator of Earth Ranger and Skylight
Tune in to hear from Ted Schmitt, Co-Creator of the revolutionary Earth Ranger and Skylight technologies that use real-time data to solve the toughest challenges facing our planet. Ted describes how Skylight is being used to protect our oceans and showcases the positive impact it is having off…
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Mission Twiga - Giraffe Conservation Foundation
Over the next few episodes, we will be chatting with some of the partners of Earth Ranger, a free online software solution that helps conservationists protect our world's wildlife and habitats with real-time data. In this first episode, Amy speaks with Stephanie Fennessy, co-founder & co-director...
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Restoration after war - Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique
Over the next few episodes, we will be chatting with some of the partners of Earth Ranger, a free online software solution that helps conservationists protect our world's wildlife and habitats with real-time data. In the second episode, Amy speaks with Dr Marc Stalmans – Director of Scientific...
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A life with Gorillas with Ian Redmond OBE
This episode features Ian Redmond OBE, one of the most influential conservationists in the world. For 35 years, Ian has worked to protect Mountain Gorillas and African elephants. His many accolades include Ambassador for the UN Year of the Gorilla in 2009; and conservation consultant and advisor...
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A quest to see every penguin in the world with Prof. Charles Bergman
This week the podcast takes us around the world in search of penguins. Well not quite, but author and photographer, Prof. Charles Bergman, will tell us about his own adventures to do just that. Charles shares captivating stories of adventure from his quest to see all 18 species of penguin in the...
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The Blood Rhino Blacklist with Jamie Joseph
In this week’s episode, we are joined by Jamie Joseph, wildlife activist and founder of Saving the Wild. Jamie provides an insight into Saving the Wild’s work including her involvement in exposing the accused rhino poaching kingpin of Zululand, Dumisani Gwala; and the arrest of Rhino Poaching...
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Lions, Tigers and Bears: The exotic pet trade with Bobbi Brink
This week we talk with Bobbi Brink, founder of the ‘Lions, Tigers and Bears’ Sanctuary in California. Bobbi provides a captivating and powerful insight into the brutality of the Exotic Pet Trade. The episode covers a range of topics including how Bobbi started the sanctuary, the challenges she...
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'The Dark World of the Illegal Wildlife Trade' with Andrea Crosta.
This week, undercover investigator, Andrea Crosta, takes us behind the scenes of two enthralling films, Sea of Shadows (National Geographic) and The Ivory Game (Netflix). Andrea also discusses his organisation, Earth League International, which operates across three continents relentlessly...
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'The Last Wild Horses of America' with Suzanne Roy
This week we head to the Western States of America and talk to Suzanne Roy about her quest to protect the wild horses and burros. Horses capture the hearts and minds of people across the globe and Suzanne allows us a glimpse into the lives of these spirited creatures. We will hear about the...
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"Baby Rhinos and Fighting Extinction" with James Mwenda
In this episode, I am honoured to talk with James Mwenda! James is a distinguished conservationist, safari guide and caretaker for the last remaining Northern White Rhinos on the planet. We will hear about a baby rhino rescued by the Ol Pejeta team, a ground-breaking project that aims to bring…
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'Conservation in Conflict Zones' with Rory Young, Co-Founder of Chengeta Wildlife
In this episode, David talked to renowned conservationist Rory Young, co-founder, and president of Chengeta Wildlife. Rory dedicated his life to wildlife protection, operating in some of the most politically unstable environments in the world. We will learn about Rory's mission to save the Mali...
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Jeremy Hance - Eco-Journalist. Confessions of a globe-trotting hypochondriac and Tam the Rhino..
In this episode, you will be transported across the globe with environmental journalist, Jeremy Hance. Jeremy delights us with fascinating insights into his adventures in wild places. Including the story of a chatty rhino named Tam, the last Bornean Rhino on the planet, who happened to walk into…
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'Bringing Wildlife Traffickers to Justice' with William Brown and Dr Timothy Wittig
This week I'm thrilled to be talking to Dr. Tim Wittig (Head of Intelligence, United for Wildlife) and William Brown (CEO, Focused Conservation) about the complexity of tackling the Illegal wildlife trade. We'll learn about how these world-leading organizations are supporting governments, and law...
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"Tales of the Painted Dogs" with Dr. Greg Rasmussen
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Greg Rasmussen, a world leader in Painted Dog conservation. Greg regales us with heartwarming stories, including one involving a dog named Circus, and captivating insights into working with local ranchers to put an end to the killing of painted dogs. Greg…
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A mission to save the coral reefs of Madagascar with Roderick Stein-Rostaing!
This week we have a fascinating conversation with Roderick Stien-Rostaing, Founder and Director of Reef Doctor. Reef Doctor is a pioneering organisation that has been conducting conservation and social development in southwest Madagascar for 15 years. A major part of their work is the…
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'Becoming a Black Mamba' with Sergeant Nkateko Mzimba
This week we have the privilege of being joined by Sergeant Nkateko Mzimba, a key member of the Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit, South Africa. Not only has the unit reduced poaching by over 60% in the Balule region of the Greater Kruger National Park but also broken tradition as the world's first...
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Saving the Pink Dolphin with marine biologist Suzanne Smith
Join us to hear all about the mysterious world of the Amazon River Dolphin with Suzanne Smith, founder of the Amazon River Dolphin Conservation Foundation (ARDCF). Suzanne shares stories of her expeditions into the depths of the Amazon rainforest. From being caught in tropical storms to swimming...
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'Expeditions into the unknown' with renowned explorer, Paul Rose
We go behind the scenes of a National Graphic Ocean expedition with renowned explorer Paul Rose. Paul is the expedition leader for the Nat Geo Pristine Seas project that has led to the protection of 23 marine reserves from Costa Rica to the Galapagos. Alongside a team of world-leading scientists,...
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Seeking safety in the defender, over and out!
Want to hear why our host, Amy stubbornly locked herself in the Landrover Defender whilst in the bush? Join Amy and David as they discuss the highs and lows of Series One of the podcast! From recording in the back of a sweltering car to realising some episodes were unpublishable - this episode is...
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Cook Inlet Belugas, Sea Otters and the trials of field work! With Verena Gill
This week we give a warm welcome to Verena Gill, a specialist on marine mammals, specifically: sea otters, the Beluga whale and North Pacific Right whale. A major aspect of Verena's work at the NOAA Fisheries is aimed at the conservation of a special population of Beluga whale that lives in the...
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The Ghost of the Mountains! Dr Rodney Jackson and Ashleigh Lutz-Nelson
This week we are focusing on a big cat that could be described as the ghost of the mountains as we welcome Dr. Rodney Jackson and Ashleigh Lutz-Nelson from the Snow Leopard Conservancy. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Jackson is a pioneer in snow leopard conservation and his seminal…
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Saving the Black Rhino. Imire Rhino Conservation with Vera and Sam
This week we chat with Vera Castro and Sam Turley from Imire Wildlife and Rhino conservation, Zimbabwe. From baby rhinos that bring hope during this challenging time to a cape clawless otter that nearly stole the show, you won’t be disappointed! In short, Imrie was founded in 1948 by the...
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Dr Amy Dickman - Lions, Trophy Hunting and the Ruaha Carnivore project.
Would you like to discover why a ban on trophy hunting may not be beneficial to conserving species such as lion? This week we have the privilege of talking to Dr. Amy Dickman, founder of the Ruaha Carnivore Project and a senior research fellow at the University of Oxford. In this episode, Amy...
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'Giving children hope and wildlife a chance' - Anna Tolan
This week we head over to Zambia to talk to Anna Tolan, founder of the Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust. In 1998, Anna and her husband Steve packed their bags and moved from the UK to Zambia and the rest is history! Having found a plot of land on the banks of the Luangwa River, opposite the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to This Wild Life Podcast! Join us as we host world-renowned conservationists sharing tales of their wild adventures and discussing the highs and lows of living and working in vast wilderness. Gain a unique insight into the lives of endangered species and hear remarkable stories about the efforts made to save them. Explore the pathways to becoming a conservationist and stay informed about the current conservation issues affecting our world. We're here to bring the wild to you!
HOSTED BY
Amy Turner
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