Best David Blanco Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 71: She Changes Climate with Bianca Pitt 23:07

2h ago23:07

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The Climate Crisis is imminent. However, despite the urgency of the crisis, there is still a severe lack of diversity and inclusivity in the climate and conservation sector. Women continue to be marginalized from the political sphere because of gender stereotypes, lack of access, and socio-economic-structural barriers. Tackling this is the organiza…

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Rebekah Gee, Elbert Guillory, Greg Larose 44:31

3h ago44:31

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Public health policy expert and founder and CEO of Nest Health Dr. Rebekah Gee speaks on the hybrid health care company and its many years of success. Former member of the Louisiana State Senate Elbert Guillory talks his campaign and candidacy for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District. Author at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose comments on LS…

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Jeff Landry, Mark Ballard 44:29

2h ago44:29

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Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry speaks on his term thus far, his tax reform ideas, and Mike the Tiger's attendance at LSU Football games. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including Landry's tax reform plans and the upcoming presidential election.

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Jackie Siegel, Collis Temple 44:29

5h ago44:29

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Founder of Victoria's Voice and The Save Our Kids Education and Prevention Programs Jackie Siegel talks the impact of the opioid crisis and also the upcoming event Save Our Kids VITAL SIGNS Baton Rouge. For more information visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/saveourkidsvitalsignsbatonrouge/event/saveourkidsvitalsignsbatonrouge?utm_campaign=BCBSA-Bat…

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Lauren Giffin, Colin Jeter, Rolfe McCollister, Chris Champagne 44:29

18h ago44:29

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Vice President of Development at the LSU Alumni Association Lauren Giffin is joined by former LSU tight end and Director of Development for the LSU Alumni Association Colin Jeter to discuss organization and also The Tiger Nation Challenge. For more information and to donate, visit https://www.lsualumni.org/. Author for the Baton Rouge Business Repo…

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George Sells, Whitney Vann, Nick Laborde, Joseph Orgeron 44:29

2d ago44:29

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Veteran anchorman George Sells is joined by TV personality Whitney Vann to remember Baton Rouge therapist Nick Abraham and also to talk the impact of the media has on political news including the upcoming presidential election. Candidate for the Public Service Commission - District 2 Nick Laborde gives insight into his campaign and candidacy. Louis…

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Nora Ahmed, Gene Mills. Brooke Thorington, Greg Larose 44:31

5d ago44:31

44:31

Legal Director for the ACLU of Louisiana Nora Ahmed talks various political topics including the issue of abortion and women's rights and their effect on the upcoming presidential election. President of the Louisiana Family Forum Gene Mills comments on local politics and also the 2024 Presidential Election. Author at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg …

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Episode 77: Conserving Tasmania’s Biodiversity with James Hattam, CEO at Tasmanian Land Conservancy 20:32

5d ago20:32

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Tasmania, the land of the endangered Tasmanian Devil and the extinct Tasmanian tiger, is one of Australia’s most biodiverse regions. Various species of possums, wallabies, seals, penguins, and platypus roam the island state. Unfortunately, the region’s rich ecosystem is under severe threat from habitat clearance and degradation, amplified by the sp…

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Louis Reine, Matt Wood, Mark Ballard, Gil LeBreton 44:30

6d ago44:30

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President of the AFL-CIO Louis Reine is joined by Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO Matt Wood to discuss the dockworkers strike and its impact on the labor union and also the upcoming presidential election and it's canidates. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on the local and national political topics including the upcoming presidential electio…

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Craig Unger, Fred Dent, Mary Patricia Wray, Troy Hebert 44:34

7d ago44:34

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American journalist and writer Craig Unger talks his latest work, "Den of Spies". Financial advisor Fred Dent gives an overview of the markets. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss the vice presidential debate.

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Mary Stein, Terrica Williams, Lulu Chustz 44:31

8d ago44:31

44:31

Assistant Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks whats new at the library and also various upcoming events. Baton Rouge City Court Constable Terrica Williams speaks on her job as constable and also the upcoming reelection. Catering Executive Chef Lulu Chustz gives her thoughts on racism throughout the state.…

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Max Boot, Ron Stallworth, Denny McLain 44:29

9d ago44:29

44:29

Author and historian Max Boot talks his latest work on 40th President Ronald Reagan, "Reagan: His Life and Legend". Retired police officer and author Ron Stallworth recounts his infiltration of the KKK and also speaks on his work, "The Gangs of Zion". Former MLB player Denny McLain comments on the ongoing baseball playoffs.…

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Episode 76: Restoring and Protecting the Daintree Rainforest with Branden Barber, CEO of Rainforest Rescue 39:46

12d ago39:46

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The Daintree Rainforest, located on the northeastern coast of Queensland, is amongst the most pristine rainforests globally. Over 10 million years older than the Amazon Rainforest, the Daintree is part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland. This forms the largest contiguous rainforest in Australia. Countless endemic species of avifauna are found in the …

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Billy Nungesser, James Carville, Greg Larose 44:27

12d ago44:27

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser speaks on his latest business endeavors including his current trade mission in India and also comments on various political topics. Longtime politico James Carville comments on various political topics including the upcoming presidential election and its candidates. Author at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose is joi…

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Greg Meriwether, Mark Ballard 44:29

13d ago44:29

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Longtime WAFB award-winning anchor and reporter Greg Meriwether talks his career throughout the years and also the latest on the world on media. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on local and national political topics including the upcoming elections and also the recent news on Mike Johnson and Clay Higgins.…

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Episode 55: There’s Zero Political About Human Trafficking - It’s Wrong! (Part 2) 38:32

13d ago38:32

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Mr. Steele has held a private investigator license in Florida since 2011. He co- founded Anti-Predator Project, Inc. with his wife in 2012. Anti-Predator Project is the first and only IRS recognized 501(c)3 fully licensed private investigative firm in the United States. Anti-Predator Project specializes in the criminal investigation into individual…

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C. Denise Marcelle, Tyler Bridges, Luke Lognion 44:29

14d ago44:29

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Louisiana State Representative and candidate for Baton Rouge City Constable Denise Marcelle speaks on her candidacy and upcoming election. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on the latest in Capitol news including the state budget and taxes. Managing Director of Live After 5 Luke Lognion talks the upcoming performance o…

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Dr. Kelly Cannon, Cheri Johnson, Maxine Crump 44:31

15d ago44:31

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Director of inpatient perinatal for Woman's Hospital Dr. Kelly Cannon is joined by executive vice president of patient care and chief nursing officer at Woman's Hospital Cheri Johnson to speak on the importance of perinatal health and also Louisiana's first inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and new mothers, Woman's PMHU. Founder, president,…

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Phillip Manuel, Jan Moller 44:27

16d ago44:27

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Vocalist Phillip Manuel remembers the lives of four greats in the entertainment industry; Tito Jackson, Sergio Mendez, James Earl Jones, and Frankie Beverly. Head of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller comments on the latest with tax and budget problems throughout the state.

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Episode 75: Understanding the Way forward for the Grevy’s Zebra with Dr. David Kimiti and Damaris Lekiluai 45:50

19d ago45:50

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The Grevy’s Zebra is the largest extant species of equid in the world. Unfortunately, the species is listed as “Endangered” by the IUCN Red List. With less than 2,000 wild individuals found in pockets of Kenya and Ethiopia, the Grevy’s Zebra is the most threatened of the three zebra species. In the 20th Century, hunting for their skins was the prim…

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Cleo Fields, Greg Larose, Ryan Vasquez 44:29

19d ago44:29

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Member of the Louisiana State Senate and candidate for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District Cleo Fields gives insight into his campaign and candidacy and also comments on various national and local political topics. Author at the Louisiana Illuminator Greg Larose is joined by news director for WWNO in New Orleans and WRKF in Baton Rouge Ryan Vasq…

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Dave Mason, Mike Wolf, Mark Ballard, Gwen Palagi 44:27

20d ago44:27

44:27

BetOnline's Sportsbook Brand Manager Dave Mason talks online betting and the 2024 presidential election odds. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf speaks on the idea of weed legalization and also the comments from Richard Nixon regarding marijuana. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on national and political topics including the recent comments from Loui…

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Episode 54: There’s Zero Political About Human Trafficking - It’s Wrong! - Trent Steele 41:35

23d ago41:35

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Mr. Steele has held a private investigator license in Florida since 2011. He co- founded Anti-Predator Project, Inc. with his wife in 2012. Anti-Predator Project is the first and only IRS recognized 501(c)3 fully licensed private investigative firm in the United States. Anti-Predator Project specializes in the criminal investigation into individual…

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Hillar Moore, Adam Johnson, Marc H. Morial, Tiyale Hayes, Chris Colbert 44:30

21d ago44:30

44:30

District Attorney Hillar Moore speaks on property tax throughout the state, advancements in technology within the criminal justice system, and the upcoming event "Saving Aziz and Those Left Behind". For more information, visit https://apat.memberclicks.net/savingazizpfpfundraiser#!/. BRSO's Music Director Adam Johnson gives insight into what's new …

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Amanda Jones, Danny Heitman, Nancy Rosenblum 44:30

22d ago44:30

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Librarian Amanda Jones speaks on anti-censorship in libraries throughout the state and her latest work regarding this, "That Librarian". Columnist Danny Heitman reflects on his journalism career the impact and importance of libraries, and also the the upcoming library series, "The Bill of Obligations". For more information, visit https://www.visitb…

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Episode 74: Understanding Coral Reefs with Dr Francoise Cavada-Blanco, Co-Chair, IUCN Coral Specalist Group 25:34

26d ago25:34

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Coraf Reefs around the world are under severe threat. It is estimated that around 10% of the global coral reefs are dead while about 60% are under severe threat due to anthropogenic pressure. Climate change remains the primary threat to coral reefs around the world, with increasing sea temperatures catalyzing coral bleaching, which results in the d…

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Episode 73: Understanding Nature Finance with Darren Mckenzie from Global Canopy 23:42

1M ago23:42

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Nature forms the foundation of the world’s economy. Nature-based solutions focused on climate mitigation contribute about USD 170 billion worth of ecosystem services to the global economy. However, the dependencies of the nature of the global economy and the related risks and opportunities to the economy have not received much attention from corpor…

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Episode 53: When You’re Writing a Book, You Can Do Anything- Dan Ramm 44:58

1M ago44:58

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Dan Ramm is an author, writer, Emmy nominated producer, and business partner with Joe Mantegna at Acquaviva Productions since 2001. Dan has dozens of credits, including Criminal Minds, Gun Stories (now in season 14) Hollywood Weapons; Fact or Fiction (In season 6), and Booger Bottom USA. He has multiple awards for writing and producing, including 5…

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Episode 72: Exploring the Role of Remote Sensing in Forest Conservation with Professor Ed Mitchard, Co-Founder at Space Intelligence 21:06

1M ago21:06

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In a previous episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, we briefly touched upon the role of artificial intelligence and biacoustic monitoring in wildlife conservation. On a similar note, in this episode, I interview Professor Ed Mitchard, to discuss the role of remote sensing in forest conservation Through the use of satellites, remote Sensing allows …

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Episode 71: Tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis with Nature-Based Solutions with Seth Thomas, University of Oxford 22:04

2M ago22:04

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Over the last few decades, the world has witnessed a technological revolution to tackle the climate crisis. However, more recently, there has been a growing consensus about the role of nature and nature-based solutions in tackling, not only the Three Planetary Crisis but also various pressing societal issues, such as poverty. The goals of nature-ba…

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Episode 52: Where have you Been? 24:50

2M ago24:50

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Monica and Oscar discuss how life has a way of happening, despite our best plans. Tequila: Marques De Casa Noble Añejo www.casanoble.comBy Patty Mouton

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Episode 70: Understanding Penguin Conservation with Dee Boersma, Co-Chair, IUCN Penguin Specalist Group 20:01

2M ago20:01

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The Penguin is amongst the most unique taxa of birds in the world. These flightless, aquatic birds are highly adept swimmers, having adapted to spending half their lives underwater. Penguins, with the aid of flippers and their streamlined bodies are known to swim over 20 kilometres an hour in seas while hunting for prey. There are currently between…

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Episode 69: Preventing The Insect Crisis with Paul Hetherington, Buglife 29:55

2M ago29:55

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‘If we and the rest of the back-boned animals were to disappear overnight, the rest of the world would get on pretty well. But if the invertebrates were to disappear, the world’s ecosystems would collapse.’ Sir David Attenborough. From pollination and seed dispersal to pest control and nutrient cycling, insects and other invertebrates provide human…

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Episode 68: Protecting Africa’s Biodiversity with Kaddu Sebuyna, CEO of the African Wildlife Foundation 51:40

2M ago51:40

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Africa’s wilderness has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world. Despite its exploding population and rapidly growing economies, the continent has often been the flagbearer of conservation globally. This ranges from the conservation of elephants and rhinos in southern Africa to the creation of Kavango Zambezi, the second-lar…

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Episode 66: Fostering Effective Conservation Partnerships for Africa’s Biodiversity with Fred Nelson, CEO at Maliasili 42:18

3M ago42:18

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Collaboration is essential for conservation. The complexity of conservation challenges is often multifold and requires the involvement and cooperation of multiple stakeholders. Additionally, the sharing of resources, particularly funding, and technical expertise from a variety of sectors, immensely contribute to the success of conservation initiati…

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Episode 65: Safeguarding Central Africa’s Crocodiles and Pangolins with Matthew Shirley 46:38

3M ago46:38

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Meet the Pangolin. The world’s most trafficked mammal. Pangolins are also known as scaly anteaters due to the protective keratin scales covering their skins. Unfortunately, these protective keratin scales are leading to the pangolin’s downfall. Keratin is in high demand in China and Vietnam (the usual suspects) for traditional Chinese Medicine and …

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Episode 64: Conserving Amazon’s River Dolphins with Suzanne Smith 20:04

3M ago20:04

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The Amazon River Dolphin, known locally as the “Boto”, is the largest species of river dolphin in the world. The species is also the most widespread river dolphin, covering six different countries in South America. Unfortunately, the Amazon River Dolphin is classified as “Endangered” by the IUCN Red List. Commercial fishing remains the primary thre…

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Episode 63: Protecting the World’s Cranes with Dr. Rich Beilfuss, President, International Crane Foundation 45:52

4M ago45:52

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Globally, there are 15 species of cranes spread across all continents baring South America and Antarctica. With eight species, East Asia has the highest crane diversity. A few species of crane, such as the Siberian and Demosille crane, are known to migrate thousands of kilometers to avoid the harsh winter months of Siberia. Across their range, cran…

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Episode 62: Protecting South America’s Jaguars from the Illegal Wildlife Trade with Melissa Arias, Jaguar and Priority Landscape Coordinator, WWF 23:32

4M ago23:32

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After tigers and lions, the jaguar is the third largest species of wild felid and the only species of the Panthera genus (big cats) to be found in Americas. The current range of jaguars extends from southern USA, across Mexico and Central America to the Amazonian rainforest. In Central and South America, jaguars inhabit tropical rainforests, decidu…

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Episode 61: Creating Landscapes of Lions with Alayne Oriol Cotterill, CEO at Lion Landscapes 40:10

4M ago40:10

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Listed as “Vulnerable” by the IUCN Red List, The African Lion is one of the most threatened species in the world. The population of this regal carnivore has dropped drastically from over 200,000 individuals a century ago to approximately 24,000 today. Almost half of this population is found outside protected areas, often in human-dominated landscap…

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Episode 60: Conserving the Lesser Florican and Great Indian Bustard with Sujit Narwade, Assistant Director, Bombay Natural History Society 13:53

4M ago13:53

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Once upon a time, the Great Indian Bustard was close to becoming India’s National Bird. However, the species is now considered Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List, with less than 100 individuals remaining in the wild. The species is predominantly found in Rajasthan, though sightings do occur across the Deccan Plateau. Collisions with windmil…

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Episode 59: The Future of Orangutan Conservation, Michelle Desilets, Executive Director, Orangutan Land Trust 25:26

4M ago25:26

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One of the most charismatic species of the rainforests of south-east Asia is the orangutan. The orangutan is the only wild species of Great Ape found in Asia, with the remaining three, gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos, found in Africa. Until 1996, the orangutan was considered one individual species. However, since then the species has been divide…

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Episode 58: Creating a Future for Clouded Leopards with Chrishen Gomez, DPhil Student, WildCRU, University of Oxford 23:58

5M ago23:58

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One of Asia’s most elusive predators is the Clouded Leopard. Until 2006, the term clouded leopard referred to one ubiquitous species found across the Eastern Himalayas, mainland Southeast Asia, and the islands of Borneo and Sumatara. However, extensive genetic analysis of various populations revealed two sister species of clouded leopard. The first…

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Episode 57: Exploring the Conservation of Borneo’s Primates and Felines with Susan Cheyne, Borneo Nature Foundation International 52:42

5M ago52:42

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The highly biodiverse island Borneo forms one of the largest remaining intact forests of Southeast Asia. Also, the world’s third largest island, Borneo is a stronghold for various charismatic and endangered megafauna species, including orangutans, clouded leopards, elephants, proboscis monkeys and sunbear. Unfortunately, the rainforests of south-ea…

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Episode 56: Safeguarding the Mammals of the Eastern Ghats with Dr. Vikram Aditya, Principal Scientist at the Centre for Wildlife Studies 21:35

5M ago21:35

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The Eastern Ghats is amongst the most biodiverse regions in India. This discontinuous mountain range is spread predominantly across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. A study conducted by ATREE found over 200 species of birds in the Eastern Ghats, which includes the endemic Jerdon’s Courser. The region also has healthy populations of…

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Episode 51: When You’re in the Fire, You Don’t Recognize It - Leslie Yancy 41:15

5M ago41:15

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Leslie has been in the healthcare industry for over 20 years. For most of those years, she served as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at a trauma hospital in Huntington, WV. After leaving bedside in 2017, she switched her focus to mental and physical wellness for the caregiver. She is a certified trauma recovery coach with her passion being helpi…

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Episode 55: Reviving India’s Seagrass Meadows for Dugong Conservation with Elrika D’Souza from Nature Conservation Foundation 16:42

5M ago16:42

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Dugongs are amongst Asia’s most charismatic marine mammals. The species is often referred to as "sea cows" as their diet predominantly consists of seagrass. The range of the dugongs is fragmented across the warm coastal waters of the western Pacific Ocean to the eastern coast of Africa. In India, their range extends across the Western and Southern …

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Episode 54: Creating an Encyclopedia of India’s Wildlife with RoundGlass Sustain 26:13

6M ago26:13

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India is a wildlife paradise. Despite being the largest democracy and fastest-growing economy in the world, wildlife has recovered throughout the country. From tigers of Madhya Pradesh to hornbills and Amur falcons of Nagaland and the lions of Gujarat, India is home to conservation miracles. Capturing these stories is RoundGlass Sustain. With the a…

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Episode 53: Bringing back the Markhor with Tanushree Srivastava from Wildlife Trust of India 17:59

6M ago17:59

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The Markhor is one of Central and South Asia's most charismatic mountain ungulates. The species is scattered across the Karakoram Range, Afghanistan, and the western Himalayas. The Markhor, often called the “Screw-horned Goat” is the national animal of Pakistan. In Persian and Pahto languages, the word “mārkhor” translates as "snake-eater" highligh…

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