Best David Blanco Podcasts (2024)

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

9h 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

19h 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

5h ago44:27

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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

16h 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

1h ago44:30

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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

4h 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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Jill Kidder, Charlie Melançon 44:27

5h ago44:27

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President and CEO of Visit Baton Rouge Jill Kidder talks the latest in local tourism as well as the effect the Super Bowl in New Orleans will have on Baton Rouge. Former Louisiana Congressman Charlie Melancon comments on various local and national political topics including the upcoming presidential election.…

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

14h 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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General Russel Honore, Sally Nungesser 44:29

11h ago44:29

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Retired lieutenant general and founder of the GreenARMY General Russel Honore speaks various topics including the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, this hurricane season, and also comments on the upcoming presidential election. Head of Nungesser Consulting and Republican Sally Nungesser talks the upcoming presidential election and its candidates.…

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Troy Carter, Mark Ballard, Lora Hinton 44:30

17h ago44:30

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Congressman Troy Carter talks the aftermath of Hurricane Francine and also comments on the recent presidential debate. The Advocate's Mark Ballard comments on national political topics including the upcoming presidential election and the recent presidential debate in Philadelphia. LSU's first Black football player Lora Hinton talks his football car…

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Quin Hillyer, Bill Jacquemin, Taylor Jacobs 44:25

1d ago44:25

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Columnist and writer Quin Hillyer talks the upcoming presidential election and it's candidates and also comments on last night's debate. Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin gives an update on Hurricane Francine. Associate AD of NIL & Strategic Initiatives Taylor Jacobs talks the world of NIL and it's impact on college athletes and also the new Amazon seri…

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Sid Edwards, Mary-Patricia Wray 44:28

3d ago44:28

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Istrouma High head football coach and candidate for mayor Sid Edwards talks his decision to run for mayor-president and his campaign. Political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray comments on the upcoming presidential election, the upcoming presidential debate in Philadelphia and also remembers Baton Rouge attorney Mary Olive Pierson.…

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Meghan Goldbeck, Robert Freeland Ron Faucheux 44:28

10d ago44:28

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Executive Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Louisiana and Mississippi Chapters Meghan Goldbeck gives insight into the statistics of suicide and also the importance of this Suicide Prevention Month. A representative for Hispanic Heritage Month Discovery Day Robert Freeland speaks on the upcoming holiday and its impact thro…

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

6d 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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Stephen Handwerk, Troy Hebert, Jan Moller 44:30

7d ago44:30

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Former executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party Stephen Handwerk is joined by former State Representative Troy Hebert to discuss the November 5th elections including the presidential and its candidates. Head of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller comments on the Landry administration thus far, the idea of Louisiana and a fiscal crisis, and a…

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Tim Temple, George Morris 44:27

8d ago44:27

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Commissioner of Insurance of Louisiana Tim Temple talks the insurance crisis, the effects of insurance rates due to hurricane season, and the Louisiana fortified roof program. Former Baton Rouge Advocate reporter George Morris remembers the great Paul Dietzel on what would have been his 100th birthday.…

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

8d 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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Fred Dent, Tara Wicker, Emily Wax-Thibodeaux 44:10

9d ago44:10

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Financial advisor Fred Dent gives an assessment of the markets thus far. Former EBR Parish city council member and founder of The W Consulting Group and Community Builders, Inc. Tara Wicker gives her perspective on abortion rights and it's impact on the upcoming presidential election. The Washington Post's Emily Wax-Thibodeaux talks on men's perspe…

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Mary Stein, Billy Clark, Bernie Pinsonat 44:30

10d ago44:30

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Assistant Director at East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks whats new at the library including the upcoming 85th anniversary of the EBR Parish library, other upcoming events, and also the latest on library cards. Delta College President Billy Clark speaks on his journey to this point and also the importance and impact of Delta College. P…

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Jose Vargas, Supratik Mukhopadhyay, Dr. Melvyn Lurie, George Sells 44:30

10d ago44:30

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Former LSU basketball player Jose Vargas reflects on his career at LSU and what he's been up to since. Professor in the Center for Computation & Technology Supratik Mukhopadhyay speaks on the idea revolutionizing chronic disease with AI. Psychiatrist Dr. Melvyn Lurie talks the mind's effect on politics. Veteran anchorman George Sells comments on th…

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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

14d 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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Billy Nungesser, Rose Hudson 44:31

14d ago44:31

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser talks various topics including what's new with tourism throughout the state, hurricane season and the 2025 Super Bowl to be held in New Orleans. Louisiana Lottery's President/CEO Rose Hudson talks the latest with the LA Lottery.

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Aimee Robinson, Jeff Sadow, Mike Wolf 44:29

14d ago44:29

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Democratic State Central Committee member Aimee Robinson speaks on the state of the Democratic party in Louisiana and also thoughts on Randal Gaines. Associate professor of political science at Louisiana State University Shreveport Dr. Jeff Sadow is joined by Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf to discuss Louisiana and national politics including Jeff Lan…

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Episode 71: Tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis with Nature-Based Solutions with Seth Thomas, University of Oxford 23:42

21d ago23:42

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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

22d 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

28d 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

1M 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 67: Utilizing Biodiversity Credits and Academia for Conservation with Dr. Tim Coles, Founder, Operation Wallacea 0:47

2M ago0:47

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In this episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, I interview Dr. Tim Coles. Across his decorated conservation career, Tim has established two highly successful, self-sustaining conservation enterprises. These are Operation Wallacea and rePLANET. Operation Wallacea is a network of academics from European and North American universities, who design and…

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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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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Episode 50: Art in a Bottle - Talking Tequila with Chris Quintanilla 57:50

5M ago57:50

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Chris Quintanilla is the CEO of Azul Imports, the makers of Azulejos and Skelly Tequilas. He was born in Mexico City. When he was 10 years old, his father, Pedro Quintanilla, founded Azulejos Tequila. Throughout his middle school and high school years, Chris watched Pedro as he developed the brands. Since Chris was good with computers as a teenager…

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Episode 52: Understanding Amphibian Conservation and the IUCN Red List with Dr. Sanjay Molur, Founder of Zoo Outreach Organization 29:53

5M ago29:53

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With over three decades of conservation experience, Dr. Sanjay Molur, is one of India’s leading wildlife biologists. He was a part of the team of scientists which formulated the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. Since 1995, Dr. Molur has conducted the status assessments of over 10,000 (sub)species and ecosystems. He was amongst the earliest sc…

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Episode 51: Conserving India’s Wildlife through Nature Writing with Neha Sinha 32:47

5M ago32:47

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Neha Sinha was once an environmental reporter at The Indian Express. However, she is now one of India’s leading conservationists. Throughout her career, Neha has utilized her aptitude for communication and advocacy to improve policy and safeguard India’s precious wildlife. One of the most prominent campaigns Neha has supported is the Amur Falcon Ca…

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