Best Rehabbers Podcasts (2024)

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Badger Cull - National Day of Action London 3 September 2024 52:00

2d ago52:00

52:00

Last week Wildlife Matters joined hundreds of other advocates outside Parliament in London to call for an en immediate end to the Badger culls in England. Speakers included Chris Packham, Dominic Dyer, Rosie Wood, Chair of the Badger Trust, who hosted the event; Wildlife Matters, who joined hundreds of other advocates outside Parliament in London t…

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The Grouse Shoot is Over for Today 30:11

16d ago30:11

30:11

Hello and welcome to this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast. I’m your host - Nigel Palmer, and we have another exciting show for you today. It’s been a busy time at Wildlife Matters HQ. This week’s main feature will be our trip to the Upland Moors, and the shutdown of the Grouse shoots on the opening day of their season. Then, in complete contrast, j…

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Uncovering Britain's rarest woodland wildflowers Part Two 38:33

1M ago38:33

38:33

Hello and welcome to this week's Wildlife Matters Podcast. I'm your host, Nigel Palmer. In today's action-packed episode, we embark on an exclusive adventure to discover some of the rarest wildflowers in the UK. It's a unique journey, and we are pleased to share our adventures and experiences with you. In this week's Wildlife Matters Mindful Moment…

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Uncovering Britain's rarest woodland wildflowers Part One 35:32

2M ago35:32

35:32

Hello and welcome to this week's Wildlife Matters podcast. In this week's episode, we are embarking on an exhilarating mission that will take us all around the UK as we strive to uncover Britain’s rarest woodland wild plants. The thrill of the plant hunt is palpable, and we can't wait to share our discoveries with you. In this week's Wildlife Matte…

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Wild Bees and Natural Beekeeping 31:23

2M ago31:23

31:23

Hello, and welcome to the Wildlife Matters podcast. In this episode, we will talk to Matt Somerville of Bekindhives, who introduces us to natural beekeeping. Many of you may be sceptical of beekeeping. While we all want to encourage and help bees and other pollinators, the world of beekeeping has several issues that very quickly turn people off fro…

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An Introduction to British Bats 37:11

3M ago37:11

37:11

On this week's Wildlife Matters podcast we are delighted to bring you our Introduction to British Bats. My fascination with bats began in childhood when I watched them gracefully fly around our garden. This childhood curiosity has blossomed into a lifelong passion. Even now, I eagerly anticipate the bats I might encounter on my evening walks. The i…

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Restore Nature Now March 22.06.24 and A Bronze Age Solstice day walk to Stonehenge 37:06

3M ago37:06

37:06

Restore Nature Now London March and A Bronze Age Solstice day walk to Stonehenge. Hello and welcome to this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast. We are fast approaching midsummer’s day—or solstice day—so we have followed a Bronze Age walk to Stonehenge on solstice morning 2023, and we would love it if you came along with us. Our journey will transport …

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Urban Squirrels with Natalia Doran 52:45

4M ago52:45

52:45

We are talking to Natalia Doran on this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast. Natalia founded Urban Squirrels, a London-based specialist grey squirrel rescue and is also an advocate for wildlife, being on the council of Animal Aid, a trustee of Farplace Animal Rescue and the academic charity Pan-Orthodox Concern for Animals. The Grey Squirrel, a cherish…

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A Night with the Pine Martens 26:37

4M ago26:37

26:37

Join Wildlife Matters as we spend a night with the Pine Martens Hello, and a big warm welcome to this week's Wildlife Matters. I’m your host, Nigel Palmer, and we have a real treat for you today. But it’s not the Q&A you may have been expecting - that has been put back slightly while we finalise the production. Today, we are offering a unique oppor…

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Wildlife Care Badge - Self Regulation for Wildlife Rescues or Rehabbers 44:32

5M ago44:32

44:32

On this week's Wildlife Matters podcast, we have a feature-length chat with Alana, the co-founder of the Wildlife Care Badge. Wildlife Care Badge was set up by a collective of vet professionals, wildlife professionals, and wildlife rescues/rehabbers, who have united to develop some self-regulation for UK wildlife rescues/rehabbers. We have launched…

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The Bloody Ivory Trade 31:28

5M ago31:28

31:28

The Bloody Ivory Trade We have had a very wet winter here in the UK, but now the signs of spring are all around. With its many shades of green and the bluebells currently carpeting our woodlands, the birds are nesting, and the dawn chorus is loud and genuinely a beautiful cacophony. I’ve been leading nightingale walks in our local woodlands and fol…

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UK River Pollution Why are our Rivers dying? 38:03

6M ago38:03

38:03

Hello and welcome to this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast. I’m your host, Nigel Palmer. It’s Springtime here in the UK, and nature is bursting back into life. There are so many shades of green - and every shade is so fresh and vibrant. The birds are in full song, and the buds have burst into blossom. And we are at the start of Series Four. It has b…

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Trophy Hunting - The Illusion of Conservation 37:25

7M ago37:25

37:25

This week's Wildlife Matters Podcast concludes Season Three with a feature on international wildlife. Wildlife Matters Investigates returns to expose the Trophy Hunting trade, Trophy Hunting - in An Illusion of Conservation, and we call out all their claims that Trophy Hunting is good for the local economy and tourism and even that it is good for a…

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All About Hedgehogs with Deborah from Hedgepigs 47:28

7M ago47:28

47:28

Hello, and welcome to the Wildlife Matters podcast. On today’s action-packed show, we are talking to Deborah from the Hedgepigs. A dedicated hedgehog rescue based in the East Midlands, we will find out how a hedgehog rescue works behind the scenes, how to attract and support hedgehogs in your garden, and why they are doing better in urban areas tha…

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Amphibians, Reptiles and Toad Patrols and Valentine Special Love in the wildlife world 54:28

7M ago54:28

54:28

On today’s action-packed Wildlife Matters Podcast, we are talking to Maiya from the Nottingham Amphibian and Reptile group, finding out about our native amphibians and reptiles and why toad patrols are so important. And, of course, today is St Valentine’s Day, so Wildlife Matters looks into the bizarre world of courting and mating in wildlife aroun…

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Wildflower Woodland Walk 57:36

8M ago57:36

57:36

Today, on the Wildlife Matters Podcast, join me for a walk through a wild meadow on the edge of woodland as we look at some of the plants that thrive in a meadow environment, some of the traditional uses in herbal medicine, and the folklore surrounding them. Then, we spend a night with Pine Martens in Southern Scotland. Pine Marten populations are …

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Why is the British govt still killing badgers? 40:50

8M ago40:50

40:50

WHY is the question on this week's Wildlife Matters podcast? Why are the British government still killing Badgers when the science and available evidence show that the issue of BovineTB is in dairy cows and, more specifically, intensively farmed dairy cows? In Wildlife Matters Investigates, we ask WHY we still wear fur today. And we have some surpr…

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Hoglets - All about baby Hedgehogs and Why lion cub petting is so wrong 31:31

9M ago31:31

31:31

On today’s Wildlife Matters podcast, we will be talking about hoglets young hedgehogs and in Wildlife Matters Investigates we look at Lion cub petting and why it is wrong. This week, nature News is close to our hearts as we cover the story of the government's plans to protect the UK’s temperate rainforest, a habitat that is so rare and under consta…

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Christmas Special Hedgehogs in Folklore and The Fox and the Puzzle Hall 49:23

9M ago49:23

49:23

It's Christmas! Hello and welcome to the Wildlife Matters Christmas Special We have passed Winter Solstice, and the Yule log keeps the house warm, and Santa is on his way... What better way to spend Christmas Eve than to sit down and listen to a magical story based on wildlife and nature? That is precisely what we have for you today. First, get rea…

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Why woodlands are so good for our well-being and Where have all the Raptors Gone? 38:37

9M ago38:37

38:37

Welcome to the Wildlife Matters Podcast. Today is our 1st-anniversary edition. Just a year ago, we launched with a passion for wildlife and a burning desire to highlight the good, the bad and the downright ugly things happening to wildlife and the natural world. Our vision was to build a community of caring and compassionate campaigners to end the …

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Why we are Backing the Hunting Ban 35:07

10M ago35:07

35:07

Welcome to today's episode of the Wildlife Matters Podcast. In this episode, we will discuss our stance on hunting with dogs in England and Wales and explain why we support a complete ban on this practice. Additionally, we will talk about our efforts to strengthen the Hunting Act. Our investigative team has also uncovered the disturbing truth about…

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What do Hedgehogs eat? and the Incredible ways Wildlife adapts to Winter 35:59

10M ago35:59

35:59

So what do Hedgehogs eat? We all love our spiky mammalian cousins, but do they eat slugs and snails or fish catfood - Join us as we find out the best food for wild hedgehogs. And we take another nature adventure to discover how Britain's wildlife adapts to winter. Add in the very latest Nature News and spend some precious time in nature with us in …

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British Governments Broken promises on Nature, Climate and the Environment 33:07

11M ago33:07

33:07

In this week's Wildlife Matters Podcast, join me for an autumn walk on the edge of the South Downs as we find some of the winter visitors that arrive at this time of year to feast on our autumnal abundance of food. Join us and take some time out in Nature with Mindful Moments, and following the King's Speech this week, we explain the British Govern…

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Val Green One Voice for Animals Interview 37:17

11M ago37:17

37:17

In this week's #WildlifeMatters #Podcast, we chat with Val Green MBE, the founder of One Voice for Animals UK and discover the fascinating life of the Winter Moth One Voice for Animals UK www.helpanimals.co.uk For more information please visit our website www.wildlife-matters.org Get in touch hello@wildlife-matters.org…

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Wild Things! - A chat with Lucy Steele Founder of Wild Things Rescue 46:02

12M ago46:02

46:02

Welcome to Season 3 of the Wildlife Matters Podcast. We are delighted to announce our new partnership to raise awareness of animal welfare in the UK with the fabulous folk at One Voice for Animals. One Voice for Animals website is www.helpanimals.co.uk We begin by speaking to the remarkable Lucy Steel, founder of Wild Things Rescue in Lincolnshire …

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Bonus Episode Autumn Folklore The Story of Mabon 49:20

1y ago49:20

49:20

This week on the Wildlife Matters podcast, we are trying something new. To celebrate the Autumn Equinox and our love of storytelling, we are bringing you two intriguing stories. One is about Mabon, the son of Mother Nature herself, and the other is our unique interpretation of a traditional Native American folk story that unravels the mystery of wh…

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Fox Hunting - The Facts 29:04

1y ago29:04

29:04

In this week's Wildlife Matters Podcast, we delve into the world of Fox Hunting and share our reasons for opposing it with such fervent passion. This personal story is a testament to the friends who we have spent decades in the field opposing and halting blood hunters from indulging in their illegal pleasure. As we enter Small Pet Rodent Awareness …

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Stag Hunting in Britain 37:11

1y ago37:11

37:11

This week's Wildlife Matters Podcast delves into the urgent issue of Stag hunting, which continues in the West Country of England, and how stag hunters have been evading the law. In Wildlife Matters Investigates, we return to the upland moors of Northern England and ask the question: Grouse Moor conservation - Can we believe them? Please support us…

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Trail Hunting Myths - Trail of lies 32:05

1y ago32:05

32:05

This week's #WildlifeMatters #Podcast discusses the false claims and dishonesty surrounding Trail Hunting, a practice initiated in 2004 to continue hunting despite the Hunting Act. Join us for #WildlifeMatters #Investigates as we uncover the truth about Britain's game shooting industry and raise the critical question: Is it Game Shooting or Shame S…

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Grouse Shooting The Inglorious 12th 39:26

1y ago39:26

39:26

This week's Wildlife Matters Podcast takes us to the upland moors on The Inglorious 12th, the start of the Grouse Shooting season. Our feature story, 'Blood on the Moors,' delves into the complex relationship between this controversial sport and wildlife conservation. In Wildlife Matters Investigates, we reveal the truth behind grouse shooting esta…

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Britain's Wild Summer Visitors 34:19

1y ago34:19

34:19

In this week's Wildlife Matters Matters Podcast, join us as we search for Britain's wild summer visitors, from Puffins and Orcas to Hawk moths and Cuckoos. We'll discuss their unique behaviours, their role in the ecosystem, and the conservation efforts to protect them. This week's Wildlife Matters Investigates exposes the vile and cruel Hunters who…

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Enchanting Summer Wildflower Walk 33:01

1y ago33:01

33:01

Embark on a unique journey this week on the Wildlife Matters #podcast, as we take you on a summer wildflower walk, unveiling the mysteries of fascinating wildflowers. In this week's #WildlifeMattersInvestigates, we delve into the compelling story of captive cetaceans in our Prison Grove campaign, a topic of utmost relevance to wildlife conservation…

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41: NYC is for Plovers - Interview with Chris Allieri of the NYC Plover Project 1:05:14

1y ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Welcome to another episode of Bird Sh*t! It's currently nesting and fledgling season for adorable shorebirds. As such, we're excited to talk to Chris Allieri, founder of the NYC Plover Project. Chris joins us to talk about: what it's like on the frontlines of the annual summer showdown: shorebirds vs. the world the wacky and wonderful world of star…

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Fascinating Foxy Facts 29:52

1y ago29:52

29:52

Fascinating Foxy Facts is part of a new series that delves into the iconic native wildlife in Britain, highlighting the urgent need for wildlife conservation. The red fox, one of Britain’s most beloved mammals, is also one of the most controversial. Its popularity is juxtaposed with widespread demonisation and persecution, a dichotomy that sparks i…

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Badger Vaccination - The Facts 34:09

1+ y ago34:09

34:09

Why are badgers being vaccinated for Bovine Tuberculosis instead of cattle? Find out the reasons behind badger vaccination in this week's Wildlife Matters Podcast. Join us in Wildlife Matters Investigates as we delve into the controversial world of Dolphinariums. Are these establishments openly supporting dolphin hunters and condemning wild Dolphin…

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Randomised Badger Cull Trials and why its still important 54:58

1+ y ago54:58

54:58

Wildlife Matters Podcast explores the key issues that impact wildlife and nature. In the UK, one of those is the government-backed killing of native Badgers. If you have looked into the UK’s Badger Culls, chances are you have encountered the Randomised Badger Cull Trial, more commonly referred to as RBCT. But what exactly is the RBCT, and why shoul…

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40: Migration madness! 44:26

1+ y ago44:26

44:26

Wake up, folks, because our hiatus is over and IT'S MIGRATION SEASON. In this episode, we're bringing you five incredible bird migrations: the longest, the shortest, and some impressive ones in between. We also cover some fun birds in the news stories, including Zoom parrots. Plus, find out if we actually know the length of an American football fie…

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All About Badgers Ecology and Biology 37:29

1+ y ago37:29

37:29

Welcome to the start of an exciting series where Wildlife Matters delves into the lives of some of the UK's most beloved wildlife. In All About Badgers, Wildlife Matters will explore how these fascinating creatures communicate within their close-knit communities, forage for food, and work together to protect their stronghold territories. This week,…

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Lifting the lid on Wildlife traps 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

39:12

Gamekeepers on Grouse moors utilise a sinister array of lethal devices to snare native predators of the beloved farmed grouse, destined to be shot for human pleasure and game meat. Wildlife Matters is exposing the tools used by Gamekeepers – some legal, some illegal, but all in everyday use – to trap, injure and kill our native wildlife. In Wildlif…

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Farmed for their Fur 36:44

1+ y ago36:44

36:44

The need for fur clothing is no longer necessary. We have the technology to create ethical and humane materials for clothing that can cater to all conditions on our planet, ensuring a promising future for fashion without compromising on style or comfort. In Wildlife Matters Investigates, we ask why we are still hunting Otter and Mink in the UK. The…

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Poached for their body Parts – The illegal trade in wildlife 35:53

1+ y ago35:53

35:53

This week Wildlife Matters exposes the illegal wildlife trade and the wild animals being killed for their body parts. Every year, 35,000 – 50,000 are slaughtered for their precious tusks, and their lives are taken to feed relentless and cruel greed. And Wildlife Matters Investigates looks at the suffering of captive Dolphins that were born to be wi…

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The Badger Culls - Let's start at the very beginning... 41:37

1+ y ago41:37

41:37

The Pilot Badger Culls raise one unavoidable question – Can we trust those in power to make decisions for the greater good? Wildlife Matters explains the truth about the Pilot culls and how they have failed Badgers, Cattle and farmers. And Wildlife Matters Investigates Habitats - Ancient Woodlands.By Nigel Palmer

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The Truth about BovineTB 30:07

1+ y ago30:07

30:07

The British government has culled over 175,000 badgers in ten years and still bovine TB is a massive problem for Cattle, Farmers, and of course, what's left of our native badgers. Plus we expose the cruelty of Hare Hare Hunting in Wildlife Matters Investigates.By Nigel Palmer

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Winter Wildflowers You can find on your Winter Walks 38:04

1+ y ago38:04

38:04

In this week's Wildlife Matters Podcast, join us for a winter walk to discover what plants you can find right now and in Wildlife Matters Investigates, we expose the cruel trade that is stealing wild Dolphins and Whales from the wild for a life in captivity.By Nigel Palmer

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All About Badgers – A Winters Tale 34:11

1+ y ago34:11

34:11

In this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast, we will be telling the story of the Badger in The Winter’s Tale and in Wildlife Matters Investigates as the Hunting Act turns 18, The Severn amendments that would strengthen the Hunting Act and bring about an enforceable ban on hunting wild animals with packs of dogs in England and Wales Plus, we investigate…

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A New Sparrowhawk family 36:55

1+ y ago36:55

36:55

This week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast Is a really personal story for me because it’s the story of an adventure I had with the young sparrow hawk family. I watched them throughout the whole summer period. I saw their chicks from birth to fledge. I’ve called it " Meet the Peckhams” and wanted to share it with you. In Wildlife Matters Investigates, We …

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Mycelium – The Magic of Mushrooms 29:59

1+ y ago29:59

29:59

Mycelium – The Magic of Mushrooms – A journey that extends billions of years from to the modern world of climate change and food production In Wildlife Matters Investigates – we expose the environmental devastation on the grouse shooting moors in the UK and how Grouse Shooting impacts climate change and flooding .We look at the latest Nature news a…

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Exposed! - Trail Hunting Webinars 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

28:12

Wildlife Matters Investigates exposes the webinars that show the Directors of the hunting Office training others how to deceive the police and public so they can hunt foxes under the pretence of Trail Hunting! Are these the last days of Fox hunting? In complete contrast, Wildlife Matters explains hibernation. Why do some mammals hibernate, and how …

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