It was the deadliest string of shark attacks the world has ever seen. In 2011, sharks in Réunion, a beautiful island, way out in the Indian Ocean started biting people way more than ever before and with lunatic violence. The epidemic forced local surfers, politicians, and business owners into a proxy war with ocean lovers and conservationists worldwide, where long simmering tensions boiled over. Réunion: Shark Attacks in Paradise is the story of what happened on this beautiful island, and t ...
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Snow Leopards, Snakes & Community Farms | Wildlife Conservationist Jonny Hanson
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Jonny Hanson is a conservationist, agriculturalist, and entrepreneur.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Spending his summer holidays working with wild animals.
- Pursuing a PhD in Snow Leopard Conservation.
- The shift in the conservation industry from a "Western" to a "local" approach.
- Living in both Malawi and Monaghan during his childhood.
- The impact this had on his personal identity.
- Establishing Northern Ireland's first community-owned farm.
- His forthcoming book and documentary.
- What he would ask St. Patrick over a pint.
Check it out!
https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/jonny-hanson-conservationist
Links for Jonny:
- TEDxTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FCUumWaTBo&pp=ygURdGVkeCBqb25ueSBoYW5zb24=
- NI Science Festival Event with Teaser Premiere: https://nisciencefestival.com/events/snow-leopard-trail-taster-tape-premier
374 episodes
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 401735941 series 1527238
Content provided by Matthew Thompson. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Matthew Thompson or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Jonny Hanson is a conservationist, agriculturalist, and entrepreneur.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Spending his summer holidays working with wild animals.
- Pursuing a PhD in Snow Leopard Conservation.
- The shift in the conservation industry from a "Western" to a "local" approach.
- Living in both Malawi and Monaghan during his childhood.
- The impact this had on his personal identity.
- Establishing Northern Ireland's first community-owned farm.
- His forthcoming book and documentary.
- What he would ask St. Patrick over a pint.
Check it out!
https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/jonny-hanson-conservationist
Links for Jonny:
- TEDxTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FCUumWaTBo&pp=ygURdGVkeCBqb25ueSBoYW5zb24=
- NI Science Festival Event with Teaser Premiere: https://nisciencefestival.com/events/snow-leopard-trail-taster-tape-premier
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