Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast

On today's show Jack is joined by the amazing Laura Young, who may be better known to some of you as Less Waste Laura! She is a climate activist who is passionate about protecting our oceans, and today she is here to tell us about a number of protests that will be going on all across the UK on April 23rd 2022. Organised by Surfers Against Sewage, these protests hope to secure a better, cleaner fut...

This week Jack is joined by the brilliant Deborah Tabart to highlight Australia’s most iconic animal, the Koala! The pair discuss how the Koala has become politicised, the numerous threats that it faces, and how the Australian Koala Foundation is fighting to protect this incredible species. This includes conversations about their work on the Koala Manifesto, Kiss Points and the Koala Protection Ac...

Today Jack is joined by the one and only Patrícia Medici to discuss one of his favourite animals… the Tapir! The pair talk about what tapirs are, why they undoubtedly have the cutest babies in the animal kingdom, and how we can all act to protect them. They also discuss what it is like to chair an IUCN specialist group, the importance of removing negative stereotypes from animals, and the power of...

Welcome to ReZOO – the Zoo Review Podcast! This week Jack and Jodi discuss 'The Scottish Deer Centre', a zoo which specialises in different species of Deer and the other animals which live around them. The pair begin by walking through their experience, and sharing the joy of feeding deer by hand. They also make sure to talk about some of the other amazing species that the centre is home too, the...

Once again Jack is joined by Connor Davies, a member of the Chester Zoo Youth Board! He is here to tell us all about youth governance, inclusivity in conservation, and the important work and aspirations of the Chester Zoo Youth Board!   The pair begin with a recap of Connor's last appearance on the show where he discussed Bristol Zoo and volunteering. They then jump into the topic of inc...

Today Jack is joined by Connor Davies, one of Bristol Zoo’s Engagement and Learning Presenters. He is here to chat about youth empowerment, volunteering, and his pathway in to conservation. First, the duo share some of the perks of being a volunteer and discuss the various doors that these experiences open. They then discuss Connor's current role in the Bristol Zoo education team; the future of Br...

Today Jack is joined by the incredible Katie Macfarlane to discuss inclusivity, nature therapy and zoo education. The pair start by exploring Katie's transition from archeology to conservation, and her education with Durrell Conservation Academy in Mauritius. They then move on to discuss her roles at some of Scotland’s biggest animal attractions (Deep Sea World and Blair Drummond Safari Park); her...

On today's show Jack and Jodi discuss Fife Zoo, a brand new zoo found right in the heart of Fife! This fantastic little collection is home to species including Zebras, Tortoises, Armadillos, Lemurs and Meerkats! Having overcome impossible challenges, including a significant fire, they are making impressive strides towards greatness. They also have a brilliant little café and gift shop, making this...

Today Jack is joined by the Director of Conservation Optimism, Julia Migné! She is here to discuss the power of optimism, and how her organisation promotes positivity through social media, blogs, podcasts, film festivals and so much more! We also discuss how she became interested in telling conservation stories; her time as the 'Science and Conservation Communications Officer' at Chester Zoo; and...

Today Jack is joined by the amazing Lizzie Seymour, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's Learning Technology Officer! The pair discuss what learning technology actually is, how she is integrating it into Edinburgh Zoo, and how during the COVID-19 Pandemic she managed to create the fantastic conservation education platform – ZOOdle! For the unusual animal fans out there, Jack and Lizzie also...

Welcome to the fourth season of Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast! To celebrate this brand new season I am joined by the fantastic Dr. Arnaud Desbiez to discuss the incredible Anteater! We discuss the importance of anteaters, the threats they face out in the wild, and how his organisation is helping secure a future for these amazing animals. It doesn’t stop there though as we also take some time...

Are you swimming comfortably? Then let's begin.... 🐟 On today's show Jack and Jodi discuss SEA LIFE Loch Lomond, a small but mighty aquarium on the banks of an iconic Scottish landmark! This fantastic aquarium is filled with amazing and bizarre creatures including a Sea Turtle, Mantis Shrimp, Sea Horses, Pipe Fish & Sharks! It also has an incredible view, cinema, and supports the SEA LIF...

Hello and welcome to the second part of our Chester Zoo review! Hosted by Jack Baker and Jodi McFarlane, this show promises to explore, appreciate and highlight the fantastic conservation work of zoos from around the world, while also offering perspective on the visitor experience. Last time we covered everything we discovered at Chester, up to and including our lunch break. Today we are back to d...

Hello and welcome to ReZOO! Hosted by Jack Baker and Jodi McFarlane, this show promises to explore, appreciate and highlight the fantastic conservation work of zoos from around the world, while also offering perspective on the visitor experience. Today, we are turning our focus onto the incredible Chester Zoo! This episode covers everything up to and including, our lunch break, so we discuss the f...

Hello and welcome to ReZOO: The Zoo Review Podcast! Hosted by Jack Baker and Jodi McFarlane, this show promises to explore, appreciate and highlight the fantastic conservation work of zoos from around the world, while also offering perspective on the visitor experience. In this first episode Jack and Jodi introduce the concept; discuss their favourite things about zoos; and reveal their zoo pet pe...

Welcome to Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast, the show dedicated to exploring the worlds underappreciated and underacknowledged conservation stories. Each week our host, Jack Baker, is joined by a world-leading conservationist to discuss their motivations, passions, projects, and the species that they long to protect!  Additionally, this year, the Pangolin family will be growing even bigger...

Jack is joined by the incredible Tasnia Khandaker Prova to recap the conservation highlights of 2021. The pair discuss Cher, Elephants, 'The New Big 5', Conservation Optimism, and the species that have made comebacks in 2021 (This includes tasmanian devils, lynxes, and gharials). They also discuss their hopes for 2022 and how you can create sustainable and eco-friendly new years resolutions! ...

Happy Holidays and welcome to the Pangolin Christmas Special! Today’s festive celebration brings together old friends Jack Baker and Jodi McFarlane to discuss the season of good will; their time working together at various conservation organisations; and how we can all make a difference this holiday season! As part of this discussion the pair share their favourite holiday traditions, what they are...

One year on from the initial release of 'The Plight of the Pangolin', Jack reflects on the show, how it has grown, and the successes of the last year! He also gives his own little TED Talk about the lessons he has learned in 2021. These include insights on conservation, podcasting, and how to stay motivated. This episode is based on a presentation he gave at the Chester Zoo Youth Symposium in Nove...

Today Jack is joined by the fantastic Lucía Rodríguez Valverde to celebrate World Lemur Day! The pair discuss what you can do to help lemurs and how you can celebrate this fantastic day. This also happens to be our season finale, so Jack recaps the series and takes some time to thank each of our incredible guests... Lucía, Jessie, Hery, Diamondra, Marni, Seheno, Hervet & Susie (You can check o...

On today’s show Susie Louis is here to tell us all about Conservation Fusion. Their incredible work is all about building bridges between schools in Madagascar and the USA. They work with local communities, inspire children around the world, and collaborate with the Disney Conservation Fund. We also discuss their Dream School Project, and a range of species including Radiated Tortoises, Sifakas an...

Today Dr Seheno Andriantsaralaza is back to tell the story of how she learned to love lemurs! She also discusses her involvement with the charity LemurLove and tells us more about their incredible work. Additionally, Jack tells the story of the moment he bonded with these amazing animals. Make sure to follow the show on your podcast streaming service of choice and on Social Media (@PangolinPodcast...

On today’s show Dr Marni LaFleur is back to tell us all about her incredible charity LemurLove! They have three goals: Protect Lemurs; Empower Women; and Further Science. By focusing on these three goals we find ourselves discussing topics including the illegal pet trade, tourism and zoonotic disease. Additionally, we talk about the role that researchers from outside of Madagascar should play in c...

On today's show we are joined once again by Jessie, Hery & Diamondra! They are here to discuss their amazing plant nursery project. Not only are they growing all kinds of local plant life, they are doing so in the most sustainable way possible. Plus, they are engaging the local community in the process. This project is incredibly inspiring and a fantastic example of how people can work togethe...

This week we are going outside of our comfort zone and exploring the world of plants! Joined by Dr. Seheno Andriantsaralaza, we are talking all things baobab. We also discuss the important role that plants play in ecosystems, the impact of giant lemur extinctions on these upside down trees, and the decolonisation of conservation!  Make sure to follow the show on your podcast streaming service...