Specimens

In this special episode in collaboration with the RSPB to mark fifty years since the reintroduction of the White-Tailed Eagle, join host Elle as she sits down to speak to conservationist Dave Sexton about his integral involvement with this project.  In discussion about what it took to bring back Britain's largest bird of prey, how far the project has come and what the eagle's return tells us about...

Join host Elle Kaye in conversation with Dr. Sean McCormack, vet and conservationist, to discuss his work at Ealing Wildlife Group in the reintroduction project of beavers to London. Sean talks candidly on the conflicts of species reintroduction, the ambition and aspiration of rewilding, conservation optimism, and a conversation on the wider picture of conservation. To find Sean on socials, visit...

Join zoologist, ecologist and wildlife filmmaker Harry Read, and wildlife filmmaker, photographer and design engineer Edwin Towler in a special live recorded episode.  Recorded at Global Birdfair 2025 host Elle Kaye is joined by duo Gone Feral: a wildlife and adventure series on YouTube to chat all things storytelling, nature communication and the complexities of translating hard-hitting conservat...

In episode 049 Elle chats with Ryan Dalton + Nadia Shaikh, co-hosts of Into the Wild podcast. Socials: Into The Wild Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/intothewildpodcast/ Ryan Dalton - https://www.instagram.com/mrryanjdalton/ Nadia Shaikh - https://www.instagram.com/buteblackbird/ Listen: Spotify:  https://open.spotify. com/show/ 2EHRYvXeDl7KUfTxACA5qx   Apple iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com...

In episode 048 Elle chats with Luke Massey and Katie Stacey, the founders of Wild Finca based in Asturias in Spain. Six years ago, they embarked on a journey to transform an old dairy farm into a thriving sanctuary for nature. Through innovative and sustainable land management practices, they've created a haven for 113 bird species, 30 mammal species, including 16 bat species. Listen to them share...

In episode 047 Elle chats with Jack Baddams: Ornithologist and Wildlife Researcher whose field work is focused on the tagging of different species of birds to learn more about their lives. He shares this work on social media where he talks about the birds he rings and shows off the diversity of the natural world. Socials: www.instagram.com/jackbaddams www.tiktok.com/jabaddams   Jack's Podcast http...

In episode 046 Elle chats with Dr. Matthew Kasson: Mycologist and Plant Pathologist who studies fungus biodiversity centered around tree diseases and fungus-arthropod interactions.  Socials: https://x.com/ImperfectFunGuy https://twitter.com/plantdisease Research, Sci-Comm and related press and media: Online media, Nightmare-fuel fungi exist in real life, Popular Science (PopSci)  https://www.popsc...

In episode 045 Elle chats with Jazmine Miles-Long; Taxidermist, Artist, Educator and Natural History Restorer based in Hastings UK. Jazmine calls herself an 'ethical' taxidermist to describe the way she produces work only using animals that have died from natural causes. Jazmine specialises in creating ethically sourced bespoke taxidermy for galleries and museums, promoting ethical practices and d...

In episode 044 Elle chats with Dr. Samuel Mitchell , volcanologist, marine geologist and earth and ocean science communicator based at the University of Bristol, UK. His main research focuses on volcanic eruptions in our oceans, which has taken him across the world conducting field research on volcanoes on land and on the seafloor using oceanographic research vessels. Beyond academic interests, Sa...

In episode 043 Elle chats with Leif Bersweden, botanist, author and nature  communicator. Leif Bersweden is a writer and botanist with a lifelong interest in nature, focusing on wild plants from the age of seven. He grew up in rural Wiltshire where he taught himself how to identify the local flora, eventually becoming a botanical tutor for The Species Recovery Trust. In 2016, Leif graduated from O...

In episode 042 Elle chats with Sophie Pavelle,  science communicator  and  author. So phie finds creative routes to  storytelling , putting a  contemporary twist  on the natural history genre across wide audiences through her compelling science communication and candid approach. Sophie currently works as  Communications Coordinator  for Beaver Trust and  presented  their award-winning documentary ...

In episode 041 Elle chats with Celina Chien, intersectional environmentalist and storyteller. She combines her work as an ecologist, photojournalist and artist to harness empathy for change and to advocate for biodversity. Celina contextualises her work within the climate and biodiversity crises, whilst also discussing enviornmental and social issues. As a photographer, Celina's documentary work h...

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 040 Elle chats with Ben Rothery, natural history author and illustrator. H...

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 039 Elle chats with Arachnologist Tea Francis. Tea is a science communicat...

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 038 Elle chats with Archaeology Researcher Aoife Sutton. Aoife is a doctor...

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 037 Elle chats with self-proclaimed 'nature boy' and half of Flock Togethe...

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 036 Elle chats with internationally-recognised visual artist Claire Morgan...

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 035 Elle chats with Dr. Michelle Taylor about her work as Director of Mari...

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 034 Elle chats with Dr. Ryan Terrill about his work as an ornithological p...

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 033 Elle chats with Dr. Ben Garrod about his work: from primatology and ev...

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 032 Elle chats with Dr. Allison Shultz about how she became Assistant Cura...

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 031 Elle chats with Tom about how he became head over heels for the natura...

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. TW: Death/Dying and Human Remains In episode 030 Elle chats with Cat about her work c...

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 028 Elle chats with Kristi about her journey to becoming a bird educator....

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 028 Elle chats with Kaylan about his journey to becoming a medicinal plant...