Conservationists Assemble

47. Water Vole Conservation

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 47!
Today's episode focuses on the water vole. You know them,  you love them, but you probably won’t have seen one and by the end of the episode you’ll have heard us talk about the remarkable character of Britain’s most endangered mammal and the efforts breaking down barriers that will see the return of this species in great numbers leaving you hopefully inspired to spread the word and perhaps join the fight.
Joining me now is Darren Tansley, Wilder Rivers & Protected Species Manager at the Essex Wildlife Trust, as we put the spotlight on the water vole.
Check out the resources below to learn more and how to get involved!
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Water Vole resources:
Essex Wildlife Trust (@essexwildlifetrust) • Instagram photos and videos
A ray of hope for endangered water voles and other native species | Essex Wildlife Trust
Citizen science projects | The Wildlife Trusts
What is the National Water Vole Monitoring Programme? - PTES
Survey water voles - People's Trust for Endangered Species

46. Conservation Education

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 46!
Today's episode focuses on conservation education and highlights this crucial element within modern conservation efforts.
Joining me is Chris Eley from Hertfordshire Zoo in the UK to share is insight on the incredible power of education.
Check out the resources below to learn more and how to get involved!
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Conservation education resources:
https://www.instagram.com/chris__eley?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Chris Eley- International Award-Winning Conservation Photographer
Education | BIAZA
The IZE/WAZA Education Strategy - WAZA

45. Grevy's Zebra Conservation

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 45!
Today's episode is all about the Grevy’s Zebra and highlights the crucial partnership between zoos and field organisations in preventing this species from extinction.
Joining me is Tanya Langenhorst from Marwell Zoo in the UK to shed light on the work for this incredible species..
Check out the resources below to learn more and how to get involved!
Connect with the podcast - Will you join the fight?
Send any photos or videos of Grevy’s Zebra that you are particularly proud of. If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes send your thoughts or voice notes in too!
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Grevy’s Zebra resources:
https://www.marwell.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Grevys-zebra-Conservation-Report-2024.pdf 
Homepage - Grevy's Zebra Trust
Home | Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Days out in Hampshire | Family day out near me | Marwell Zoo
Northern Rangelands Trust
Marwell 10k Run 2025 - JustGiving
 
 

44. UK conservation projects - The Large Heath Butterfly

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 44!
Today's episode is all about the Large Heath Butterfly and tells an empowering story of UK conservation success!
Joining me are Alan Wright and Jenny Bennion of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust.
Find out how this species has returned from extinction and how an unknown habitat in our peatlands can be so beneficial to so many species but also us as humans.Check out the resources below to learn more and how to get involved!
Connect with the podcast - Will you join the fight?
Send any photos or videos of any species that you enjoy or a particularly proud of. And in the spirit of advocating for wild spaces, lets see  your photos and videos of those too! If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes send your thoughts or voice notes in too!
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Large Heath Butterfly resources:How do you reintroduce an extinct butterfly? | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside
Great Manchester Wetlands | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside
GM Wetlands Partnership Briefing note October 2021.docx
Large heath | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside
My first encounter with the rare large heath butterfly | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside
Rare large heath caterpillars hatch at Chester Zoo | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside
Species reintroduction | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside
Bringing a species back from extinction - YouTube
GM Wetlands Species Reintroductions Project Scope.pdf
Peatland restoration | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside
How to go peat free at home | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside
Peatland Practical Volunteer | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside
Peatlands: What are they and how did they form? | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside
Winmarleigh & Cockerham Moss | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside
Reintroduction of the large heath butterfly | BIAZA
Large heath butterfly returns to the wild - YouTube
 
 

43. Spreading awareness of ocean health

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 43!
Welcome fellow wildlife avengers to the Conservationists Assemble. My name is Jonny Bloxham but here I am known as my alter ego, Captain Conservation, your friendly neighbourhood animal advocate. I am a former zookeeper with a passion for conservation education and the global efforts for threatened species and habitats around the world. I am inviting you to join me as we take the fight to our planet’s biggest villain and my arch-nemesis, extinction! Whether you’re new to animal advocacy or a veteran in wildlife preservation, this is the podcast for you!
Each week, I will be teaming up with Earth’s mightiest wildlife heroes to unify the greatest collaboration of conservationists ever known where we will be discussing our planet’s epic species and what is being done to save them. This is the conservationists assemble podcast. 
Hello everyone and thank you for tuning in to another episode of the conservationists assemble podcast. How have you all been? I hope you’ve all had a wonderful week. I want to hear all about what experiences with nature or thoughts you’ve had about wildlife this week. I want to include you all in this podcast so if you’ve visited a zoo or aquarium this week, snapped a photo or video that you wish to share or have a story about animals that you want to tell. Send them to conservationistsassemble@outlook.com
I'm mixing it up this week! Today's episode is all about raising awareness of ocean health and inspiring a community of all ages to research and consider implementing changes to help make a healthy planet.
Joining me today are Oliver, Zilin & Saketh, part of their first lego league robotics team who undertook a project to raise awareness on this topic as part of this seasons 'submerged' theme. I hope you enjoy the episode as they guide us through their research and experience on this project.
Will you join the fight?
 
You can check out their YouTube video here:
Band Of Steel 2024 Submerged Season Innovation Project: Spreading awareness of ocean health
 
Research paper:
Empowering young people with climate and ocean science: Five strategies for adults to consider - ScienceDirect
 
Don’t forget that there are plenty of ways to interact with the podcast by sharing your favourite photos and videos of your favourite species. You can also send in your favourite memories from a time at your favourite zoo or experiencing nature first hand. And you can have your say by expressing species, topics, organisations or specific guests you would wish to have on the podcast. Perhaps you want to appear on an episode yourself if you have a topic you are particularly passionate about. You can do all of these things by emailing or by messaging on facebook and instagram. Until next time, this is Captain Conservation signing off, over and out.
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42. The Galapagos Giant Tortoise

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 42!
Welcome fellow wildlife avengers to the Conservationists Assemble. My name is Jonny Bloxham but here I am known as my alter ego, Captain Conservation, your friendly neighbourhood animal advocate. I am a former zookeeper with a passion for conservation education and the global efforts for threatened species and habitats around the world. I am inviting you to join me as we take the fight to our planet’s biggest villain and my arch-nemesis, extinction! Whether you’re new to animal advocacy or a veteran in wildlife preservation, this is the podcast for you!
Each week, I will be teaming up with Earth’s mightiest wildlife heroes to unify the greatest collaboration of conservationists ever known where we will be discussing our planet’s epic species and what is being done to save them. This is the conservationists assemble podcast. 
Hello everyone and thank you for tuning in to another episode of the conservationists assemble podcast. How have you all been? I hope you’ve all had a wonderful week. I want to hear all about what experiences with nature or thoughts you’ve had about wildlife this week. I want to include you all in this podcast so if you’ve visited a zoo or aquarium this week, snapped a photo or video that you wish to share or have a story about animals that you want to tell. Send them to conservationistsassemble@outlook.com
Today's episode is all about the Galapagos giant tortoise and takes the podcast's first look into the birthplace of the theory of evolution.
Joining me is Dr. Claudia Rudolf von Rohr, zoological director at Zoo Zurich and EEP coordinator for the Galapagos giant tortoise. I hope you enjoy the episode as Claudia guides us through understanding their threats and conservation actions.
Will you join the fight?
 
You can check out more amazing work here:
Conservation and environmental science news - Mongabay
Friends of Galápagos (@friendsofgalapagos) • Instagram photos and videos
 
Don’t forget that there are plenty of ways to interact with the podcast by sharing your favourite photos and videos of your favourite species. You can also send in your favourite memories from a time at your favourite zoo or experiencing nature first hand. And you can have your say by expressing species, topics, organisations or specific guests you would wish to have on the podcast. Perhaps you want to appear on an episode yourself if you have a topic you are particularly passionate about. You can do all of these things by emailing or by messaging on facebook and instagram. Until next time, this is Captain Conservation signing off, over and out.
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41. The Blue Crowned Laughingthrush

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 41 and the first episode of 2025!
Welcome fellow wildlife avengers to the Conservationists Assemble. My name is Jonny Bloxham but here I am known as my alter ego, Captain Conservation, your friendly neighbourhood animal advocate. I am a former zookeeper with a passion for conservation education and the global efforts for threatened species and habitats around the world. I am inviting you to join me as we take the fight to our planet’s biggest villain and my arch-nemesis, extinction! Whether you’re new to animal advocacy or a veteran in wildlife preservation, this is the podcast for you!
Each week, I will be teaming up with Earth’s mightiest wildlife heroes to unify the greatest collaboration of conservationists ever known where we will be discussing our planet’s epic species and what is being done to save them. This is the conservationists assemble podcast. 
Hello everyone and thank you for tuning in to another episode of the conservationists assemble podcast. How have you all been? I hope you’ve all had a wonderful week. I want to hear all about what experiences with nature or thoughts you’ve had about wildlife this week. I want to include you all in this podcast so if you’ve visited a zoo or aquarium this week, snapped a photo or video that you wish to share or have a story about animals that you want to tell. Send them to conservationistsassemble@outlook.com
Today's episode is all about the blue crowned laughingthrush and takes the podcast's first look into the asian songbird trade
Joining me is Laura Gardner, director of conservation at the Wildwood Trust, studbook keeper for the blue crowned laughingthrush and co-convenor the global species management plan for them. I hope you enjoy the episode as Laura guides us through understanding their threats and conservation actions.
Will you join the fight?
 
You can check out more of the work for the Blue Crowned Laughingthrush here:
Pterorhinus courtoisi (Blue-crowned Laughingthrush)
Blue-crowned Laughingthrush - WAZA
BCLT-News-for-EAZA-Campaign.pdf
Blue-crowned Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus courtoisi) | Summary | BirdLife International
Don’t forget that there are plenty of ways to interact with the podcast by sharing your favourite photos and videos of your favourite species. You can also send in your favourite memories from a time at your favourite zoo or experiencing nature first hand. And you can have your say by expressing species, topics, organisations or specific guests you would wish to have on the podcast. Perhaps you want to appear on an episode yourself if you have a topic you are particularly passionate about. You can do all of these things by emailing or by messaging on facebook and instagram. Until next time, this is Captain Conservation signing off, over and out.
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40. The Beisa Oryx and Save the Beisa Oryx Community Trust

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 40!
 
Welcome fellow wildlife avengers to the Conservationists Assemble. My name is Jonny Bloxham but here I am known as my alter ego, Captain Conservation, your friendly neighbourhood animal advocate. I am a former zookeeper with a passion for conservation education and the global efforts for threatened species and habitats around the world. I am inviting you to join me as we take the fight to our planet’s biggest villain and my arch-nemesis, extinction! Whether you’re new to animal advocacy or a veteran in wildlife preservation, this is the podcast for you!
Each week, I will be teaming up with Earth’s mightiest wildlife heroes to unify the greatest collaboration of conservationists ever known where we will be discussing our planet’s epic species and what is being done to save them. This is the conservationists assemble podcast. Will you join the fight?
Hello everyone and thank you for tuning in to another episode of the conservationists assemble podcast. How have you all been? I hope you’ve all had a wonderful week. I want to hear all about what experiences with nature or thoughts you’ve had about wildlife this week. I want to include you all in this podcast so if you’ve visited a zoo or aquarium this week, snapped a photo or video that you wish to share or have a story about animals that you want to tell. Send them to conservationistsassemble@outlook.com
I’ve made it no secret that aside from raising awareness of our planet’s threatened species through uniting with amazing conservationists around the world, that community is an integral part of my hopes and dreams for the conservationists assemble. Which is why, week in and week out I ask and offer for every one of you, the listeners, to share your photos, videos, stories and experiences of wildlife and your time in zoos as well as your thoughts on the podcast and to spread the word with family, friends and peers. The importance of community is a sentiment that has been reflected by a number of guests on the podcast such as Andrea Dempsey in volume 19 on the Diana Monkey and WAPCA, and more recently in volumes 32 and 33 with Matt Ford of the Talarak foundation on the Visayan Warty Pig, both of whom expressed the importance of working with and including those who live in country for the preservation of wildlife and a desire to have those exact people leading the conservation efforts for those species. Today’s episode is exactly an example of indigenous peoples being at the helm of conservation.
Joining me now is Paul Edonga, founder and executive director of the Save the Beisa Oryx Community Trust, which is currently Africa’s only indigenous pastoralist-led conservation network. I hope you enjoy the episode as Paul guides us through a story driven by a unique grassroots alliance of knowledge and expertise.
Will you join the fight?
 
You can check out more of the work for the Beisa Oryx here:
SBOC – Save Beisa Oryx Community
Facebook - Save the Beisa Oryx Community Trust
Don’t forget that there are plenty of ways to interact with the podcast by sharing your favourite photos and videos of Beisa Oryx. You can also send in your favourite memories from a time at your favourite zoo or experiencing nature first hand. And you can have your say by expressing species, topics, organisations or specific guests you would wish to have on the podcast. Perhaps you want to appear on an episode yourself if you have a topic you are particularly passionate about. You can do all of these things by emailing or by messaging on facebook and instagram. Until next time, this is Captain Conservation signing off, over and out.
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39. The Northern River Terrapin (Batagur baska)

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 39!Welcome to the Conservationists Assemble. The podcast that seeks to unite with earths mightiest conservation heroes to raise the profile of our planet’s most threatened species by putting the spotlight on the fantastic work of both in situ and ex situ conservation organisations and highlighting the link between them as well as asking those important questions of what more can and needs to be done.
I am your host, Captain Conservation a.k.a. Jonny Bloxham, and I am inviting you to become a conservation avenger as we take the fight to earth’s biggest villain and my arch nemesis, extinction. This week I've teamed up with Dr. Doris Preininger, herpetologist at Vienna Zoo to put the spotlight on the first reptile to be featured on the podcast, the Northern River Terrapin.
Will you join the fight?
 
You can check out more of the work for the Northern River Terrapin here:
Batagur baska (Northern river terrapin) species protection project – Vienna Zoo
Turtle Island | Rescue. Research. Rewild.
Turtle Survival Alliance | We Protect Turtles
Home - Prokriti O Jibon Foundation
Don’t forget that there are plenty of ways to interact with the podcast by sharing your favourite photos and videos of Batagur baska. You can also send in your favourite memories from a time at your favourite zoo or experiencing nature first hand. And you can have your say by expressing species, topics, organisations or specific guests you would wish to have on the podcast. Perhaps you want to appear on an episode yourself if you have a topic you are particularly passionate about. You can do all of these things by emailing or by messaging on facebook and instagram. Until next time, this is Captain Conservation signing off, over and out.
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38. The Red Panda

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 38!And I've got to say this species is very close to my heart. It's a species I've previously worked with for a lengthy period of my zookeeping career and also the focal species of episode 30's solo episode. That, of course, being the Red Panda.
Welcome to the Conservationists Assemble. The podcast that seeks to unite with earths mightiest conservation heroes to raise the profile of our planet’s most threatened species by putting the spotlight on the fantastic work of both in situ and ex situ conservation organisations and highlighting the link between them as well as asking those important questions of what more can and needs to be done.
I am your host, Captain Conservation a.k.a. Jonny Bloxham, and I am inviting you to become a conservation avenger as we take the fight to earth’s biggest villain and my arch nemesis, extinction. This week I've teamed up with Janno Weerman, manager of living collections at Rotterdam Zoo to discuss the current population of red pandas in ex situ organisations as well as the importance of collaboration.
Will you join the fight?
 
You can check out more of the work for the Red Panda here:
Janno Weerman
Red Panda | Rotterdam Zoo
The Power of Partnership in Red Panda Conservation | Red Panda Network
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Don’t forget that there are plenty of ways to interact with the podcast by sharing your favourite photos and videos of Red Panda. You can also send in your favourite memories from a time at your favourite zoo or experiencing nature first hand. And you can have your say by expressing species, topics, organisations or specific guests you would wish to have on the podcast. Perhaps you want to appear on an episode yourself if you have a topic you are particularly passionate about. You can do all of these things by emailing or by messaging on facebook and instagram. Until next time, this is Captain Conservation signing off, over and out.
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37. The Musk Ox

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 37!And I've got to say this is one of my all time favourite species. 
Welcome to the Conservationists Assemble. The podcast that seeks to unite with earths mightiest conservation heroes to raise the profile of our planet’s most threatened species by putting the spotlight on the fantastic work of both in situ and ex situ conservation organisations and highlighting the link between them as well as asking those important questions of what more can and needs to be done.
I am your host, Captain Conservation a.k.a. Jonny Bloxham, and I am inviting you to become a conservation avenger as we take the fight to earth’s biggest villain and my arch nemesis, extinction. This week I've teamed up with Dr. Christina Hvilsom, geneticist at Copenhagen Zoo to discuss the monitoring of the effects of climate change on the worlds Musk Ox as well as the vital role genetic research has to play in conservation.
Will you join the fight?
 
You can check out more of Christina's work here:
Christina Hvilsom
 
Don’t forget that there are plenty of ways to interact with the podcast by sharing your favourite photos and videos of Musk Ox. You can also send in your favourite memories from a time at your favourite zoo or experiencing nature first hand. And you can have your say by expressing species, topics, organisations or specific guests you would wish to have on the podcast. Perhaps you want to appear on an episode yourself if you have a topic you are particularly passionate about. You can do all of these things by emailing conservationistsassemble@outlook.com, by messaging on facebook and instagram or by joining the fight by joining the conversation on the podcast's discord. Until next time, this is Captain Conservation signing off, over and out.
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36. The Egyptian Vulture

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 36!
Welcome to the Conservationists Assemble. The podcast that seeks to unite with earths mightiest conservation heroes to raise the profile of our planet’s most threatened species by putting the spotlight on the fantastic work of both in situ and ex situ conservation organisations and highlighting the link between them as well as asking those important questions of what more can and needs to be done.
I am your host, Captain Conservation a.k.a. Jonny Bloxham, and I am inviting you to join the ranks of the conservationists assemble community as we take the fight to earth’s biggest villain and my arch nemesis, extinction. This episode is focused on the Egyptian Vulture, Europe's smallest and only globally endangered Vulture.  I’ve teamed up with José Tavares, director of the Vulture Conservation Foundation who has all of the intel required to inform us on what it is going to take to defeat extinction.
Will you join the fight?
In this episode, José informs us on what we know about these truly overlooked birds, the threats they face and the different organisations and efforts in conserving this awesome species.
 
Check out the links below to learn more about the work to save the Egyptian Vulture!
Vulture Conservation Foundation: Our Mission & Vision - Vulture Conservation Foundation (4vultures.org)
José Tavares: José Tavares - Vulture Conservation Foundation (4vultures.org)
The Egyptian Vulture: Egyptian Vulture - Vulture Conservation Foundation (4vultures.org)
 
Don’t forget that there are plenty of ways to interact with the podcast by sharing your favourite photos and videos of Egyptian Vultures. You can also send in your favourite memories from a time at your favourite zoo or experiencing nature first hand. And don’t forget you can have your say by expressing species, topics, organisations or specific guests you would wish to have on the podcast. Perhaps you want to appear on an episode yourself if you have a topic you are particularly passionate about. You can do all of these things by emailing conservationistsassemble@outlook.com or by messaging on facebook and instagram. Until next time, this is captain conservation signing off, over and out.
 

35. The Cuvier's Gazelle

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 35!
Welcome to the Conservationists Assemble. The podcast that seeks to unite with earths mightiest conservation heroes to raise the profile of our planet’s most threatened species by putting the spotlight on the fantastic work of both in situ and ex situ conservation organisations and highlighting the link between them as well as asking those important questions of what more can and needs to be done.
I am your host, Captain Conservation a.k.a. Jonny Bloxham, and I am inviting you to join the ranks of the conservationists assemble community as we take the fight to earth’s biggest villain and my arch nemesis, extinction. This episode is focused on the Cuvier’s Gazelle, a species endemic to the Atlas Mountains of Northern Africa and I’ve teamed up with Eulalia Moreno Mañas from the arid zones experimental station in southern Spain who has all of the intel required to inform us on what it is going to take to defeat extinction.
Will you join the fight?
Tune into this episode where we roam into the arid world of the Cuvier's Gazelle with special guest, Eulalia Moreno Mañas. Lali is a Research Professor at the Estación Experimental de Zonas Áridas, the EEP coordinator for the Cuvier's Gazelle programme and has been involved with their reintroduction.
In this episode, Lali enlightens us on what we know about this highly adaptable, mountain-dwelling species, the threats they face and the different organisations and efforts in conserving this unique gazelle. A particularly interesting topic of conversation focuses on how even after a being bred in ex situ environments, individuals are capable of learning and adapting to their new environment after being reintroduced to the wild within a couple of years.
 
Check out the links below to learn more about the work to save the Cuvier's Gazelle!
EEZA: Beginning (csic.es)
Don’t forget that there are plenty of ways to interact with the podcast by sharing your favourite photos and videos of the Cuvier’s Gazelle or any of your favourite species. You can also send in your favourite memories from a time at your favourite zoo or experiencing nature first hand. And don’t forget you can have your say by expressing species, topics, organisations or specific guests you would wish to have on the podcast. Perhaps you want to appear on an episode yourself if you have a topic you are particularly passionate about. You can do all of these things by emailing conservationistsassemble@outlook.com or by messaging on facebook and instagram. Until next time, this is captain conservation signing off, over and out.
 

34. The Tamaraw

The Conservationists Assemble is back with volume 34!
Tune into this episode where we roam into the unknown world of the dwarf buffalo, the Tamaraw, with our special guest, Fiona Sach. Fiona is the zoo conservation impact manager at the Zoological Society of London and the EEP coordinator for the remote style Tamaraw programme.
In this episode, Fiona enlightens us on what we know about this fantastic animal, the threats they face and the different organisations and efforts in conserving the world's smallest buffalo. A particularly interesting topic of conversation focuses on how zoos are involved in Tamaraw conservation despite there being no Tamaraw outside of the Philippines.
 
Check out the links below to learn more about the work to save the Tamaraw!
 
ZSL Tamaraw: https://www.zsl.org/what-we-do/species/tamaraw
ZSL Tamaraw blog: Finding the perfect site for Tamaraw Conservation | The Zoological Society of London (zsl.org)
ZSL Tamaraw project page: https://www.zsl.org/what-we-do/projects/tamaraw-conservation
Re:Wild: https://www.rewild.org/wild-about/tamaraw
d'Aboville Foundation: https://www.dabovillefoundation.org/
Tamaraw conservation and management action plan: https://www.cpsg.org/sites/cbsg.org/files/documents/TamarawTCMAP_Oct21_FINAL.pdf
 
 

33. The Visayan Warty Pig (part two)

Tune in to volume 33 of the Conservationists Assemble and part two of the conversation with Matt Ward about the Visayan Warty Pig and the conservation efforts of the Talarak foundation.
In part one Matt and I discussed all the epic things that define a Visayan Warty Pig and highlighted the threats to this massively intelligent species.Part two focuses on the conservation efforts of the Talarak foundation and Matt shares his origin story as well as what he hopes for in the future.
 
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Have your say:
Don't forget you can get involved and have you voice heard on the podcast by sharing your favourite animal photos or videos that you have captured or sharing you favourite memories of experiencing animals at a zoo or in the wild.
I would love to hear what species, organisations or specific guests you would love to see the podcast team up with on future volumes.
Get in touch on facebook, instagram or email conservationistsassemble@outlook.com
 
-Captain Conservation

32. The Visayan Warty Pig (part one)

Episode 32 is here!
In this episode I am joined by Matt Ward and we dive into the world of the visayan warty pig and by the end of the episode we will have discussed:1. What we know about these critically endangered animals.2. How they are changing the way of how we perceive intelligence in mammals.3. The threats they are facing in the wild.
Tune in to part 1 of the visayan warty pig episode of the conservationists assemble podcast before part 2 next where we discuss the work of the Talarak foundation and the origin story of Matt.
Check out the work of Talarak foundation here: Home (talarak.org)
 
More from the Conservationists Assemble community:
Do you want to have your say on what species, guests, or organisations should be featured on the podcast.
OR
You just want to share your favourite pictures, videos or stories from your time around animals in zoos or in the wild.Email me, Captain Conservation, on conservationistsassemble@outlook.com

31. The Large-Antlered Muntjac

We've all seen a muntjac at the side of the road in the UK, right? And therefore it is probably easy to take this species (or family of species) for granted.But have you ever heard of the large-antlered muntjac?No one really has, certainly as they were only scientifically described in the 1990s.
In this episode I am joined by Dr. Andrew Tilker and we dive into the world of the large-antlered muntjac and by the end of the episode we will have discussed:1. What we know about the large-antlered muntjac.2. an overview of what the current plans for their conservation are.3. Andrew's conservation journey
Check out the work of Re:Wild here: Re:wild - Biodiversity is the Solution | rewild.orgLearn more about the Leibniz Institute of Zoo and Wildlife Research here: Home - Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (izw-berlin.de)
 
 
More from the Conservationists Assemble community:
Do you want to have your say on what species, guests, or organisations should be featured on the podcast.
OR
You just want to share your favourite pictures, videos or stories from your time around animals in zoos or in the wild.Email me, Captain Conservation, on conservationistsassemble@outlook.com

30. The Red Panda

Who doesn't love the red panda?Did you know that they were discovered nearly 50 years before the giant panda?
In this episode we dive into the world of the red panda and by the end of the episode you will have learnt:1. what it is that exactly defines the red panda.2. a brief look into the history of zoos in housing red pandas.3. an overview of the world's only organisation focused specifically on conserving the red pandas.
Tune in to find out all this as a precursor for future interviews with red panda heroes.
More from the Conservationists Assemble community:
Do you want to have your say on what species, guests, or organisations should be featured on the podcast.
OR
You just want to share your favourite pictures, videos or stories from your time around animals in zoos or in the wild.Email me, Captain Conservation, on conservationistsassemble@outlook.com

29. The Wild Camel

Are you a fan of the camel?Did you know that they are the 8th most critically endangered large mammal in the world?
In this episode we dive into the world of the wild camel and by the end of the episode you will have learnt:1. what it is that exactly defines a wild camel.2. a brief look into the involvement of zoos in wild camel conservation3. an overview of the world's only organisation focused specifically on conserving the wild camel.
Tune in to find out all this as a precursor for future interviews with wild camel heroes.
More from the Conservationists Assemble community:
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27. The Clouded Leopard

Join the fight against extinction in volume 27 of the Conservationists Assemble as Captain Conservation is joined by wildlife hero, Dan Kemp currently zookeeping and living life to the fullest at Rainforestation in Australia.Tune in to the Clouded Leopard mission briefing as Dan and the captain discuss the importance of having clouded leopards present in the wild as an apex predator to keep the ecosystem in balance and aid in seed dispersal by predating fruit-eating birds. Learn all about the Clouded Leopards awesome super powers and abilities, from exceptionally large canines, to their secret weapon that makes them excellent climbers.
Rally with Captain Conservation, Dan and their allies from the International Clouded Leopard Day team celebrated on the 4th August each year, the awesome people of the Clouded Leopard Working Group and the heroes behind Project Neofelis as they take the fight to X-Tinction to defeat his schemes of habitat destruction, poaching and the illegal wildlife trade.
Listen to Dan's origin story as he details his journey, influences, hurdles and future ambitions as well an in depth conservation about what we, as zookeepers passionate and loyal to the industry, would love to see zoos doing more of for Clouded Leopards and conservation in general all in this episode of the Conservationists Assemble.

26. The Wild Cats Conservation Alliance

Join the fight against extinction in volume 26 of the Conservationists Assemble as Captain Conservation teams up with wildlife hero, Esther Conway manager of the  Wild Cats Conservation Alliance.Tune in to this mission briefing as Esther sheds light on the dynamics of being an organisation that raises funds and awareness for other crucial organisations and their work in the field as well as highlighting the role of zoos in supporting organisations such as the Wild Cats Conservation Alliance.Listen to Esther's origin story as she details her journey, influences, hurdles and future ambitions in this episode of the Conservationists Assemble.

25. The Eastern Black Rhino

Join the fight against extinction in volume 25 of the Conservationists Assemble as Captain Conservation is joined by wildlife hero, Dr. Mark Pilgrim OBE director of Werribee Open Range Zoo in Victoria, Australia.Tune in to the eastern black rhino mission briefing as Mark and the captain discuss the importance of having rhinos present in the wild as landscape engineers, creating healthy habitat for a variety of other species.Listen to Mark's origin story as he details his journey, influences, hurdles and future ambitions in this episode of the Conservationists Assemble.

24. The Addax

Tune in to volume 24 of the Conservationists Assemble!Join me, Captain Conservation, as we take the fight to our planet's biggest villain and my arch-nemesis. X-Tinction.Each week, I team up with another of Earth's mightiest heroes and we discuss the super powers and abilities of our planet's epic species.Prepare for battle as we encounter X-Tinction's armies that threaten global biodiversity.
Rally with the heroes featured on the Conservationists Assemble to discover and unite allies on the front lines of conservation.
 
Tune in and listen to our heroes' origin stories, and find inspiration on how to create your own for a better planet.
 
This weeks episode is about the addax, and I unite with Fabian Krause from zoo Hannover to discuss the world of this arid adapted antelope.

23. The Pygmy Slow Loris

This weeks episode of the Conservationists Assemble welcomes Frantisek Pribrsky, vice-chair of the pygmy slow loris EEP and director of conservation at the Kukang rescue program.Tune in as Frantisek tells all about the pygmy slow loris and it's larger relatives with a particular focus on their demand in the illegal wildlife trade and the impact of navigating social media irresponsibly.  We also discuss the influence of celebrities in  the world of conservation. 

22. The Scimitar Horned Oryx

Tune in to this weeks episode of the Conservationists Assemble podcast as the spotlight is put on a recent example of the crucial roles of zoos in conserving species on the brink of extinction.This weeks guest is Dr. Tania Gilbert, manager of the international studbook (ISB) for the Scimitar Horned Oryx. Join us as Tania and I discuss the history of these awesome antelopes, once considered extinct in the wild and now existing in the wild directly as a result of a population managed in zoos. 
This episode provides a positive story on what was once looking like a bleak future for the Scimitar Horned Oryx.