This Wild Life Conservation Podcast

This episode takes us straight to the front line of the war against wildlife crime. Jay Crafter, co-founder of Invictus K9, describes his experiences of canine anti-poaching operations throughout Central and East Africa. Jay also shares his personal journey from US Special operations and UK Army Veterinary Corps to setting up Invictus K9 together with Mike Hensman. You’ll hear all about the process of establishing canine anti-poaching units in remote Africa and real-life stories of anti-poaching operations. Jay also reveals how he selects each incredible dog and the best breeds for the job, including a special breed that specializes in ripping up floor tiles! Tune in – you won’t be disappointed! To support InvictusK9 please head to http://invictusk9.com/

This week we give a warm welcome to Verena Gill, a specialist on marine mammals, specifically: sea otters, the Beluga whale and North Pacific Right whale. A major aspect of Verena's work at the NOAA Fisheries is aimed at the conservation of a special population of Beluga whale that lives in the Cook Inlet in Alaska. Sadly the population is decreasing due to several human threats, yet Verena is working tirelessly to save the species. During this conversation, Verena also talks to us about her fascinating work with Sea Otters and tells us the story of the trials and tribulations of doing fieldwork on the vast tidal waters of Cook Inlet! At the end of the episode, we will also be announcing who has won our latest competition - good luck!

Welcome to the twelfth episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where host Amy embarks on an exploration into the world of tiger conservation. In this episode, we're honored to have two remarkable guests: Belinda Wright OBE, founder and executive director of the Wildlife Protection Society of India, and Dr. Krithi Karanth, CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies in India.

In the first part of the episode, Belinda Wright shares her decades-long journey fighting to protect tigers, focusing on the challenges of dismantling the illegal networks facilitating the trade of tiger parts. Discover how her tireless work is helping preserve India's tiger population against relentless threats.

In the second part, Dr. Krithi Karanth delves into her pioneering research on human-wildlife conflict, shedding light on innovative ways to create a future where tigers and humans can coexist. Her work is reshaping conservation strategies to address the complexities of habitat encroachment and the impact on tiger survival.

Discover the impact of the Remembering Wildlife books, a collection of books that depicts the lives of nine captivating species through the lenses of over 250 extraordinary wildlife photographers, and learn how the proceeds have supported both the Wildlife Protection Society of India and the Centre for Wildlife Studies.

Looking to grab a copy of any Remembering Wildlife books? Head to https://rememberingwildlife.com to show your support for over 74 conservation initiatives!

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This week we talk with Bobbi Brink, founder of the ‘Lions, Tigers and Bears’ Sanctuary in California. Bobbi provides a captivating and powerful insight into the brutality of the Exotic Pet Trade. The episode covers a range of topics including how Bobbi started the sanctuary, the challenges she faced and the process of rescuing an animal from the exotic pet trade. Bobbi also outlines her recent encounters with Joe Exotic, from the Netflix series ‘Tiger King’, she discusses the risk to human life when holding these species captive and talks about the psyche of people who own these species. It’s a fascinating episode and not one to be missed!