Welcome to This Wild Life Podcast! Join us as we host world-renowned conservationists sharing tales of their wild adventures and discussing the highs and lows of living and working in vast wilderness. Gain a unique insight into the lives of endangered species and hear remarkable stories about the efforts made to save them. Explore the pathways to becoming a conservationist and stay informed about the current conservation issues affecting our world. We're here to bring the wild to you!
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Ep. 13 Remembering Wildlife | The Hidden Life of Pangolins
As part of the Remembering Wildlife podcast series and for the 10th anniversary book, this episode shines a light on the most trafficked mammal in the world: the pangolin. In this episode, host Amy Turner speaks first with Lisa Hywood, founder of the Tikki Hywood Foundation in Zimbabwe, whose decades of groundbreaking work in rescue, rehabilitation, and release has shaped global pangolin…
Remembering Wildlife | Stories from behind the lens | Bonus Episode
As part of the Remembering Wildlife podcast series, and to celebrate 10 Years of Remembering Wildlife , this special episode takes you behind the lens with some of the world’s leading wildlife photographers. From leopards in Kruger to elephants at Victoria Falls, their images have helped raise over £1.23 million GBP / $1.58 million USD for frontline conservation and brought global attention to…
In this episode, we are joined by Crista Cullen MBE, Olympic gold medalist (Hockey) and founder of the Kenyan-based Tofauti Foundation. From the heights of elite sport to being at the core of community‑driven conservation, Crista’s journey is fascinating. In this episode, we explore how she leveraged the discipline, teamwork, and resilience of elite sport to drive real change on the ground. Crista…
In this episode, we are joined by Naude Dreyer, co-founder of Ocean Conservation Namibia, whose high-stakes seal rescues have captured global attention. From Namibia’s Walvis Bay, Naude and his small team are fighting the rising tide of ocean plastic and ghost fishing gear—threats that silently strangle thousands of marine animals each year. But there’s a new twist to the challenge: rabies is…
Operation CK: Saving Zimbabwe's Chizarira National Park with Dr Niall McCann
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of National Park Rescue with Executive Director of Conservation, Dr. Niall McCann — a National Geographic Explorer, Conservation Biologist and Wildlife TV presenter (BBC, Nat Geo Wild and Discovery Channel). Now, at the helm of National Park Rescue, Niall is tackling the urgent task of saving Africa’s neglected national parks from the brink of collapse.…
The Making of Rhino Man: A Tribute to Anton Mzimba and Africa’s Rangers
In this episode, we’re stepping into the world of Rhino Man , an award-winning documentary that brings us face-to-face with the dangerous realities of rhino conservation in South Africa. Host Amy Turner is joined by three extraordinary guests: John Jurko II, Matt Lindenberg, and Leitah Mkhabela, all of whom are central to this powerful film that celebrates the courage of rangers and highlights the…
Ep. 12: Remembering Tigers with Belinda Wright OBE and Dr. Krithi Karanth
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…
On expedition with The Great Spine of Africa Project & Johan van der Westhuizen
On this episode, we’re diving into the extraordinary Great Spine of Africa project, a daring set of expeditions under The Wilderness Project, founded by Dr. Steve Boyes. Our special guest is Johan van der Westhuizen, a private pilot, expedition manager, and researcher who takes us behind the scenes of life on expedition. From dodging hippos to navigating some of Africa's most remote landscapes,…
Ep. 11: What's next for Remembering Wildlife? Margot Raggett MBE
Welcome to the closing episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series. Join Margot Raggett MBE, founder of Remembering Wildlife and Amy, as they reflect on an extraordinary journey that has shed a light on how the proceeds from the Remembering Wildlife Series have directly supported frontline conservation efforts. From the depths of South Africa to the high altitudes of Afghanistan, this…
Ep. 10 (Bonus Episode) with award-winning Wildlife Photographer, Jonathan Scott
Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series. In this episode, we are joined by the acclaimed multiple award-winning photographer and TV presenter, Jonathan Scott who many people will recognise from the TV Programme 'Big Cat Diaries'. Jonathan delves into the crucial topic of ethically photographing and interacting with wildlife on safari, unveiling a vital…