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The Wildlife Podcast with Laurel Neme and Jeffrey Barbee

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Vultures
Conservation
Deep Sea Mining
Climate Change
Lions
Lion Conservation
Black-Footed Ferret
Prairie Dog
Forest Loss
Bats
Raptors
Tusk
Canine Distemper
Africa
Kruger National Park
Elephants
Lion Calls
Panthera
Madagascar
Rangers

An in-depth podcast probing the mysteries of the animal world with two award-winning National Geographic investigative journalists, Laurel Neme and Jeffrey Barbee.

Join us as we journey around the globe, discover who is fighting to protect it, and why they do what they do. Get ready for frontline encounters with the wild as we talk with some of the planet's most fierce, funny and courageous scien... more

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In this week's episode we explore something deep, dark, and surprisingly full of life. Discover some hope in the depths of one of the most mysterious parts of our oceans in this episode with The Center for Biological Diversity's David Derrick.

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Want to know why you should never wake a snoozing sloth for a selfie? Ever wonder what this cuddly-looking creature's quiet genius is? Hint hint- it has to do with poop!

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In this exciting episode discover how 10 middle schoolers from St. Anne’s-Belfield School in Charlottesville, Virginia are helping save endangered North Atlantic right whales by developing and deploying their own patent-pending deep submersible camer... more

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David Derrick
Attorney in the Oceans Program at the Center for Biological Diversity
Center for Biological Diversity
Episode: Episode 9: Saving seamounts, black smokers and the elusive… dark oxygen!
Adriana Aguilar-Bourbon
Staff at Proyecto Asís wildlife sanctuary and Environmental Education Center in Costa Rica
Proyecto Asís (Wildlife Sanctuary)
Episode: Episode 8 - The Everything Sloth Show
Charlie Mayhew
Founder and president of the British conservation charity Tusk
Tusk
Episode: Episode 6: The tip of the Tusk for African wildlife conservation
Paul Racey
Leading international authority on bats; conservationist and researcher
Harrison Institute / Bat taxonomy expert
Episode: Episode 5: Furry, fabulous and fascinating bats!
Christopher O'Brien
Conservation biologist and assistant professor of planetary health at Maastricht University
Maastricht University
Episode: Episode 4: Save the forest -save the raptors
Ralph Buij
Ecologist and senior scientist at The Peregrine Fund and professor at Wageningen University
The Peregrine Fund; Wageningen University
Episode: Episode 4: Save the forest -save the raptors
Chamois Andersen
Senior Field Representative for Defenders of Wildlife's Rockies and Plains Program
Defenders of Wildlife
Episode: Episode 3: Saving the Black-Footed Ferret’s little home on the prairie
Dr. Andy Loveridge
Senior researcher at Oxford University's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit and director of Panthera's Lion Program
Panthera
Episode: Episode 2: LIONS -The keystone species of the African savanna
Corinne Kendall
Conservation biologist, Southern Africa Program Director for The Peregrine Fund
The Peregrine Fund
Episode: Episode 1: Vultures -The Soap Of The Savanna - The Wildlife Podcast with Laurel Neme and Jeffrey Barbee

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Laurel Neme
Host of The Wildlife Podcast with Laurel Neme and Jeffrey Barbee; National Geographic investigative journalist; long-running wildlife policy and conservation interviewer
Jeffrey Barbee
Co-host of The Wildlife Podcast with Laurel Neme and Jeffrey Barbee; National Geographic investigative journalist; specializes in wildlife crime and conservation issues

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Nice

    It is nice but short but I did no that lions have there own name

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MariellaSF
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent work!

    So lovey to hear some good news that is about our planet and it’s wild creatures! Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loskopie
    United States4 months ago
  • Learning never stops

    I didn’t know I was interested in vultures until I listened to the first episode. I can’t wait to learn about other wild animals in different parts of the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walrus said
    United States5 months ago
  • Great listen!

    Engaging, insightful, and beautifully told. This podcast makes wildlife and conservation come alive! Excited to hear the future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MontanaMTNMamma
    United States5 months ago
  • The wildlife Podcast

    A must-listen for anyone who cares about wildlife. I started the episode on vultures and suddenly an hour had passed without me even noticing. Such fascinating insights. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fuzzi122
    Switzerland5 months ago

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Makes wildlife and conservation come alive with credible insights.
A must-listen for wildlife and conservation enthusiasts.
Engaging, insightful, and beautifully told wildlife storytelling.

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Episode 2: LIONS -The keystone species of the African savanna
Q: How many lions are left in Africa and what are the main threats?
Lion populations are much smaller than perceived, with estimates around 23,000 remaining, primarily threatened by habitat loss, fragmentation, and human-wildlife conflict, including livestock predation.
Episode 3: Saving the Black-Footed Ferret’s little home on the prairie
Q: What is being done to reconcile ranching with wildlife recovery on private lands?
Efforts focus on coexistence, including vegetation barriers, nonlethal management, and collaborative agreements with ranchers to manage grasslands in ways that benefit both cattle and prairie dogs.
Episode 3: Saving the Black-Footed Ferret’s little home on the prairie
Q: How do vaccination and trapping fit into the recovery plan?
Vaccinating individual ferrets against sylvatic plague and using live traps to relocate and monitor them are key tools, with ongoing fieldwork to ensure wild-born kits are recruited into recovering populations.
Episode 3: Saving the Black-Footed Ferret’s little home on the prairie
Q: What makes the black-footed ferret so dependent on prairie dog habitat?
Ferrets rely on prairie dog towns for both food and shelter; their burrows provide denning sites, and the availability of prairie dogs as prey is essential for ferret survival and recruitment.

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A biology- and conservation-focused show hosted by two National Geographic–level journalists who interview researchers, lawyers, and on-the-ground conservationists. Episodes center on wildlife biology, policy, and practical solutions to real-world challenges, from habitat restoration and species recovery to emerging threats and sustainable practices in science and exploration. Noteworthy is a pattern of scientifically rigorous conversations that connect global ecosystems with local action, often featuring fieldwork, policy debates, and actionable steps for listeners to support conservation efforts. The mix of world-class hosts and subject-matter experts makes it appealing to professionals in ecology and policy, as well as curious general li... more

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2. Adriana Aguilar-Bourbon
3. Charlie Mayhew
4. Paul Racey
5. Christopher O'Brien
6. Ralph Buij
7. Chamois Andersen
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