May 25, 2020 : Wildlife Markets

A quick update on the brief hiatus of the podcast and some recommendations for podcasts to check out in the interim!

This week we’re talking about diversity's role in conservation, a new social platform for nature lovers, and a push forward for pangolin protection in China. Links:  Jungle Jordan's YouTube Channel Into the Jungle Podcast Mammalz Mongabay: "Banned: No more pangolin scales in traditional medicine, China says"

Today we're talking about a breakthrough in narwhal research, why these creatures are so fascinating, and what you can do to help wild narwhals.  Study: Soundscape of a Narwhal Summering Ground in a Glacier Fjord  American Cetacean Society - Narwhal Info Music: Black Sabbath - N.I.B. 

Today we're talking about China's governmental buyout offer for wildlife breeders & farmers - a step in the right direction to curb wildlife consumption at wet markets. Supporting articles:  China offers buyouts to wildlife farmers in response to pandemic  China releases list of animals to be farmed after COVID-19 Wuhan bans eating wild animals as coronavirus drives a crackdown in China *Help us continue to make this podcast: donate below and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to receive episodes as they are released. **

This week we're talking to Dr. Monica Metzdorf - who WALKED across Southern California to support wildlife, as well as chatting about people helping animals needing help during COVID19 and how you can help them too! Dr. Monica's website:  www.docwalks4animals.com  Good News Network reports on Americans with eco-concerns during the COVID 19 pandemic: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/americans-have-been-transformed-by-eco-wake-up-calls-during-covid/ IPSOS Earth Day 2020 survey results slide deck: https://www.ipsos.com/sites/default/files/ct/news/documents/2020-04/earth_day_slide_deck.pdf Home gardens in Sri Lanka:  https://news.mongabay.com/2020/05/amid-lockdown-sri-lankans-nurture-their-own-oases-through-home-gardening/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236117466_A_review_research_on_homegardens_in_Sri_Lanka_the_status_importance_and_future_perspective NBC report on UN Hunger Pandemic warning: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u-n-warns-hunger-pandemic-amid-threats-coronavirus-economic-downturn-n1189326 UN World Food Program Donation link: https://www.wfp.org/donate-now Poaching increase due to COVID19 impacts:  https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2020/0516/1138739-coronavirus-pandemic-poaching/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/04/wildlife-safaris-halted-for-covid-boost-poaching-threat/ https://globalconservationforce.org/covid-19-wildlife-conservation/

Today we’re talking about an island inhabited by venomous snakes, conservation of a unique snow forest, eels that need to socialize, and discussing captive beluga welfare. This is the first episode with the show's new co-host, Sylvester Martinez. Follow him on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sleeeeeeep/ Learn more about today's stories:  Smithsonian Magazine article on Ilha de Queimada Grande Nature Conservancy of Canada Sumida Aquarium Eels Zoologic Podcast - When Legislator Agendas Trump Animal Welfare

Today on The Conservation Weekly Podcast we discuss Icelandic whaling, remember the fallen rangers of Virunga Park, learn about new coral breakthroughs, and find out how you can support ex-situ conservation efforts during the COVID-19 shutdown. Links to stories:  Mongabay "Iceland won't be killing any whales this year" Virunga National Park Statement  Florida Aquarium Press Release Ridged Cactus Coral Spawning <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iaVBpZfG870" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> Critical-needs donation links for zoos:  Vancouver Aquarium Colchester Zoo San Diego Zoo Global Birmingham Zoo Seaworld / Busch Gardens Orana Wildlife Park (Christchurch Zoo)  Oregon Zoo