Conservation Weekly

Lauren Ayres

Join wildlife conservation specialist, Lauren Ayres, as she discusses some of the most ground breaking, astonishing, and impactful stories in conservation each week.

8 Episodes

Podcast Update!!!
7/27/2020
4:12
A quick update on the brief hiatus of the podcast and some recommendations for podcasts to check out in the interim!
June 14, 2020: Diversity's role in conservation, pangolin protection efforts, & social media positivity inspired by nature.
6/15/2020
41:07
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"
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June 1, 2020 - Unicorn Soundscape : How Narwhals can be Affected by Climate Change
6/2/2020
10:57
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.
May 25, 2020 : Wildlife Markets
5/25/2020
23:00
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. **
May 17th, 2020 - Doc Walks 4 Animals
5/17/2020
35:36
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/
May 10, 2020: Belugas, Snow Forests, Eels on iPads, and a deadly snake island
5/11/2020
40:00
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
May 3, 2020: Whaling, Virunga Park Rangers, Coral Reefs, and ex-situ conservation efforts in the time of COVID19
5/4/2020
12:19
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
Conservation Weekly (Trailer)
5/3/2020
0:39

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Conservation Weekly

Lauren Ayres

8 Episodes

Podcast Update!!!

June 14, 2020: Diversity's role in conservation, pangolin protection efforts, & social media positivity inspired by nature.

June 1, 2020 - Unicorn Soundscape : How Narwhals can be Affected by Climate Change

May 25, 2020 : Wildlife Markets

May 17th, 2020 - Doc Walks 4 Animals

May 10, 2020: Belugas, Snow Forests, Eels on iPads, and a deadly snake island

May 3, 2020: Whaling, Virunga Park Rangers, Coral Reefs, and ex-situ conservation efforts in the time of COVID19

Conservation Weekly (Trailer)