109. International Chameleon Day 2025 (with Tim Eppley, Chief Conservation Officer for Wildlife Madagascar)
May 9th is International Chameleon Day! This year we are celebrating with Tim Eppley, the Chief Conservation Officer of Wildlife Madagascar!We chat about some of the most exciting developments in the world of chameleon conservation, as well as how you can get involved in their protection. We also chat about an amazing range of incredible creatures - including Panther Chameleons and Globe-Horned Chameleons! Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast 💚You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)! Listen to last year's International Chameleon Day Episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fCatceBiKnvtPRwj9I8JQ?si=03b81d2ec17048d4Check out the Wildlife Madagascar's Work here: https://wildlifemadagascar.orgCheck out The IUCN Chameleon Specialist Group here: https://iucn.org/our-union/commissions/group/iucn-ssc-chameleon-specialist-groupCheck out The International Chameleon Day Resources here: https://wildlifemadagascar.org/news-and-stories/international-chameleon-day/Music Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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108. Youth Governance & the Mystical, Magical World of the Hedgehog! (with Lyndon Howson from the Chester Zoo Youth Board)
Today I am joined by Lyndon Howson to discuss the importance of youth governance in the conservation field. Lyndon is an accomplished conservationist, who has worked with the Chester Zoo Youth Board, authored his own novel, and spearheaded a hedgehog conservation campaign. He is fantastic and I am so glad you get to hear all about it absolutely brilliant work! We discuss what the Youth Board does, how you can get involved in youth governance, and the weird and wonderful world of Hedgehogs!Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast 💚You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)! Check out the Youth Board's Work here: https://www.chesterzoo.org/footer/about-chester-zoo/chester-zoo-youth-boardCheck out The Changemakers' Toolkit here: https://www.chesterzoo.org/conservation-science-education/international-conservation-academy/conservation-changemakers-toolkitCheck out the Changemakers' Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CQVzVhcPRrQNlMFO0Jkgl?si=940cf660ad4d43deFollow Lyndon on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndonhowson/Pre-order 'The Blight's End' here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-blights-end/lyndon-howson/9781068447112 Music Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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I Am A Changemaker: My Journey in Nature Podcasting! [Part of the Conservation Changemakers' Toolkit]
I recently collaborated with Chester Zoo on something really exciting, their Changemakers' Toolkit! This incredible resource teaches you everything you need to know about how to make waves in the conservation space. This bonus episode is a snippet of the course that I produced on podcasting - I really hope you enjoy!Make sure and check out the whole course below...Episode Description: Hello and welcome to the Chester Zoo Conservation Changemakers’ Toolkit! My name is Jack Baker and in this episode, I am going to be sharing my journey in nature podcasting! We will chat about where my idea came from, how I grew my audience and some of the lessons I have learned along the way!Some core take aways include…Don’t let anyone tell you, you can’t do it!Apply for speaking opportunities and awards!Use it to build your profile/brand!Take breaks!Be your authentic self!Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast 💚You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)! Check out The Changemakers' Toolkit here: https://www.chesterzoo.org/conservation-science-education/international-conservation-academy/conservation-changemakers-toolkitCheck out the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CQVzVhcPRrQNlMFO0Jkgl?si=940cf660ad4d43deMusic Credit: "Samba Stings" Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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107. The Chester Zoo Changemakers' Toolkit (with Emma Greenwood - Youth Voice & Climate Champion)
I recently collaborated with Chester Zoo on something really exciting, their Changemakers' Toolkit! This incredible resource teaches you everything you need to know about how to make waves in the conservation space. Here to discuss the project is Emma Greenwood, a passionate youth voice and climate activist! Emma is incredible! She was a Young Member of Parliament, co-founded 'Youth Strike 4 Climate Manchester', and is currently developing a climate action app for young people to help address climate anxiety!We discuss how the toolkit came to be, what it can teach you, and the importance of looking after your mental health while working in the conservation and nature space!Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast 💚You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)! Check out The Changemakers' Toolkit here: https://www.chesterzoo.org/conservation-science-education/international-conservation-academy/conservation-changemakers-toolkitCheck out the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CQVzVhcPRrQNlMFO0Jkgl?si=940cf660ad4d43deFollow Emma on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-greenwood-66a2471b2/Music Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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106. Bringing Beavers Back to London (with Sean McCormack from the Ealing Beaver Project) [Recorded Live @ Global Birdfair 2024]
Welcome to the fourth special episode recorded liveat Global Birdfair 2024. Today, Jack is joined by Sean McCormack from the Ealing Beaver Project to discuss their efforts to bring beavers back to London!Jack and Sean discuss how this project came to be, the challenges it has faced, and the many successes that it has already seen! Plus, the duo take a moment to discuss Sean's favourite under-appreciated bird - the Dunnock! Useful LinksDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram! We are @PangolinPodcast 💚You can also follow Jack on X (Twitter) (@onlyjackbaker) and Instagram (@theonlyjackbaker)! Check out The Ealing Beaver Project's Website here: https://theealingbeaverproject.com/Special thanks to Charlie and Oscar from the Global Birdfair team for organising the event - you are fantastic! Music Credits: At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ AngloZulu by Kevin MacLeod, Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3372-anglozulu License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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