Conservation Tribe

This episode features Francesca Trotman discussing her holistic, community-led approach to ocean conservation in Mozambique through her organization Love the Oceans, focusing on research and establishing marine protected areas.

This episode features an interview with James Mwenda, a rhino caregiver at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, discussing his emotional connection with Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, and broader conservation efforts.

This episode features an interview with DNA scientist Misa Winters about using elephant DNA from seized ivory to track and combat illegal poaching of African elephants.

This episode features Jimmy, founder of HalfCut, discussing his mission to conserve and regenerate forests through his unique approach and organization.

This episode features an interview with tiger conservationist Sarika Khanwilkar discussing her work with Bengal tigers and her perspective on the Tiger King documentary.

This episode features an interview with conservation biologist Lynn Von Hagen about her research on human-elephant conflict and coexistence in Kenya's Savo ecosystem.

This episode features an interview with Leif Cocks, founder of The Orangutan Project, discussing how COVID-19 has impacted conservation efforts and the importance of saving rainforests to address climate change and prevent pandemics.

This episode features an interview with ecologist and photographer Nicholas Rakotapari about the importance of communicating conservation and science through digital media like photography and videography.

This episode features an interview with seabird ecologist Spencer McIntyre about his research on kororā/little penguins and their interactions with human development in New Zealand.

This episode features an interview with Suzanne Smith, founder of the Amazon River Dolphin Conservation Foundation, discussing threats to the species including forest fires and hunting for catfish bait.

This episode explores how biomimicry—learning from nature's designs—can inform conservation efforts to protect species, ecosystems, and biodiversity, featuring an interview with Dr.

Host Blaine Edwards interviews Roxy Rogan, founder of Wild Education, about her holistic approach to environmental education through filmmaking, schooling programs, and ecotourism.

This episode features an interview with Deya Ward, a zoologist and wildlife filmmaker who discusses her role as an environmental and orangutan advocate, including her work with Orangutan Alliance.

This episode explores ethical whale swimming practices with underwater photographer Karim Iliya, focusing on respectful interactions with humpback whales in the South Pacific.

Host Blaine Edwards interviews environmental activist Tori Choi about her upcoming two-month sailing journey from the Netherlands to the UN Climate Change Conference in Chile to advocate for fair and sustainable travel.

This episode features an interview with Maria Abadilla, founder of Orangutan Alliance, discussing the environmental impact of unsustainable palm oil production and the role of conservationists.

This episode features an interview with Adam Bannister, a biologist and safari guide in Kenya, discussing how wildlife photography and visual storytelling can inspire conservation efforts in the Masai Mara region.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

This episode features an interview with Kevin Schneider, executive director of the Nonhuman Rights Project, discussing the legal status and rights of nonhuman animals in relation to conservation efforts.

This episode features an interview with Selenge from Elephant Voices, exploring elephant communication, behavior, and the ethical questions surrounding animal rights in conservation.

This episode explores how art and storytelling can be powerful tools for wildlife conservation, featuring an interview with Ed Harrison, co-founder of Under The Skin.

The host explains a hiatus due to moving back to Perth and starting a programming course to build eco-related blockchain applications, while adjusting the podcast schedule to monthly episodes.

This episode features an interview with Leif Cocks, an orangutan expert and founder of The Orangutan Project, discussing his conservation journey and the root causes of conservation problems.

This episode features an interview with wildlife conservation professional Lauren Ayres about pangolins, including their biology and why they are the world's most trafficked non-human mammal.

This episode features William Brown and Lydia Rouse from Focused Conservation discussing wildlife crime, including its definition, key players, and the overlap with drug trafficking networks.

This episode features an interview with conservationist Will Donald about the critical endangerment of African vultures and efforts to save them through his work with Toucan Conservation.

This episode features marine biologist Jacinta Shackleton discussing how she combines underwater videography and social media with scientific work to promote conservation of the Great Barrier Reef.

This episode explores the deceptive and cruel practices behind cub petting, where baby animals like lions and tigers are used as photo props, featuring an interview with a veterinary nurse and wildlife biology student.

This episode features an interview with wildlife veterinarian Dr.

This episode features an interview with Manuel Bergmann, founder of Coaching for Cause, discussing his journey from Germany to Bali, his environmental awakening, and his platform that connects coaches with NGOs to fund sustainability initiatives.

This episode features an interview with Anthony Penniston from the Lion Watch Project about rescuing lions from canned hunting and breeding farms in South Africa and working toward solutions to regulate and eventually end this industry.

Simon Hilbourne of Manta Trust explains that reef manta rays and oceanic mantas were split into two species in 2009 and are both listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

This episode features an interview with Heath Smith from Rogue Detection Teams, discussing how dogs and humans collaborate in conservation work.

Host Blaine Edwards interviews Angelo Poupard about painted dog conservation, covering their unique social structure, threats like snares and habitat loss, and strategies like metapopulation management.

Host Blane Edwards interviews Pooja, a multimedia artist from India, about using art to communicate conservation messages.

On Conservation Tribe, host Blaine Edwards interviews vet student and wildlife-health researcher Gian Marco Betone about zoonotic disease, ecosystem disruption, and the One Health Initiative.

This episode features an interview with wildlife biologist Dylan Jones, known as the Contemporary Conservationist, discussing his work in herpetology, wildlife handling techniques, and the use of augmented reality in conservation efforts.

Conservation Tribe host Blaine Edwards interviews UK coral biologist Sam Reynolds about coral reefs and reef restoration work in the Maldives.

Conservation Tribe host Blaine Edwards interviews Melissa Staines, a marine biologist and Turtle Cooling Project researcher sponsored by WWF, about climate change and sea turtle sex ratios.

Host Blaine Edwards interviews John Lee about the unethical practices in elephant ecotourism, exploring John's background working at the Elephant Valley Project in Cambodia and the hidden issues behind tourist attractions.

Conservation Tribe host Blaine Edwards interviews Mariska, an interior-design-trained artist and host of Mama Earth Talk Podcast, about using artwork to connect environmental information with public action.