The Pangolin Podcast

Toby Jermyn
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Hosted by passionate safari professionals, conservationists and wildlife photographers, we bring you captivating stories from the bush, behind-the-lens insights from award‑winning image makers, and thought‑provoking conversations with conservationists working to protect our planet’s most extraordinary species — including the elusive pangolin. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller, a wildlife photographer, or simply a nature enthusiast, The Pangolin Podcast will inspire you to see the wild with fresh eyes… and to help preserve it for generations to come.

  1. Meet the Pro: Wildlife Photographer Lance van de Vyver

    2 days ago ·  Video

    Meet the Pro: Wildlife Photographer Lance van de Vyver

    Host Toby Jermyn welcomes wildlife photographer and photographic guide Lance van de Vyver, a New Zealand-born zoology graduate who moved to South Africa in 2012 and now runs specialist photographic safaris and co-hosts the Safari Shots podcast. Lance discusses trips to Tanzania and Botswana’s Makgadikgadi and possible travel to India. He shares a career-launching black-and-white image of a pangolin being handled by a lioness, explaining the brief sighting and that the pangolin later died from heat and prolonged stress, prompting discussion about stricter guidelines and the Pangolin Guardians program. He also describes a portrait of a captive-born pangolin pup later released, a flash-at-sunset leopard technique and ethics, a black-and-white giant anteater (“broomstick”) in Brazil, and a stitched telephoto lion portrait. His admired image is Thomas Vijayan’s camera-trap photograph of an Amur leopard. Lance struggles to choose a single ‘humble dwelling’ location, considering several safari regions. Here is a link to a gallery of Lance's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Lance-van-de-Vyver/Meet-the-Pro-Lance-van-de-Vyver Connect with Lance https://www.lancevandevyver.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lancevandevyver https://www.youtube.com/c/lancevandevyver GUEST IMAGE - Thomas Vijayan https://www.thomasvijayan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thomasvijayan/ 00:00 Welcome 00:58 Meet Lance 04:03 1st Image (1A) - Scaly Protection 13:16 1st Image (1B) – Fragile Future 16:10 2nd Image – Leopard Flash 22:54 3rd Image - Broomstick 27:08 4th Image – Queen of Mana 34:36 5th Image - Guest Image Amur Leopard 37:55 Where to Photograph Forever 39:38 Podcast Farewell and Credits The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com Pangolin Photo SafarisAfrica's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world.  https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris

    40 min
  2. Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Thomas Nicolon

    10 Jun ·  Video

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Thomas Nicolon

    In this episode, host Toby Jermyn welcomes wildlife photographer and National Geographic Explorer Thomas Nicolon to the Pangolin Podcast. Based in southern France, Thomas shares his experiences documenting the fragile bond between humanity and the natural world, focusing heavily on his work in the Congo Basin.  In a unique turn for the podcast, Toby and Thomas meet for the first time on air, discussing Thomas's path from journalism to earning National Geographic grants and his future expeditions to the DRC and Cameroon.  Here is a link to a gallery of Thomas's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Thomas-Nicolon/Meet-the-Pro-Thomas-Nicolon CONNECT WITH THOMAS https://www.thomasnicolon.com/https://www.instagram.com/thomasnicolon/https://www.youtube.com/@thomas.nicolonThomas shares four of his own powerful images, including a portrait of the exceptionally old habituated western lowland gorilla, Kingo, taken shortly before his death, and a dramatic shot of a forest elephant at a Congo research camp that later charged his team. He also discusses the logistics of GPS-collaring forest elephants, tips for rainforest photography, and selects an admired sunset giraffe image by David Chancellor as his "guest" photo.  GUEST IMAGE Sunset Giraffe by David Chancellor https://www.davidchancellor.com/https://www.instagram.com/chancellordavid/Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Pangolin Photo SafarisAfrica's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world.  https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris

    40 min
  3. Meet The Pro: Dani Connor - Wildlife Photographer

    27 May ·  Video

    Meet The Pro: Dani Connor - Wildlife Photographer

    Hosted by Toby Jermyn, this episode of the Pangolin Podcast features wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and Canon Ambassador, Dani Connor, known for her viral red squirrel stories from northern Sweden. CONNECT WITH DANI https://www.daniconnorwild.com/ https://www.instagram.com/daniconnorwild/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx9JiwPgJHy4cMThY4nmQmA Here is a link to a gallery of Dani's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Dani-Connor/Meet-the-Pro-Dani-Connor Dani shares her experience hand-rearing a squirrel named Roo. She also discusses an image from her first safari in Zambia, and another image from an East Greenland expedition. Dani talks about building a career through cinematic storytelling on YouTube, becoming a Canon Ambassador, and choosing a polar bear photograph as her admired guest image, before naming her ideal “humble dwelling” location. GUEST IMAGE Marco Gaiotti https://www.instagram.com/marcogaiotti_naturephotography/ https://www.facebook.com/MarcoGaiottiPhotography/ Pangolin Photo SafarisAfrica's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world.  https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris

    40 min
  4. Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Sabine Stols

    13 May ·  Video

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Sabine Stols

    In his episode, host Toby Jermyn welcomes Pangolin Photo Host Sabine Stols, a German-born wildlife photographer who transitioned from cruise-ship people photography to a full-time nature career with her husband, Charl. The couple have spent the last 10 years hosting with Pangolin Photo Safaris.  Here is a link to a gallery of Sabine's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Sabine-Stols/Meet-the-Pro-Sabine-Stols CONNECT WITH SABINE https://www.instagram.com/sabine_stols/ https://www.pangolinphoto.com/sabine-stols Sabine shares four favourite images chosen for the praise they received from fellow photographers. She discusses balancing stills and video, the growing demand for video, and selects Hannes Lochner’s backlit lion-breath image as her admired “guest” photo.  GUEST IMAGE Roar by Hannes Lochner www.hanneslochner.com https://www.instagram.com/hannes_lochner/ Pangolin Photo SafarisAfrica's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world.  https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris

    39 min
  5. Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Wim van den Heever

    29 Apr ·  Video

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Wim van den Heever

    Host Toby Jermyn welcomes South African photographer Wim van den Heever, who won Wildlife Photographer of the Year with a haunting brown hyena image made over 10 years using a difficult camera-trap setup in Namibia’s abandoned Kolmanskop. Connect with Wim: WimvandenHeever.com https://www.instagram.com/wim_van_den_heever/ The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com View a gallery of the images discussed in this episode: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Wim-van-den-Heever Wim also shares the technical challenges of camera trapping, including balancing distant security light with flashes, working at 15-second exposures, and enduring sand, lost gear, and countless failures before seeing the winning frame. He also discusses predicting behaviour, his shift from stock photography to hosting and fine-art print sales, and a shot made with a submerged wide-angle camera triggered remotely. Listen out for a very special giveaway from Pangolin Photo Safaris and Wim van den Heever. GUEST IMAGE Polar Reflections by Paul Nicklen https://paulnicklen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/paulnicklen/  Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Pangolin Podcast03:31 First Image - Ghost Town Visitor14:23 Second Image - The Final Leap24:06 Third Image - A Leap of Lechwe30:42 Fourth Image - Craig35:46 Guest Image - Polar Reflections39:20 Dream HomeJoin our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world.  https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris

    42 min
  6. Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Walter Aaron

    25 Feb ·  Video

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Walter Aaron

    In this episode of the Pangolin Podcast, host Toby Jermyn welcomes Botswana-born wildlife photographer and Pangolin photo host, Walter Aaron. Growing up in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Walter’s lifelong connection to nature led him to become a safari guide, where he discovered a deep passion for capturing the incredible wildlife around him. Today, he is a resident photo host in the Chobe, where he mentors the next generation of Batswana photographers. Connect with Walter: https://www.instagram.com/waltersphotography22/ The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com View a gallery of the images discussed in this episode: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Walter-Aaron In this episode, Walter shares the stories behind four of his favorite personal photographs and one image by a fellow photographer that he deeply admires. He also discusses his love for low-angle photography—sometimes even touching his camera to the water to get the perfect shot—and what it’s like being a homegrown photo host in one of the world’s premier wildlife destinations. GUEST IMAGE Charl Stols https://www.instagram.com/charl_stols/ https://www.facebook.com/CharlStolsNaturePhotography/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Pangolin Podcast01:02 Guest Introduction: Walter Aaron03:01 Choosing the Perfect Wildlife Photos04:17 The First Image: Leopard Cub in Chobe09:30 The Second Image: Low-Angle African Jacana15:02 The Third Image: Wide-Angle Lions in the Okavango Delta20:15 The Fourth Image: Buffalo vs Crocodile25:20 Advice for Aspiring Wildlife Photographers28:45 Mentoring the Next Generation in Botswana32:10 The Final Image: A Photo Walter Admired35:50 ConclusionPangolin Photo SafarisAfrica's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world.  https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris

    37 min
  7. Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Mark Dumbleton

    18 Feb ·  Video

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Mark Dumbleton

    In this episode of the Pangolin Podcast, host Toby Jermyn welcomes South African wildlife and landscape photographer, Mark Dumbleton. Based in Hoedspruit, Mark is best known for his powerful images of African wildlife and dramatic natural scenes. With nearly two decades of experience, he combines a deep love of the wilderness with a strong emphasis on teaching, helping photographers around the world capture and edit stronger images through his YouTube channel, online courses, and guided photo safaris. Connect with Mark: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkDumbletonPhoto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdumbletonphoto Website: www.markdumbleton.comThe Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com View a gallery of the images discussed in this episode: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Website-Pages/Meet-the-Pro-Mark-Dumbleton In the podcast, Mark discusses the stories behind four of his favourite photographs and one he admires by another photographer. He shares insights into the technical challenges of capturing these moments, his philosophy on visual storytelling, and the significance of having his work featured on the cover of the 2023 coffee-table book "Remembering Leopards". Guest Image Mark selects a breath-taking image by photographer Greg du Toit as one he deeply admires. https://www.gregdutoit.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wildernessdreaming/ Greg’s podcast episode https://pangolinpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2527088/episodes/18460408-meet-the-pro-greg-du-toit Mark’s Lightroom course https://www.markdumbleton.com/the-wildlife-edit-course Hannes Lochner’s episode https://pangolinpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2527088/episodes/17715389-meet-the-pro-hannes-lochner Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Pangolin Podcast 01:09 Guest Introduction: Mark Dumbleton 03:14 Choosing the Perfect Wildlife Photos 04:11 The First Image: After the Feast13:20 The Second Image: Dramatic Mara 17:39 The Third Image: Marauding Buffalo22:58 The Fourth Image: A Close Call With Death27:53 Advice for Aspiring Wildlife Photographers 32:36 The Final Image (Greg du Toit) and Conclusion   Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Pangolin Photo SafarisAfrica's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world.  https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris

    40 min
  8. Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Pusetso Nteta

    4 Feb ·  Video

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Pusetso Nteta

    In this episode of the Pangolin Podcast, host Toby Jermyn chats to Pangolin’s own photo host, Pusetso “Miss P” Nteta, a young and exciting Botswana native who has grown from short term intern status to full-time guide and excellent wildlife photographer. She chats about her journey, her goals and her favourite photographs. Here is a link to a gallery of Pusetso’s images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Website-Pages/Meet-the-Pro-Pusetso-Nteta Since the recording of this episode, Pusetso has gotten married and going forward will be using the name Pusetso Whittle. We wish her a hearty congratulations! Connect with Pusetso: • https://www.pangolinphoto.com/pusetso-nteta • https://www.instagram.com/pusetso_whittle_photography/ The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com In this podcast, Pusetso discusses her journey to becoming a photo host at Pangolin, her four favourite photographs, and her passion for wildlife and Chobe. She also talks about being mentored by Janine Krayer - https://www.pangolinphoto.com/janine-krayer Pusetso chats about how shows uses Adobe Lightroom Classic for editing. Click here to take a FREE online course from Pangolin Photo Academy - https://link.pangolinphoto.com/4adTGhB Pusetso also co-presents Wildlife Photography for Beginners, another great FREE online course on the Pangolin Photo Academy website https://link.pangolinphoto.com/3Me8PY2 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Guest Introduction: Pusetso Nteta 02:30 A Brief History of Pusetso’s Journey 03:47 The First Image: Yellow Billed Stork 09:53 The Second Image: Wild Dogs 19:01 The Third Image: Lions at Sunset 26:23 The Fourth Image: Elephant Silhouette 32:52 The Final Image and Conclusion Pangolin Photo SafarisAfrica's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world.  https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris

    40 min
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Hosted by passionate safari professionals, conservationists and wildlife photographers, we bring you captivating stories from the bush, behind-the-lens insights from award‑winning image makers, and thought‑provoking conversations with conservationists working to protect our planet’s most extraordinary species — including the elusive pangolin. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller, a wildlife photographer, or simply a nature enthusiast, The Pangolin Podcast will inspire you to see the wild with fresh eyes… and to help preserve it for generations to come.

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  • Creator
    Toby Jermyn
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Pangolin International
  • Show Website
    The Pangolin Podcast

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