DOC Sounds of Science Podcast

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The DOC Sounds of Science podcast is a behind-scenes-look at conservation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Every episode we chat with one of our experts about their most interesting days on the job.

  1. 6 MAY

    35: A Flipping Good Time with Dr. Jody Weir

    Marine biologist and primatologist Dr Jody Weir has extensive expertise on marine animals, specifically: fur seals, dolphins and turtles – all things finned and beautiful. Jody has also researched lemurs in Madagascar, bears and wolves in Canada, and turtles in Barbados. Learn about her exciting and varied career in our latest episode. The audio at the beginning of the episode is a kekeno New Zealand fur seal. The music used is Let’s Get Down to Business by Cast of Characters.

    35 min

  2. 04/12/2024

    34: Better unguLATE than never with George Ledgard

    George knows everything there is to know about hooved creatures that walk on their toes—ungulates, for those in the know—and he’s a keen hunter as well as a technical advisor on the topic of wild animals. Hear about where we’re at with hunting and wild animal control, from one of our foremost experts who is also a hunter. George wears all the hats. The audio at the beginning of the episode is a Western weka. The music used is Let’s Get Down to Business by Cast of Characters Content warning for (respectful and scientific) discussion of hunting and dead animals Full shownotes and transcript at www.doc.govt.nz/podcast

    43 min

  3. 29/07/2024

    33: Pen(guin) pals with Cassie Mealey

    Cassie has the most interesting answer possible to the question ‘what do you do for fun?’ She rehabilitates penguins. As one of our technical advisors specialising in fauna, in addition to running swim practice for penguins in her backyard, Cassie has a lot of wildlife rehabilitation stories and tips. Listen to this unmissable episode now. The audio used at the beginning is a tawaki/Fiordland crested penguin splashing in pool and making honking soundThe music used is Let’s Get Down to Business by Cast of CharactersShownotes and transcript at www.doc.govt.nz/podcast

    45 min

  4. 28/05/2024

    32: Parrot patter

    Terry is an expert in all kinds of parrots, specifically kākā, kākāriki karaka/NZ parakeet and kākāpō. He’s spent a lot of time catching and monitoring birds, studying them, and advising on the impacts of predator control on non-target species. Plus, he has some field stories that are so incredible, you’ll think he’s lying. At first, we thought he was lying. The audio at the beginning of the episode is the call of the North Island kākāThe music used is Let’s Get Down to Business by Cast of CharactersTranscript and shownotes available at www.doc.govt.nz/podcast

    34 min

  5. 03/04/2024

    31: All things kākāpō part 2

    Part 2 of our special with kākāpō scientist, Dr. Andrew Digby. We ask listeners’ questions about kākāpō, talk about some of the biggest wins and disappointments in kākāpō management, and learn new facts about this rare, unusual species. Transcript and shownotes at www.doc.govt.nz/podcast

    21 min

  6. 06/03/2024

    30: All things kākāpō part 1

    Dr. Andrew Digby does a deep dive on the science of kākāpō management, recalls weird behaviour he’s observed from them in the field, and explains some of the big challenges the population are facing, including disease outbreak and low fertility.  Transcript and full shownotes at www.doc.govt.nz/pocast

    28 min

  7. 20/12/2023

    29: Summer supercut

    To celebrate summer in Aotearoa, we’ve put together a supercut, packed to the brim with all the best bits from previous episodes.  From cryptic species to sharks to seal production—this supercut has something for everyone.  Full shownotes and transcript at www.doc.govt.nz/podcast

    45 min

  8. 19/12/2023

    28: Volcanology

    Volcanologist Hollei Gabrielsen (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Whitikaupeka) on providing advice about volcanoes, particularly in Tongariro National Park; and how her whakapapa, heritage, informs her work. Hollei discusses what you need to know to head out on an adventure in Tongariro, and answer listeners’ questions about lava, caldera, phreatic (steam) explosions, and more. The audio at the beginning is alpine wind ambience. The music used is Let’s Get Down to Business by Cast of Characters. Full shownotes and transcript at www.doc.govt.nz/podcast

    32 min
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The DOC Sounds of Science podcast is a behind-scenes-look at conservation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Every episode we chat with one of our experts about their most interesting days on the job.

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  • Creator
    Department of Conservation
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 DOC Sounds of Science Podcast
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