Episode 495 - Dr. Roy Bengis || Birth Control For Endangered Elephants?

Dr. Roy Bengis, former State Veterinarian for Kruger National Park and widely recognized as one of the foremost experts in elephant management specifically tied to physiology and contraception joins Robbie to talk about the history of contraception coming to the forefront of the discussion around elephant contraception. Almost 20 years ago, elephants couldn’t even be given away, necessitating the need for management. Now, Dr. Bengis joins Robbie to talk about contraception in elephants, and shares his opinions on wildlife management from a man who spent 30 years living and breathing elephant management. 

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