32 episodes
DOC Sounds of Science Podcast Department of Conservation
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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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31: All things kākāpō part 2
Part 2 of our special with kākāpō scientist, Dr. Andrew Digby. We ask listeners’ questions, talk about wins and disappointments in kākāpō management, and learn new facts about this rare, unusual species.
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30: All things kākāpō part 1
Dr. Andrew Digby is a conservation biologist whose work focuses on researching and conserving endemic birds such as kākāpō. In this episode he discusses population management, weird behaviour and some of the big challenges kākāpō are facing.
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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.
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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. www.doc.govt.nz/podcast
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27: In a galaxiid far, far away
Freshwater scientist Nixie Boddy on researching non-migratory galaxiids, native fish, and her adventures in the field—some of which involve costumes.
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#26 Field yarns with Tim part 2
Kiwi expert Tim Raemaekers on the struggle that kiwi in Fiordland are facing and what impact 1080 has had in this area. Content warning: mention of gross stoat reproduction (not detailed) at 00:11:34
Customer Reviews
Accessible & Smart
Excellent Podcast to hear about creatures we might otherwise not know about but also the ones we do.
And helps us understand how we can all be better stewards of the land and it’s creatures.
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