1 hr 15 min
Episode 18 - The Weekly News 12-03-2020 The Art Of Conservation
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In a surprise move, Congress brought forward the vote for the Big Cat Safety Act (H.R. 1380), leaving little time to drive home the importance of the act on global conservation efforts. So, we chose to dedicate much of today’s episode on this critical bill that goes to the floor today.
In short, the bill revises requirements governing the trade of big cats (i.e., species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Specifically, it revises restrictions on the possession and exhibition of big cats, including to restrict direct contact between the public and big cats. We discuss the implications of the bill should it not go through, but also if it does. Concerns abound over the plight of animals left destitute by such bills. We chat to Ian Michler from Blood Lions about his experience in this industry and what America could expect if it doesn't get this right.
Vulture poisoning is on the rise in much of Africa, especially in the broader Kruger National Park in South Africa - and the impacts could be dire. To better understand the issue, we chat to Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Andre Botha about the drivers behind this barbaric practice and how we can support EWT’s efforts to bring this to an end.
Cher has been working alongside Four Paws and others to rescue the World’s loneliest elephant - and they succeeded! This week Kaavan arrived at the Cambodian sanctuary where he will live out his days, in peace.
Peter’s editorial in Rhino Review hits a chord with many as he explores the convergence of conservation and compassion and how we desperately need to prove our humanity through our almost lost ability to care for individual animals.
Is Trump seriously going to pardon Joe Exotic!? News reports suggest it just might happen - and it makes us nauseous.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER! The Mantis Collection is offering a staggering 20% to Art Of Conservation listeners to visit Siringit Serengeti Camp. To claim your exclusive discount code in your inbox and to start planning your stay at this luxury tented camp in the heart of Africa, sign up to our newsletter here.
In a surprise move, Congress brought forward the vote for the Big Cat Safety Act (H.R. 1380), leaving little time to drive home the importance of the act on global conservation efforts. So, we chose to dedicate much of today’s episode on this critical bill that goes to the floor today.
In short, the bill revises requirements governing the trade of big cats (i.e., species of lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, or cougar or any hybrid of such species). Specifically, it revises restrictions on the possession and exhibition of big cats, including to restrict direct contact between the public and big cats. We discuss the implications of the bill should it not go through, but also if it does. Concerns abound over the plight of animals left destitute by such bills. We chat to Ian Michler from Blood Lions about his experience in this industry and what America could expect if it doesn't get this right.
Vulture poisoning is on the rise in much of Africa, especially in the broader Kruger National Park in South Africa - and the impacts could be dire. To better understand the issue, we chat to Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Andre Botha about the drivers behind this barbaric practice and how we can support EWT’s efforts to bring this to an end.
Cher has been working alongside Four Paws and others to rescue the World’s loneliest elephant - and they succeeded! This week Kaavan arrived at the Cambodian sanctuary where he will live out his days, in peace.
Peter’s editorial in Rhino Review hits a chord with many as he explores the convergence of conservation and compassion and how we desperately need to prove our humanity through our almost lost ability to care for individual animals.
Is Trump seriously going to pardon Joe Exotic!? News reports suggest it just might happen - and it makes us nauseous.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER! The Mantis Collection is offering a staggering 20% to Art Of Conservation listeners to visit Siringit Serengeti Camp. To claim your exclusive discount code in your inbox and to start planning your stay at this luxury tented camp in the heart of Africa, sign up to our newsletter here.
1 hr 15 min