Best Globio Podcasts (2025)

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World Chimpanzee Day with Dr Rachna Reddy | Episode 71 1:08:17

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In this episode of Talking Apes, we follow Dr. Rachna Reddy into the the African rainforest, where the laughter of chimps and the quiet rhythms of bonobo life echo deeper truths about who we are. As a biological anthropologist and co-director of the Ngogo Chimpanzee Project, Rachna’s research focuses on the social bonds that shape us across the lif…

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What BaYaka Children Can Teach About Being Human with Dr Deniz Salali | Episode 70 1:22:00

30d ago1:22:00

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What does a Congolese rainforest childhood reveal about the roots of human cooperation? In this captivating episode of Talking Apes, we sit down with Dr. Gul Deniz Salali, evolutionary anthropologist at University College London, to explore her groundbreaking research with the BaYaka people of the Congo Basin. Dr. Salali shares intimate insights in…

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Talking Apes, Yes, All Apes! with Dr. Adriano Lameira | Episode 69 1:22:58

1M ago1:22:58

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Are we really the only "talking apes"? Get ready for a mind-blowing episode with Dr. Adriano Reis E Lameira, one of the world’s leading experts on the evolution of speech and language! Dr. Lameira has spent years deep in the rainforests of Borneo, decoding the vocal mysteries of orangutans. His groundbreaking research challenges long-held beliefs a…

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The Climbing Secret Behind Monkey Bars with Luke Fannin | Episode 68 1:10:58

2M ago1:10:58

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Hanging with Our Ancestors: Luke Fannin on Climbing, Evolution & Ape Locomotion Ever wondered why kids instinctively love monkey bars? Or why apes move so deliberately in the trees? In this episode of Talking Apes, biological anthropologist Luke Fannin takes us on a journey through the evolution of climbing, exploring how primates, from ancient hom…

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Happy EARTH DAY! With Jane Goodall Institute's Anna Rathmann | Episode 67 59:42

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The Amazing People Behind Jane Goodall What does it take to lead one of the most iconic conservation organizations in the world? In this episode of Talking Apes, we sit down with Anna Rathmann, Executive Director of the Jane Goodall Institute USA, to find out. With a background spanning international conservation, business, and storytelling, Anna b…

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IUCN’s Role in Saving Our Planet with Sean Southey | Episode 66 1:11:04

4M ago1:11:04

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Earth Month Special: A Deep Dive into Global Conservation with Sean Southey “This is our global education moment. This is the time to champion. This is the time to be noisy. This is the time to dream.” What if we told you there’s a conservation powerhouse that’s been quietly shaping environmental policies, protecting endangered species, and inspiri…

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Southeast Asia’s Secret Monkeys with Dr. Andie Ang | Episode 65 47:57

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In this episode of Talking Apes, we’re joined by Dr. Andie Ang, a primatologist dedicated to the conservation of Southeast Asia’s elusive and endangered colobine monkeys. From the dense forests of Vietnam to the urban green spaces of Singapore, Andie has spent years studying these fascinating leaf-eating primates, whose complex digestive systems, s…

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Tracing Our Footsteps Through Time with Jeremy DeSilva | Episode 64 1:08:43

5M ago1:08:43

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Bipedalism - How Walking Made Us Human with Jeremy DeSilva “The history of our lineage is filled with multiple species coexisting—this moment, with only one upright walking ape on the planet, is exceptionally rare.” Why do humans walk on two legs when no other mammal does? And what did it cost us? From back pain to difficult childbirth, our bipedal…

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Celebrating Three Decades of Roots & Shoots with Mary Ford | Episode 63 52:51

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In this episode of Talking Apes, we sit down with Mary Ford, Senior Director of Roots & Shoots USA, the Jane Goodall Institute’s global youth program. Mary shares the inspiring origins of Roots & Shoots—how a conversation on Jane Goodall’s porch in Tanzania sparked a movement that now empowers young change makers in over 70 countries. We explore ho…

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Yikes! Chimps Eating Bat Poop? With Disease Detective Dr. Tony Goldberg | Episode 62 1:00:36

6M ago1:00:36

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Why are chimpanzees in Uganda scooping up bat guano and eating it? This strange behavior, captured on trail cameras and observed over 800 times in a single year, is the fascinating centerpiece of our latest episode with disease ecologist Dr. Tony Goldberg. Tony explains how this bizarre dietary shift is linked to mineral deficiencies in the chimps’…

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Voices from the Ape House with Beth Armstrong | Episode 61 1:19:14

7M ago1:19:14

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This week on Talking Apes, we’re entering the personal world of gorillas and a remarkable woman who has dedicated her life to their stories: Beth Armstrong. As a former gorilla keeper at the Columbus Zoo, Beth’s career spans from revolutionizing gorilla care in zoos to advocating for conservation in the wild. She brings decades of experience, wisdo…

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Growing Up Chimp with Dr. Kris Sabbi | Episode 60 1:42:30

8M ago1:42:30

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Growing Up Chimp: Lessons on Life, Leadership, and the Mystery of Puberty What does it really mean to grow up? For chimpanzees, our closest living relatives, the journey from infancy to adulthood is as complex, awkward, and revealing as our own. In the latest episode of Talking Apes, primatologist Dr. Kris Sabbi takes us deep into the lives of juve…

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Orangutans Using Wild Medicines with Dr Isabelle Laumer | Episode 59 30:14

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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have observed a male orangutan, Rakus, using plants as medicine—a first-ever recording of a wild animal self-medicating for wound care. This unique behavior was spotted in the jungle, where Rakus chewed the stem and leaves of a plant known for its anti-inflammatory properties and applied it to his injured c…

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The Chimps of Gombe with Dr. Elizabeth Lonsdorf | Episode 58 1:13:55

9M ago1:13:55

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Generations at Gombe: Elizabeth Lonsdorf on Chimpanzee Mothers, Babies, and the Power of Long-Term Study In this episode of Talking Apes we’re joined by Elizabeth Lonsdorf whose decades spanning career has been rooted at Gombe, the iconic chimpanzee research site founded by Dr. Jane Goodall. What started as a project to study tool-use in wild chimp…

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Gorilla Doctors! World Gorilla Day Special with Kirsten Gilardi | Episode 57 1:22:05

10M ago1:22:05

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Season 4 Premiere: World Gorilla Day Special Episode! 🦍 We’re thrilled to launch Season 4 of Talking Apes with a special release in celebration of World Gorilla Day! This episode features an in-depth conversation with Kirsten Gilardi, Executive Director of Gorilla Doctors, the ground-breaking organization that’s saving gorillas through cutting-edge…

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Chimps of the Fiery Savanna with Dr Jill Pruetz - World Chimpanzee Day 2024 | Episode 56 2:00:18

1y ago2:00:18

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Amidst the harsh terrain and frequent fires of Senegal's savanna landscape lives a community of remarkable chimps. What makes them different from their forest-dwelling kin? And what can they reveal about human evolution? Join us on World Chimpanzee Day for a journey into the heart of the savanna to explore the world of chimps with Dr Jill Pruetz. F…

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30 Years Living with Chimps, with John Mitani | Episode 55 1:33:26

1y ago1:33:26

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Learn about the secrets of ape society with Dr John Mitani Join us for the second time on Talking Apes with John Mitani, a renowned primatologist with over three decades of experience studying chimpanzees in the wild. Known for his ground-breaking research and role as the scientific consultant for Netflix's "Chimp Empire," John shares his wealth of…

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Teasing Tactics: Ape Play and Pranks with Dr Isabelle Laumer | Episode 54 34:56

1y ago34:56

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Playful Teasing in Great Apes with Isabelle Laumer Did you know that great apes engage in playful teasing, much like human children? Join us for another episode of Talking Apes Podcast featuring Isabelle Laumer, a renowned researcher in animal behavior and cognition at Max Planck. Isabelle and her team have conducted groundbreaking research on play…

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Stories of Survival and Struggle with Journalist Jeremy Hance | Episode 53 1:20:23

1y ago1:20:23

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Join us for this episode of Talking Apes featuring Jeremy Hance, a distinguished environmental journalist renowned for his unwavering commitment to biodiversity. With a prolific career writing for outlets like Mongabay and the Guardian, Jeremy shares his insights on conservation and the emotional challenges of his work. Jeremy shares his lifelong l…

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Make Travel Meaningful: Earth Day Special with NatHab's Ben Bressler | Episode 52 1:04:41

1+ y ago1:04:41

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Does connecting to a planet require seeing it? And at what cost to the environment, the wildlife, and people? Join us for an Earth Day special on Talking Apes Podcast as we chat with Ben Bressler, founder of Natural Habitat Adventures, about the transformative power of purposeful travel. 'We're passionate about conservation, and we're passionate ab…

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Empathy and Sympathy in Conservation with Dr Kathayoon Khalil | Episode 51 1:08:36

1+ y ago1:08:36

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Greetings, troop! Welcome back to Talking Apes Season 3. We're kicking off 2024 with a thought-provoking episode featuring Kathayoon Khalil, conservation psychologist and education professional with a rich background spanning zoos, aquariums, museums, and nature centers. This week, our chat explores: The Power of Empathy – How it shapes our attitud…

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Ancient Us: The Evolutionary Journey of Apes with Dr Sergio Almécija | Episode 50 1:10:00

1+ y ago1:10:00

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Evolution - Who are we, where did we begin? The evolution of us and apes like us - gorillas, chimps, bonobos, and orangutans - likely began long before any of us resembled the apes of today. For Dr. Sergio Almécija that journey begins in the Miocene some 5-23 million years ago. Dr. Sergio Almécija studies the evolution of humans alongside that of o…

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'Sincerely, a Black Primatologist' with Thomas Wilson | Episode 49 1:48:42

1+ y ago1:48:42

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Beyond Biology: Primate Pelage, Racism, and Academic Triumphs Colour and pattern of hair and skin play a powerful role in how primates interpret and interact with others and the world. Primates are the most colourful and pelage-diverse of all mammals. In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of non-human primate hair and skin colour with pas…

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The Mystery of the Leopard-Eating Bili-Apes with Cleve Hicks & Toni Romani | Episode 48 1:20:55

2y ago1:20:55

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On this week's episode of Talking Apes Podcast, we're joined by two extraordinary scientists, Dr Cleve Hicks and Toni Romani, as they lead us into the enigmatic world of the Bili-Ape and beyond. Few people have ventured as far and deep into the Congo's dark and secretive forests as Dr Cleve Hicks. Primatologist and associate professor at the Univer…

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What Does It Mean To Be A Human Ape? With Dr Briana Pobiner | Episode 47 1:09:11

2y ago1:09:11

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Unraveling the Meaty Mysteries of Human Evolution with Dr. Briana Pobiner This week on Talking Apes we journey back in time to explore our ancestral roots with Dr. Briana Pobiner. As a distinguished paleoanthropologist, Dr. Pobiner delves deep into the evolution of the human diet and the pivotal role meat played in our development as a species. Bri…

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Saving the Congo's Last Giants with GRACE's Dr Katie Fawcett | Episode 46 1:17:22

2y ago1:17:22

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A World Gorilla Day Special Exploring the Fate of the Colossal Grauer's Gorillas Situated on the eastern edge of the expansive Congo Basin in the Democratic Republic of Congo, GRACE holds the unique distinction of being the world's sole sanctuary for Grauer's gorillas. The largest primates on our planet, yet the least known of the gorilla species, …

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Diana Kanweri Behind the Scenes | Episode 45 1:04:17

2y ago1:04:17

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Diana Kanweri closes not only our special Making of Chimp Empire series, but Season 2 of Talking Apes. The talented Ugandan chimpanzee field guide and camera operator was the first ever Ugandan woman to work on the Ngogo Chimp Project and made an invaluable contribution to the Netflix docuseries. Diana's expertise in navigating the Ugandan wilderne…

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Primatologist John Mitani Behind the Scenes | Episode 44 1:06:46

2y ago1:06:46

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‘When I arrived at Ngogo, it didn’t take me long to figure out this place was unusual.’ For the second installment of our Making of Chimp Empire Series, we were privileged to have the esteemed Professor John Mitani as a guest on Talking Apes. John shared intimate stories about his extraordinary lifetime of work studying the Ngogo chimpanzees and hi…

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Director of Photography Ben Sadd Behind The Scenes | Episode 43 1:08:24

2y ago1:08:24

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‘Chimpanzees are just incredibly special animals and I think what makes them so unique is their individuality. It’s such a privilege to be able to spend so much time with them.’ The third installation going behind-the-scenes of Chimp Empire in our four-part series celebrating World Chimp Day 2023, featuring immensely talented Director of Photograph…

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CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Director James Reed Behind the Scenes | Episode 42 1:49:33

2y ago1:49:33

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‘We didn’t decide what we wanted the story to be. We wanted the chimps to tell their story, and document that with the highest level of authenticity.’ Director James Reed is a visionary filmmaker whose work has captivated audiences around the world. His 2023 Netflix docuseries, Chimp Empire, showcases his remarkable storytelling abilities and his d…

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Primates, Parasites, and Podcasting with PrimateCast Host Andrew MacIntosh | Episode 41 1:21:46

2y ago1:21:46

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In recent years, podcasts have emerged as an innovative and accessible medium for science education. With their ability to engage, inform, and entertain listeners, podcasts have become an invaluable tool for disseminating knowledge about various scientific disciplines...including the best one of all, primatology ;) It probably won't come as a surpr…

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Apes and Monkeys Are Being Tortured on Social Media - Let’s End This, with SMACC's Nicola O'Brien | Episode 40 1:10:15

2y ago1:10:15

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Held captive as pets, dressed in human clothes, forced to perform tricks, and in some cases, even brutally tortured and killed. These are just some of the despicable ways that primates and other wildlife are being exploited online for likes, shares, and cash. The rise of social media has unfortunately made it easier for people to share photos and v…

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How Human Apes Learned to Talk with Dr Gillian Forrester | Episode 39 1:06:59

2y ago1:06:59

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Did tool-use lead to talking? Dr. Gilly Forrester’s groundbreaking research has contributed significantly to our understanding of the evolution of language in humans. Her work, focused on the cognitive abilities of great apes, has highlighted fascinating discoveries about their use of tools and problem solving abilities. "We share an incredible evo…

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Your Phone is Killing Great Apes, with Eco-Cell's Eric Ronay | Episode 38 1:03:43

2+ y ago1:03:43

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Gadget Recycler-Ape Lover. This is how Eric Ronay signs off on all his emails. From his warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky, Eric works diligently to not only save gorillas and their habitats, but also to save our precious environment while enacting lasting culture change. Eric, whose vision is clearly seen through the work that Eco-Cell does, wants …

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Gorilla Ecotourism with Praveen Moman | Episode 37 1:02:23

2+ y ago1:02:23

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Mountain gorilla tourism owes its legacy to one man - Praveen Moman. A visionary conservationist and entrepreneur, Praveen is also called the father of great ape ecotourism in Rwanda's Virunga Mountains and the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest of Uganda. Praveen grew up surrounded by Uganda's natural beauty so his passion for conservation was sparked at …

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The Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus with David Quammen - Part 2 | Episode 35 1:11:13

2+ y ago1:11:13

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"Viruses are the dark angels of evolution, terrific and terrible, without which, the immense biological diversity gracing our planet would collapse." In 2013 veteran science writer David Quammen wrote an opinion piece for the New York Times titled, The Next Pandemic: Not if, but When? Seven years later he found himself writing about the horrors of …

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Walking with Gorillas, with Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka | Episode 36 1:12:34

2+ y ago1:12:34

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Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is a vet, conservationist, and founder of Conservation through Public Health. Join us this week on Talking Apes where she tells us about her new book Walking with Gorillas, which chronicles her journey towards becoming Uganda's first-ever wildlife veterinarian, and details her innovative approach to gorilla conservation. G…

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ZOONOSIS IN THE SPOTLIGHT with Disease Detective Dr Tony Goldberg | Episode 35 1:02:45

2+ y ago1:02:45

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT is a quarterly feature where we revisit past Talking Apes episodes that focus on highly critical issues. For our March 2023 instalment we're featuring our Season 1 episode with disease detective Dr Tony Goldberg, accompanied by three brand new podcasts exploring disease ecology and the links between animal health, human health, and…

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Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic with David Quammen - Part 1 | Episode 34 1:06:16

2+ y ago1:06:16

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"Twelve years ago I heard a phrase that changed my life. I was sitting at a campfire in central Africa and heard, 'thirteen dead gorillas'. I didn't know it at the time, but that phrase was launching me on a long quest to understand the ecology and evolutionary biology of scary viruses." Join us this week on Talking Apes when we talk to science aut…

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All Creatures Great and Small with Pangolin Podcast Host Jack Baker | Episode 33 59:57

2+ y ago59:57

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This week we're going HOST TO HOST as Gerry is joined by fellow wildlife podcaster Jack Baker. Jack is creator and host of Pangolin: The Conservation Podcast which features over 100 episodes highlighting pioneering conservationists at the forefront of wildlife protection. Pangolins are Jack's starting point for celebrating under-appreciated species…

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Saving Half the Planet with Carl Safina | Episode 32 51:16

2+ y ago51:16

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Carl Safina is an American ecologist and author. He writes about our relationship with the natural world and the other beings that share it. ‘In my writing I explore our relationship with the living world—and how it could be better. My more recent work also probes how free-living animals experience life. What drives my work is a devotion to free-li…

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Illuminating the Dark World of Animal Exploitation with Jo-Anne McArthur | Episode 31 51:53

2+ y ago51:53

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Jo-Anne McArthur is a multiple award winning photojournalist who has spent over two decades travelling the world to document and bring to light the disturbing truth about our relationship with the other sentient beings that share our planet. Her unflinching photography has been acknowledged with multiple awards including Wildlife Photographer of th…

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Behind the Mic of Talking Apes with Host Gerry Ellis | Episode 30 51:46

2+ y ago51:46

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Great apes — gorillas, chimps, orangutans and bonobos — have been Talking Apes host Gerry Ellis's life long passion. Discover where it started and how it's evolved as guest host Eric Cain explores the world of Talking Apes with photographer, film-maker and podcast host, Gerry Ellis. Long before creating the Talking Apes podcast, Gerry had built an …

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The Tiny Gorilla Who Changed My Life Forever, With Rachel Hogan | Episode 29 58:37

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At 22 years old, Rachel Hogan never dreamed that a three month volunteering trip to Africa would result in her becoming the director of one of the world's largest and most well known primate sanctuaries. Over two decades later, Rachel remains on the edge of Cameroon's rainforests overseeing fifty human residents and 300 non-human residents - a grow…

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Primate Portraits with Photographer Anne Berry | Episode 28 36:25

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Primate portraits from some of the most unlikely habitats — tiny, century-old, forgotten places. BEHIND GLASS by Anne Berry is an intimate very personal look at the lives of primates nearly forgotten. Visit our BLOG to see the photos from our conversation on Talking Apes. Visit anneberrystudio.com to learn more. Send us a text Support the show Talk…

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ORANGUTANS IN THE SPOTLIGHT with Veterinarian Nigel Hicks 1:14:09

2+ y ago1:14:09

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Send us a text Support the show Talking Apes is an initiative of the nonprofit GLOBIO. Support the show Buy us a coffee to say thanks! BUY OUR MERCHBy Gerry Ellis, Nigel Hicks, OVAID

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Into the Dja with Conservation Scientist Nikki Tagg | Episode 27 49:35

2+ y ago49:35

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On the western edge of the vast Congo basin lies one of the world's most remote rainforests - the Dja. It is one of the last strongholds of a rich biodiversity that includes gorillas, chimps, forest elephants, and a breath-taking range of flora and fauna. Dr Nikki Tagg - conservation scientist and Head of Conservation for the Born Free Foundation i…

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Rockstars of the Rainforest with Dr Cat Hobaiter | Episode 26 54:11

3y ago54:11

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We often hear about how we humans are 98% chimpanzee. In fact, biologically, humans are more closely related to chimpanzees than chimps are to gorillas! But when we look past the biological similarities, do we still see ourselves in our closest living relatives, the chimps and bonobos? Dr Catherine Hobaiter and her team have spent almost two decade…

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Saving Great Apes Beyond Sanctuary Walls with PASA Director Kelly O'Meara | Episode 25 54:03

3y ago54:03

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Decades of losing. Losing forest habitat, losing primate populations, and losing in our efforts to educate politicians, the public, and policy-makers. Most critically, we are losing great apes by the thousands each year. On Giving Day for Apes we talk with PASA's new director, Kelly O'Meara, about how PASA's 23 member primate sanctuaries across Afr…

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Stopping Illegal Chimp Trafficking with PASA's Iris Ho | Episode 24 57:12

3y ago57:12

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When an entire family of chimpanzees is slaughtered for bushmeat, the baby chimps are captured live and sold into the multi-billion dollar global wildlife trade. Often sold on as pets, they suffer in confinement and misery, deprived of companionship and a natural life in their wild rainforest homes. Iris Ho is Head of Campaigns and Policy at PASA (…

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