A Primatologist's Journey from Japan to the Wilder West (And a call to action!)

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What happens when a primatologist and podcaster leaves behind an academic career in Japan to embrace a new chapter in wildlife conservation in Canada?
Crickets on the show, for one...
Join me as I share my emotional decision to move on from Kyoto University and take up the role of Senior Scientist, Wildlife Conservation at the Wilder Institute / Calgary Zoo. The challenges of uprooting my family, the bittersweet farewells to a cherished community, and the thrill of new beginnings all mixed up in this candid narrative.
The episode is one part explanation for a year-long absence from podcasting, one part call-to-action as I wrestle with where to go with the podcast from here.
We're now 9 episodes away from 100. My promise to you is that we'll get there, possibly sooner than you think. But beyond that?
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This episode is not just a story of change, but a rallying call to join me on this new path where our shared passions for wildlife and science communication can drive the PrimateCast community onward.

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Chapters

1. Life Changes and New Beginnings (00:00:00)

2. Supporting the Primate Cast (00:08:38)