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On this Episode, I interview Stephanie Wray on how United Kingdom’s mammals are faring and her experiences as an ecological consultant. We talk about how the role of smaller mammals in the ecosystem, the role of citizen science in montioring the UK’s mammals, conservation challenges and the impact of reintroducing beavers and bison in the […]

Towards the end of the 20th Century, vulture populations across South Asia plummeted, with few species loosing up to 99% of their population.  The loss of vulture populations across the subcontinent has led to an ecological collapse and a public health crisis.  As very powerful scavengers, vultures play a critical role in the consumption of

With less than 500,000 individuals remaining in the wild, elephants are in trouble around the world. The illegal wildlife trade has decimated elephant populations across Africa as gentle giants are the primary target for poachers due to their ivory tusks. Meanwhile in Asia, elephants are facing severe habitat loss due to the expansion of agricultural

Across most regions of the world, habitat loss and the illegal wildlife trade are leading causes of biodiversity loss. This is particularly the case with Africa, a continent whose rapdily growing population is battling to escape the cusps of poverty. The illegal wildlife trade is the fourth largest illict market in the world after weapons,

The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most crucial ecosystems in the world. Not only is it home to 10% of all the known species in the world, the rainforest produces around 20% of all oxygen produced on terrestrial ecosystems. With increasing awareness of the importance of biodiversity in tackling the climate crisis, it is

Between 2000 and 2020, over 1 million people lost their lives to snakebites in India. Snakebite is the most extensive neglected tropical disease and human wildlife conflict. While about a quarter of India’s snakes are venomous, four prominent species are responsible for majority of snakebite in India – Russel’s Viper, King Cobra,  Common Krait and

Sloth bears (Melursus ursinus) are a distinctive and fascinating species that inhabit the forests of South Asia. Known for their shaggy coats, unique feeding habits, and distinctively long claws, sloth bears are a testament to the wonders of biodiversity. However, these charismatic creatures are facing a range of threats that are putting their survival at

The gorilla one of the largest and most powerful apes in the world, with an impressive physical appearance that demands respect. They are found in the rainforests of central Africa, primarily in the countries of Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Cameroon. Gorillas belong to the family Hominidae, which includes humans, chimpanzees, and

When one thinks of Mumbai, or Bombay as it is popularly still remembered as, we think of a metropolis, we think of a concrete jungle by the sea. Known as the financial capital of India, Mumbai stands as one of the fastest developing cities. The tall skyscrapers and the glamor of Bollywood brings in a

Insects are some of the most diverse and abundant organisms on Earth, with over a million described species and many more yet to be discovered. They play vital roles in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem, from pollinating crops to breaking down organic matter. Unfortunately, insects are facing multiple threats that are causing a decline