National Wildlife Day: Five podcasts to help you learn more about biodiversity

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National Wildlife Day is observed on September 4 every year to spread awareness about wildlife conservation and to encourage action among enthusiasts for their surroundings. While the broader climate change dialogue has been successful in drawing attention to the cause, wildlife conservation has remained a steep hill to climb. If you are someone who enjoys insightful discussions around the animal kingdom, and are keen to hear from experts - from conversationalists to ecologists - we have curated a list of engaging wildlife podcasts for you.

Experiences with wildlife conservation

The Projects for WildlifeThe podcast offers an up-close look into the lives of wildlife conservationists. Alicia Amerson - with decades worth of environmental project management experience - treats listeners to deeply insightful conversations with project leaders who are dedicated to wildlife conservation efforts around the globe. Their impactful stories laced with pearls of wisdom are aimed at making listeners think big and take action. The podcast delves into important topics including human impact on wildlife, eco-tourism, and much more. Each episode can range between 20 to 60 minutes.

Available on: Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Specific species

The Species podcast is ideal for those who seek in-depth knowledge about different animal species. Every episode focusses on a single species and deep dives into its biology and ecology and behavior associated with it. Enough anecdotes and fun facts are presented throughout the show to keep listeners engaged besides answering questions about the most intriguing animals -- from snow leopards to the Humboldt squid, there are many. The 20-minute episodes are released fortnightly.

Available on: Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Design learnings from animals

Hosted by famed natural history presenter Patrick Ayree, 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter is a podcast that is sure to reel you in. The weekly episodes chronicle the fascinating things humans have learned from animals throughout history. The informative discussions shed light onto the species that have inspired modern design including kingfishers that influenced the design of the Japanese bullet train, and how albatrosses inspired drone design. The roughly 15-minute episodes are extremely binge-worthy.

Available on: Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Tales of survival

Life, Death, and Taxonomy is a podcast featuring the countless animal species that depend on self-developed talents to survive. Hosted by wildlife enthusiasts Carlos and Joe, the weekly podcast is a great space to add to your knowledge about animals that are often overlooked - from a big horn sheep to sailfin dragon lizard, there is a chance to learn a lot more. Sit down with the whole family to tune into 191 descriptive episodes ranging between 30 to 45 minutes to enjoy it together.

Available on: Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Women in the field

Women in Ecology and Evolution is a new podcast dedicated to the lives and work of inspiring women in the fields of ecology and evolution. Hosted by Dr Kirsty MacLeod, the podcast explores the personal experiences of these accomplished women as they discuss their careers, passions, research and recent publications. Each 60-minute episode concludes with a group discussion covering wider topics such as work-life balance, imposter syndrome, politics and much more.

Available on: Spotify and Apple Podcasts

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