Art Of Conservation

13/04/2023

We are BACK!
Season 3 Episode 1 - out now...

Conservation News:
Munu the blind black rhino finds a new home.

The team contemplates the “region beta paradox” as a reason why we don’t see sufficient urgency and how this influences donor expectations in conservation circles.

Julian Rademeyr’s latest report showcases a grim reality of corruption and its influence on wildlife crime around Kruger National Park. Alleged rhino poaching kingpin, Chief Clyde Mnisi is assassinated. We explore the decentralization of poaching as a result of the disruptions to syndicates in Kruger and what it means for law enforcement elsewhere.
Poaching in South Africa’s eastern cape province is on the rise but why is this perhaps more concerning than other areas?
Convergence Intelligence is showing signs of real impact in the illegal wildlife trade. A recent conference hosted by Prince William’s United for Wildlife, showcased some extraordinary successes in the growing partnerships between the private and public sector, and intelligence agencies.
India’s conservation successes could yield further evidence in the value of community-based responses to poaching and human wildlife conflict.
Should we be de-militarizing our response to wildlife protection?
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‎Show The Art Of Conservation, Ep S3 E1 - Conservation News 04-12-2023 - 12 Apr 2023

01/04/2022

Have you missed Wednesday's episode?
S2 E16

On this week's show...

A new scholarship launches for women in conservation, major attack on rangers in Benin sends shock waves through conservation circles, hippo poaching is on the rise, IMF launches a conservation bond, CITES bizarrely approves intensive breeding of an endangered species, India achieves good results and a baby Sumatran rhino is born.



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‎Show The Art Of Conservation, Ep S2 E16 - The Weekly News 03-30-2021 with Simon Borchert, Shannon Elizabeth & Peter Borchert - 30 Mar 2022

25/03/2022

S2 E15
New Episode Out Now!

Massive sink holes are appearing on the seabed of the Beaufort Sea in the Arctic with melting permafrost to blame. Is this a sign of accelerated climate change?

New research from 2 American universities suggests that the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act of 1937, which was instituted to tax hunters for unregulated hunting, is the reason why conservation claims by trophy hunters are so exaggerated.

More evidence suggests that South Africa’s recent trophy hunting quotas offers little economic value. But again, are this divisive conversations not distracting us from the urgent work we actually need to be looking at for real and sustainable transformational value on the African continent?

United for Wildlife, from Prince William’s Royal Foundation, recently hosted a conference in Botswana, exploring the role financial and transport industries can play in curbing the illegal wildlife trade. Simon shares his experience. Thank you to our friends at Zambesia and MackAir for their very kind hospitality!

And poaching in India evolves as Anthrax poisoning is identified in the killing of two elephant in that country.

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‎Show The Art Of Conservation, Ep S2 E15 - The Weekly News 03-23-2021 with Simon Borchert, Shannon Elizabeth & Peter Borchert - 24 Mar 2022

09/03/2022

S2 E13
In Conversation with Dr Sylvia Earle

After a covid induced hiatus, Simon returns with an intriguing discussion with one of the greatest conservationists of our time.

Simon and Sylvia discuss her latest book, a collaboration with the National Geographic Society entitled “Ocean, A Global Odyssey”. The conversation also explores the great “Anthropause”, the state of our oceans, the advancement of women in ocean conservation, the power of conscious consumerism, what we can learn from indigenous communities - and what we can teach them, and why there is cause for great optimism. Sylvia’s Mission Blue organization remains on the up and is truly worth supporting, especially the identifying and protecting of the world’s Hope Spots.

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‎Show The Art Of Conservation, Ep S2 E13 - In Conversation with Dr Sylvia Earle - 3 Mar 2022

30/12/2021

S2 E9
12-29-2021
New Episode Out Now!

On the show this week...
Simon & Peter talk about their conservation heroes of 2021.
The list could be endless, but we talk about the recent passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, E.O. Wilson and Thomas Lovejoy and celebrate Dr Esmond Martin, Wangari Maathai, Merlyn Nkomo, Dr John Hanks, Peter Fearnhead, Jane Goodall and Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka as some of this year’s conservation heroes.

We wish all our listeners a prosperous, successful and exciting 2022. The fight to save our wild places has never been tougher, but it is made easier by all the amazing folk who do so much for so little. We salute you all.

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22/12/2021

S2 E8
New Episode Out Now!
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On this week's show...
Poaching in South Africa soars and sanctuaries are under increasing pressure. Please join us in supporting them this festive season. Is media hysteria around poaching accurate? and have polar bears evolved to use tools?



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08/12/2021

S2 E7
New Episode Out Now!
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On this week's show...
What will it take for Shell to stop the provably destructive seismic testing on South Africa's east coast?, over 18,000 oil slicks observed via satellite images, the Niger Delta is under threat, a new conservation tourism platform gives cause for hope, trophy hunting under continued scrutiny as reports emerge of captive bred tigers being killed for sport and Cameroon sends in the military.

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01/12/2021

New Episode!
S2 E6
On this week's show...
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Peter returns, 30 rhinos relocated from SA to Rwanda, Shell respond to growing public pressure about their seismic surveys on SA's coastline, we encourage all to sign the petition, what's the best way to see the gorillas in Rwanda? and a sensational series of videos sparks fierce debate about elephant encounters in the wild.

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24/11/2021

New Episode Out Now!
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On this week's show...
Shannon and Simon return from the Okavango Delta and discuss the important of responsible tourism.
Invest Bank and United For Wildlife release financial report on the illegal wildlife, Expeadia Group will no longer support properties that promote animal interactions, France bans wild animals in circuses, the mink trade and dolphin shows, Conservation International has released a report on areas we must protect to beat the climate crisis, Blue Carbon is gaining momentum, Shell begins seismic surveys off South Africa's coast and Gabon has quickly become the last refuge of the African forest elephant.



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11/11/2021

In this, the latest series from the Art Of Conservation, Simon Borchert will be chatting to Dr Peter Lindsey, director of the Lion Recovery Fund and one of the most astute conservationists working in this field. Once a month, Peter and Simon will chat about Peter’s travels, his observations and his work. Not just in lion conservation but across a host of pertinent and relevant topics in conservation.

This is part one in an ongoing series.

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27/10/2021

New Episode Out Now!
S2 E2
On this week's show...

COP26 has the world abuzz, first rhino to get a CT scan is doing well, are elephants evolving with no tusks?, what does the future hold for the northern white rhino?, poachers receive hefty sentences, is demand for ivory declining in China?, a suspected poacher is trampled to death by an elephant and CITES responds to save the vaquita, but is it too late? Drilling for oil in the Okavango Delta continues - please help us stop it.



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‎Show The Art Of Conservation, Ep S2 E2 - The Weekly News 10-27-2021 with Simon Borchert & Shannon Elizabeth - 27 Oct 2021

21/10/2021

WE ARE BACK!
Season 2, Episode #1 is out NOW!

On this week's show...
Season 2 is looking good - filled with more news, more guests, more interviews, more debate, more insight and more ways to get involved!
Today, Shannon and Simon reflect on a visit to Yellowstone and America’s Pacific north West.
Should billionaires be going to space when we need to save this planet first?
Should donors and NGOs be reevaluating their relationships? We think so…
The UK FINALLY lifts its travel ban on South Africa.
Jaguars in South America are being poisoned - a similar situation to retaliatory wildlife killing in Africa?
Earthshot prize winners announced. The awards keep coming as the World Wildlife Photographer of the Year is also announced.
And Simon invites trophy hunters to discuss why they don’t stand up for animal welfare issues. We will see who responds…

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‎Science · 2021

22/07/2021

New episode out now!
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On this week's show...

Backlash over last week's episode, but we stand firm in our call to support the captive lion breeding bill in SA, 138kg of rhino horn and 3 tonnes of lion bone seized in Vietnam, Cory Booker is gunning for agriculture monopolies, Mexico reduces protection measures for the vaquita, and what does Bezos and Branson's trip to space mean for the earth they left behind?

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‎Show The Art Of Conservation, Ep Episode 45 - The Weekly News 07-21-2021 - Jul 21, 2021

14/07/2021

Episode #44 Out Now!
On this week’s show…
, CEO of , shares his experience of his time on the high level panel appointed by Minister and we hear the urgent call for unity in global conservation circles to support the policy to ban the captive lion breeding industry.

Peter’s editorial explores the growing controversy behind the proposed relocation of 13 elephant from the UK to Kenya.

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14/07/2021

Episode #44 Out Now!
On this week’s show…
Dr Andrew Muir, CEO of Wilderness Foundation, shares his experience of his time on the high level panel appointed by Minister Barbara Creecy and we hear the urgent call for unity in global conservation circles to support the policy to ban the captive lion breeding industry.

Peter’s editorial explores the growing controversy behind the proposed relocation of 13 elephant from the UK to Kenya.

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11/07/2021

Have you listened to the latest episode?
This week we answer your burning conservation questions.

We answer questions like, what are the best conservation books to read and learn more? Should we sell rhino horn stockpiles to wealthy philanthropists, or should we destroy them? Do ivory and rhino burns or crushes work? Should NGOs support or challenge the captive lion breeding bill in South Africa? How do environmental bills get passed into law in the USA and should presidents execute more executive orders? And lastly, how do listeners access all the show notes and archives for the podcast?

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07/07/2021

New Episode Out Now!
We answer your burning conservation questions...

With questions from around the world, we answer questions like, what are the best conservation books to read and learn more? Should we sell rhino horn stockpiles to wealthy philanthropists, or should we destroy them? Do ivory and rhino burns or crushes work? Should NGOs support or challenge the captive lion breeding bill in South Africa? How do environmental bills get passed into law in the USA and should presidents execute more executive orders?

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25/06/2021

New episode!
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25/06/2021

New Episode - link in bio or listen wherever you get your favourite podcasts!

On this weeks show...
Alleged rhino poaching kingpin
Petrus “Mr Big” Mabuza has been assassinated. But what does this mean in the broader rhino poaching war?

Early rhino fossils found, furthering the belief that these enormous rhino ancestors were the largest mammals to ever walk the earth.

Simon calls for civility in the persistent media attacks against conservation scientists and commentators, even though he himself doesn’t agree with them. We must move beyond the hate and threats of violence if we are to find a positive way forward.

Today is the inaugural World Female Ranger Day - we call for support for these brave eco-warriors.

Peter’s editorial has some interesting insights as he describes a day in the life of an environmental journalist. Could crimes
against the environment be tried as ecocide? A group of international lawyers believes it can - and must - be.

South Africa’s DFFE calls for public comment on the implementation of the recommendations from the recent high level panel.

Tanzania paoching declines.

The Yulan dog festival is back - if we in the west object, are we guilty of double standards in animal welfare?

Scar the most famous lion in the world died this past week, and in so doing resurrected the debate on anthropomorphising wild animals. Should we refrain from naming iconic wild animals?

Finally, the rampant slaughter of wolves in the USA again makes headlines.

23/06/2021

New episode out now!
On this week's show...

Poaching kingpin assassinated, early rhinos were bigger than mammoths, World Female Ranger Day launches, Ecocide could be recognised as law, Yulan dog festival raises hackles, poaching in Tanzania declines and wolves are still under threat.

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18/06/2021

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On this weeks show...

Can you be swallowed by a whale?, Youth Day in South Africa puts a spotlight on young people entering the biodiversity economy, an exciting move to better protect whales from shipping, Israel bans fur trade, 2 new Javan rhino calves has us excited and Rolex National Geographic Conservation winners announced.

17/06/2021

New episode out now!
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On this week's show:
Can you be swallowed by a whale?, Youth Day in South Africa puts a spotlight on young people entering the biodiversity economy, an exciting move to better protect whales from shipping, Israel bans fur trade, 2 new Javan rhino calves has us excited and Rolex National Geographic Conservation winners announced.

‎Show The Art Of Conservation, Ep Episode 40 - The Weekly News 06-16-2021 - Jun 16, 2021

11/06/2021

New episode out now!
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On this week’s show:

Peter talks migrations, Simon calls out sensationalism in media and how to avoid it, Facebook needs to step up, poachers nabbed in Namibia and South Africa, donkey collagen industry has Shannon fuming.

03/06/2021

New episode out now!
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On this week’s show:
ReconAfrica under investigation, container ship dumps tons of plastic into the ocean off the Sri Lankan coast, India reintroduces cheetah, Kenya gets support from UNEP, Bangladesh dab notorious tiger poacher, South Africa joins forces with France.
And makes an impassioned plea to join in bringing an end to the abuse of elephants in Thailand

03/06/2021

New episode out now!
On this week's show...
ReconAfrica under investigation, container ship dumps tons of plastic into the ocean off the Sri Lankan coast, India reintroduces cheetah, Kenya gets support from UNEP, Bangladesh dab notorious tiger poacher, South African joins forces with France.

19/05/2021

New Episode Out Now!
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On this week's show...
We discuss World Endangered Species Day, the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation is celebrating by fundraising for a blind black rhino, lions in India test positive for Covid-19, poaching up in Botswana, Simon has a rant and Darwin's Arch collapses while Leonardo di Caprio spearheads a $43million fund to protect the region.

‎Science · 2021

12/05/2021

New episode out now - link in bio!
On this week’s show...
bankruptcy application denied as its CEO botches a trophy hunt, lion breeders in SA prepare class action, Idaho passes shocking law legalising the inhumane slaughter of wolves, pressure mounts on ReconAfrica and Peter reconsider's his stance on Seaspiracy.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to and all at .anti.poaching.foundation after the shocking news of a brutal attack on a ranger. Please consider donating to his recovery.

12/05/2021

New episode out now!
On this week's show...
NRA's bankruptcy application denied as its CEO botches a trophy hunt, lion breeders in SA prepare class action, Idaho passes shocking law legalising the inhumane slaughter of wolves, pressure mounts on ReconAfrica and Peter reconsiders his stance on Seaspiracy.

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‎Nature · 2021

05/05/2021

New Special Report out now!!
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Minister from South Africa’s Department of Forest, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) surprised many conservationists with a bold move to stop the captive breeding of lion and rhino. Creecy delivered the long awaited report during a press conference this past Sunday.

Having convened a High Level Panel in 2019, the ministry has examined all available data and accepted the panel’s recommendation to dissolve the captive lion breeding - a deplorable industry fuelling the lion bone and canned hunting industries. The Minister also accepted the recommendation to no longer pursue the international trade in rhino and to uphold the ban.

Conservationist and the co-founder of , Ian Michler, has been one of the instrumental figures in achieving this victory for conservation. Having dedicated over 20 years to this campaign, we spoke to him about what this news means and what work still needs to be done.

Ian joins , and in an exclusive interview.

28/04/2021

New Episode Out Now!
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Earth Day Round Up - Greta goes toe-to-toe with Rep Ralph Norman, guitar manufacturers become more sustainable, a new species of venomous krait discovered in Asia, SANParks arrest more poachers and ReconAfrica find oil in Namibia and My Octopus Teacher wins the Oscar.