The Think Wildlife Podcast

S4|EP23 - Orangutan Conservation and the Fight to Save Southeast Asia’s Rainforests | Leif Cocks

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Southeast Asia’s rainforests are among the most biologically rich ecosystems on Earth, yet they are disappearing at an alarming rate. In this episod...

S4|EP22 -Are Indian Wolves the Oldest Wolf Lineage? Wolf Genetics with Omar Khayam

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Indian wolf is one of South Asia’s most misunderstood predators and one of the least studied carnivores in the region. In this episode of the Th...

S4|EP21 - Asian Elephant Conservation: DNA Census, Rescues & Human-Elephant Conflict | Nikki Sharp

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Asian elephants are among the most endangered large mammals on Earth, with only 35,000–40,000 individuals remaining across their entire range. In th...

S4|EP21 - Indian Wolves, Grassland Ecology and Restoration in India: Biodiversity Policy and Conservation with Dr. Abi T. Vanak

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

India’s grasslands and savannas are among the most overlooked and misrepresented ecosystems in the country. Frequently labelled as “wastelands,”...

S4]EP20 - Why Islands Are Biodiversity Hotspots with David Will from Island Conservation

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this wide-ranging episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, host Anish Banerjee is joined by David Will from Island Conservation to explore why island...

S4|EP18 - Saving East Kolkata's Urban Wetlands and Avifaunal Diversity with Nibedita Chakraborty

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this deeply informative episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, host Anish Banerjee is joined by Nibedita Chakraborty, a wildlife and biodiversity r...

S4|EP17 - Conserving Nepal's Biodiversity Hotspots with the Nature Conservation and Study Centre

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, host Anish Banerjee is joined by Nishan Limbu, Tujin Rai, and Nischal Kunwar from the Nature Conservati...

S4|EP14 - Balancing Development and Snow Leopard Conservation in Pakistan's Mountain Ecosystems with Hamza Butt

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this in-depth episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, host Anish Banerjee speaks with Hamza Butt, about one of the most urgent yet under-discussed c...

S4|EP15 Restoring Elephant Corridors in West Bengal through Community-Based Conservation with Divya Banerjee

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, host Anish Banerjee is joined by Divya Banerjee, founder of Uttarayan Wildlife, for a deeply grounded c...

S4|EP14 - Conserving The Last Vulture with Nitish Agrawal

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, host Anish Banerjee is joined by Nitish Agrawal, founder of The Last Vulture, to unpa...

S4|EP13 - Conserving Wild Karnataka's Wolves in the Grasslands of Koppal

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this compelling episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, host Anish Banerjee speaks with Indrajit Ghorpade, founder of the Deccan Conservation Founda...

S3|EP12 ~ Restoring India’s Oceans through Artificial Reefs for Marine Biodiversity Conservation with Oishinee Chakraborty

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India’s coastal waters hold immense promise—and growing peril. In this episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, host Anish Banerjee speaks with Oish...

S3|EP11 ~ Guardians of Nepal’s Wildlife: Tackling Poaching, Human-Wildlife Conflict, Orchid Conservation and Community Engagement with Greenhood Nepal

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nepal is home to some of the world’s most iconic wildlife — from tigers, rhinos, and elephants to lesser-known species like pangolins and medicina...

S3|EP10 ~ Can Biodiversity Credits Build a Nature-Positive Future? | Dr. Samuel Sinclair, Co-Founder, Biodiversify

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the global biodiversity crisis intensifies, the race is on to design financial systems that protect nature rather than destroy it. In this episode ...

S3|EP9 ~From Near Extinction to Recovery: How Arctic Foxes Were Saved in Svalbard | Nina Elisabeth Eide

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we travel to the frozen frontiers of the Arctic to uncover one of conservation’s most inspiring succe...

S3|EP8 ~Rewilding the Beisa Oryx: How Community Conservation is Reviving Africa’s Lost Antelopes

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The African savannas once echoed with herds of graceful antelopes—species perfectly adapted to life in some of the harshest landscapes on Earth. Amo...

S3|EP7 ~Hidden Primates of Bengaluru: Conserving Urban Slender Loris with Dr. Kaberi Kar Gupta

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we explore one of India’s most unique and little-known primates — the slender loris, a small noctur...

S3|EP6 ~ Project Red Panda and Community Conservation in the Eastern Himalayas with Aamer Khan Sohel

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

High in the misty forests of North Bengal and Northeast India, a quiet conservation movement is unfolding around one of the world’s most charismatic...

S3|EP5 ~ Inspiring the Next Generation: EcoInspire’s Mission to Bring Wildlife Conservation to Classrooms with Ishan Shanavas

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we speak with Ishan Shanavas — a nature photographer, author, and founder of EcoInspire, an environme...

S3|EP4 ~ The Bitter Truth Behind Coffee: Deforestation, Human Rights, and Biodiversity Loss with CoffeeWatch

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we are joined by Etelle Higonnet, founder of Coffee Watch, a nonprofit watchdog organization dedicated ...

S4|EP3 ~ Captive Elephants of Asia: The Hidden Crisis Behind Elephant Conservation with Larry Laverty

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Across Asia, nearly one in three elephants lives in captivity—used in temples, tourism, logging, and religious festivals. In this powerful episode o...

S4|EP2 ~ The Free-Ranging Dog Crisis: India’s Ecological and Public Health Dilemma | Arshyaan Shahid

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India’s growing population of free-ranging dogs has become one of the most complex and divisive conservation challenges of our time. In this episode...

S4|EP1 - Conserving the Gharials of the Chambal Riverine Ecosystem with Ram Pratap Singh

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 4 of the Think Wildlife Podcast, where we explore the frontlines of biodiversity conservation through stories that shape the future ...

S3|EP43- Restoring Urban Biodiversity and Building Resilient Cities with Urban Forests

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the world rapidly urbanizes, our cities face growing challenges of ecosystem degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate impacts. In the 1950s, onl...

S3|EP42 - Conserving the Great Barrier Reef and Marine Biodiversity with Carolyn Trewin

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Coral reefs are among the most extraordinary ecosystems on our planet, supporting nearly a quarter of all marine life despite covering less than one p...

S3|EP41 - Facilitating Human-Elephant Coexistence in Thailand with Anandi Gandhi

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Human-elephant conflict is one of the most pressing challenges in conservation biology, especially across Asia’s biodiversity hotspots where elephan...

S3|EP40 - Conserving Amphibian Biodiversity in a Changing Climate with the Amphibian Foundation

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amphibians are among the most threatened groups of animals on Earth, making them critical indicators of ecosystem health and biodiversity preservation...

S3|EP39 -Conserving Fragile Wetland Ecosystems and Biodiversity with the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wetlands are among the most fragile and threatened ecosystems on Earth, disappearing three times faster than forests. Since the 1970s, 35% of the worl...

S3|EP38 - Understanding Human–Elephant Conflict and Conservation with Save the Elephants Foundation

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elephants are among the planet’s most iconic species, revered as gentle giants, ecosystem engineers, and keystone species essential to biodiversity ...

S3|EP37 - Rewilding Africa: Restoring Biodiversity Through Community-Led Conservation | James Arnott

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does rewilding mean in an African context? How can biodiversity conservation and community-led conservation go hand in hand to restore the Africa...

S3|EP36 - Revolutionizing Conservation Technology and Camera Trapping in India with Dhruvam Desai | Pradus Wild-Tech LLP

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can DSLR camera traps, remote sensing, and affordable wildlife technology transform biodiversity monitoring in India? In this episode, we speak wi...

S3|EP35 - Conserving India's Marine Biodiversity through Sustainable Fisheries with Divya Karnad

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we are joined by Divya Karnad, one of India's leading marine conservationists and the co-fou...

S3|EP 34 - Conserving Bonnet Macaques with One Health | Praneetha Monipi | Adhvaya Foundation

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we are joined by Praneetha Monipi, founder of the Adhvaya Foundation, a grassroots organization pioneer...

S3|EP23 - Saving the Humpback Mahseer: with the Wildlife Association of South India

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this powerful episode as we dive into the heart of river biodiversity and conservation in South India with Sandeep Menon of the Wildlife As...

S3|EP32 - Restoring Nature Through Megafauna Rewilding and the International Wildlife Coexistence Network with Suzanne Asha Stone

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we are joined by Suzanne Asha Stone, founder of the International Wildlife Coexistence Network, to expl...

S3|EP31 - How Animal Cognition and Personality Shape Wildlife Conservation | Dr. Deyatime Ghosh | ATREE

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does animal behavior shape conservation outcomes? In this thought-provoking episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, host Anish Banerjee speaks with...

S3|EP30 - Protecting Biodiversity Through Community Conservation with Dr. Teri Allendorf

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Teri Allendorf, Executive Director of Community Conservation, to explore the transformative impact of community-led...

S3|EP27 - Conserving the Hidden Gems of Eastern Ghat with the Eastern Ghats Wildlife Society

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on this special episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast as we journey deep into one of India’s most overlooked ecological marvels — the East...

S3|EP26 - Conserving India’s Forgotten Eastern Coastline with Sri Chakra Pranav

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we’re joined by Sri Chakra Pranav Tamarapalli, marine biologist and founder of the East Coa...

S3|EP26 - Conservation at a Crossroads: Landscape Ecology, Roadkill & Wildlife Corridors in India with Landscape Research and Conservation Foundation

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

India’s biodiversity hotspots are under growing threat from linear infrastructure—highways, railways, canals, and transmission lines that fragment...

S3|EP25 - Reviving Grasslands: Biodiversity, Community Resilience & Grassroots Conservation in India with Aditi Patil and Manya Singh | Conservation Indica

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this in-depth episode of our conservation podcast, we’re joined by Aditi Patil and Manya Singh—co-founders of Conservation Indica, a grassroots...

S3|EP25 - Rethinking Conservation: Forest Rights & Community- Based Conservation | Meenal Tatpati

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we are joined by Meenal Tatpati, a leading researcher and advocate for forest rights, indigeno...

S3|EP24 - Restoring Forests, Rebuilding Futures: Sadhana Forest’s Global Mission | Aviram Rozin

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we welcome Aviram Rozin, founder of Sadhana Forest, a globally respected movement dedicated t...

S3|EP23– How Bioacoustics is Powering Biodiversity Monitoring & Forest Restoration| Dr. Vijay Ramesh | Project Dhvani

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this fascinating episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we dive into the groundbreaking work of Project Dhvani, a pioneering conservation initiativ...

S3|EP22 - Wild Narratives: The Journey of Trishala Ashok in Conservation Filmmaking

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this deeply enriching episode of the Think Wildlife Podcast, we delve into the transformative journey of Trishala Ashok—an award-winning jewelry ...

S3|EP21 - Tackling Human-Wildlife Conflict and Illegal Wildlife Trade in Africa | Maurice Schutgens | Space for Giants

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this insightful episode of Think Wildlife Podcast, where we delve deep into the pressing issues of human-wildlife conflict, illegal wildlif...

S3|EP20 - Carbon Credits & Conservation: How Wildlife Works is Saving Forests and Communities | Mike Korchinsky

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, we dive into the dynamic intersection of conservation, climate finance, and community-driven solutions ...

S3|EP19 - How Earthly is Revolutionizing Nature-Based Climate Solutions with Oliver Bolton

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful and action-driven episode, we welcome Oliver Bolton, CEO and co-founder of Earthly, a pioneering startup dedicated to protecting an...

S3|EP18 - How to build a career in conservation? | Dr. Nick Askew, Director, Conservation Careers

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Anish in this insightful episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast as he sits down with Dr. Nick Askew, the founder of Conservation Careers. Dis...

S3|EP17 - Saving Our Oceans: The Blue Economy, Coral Reefs & Sustainable Fisheries | Dr. David Obura

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an insightful deep dive into the world of marine conservation, coral reef resilience, and the blue economy with Dr. David Obura, one of th...

S3|EP16 - Conserving Africa's cheetahs with Dr. Laurie Marker, Executive Director of Cheetah Conservation Fund

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Laurie Marker, the founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (...

S3|E15 - Exploring the Gharial Conservation Programme Katerniaghat with Dr. Gaurav Vashistha

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The gharial, a Critically Endangered species, is an unmistakable crocodilian on the edge of extinction. Recognizable by its long, slender jaws adapted...

S3|EP14 - Understanding Conservation Filmmaking with Rita Banerji

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 14, I am joined by one of India’s leading conservation filmmakers, Rita Banerji. She is the founder of Dusty Foot Productions and the Dus...

S3|EP13 - Protecting Maharashtra's Indigenous Communities from the Climate Crisis with Dr. Sarika Kulkarni

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many of the world’s poorest communities are among tribal and indigenous populations. Trapped in a relentless cycle of extreme poverty, vulnerability...

S3|E12 - Tackling the Illegal Wildlife Trade with Jose Louies

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this year, Amazon Prime released the thrilling crime drama “Poacher” which revolved around the elephant poaching crisis and ivory trade in...

S3|E11 - Safeguarding the Biodiversity of Northeast India with Bibhab Kumar Talukdar

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 11, I am joined by Bibhab Kumar Talukdar, a renowned rhino conservationist. He is the Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer of Aar...

S3|E10 - Understanding Forest Regeneration with Neha Singh

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 10 of Season 3, I am joined by Neha Singh, the founder of Forest Regeneration and Sustainability Trust (FORREST). Neha elaborates upon the...

S3|E9 - Wildlife Content Creation with Kayden Anthony

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 9 of this season, I am joined by Kayden Anthony, a wildlife biologist with a knack of digital marketing and content creation. Kayden is the...

S3|EP8- Saving the Elusive Red Panda with Moumita Chakraborty

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 8, I am joined by Moumita Chakraborty, a Eastern Himalayas Consultant at the Global Tiger Forum, to discuss red panda conservation. During ...

S3|E7 - On the Brink: Protecting India's last caracals with Shreyas Vijay

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Asiatic caracal is India’s rarest wild cat. In fact, with the population estimated to be less than 100, the caracal is on the verge of becoming ...

S3|E6 - Conserving the Asiatic Lion with Dr. Meena Venkataraman

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Asiatic Lion is probably India’s finest conservation miracles. With less than 100 individuals remaining in the wild in the 1960s, the population...

S3|E5 - Charismatic Canids - Conserving India's Wild Dogs with The Dhole Project

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 5 of The Think Wildlife Podcast, I am joined by Mayank Shukla, Anshita Das and Arjun Srivathsa from The Dhole Project. Launched in 2016, Th...

S3|EP4- Conserving the Mythical Himalayan Brown Bears of Kargil with Niaz Khan

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In August 2022,  I had the very good fortune to explore the mountains of Dras, Kargil in search of one of India’s rarest terrestrial mammals - the ...

S3|E3- Protecting the European Hedgehog with Dr. Sophie Lund Rassmusen

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 3 of this season, I am joined by Dr. Sophie Rassmusen, a Research Fellow at University of Oxford and Linacre College Research Associate at ...

S3|E2- Exploring threats to urban owls in India with Debangini Ray

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Owls are amongst the most ecologically and culturally important group of birds in India. They act as biocontrol agents due to their predation of roden...

Season 3, Episode 1: The State of Nature Tech with Gilad Goren

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 3 of The Think Wildlife Podcast. It has been almost two years since I began the Podcast and have had the good fortune of interviewin...

Episode 71: She Changes Climate with Bianca Pitt

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Climate Crisis is imminent. However, despite the urgency of the crisis, there is still a severe lack of diversity and inclusivity in the climate a...

Episode 77: Conserving Tasmania’s Biodiversity with James Hattam, CEO at Tasmanian Land Conservancy

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tasmania, the land of the endangered Tasmanian Devil and the extinct Tasmanian tiger, is one of Australia’s most biodiverse regions. Various species...

Episode 76: Restoring and Protecting the Daintree Rainforest with Branden Barber, CEO of Rainforest Rescue

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Daintree Rainforest, located on the northeastern coast of Queensland, is amongst the most pristine rainforests globally. Over 10 million years old...

Episode 75: Understanding the Way forward for the Grevy’s Zebra with Dr. David Kimiti and Damaris Lekiluai

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Grevy’s Zebra is the largest extant species of equid in the world. Unfortunately, the species is listed as “Endangered” by the IUCN Red List...

Episode 74: Understanding Coral Reefs with Dr Francoise Cavada-Blanco, Co-Chair, IUCN Coral Specalist Group

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coraf Reefs around the world are under severe threat. It is estimated that around 10% of the global coral reefs are dead while about 60% are under sev...

Episode 73: Understanding Nature Finance with Darren Mckenzie from Global Canopy

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nature forms the foundation of the world’s economy.  Nature-based solutions focused on climate mitigation contribute about USD 170 billion worth of...

Episode 72: Exploring the Role of Remote Sensing in Forest Conservation with Professor Ed Mitchard, Co-Founder at Space Intelligence

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a previous episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, we briefly touched upon the role of artificial intelligence and biacoustic monitoring in wildlife...

Episode 71: Tackling the climate and biodiversity crisis with Nature-Based Solutions with Seth Thomas, University of Oxford

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last few decades, the world has witnessed a technological revolution to tackle the climate crisis. However, more recently, there has been a g...

Episode 70: Understanding Penguin Conservation with Dee Boersma, Co-Chair, IUCN Penguin Specalist Group

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Penguin is amongst the most unique taxa of birds in the world.  These flightless, aquatic birds are highly adept swimmers, having adapted to spen...

Episode 69: Preventing The Insect Crisis with Paul Hetherington, Buglife

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

‘If we and the rest of the back-boned animals were to disappear overnight, the rest of the world would get on pretty well. But if the invertebrates ...

Episode 68: Protecting Africa’s Biodiversity with Kaddu Sebuyna, CEO of the African Wildlife Foundation

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Africa’s wilderness has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world. Despite its exploding population and rapidly growing econom...

Episode 66: Fostering Effective Conservation Partnerships for Africa’s Biodiversity with Fred Nelson, CEO at Maliasili

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Collaboration is essential for conservation. The complexity of conservation challenges is often multifold and requires the involvement and cooperation...

Episode 65: Safeguarding Central Africa’s Crocodiles and Pangolins with Matthew Shirley

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meet the Pangolin. The world’s most trafficked mammal. Pangolins are also known as scaly anteaters due to the protective  keratin scales covering t...

Episode 64: Conserving Amazon’s River Dolphins with Suzanne Smith

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Amazon River Dolphin, known locally as the “Boto”, is the largest species of river dolphin in the world. The species is also the most widespre...

Episode 63: Protecting the World’s Cranes with Dr. Rich Beilfuss, President, International Crane Foundation

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Globally, there are 15 species of cranes spread across all continents baring South America and Antarctica. With eight species, East Asia has the highe...

Episode 62: Protecting South America’s Jaguars from the Illegal Wildlife Trade with Melissa Arias, Jaguar and Priority Landscape Coordinator, WWF

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After tigers and lions, the jaguar is the third largest species of wild felid and the only species of the Panthera genus (big cats) to be found in Ame...

Episode 61: Creating Landscapes of Lions with Alayne Oriol Cotterill, CEO at Lion Landscapes

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listed as “Vulnerable” by the IUCN Red List, The African Lion is one of the most threatened species in the world. The population of this regal car...

Episode 60: Conserving the Lesser Florican and Great Indian Bustard with Sujit Narwade, Assistant Director, Bombay Natural History Society

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once upon a time, the Great Indian Bustard was close to becoming India’s National Bird. However, the species is now considered Critically Endangered...

Episode 59: The Future of Orangutan Conservation, Michelle Desilets, Executive Director, Orangutan Land Trust

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most charismatic species of the rainforests of south-east Asia is the orangutan. The orangutan is the only wild species of Great Ape found ...

Episode 58: Creating a Future for Clouded Leopards with Chrishen Gomez, DPhil Student, WildCRU, University of Oxford

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of Asia’s most elusive predators is the Clouded Leopard. Until 2006, the term clouded leopard referred to one ubiquitous species found across th...

Episode 57: Exploring the Conservation of Borneo’s Primates and Felines with Susan Cheyne, Borneo Nature Foundation International

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The highly biodiverse island Borneo forms one of the largest remaining intact forests of Southeast Asia. Also, the world’s third largest island, Bor...

Episode 56: Safeguarding the Mammals of the Eastern Ghats with Dr. Vikram Aditya, Principal Scientist at the Centre for Wildlife Studies

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Eastern Ghats is amongst the most biodiverse regions in India. This discontinuous mountain range is spread predominantly across Tamil Nadu, Andhra...

Episode 55: Reviving India’s Seagrass Meadows for Dugong Conservation with Elrika D’Souza from Nature Conservation Foundation

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dugongs are amongst Asia’s most charismatic marine mammals. The species is often referred to as "sea cows" as their diet predominantly consists of s...

Episode 54: Creating an Encyclopedia of India’s Wildlife with RoundGlass Sustain

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

India is a wildlife paradise. Despite being the largest democracy and fastest-growing economy in the world, wildlife has recovered throughout the coun...

Episode 53: Bringing back the Markhor with Tanushree Srivastava from Wildlife Trust of India

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Markhor is one of Central and South Asia's most charismatic mountain ungulates. The species is scattered across the Karakoram Range, Afghanistan, ...

Episode 52: Understanding Amphibian Conservation and the IUCN Red List with Dr. Sanjay Molur, Founder of Zoo Outreach Organization

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With over three decades of conservation experience, Dr. Sanjay Molur, is one of India’s leading wildlife biologists. He was a part of the team of sc...

Episode 51: Conserving India’s Wildlife through Nature Writing with Neha Sinha

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Neha Sinha was once an environmental reporter at The Indian Express. However, she is now one of India’s leading conservationists.  Throughout her c...

Episode 50: Tackling human-wildlife conflict in the Western Ghats with Dr. Sanjay Gubbi, Wildlife Biologist

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Western Ghats is one of the world’s 36 biodiversity hotspots. Older than the Himalayas, the Western Ghats is home to at least 508 species of bir...

Episode 49: Conserving Gujarat’s Sloth Bears with Nishith Dharaiya, Founder of WCB Research Foundation

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The sloth bear is the most widespread of the four bear species found in India. More popularly known as “Baloo” from the Jungle Book, sloth bears a...

Episode 48: The Growing Challenges of Human Carnivore Conflict with Dr. Andrew Stein, Founder and Director of CLAW Conservancies

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last few years, the world has celebrated the recovery of various species of large carnivores from the cusps of extinction. This includes the ...

Episode 47: Rewilding Scotland with Peter Cairns, Executive Director, SCOTLAND: The Big Picture

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once upon a time, Scotland was amongst the most biodiverse regions of Europe. However, over the last few centuries, Scotland, like the rest of the Uni...

Episode 46: Protecting Rainforests with Bioacoustics and Artifical Intelligence with Bourhan Yassin, Founder of Rainforest Connection

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last few years, Artificial Intelligence has evolved immensely. Not surprisingly, advanced AI and machine learning algorithms are increasingl...

Episode 45: Uncovering India’s Free Ranging Dog Problem with Chandrima Home

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

India is home to over 65 million free-ranging dogs. The explosion in free-ranging dog populations around the country has stemmed from poor waste manag...

Episode 44: Saving Gorillas, Elephants and Marine Turtles with Adam Henson, Wild Earth Allies

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wild Earth Allies protects vital areas of our natural world for the benefit of wildlife, habitats, and people by inspiring collaborative action. For d...