South Africa's Department of Environmental Affairs recently made headlines as public concern grows over seemingly biased appointments to a high-level panel. The panel convened by Minister Barbara Creecy has been set up to consider sustainable use issues. In defiance, many organizations and conservation leaders refused the late request to join the panel. We talk to Cormac Cullinan, an environmental lawyer and member of the IUCN Environmental Law Commission, about why he refused the invitation to join.Kaziranga National Park in India is experiencing extreme flooding. With water levels rising, and safe areas few and far between, we talk to Bibhab Tulakdar, Chair of the IUCN's Asian Rhino Specialist Group, about the risks as wildlife makes for higher ground. Oxford University's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, in partnership with Panthera, has released its findings in identifying the top ten conservation countries in the world. There are some surprising inclusions—and omissions.Snow leopards are benefiting from innovative insurance programs that allow villagers to claim against livestock lost to these stunningly beautiful cats.The late U.S. congressman, John Lewis, achieved a win for conservation with one of his last bills, which could see billions of dollars being pumped in upgrading and restoring national parks and reserves.Scientists agree that polar bears will likely be extinct within this century.What is the greatest annual migration? We didn’t know, but the honour falls to an annual 7000 mile journey undertaken by a bird weighing just 4 ounces.In studio today: Simon Borchert, Shannon Elizabeth and Peter BorchertPlease follow us on social media: Instagram and Facebook.EXCLUSIVE OFFER! The Mantis Collection is offering a staggering 20% to Art Of Conservation listeners to visit Siringit Serengeti Camp. To claim your exclusive discount code in your inbox and to start planning your stay at this luxury tented camp in the heart of Africa, sign up to our newsletter here.

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