Listen "Episode 09 - The Weekly News 09-10-2020"
Episode Synopsis
We are joined by our first Guest Host - Katie Cleary, award winning documentary producer, philanthropist, activist, vegan advocate and founder of World Animal News and Peace For Animals. Katie shares news that Dirty Harry himself is supporting her upcoming documentary. Peter discusses his recent editorial for Rhino Review which focuses on a recent TRAFFIC report that investigates the 2019 illegal wildlife trafficking stats for 2019. The numbers are truly frightening. But there is some cause for celebration with the world’s largest rhino horn bust in Vietnam.Katie discusses the recent advances by the United States to better protect pangolin.A sensational book has been released that accuses South Africa’s SANParks of gross misconduct, racism, intimidation and what is tantamount to murder. With no response from SANParks about the allegations, we discuss the legitimacy of the claims made.A feel good story gains further media attention as Munu the blind black rhino receives support as FLIR camera systems partners with Brett Barlow to create better early detection solutions in the on-going poaching crisis and the need to better protect every single rhino.A spectacular documentary from Craig Foster debuts on Netflix. Entitled “My Octopus Teacher”, the story follows Craig’s unlikely friendship with an octopus. Not to be missed! Trailer below… Craig is also the founder of The Sea Change Project - which deserves your support. 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.COMPETITION TIME!! To win a 2 night stay at Mantis Collection’s 5 star Ocean Beach & Wildlife Reserve, subscribe to the Art Of Conservation Podcast on your favourite platform, like our Instagram Page and sign up to our newsletter here. Competition runs until 21 September 2020 and the winner will be announced on our World Rhino Day Special Edition episode on 23 September 2020!
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