Episode 35 - Architects of the Forest: A Chat with Andean Bear Expert Santiago Molina

Episode 35 - Architects of the Forest: A Chat with Andean Bear Expert Santiago Molina

Episode 35 – Architects of the Forest: A Chat with Andean Bear Expert Santiago Molina Philip journeys (virtually) to South America to discuss Andean bears aka spectacled bears with expert, Santiago Molina. Santiago is enthusiastic and effusive and our conversation bounces from topic to topic. We learn about his journey from initially studying finance to becoming a wildlife biologist, indigenous perceptions of Andean bears, abd the challenges of bear conservation in Ecuador. We also talk about what he calls his “debt” to Andean bears, educational programs, and his work establishing a wildlife corridor for bears. We also hear... Read more [https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=13162]

Episode 34 - Moral Duty: A Chat about Asiatic Black Bear Rehabilitation in India with Dr. Panjit Basumatary

Episode 34 – Moral Duty: A Chat about Asiatic Black Bear Rehabilitation in India with Dr. Panjit Basumatary Philip is joined by Dr. Panjit Basumatary, Project Head and Veterinarian for the Centre for Bear Rehabilitation and Conservation (CRBC) in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Wildlife Trust India runs the CBRC, the first specialised rehabilitation centre for Asiatic black bears (aka moon bears) in India. Finding time out of his busy schedule rescuing animals, Panjit shares his decades worth of experience, rescuing literally thousands of animals and hundreds of species. Panjits work has been covered by National Geographic, and also Apple TVs... Read more [https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=13191]

Episode 33 - Over the Moon: A Chat about Moon Bears with Animals Asia Vietnam Director of Veterinary and Behavioural Husbandry Sarah Van Herpt

Episode 33 – Over the Moon: A Chat about Moon Bears with Animals Asia Vietnam Director of Veterinary and Behavioural Husbandry Sarah Van Herpt Philip is joined by Sarah Van Herpt, Director of Veterinary and Behavioural Husbandry Services Department for Animals Asia Vietnam, for this episode to talk about Asiatic Black Bears, aka Moon Bears. You’ll be hearing about the rescue work Animals Asia is doing, including innovations the team has introduced over the years to help rescued bears with their rehabilitation, lots of moving stories of individuals rescued from the cruel... Read more [https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-33-over-the-moon-a-chat-with-about-moon-bears-with-animals-asias-sarah-van-herpt/]

Episode 32 - A Great Looking Bear: A Chat with Sloth Bear Expert & Director of Conservation and Research for Wildlife SOS, Thomas Sharp

Episode 32 – A Great Looking Bear: A Chat with Sloth Bear Expert & Director of Conservation and Research for Wildlife SOS, Thomas Sharp We discuss this most unusual bear, and to do this Philip is joined by sloth bear expert Thomas Sharp, conservation and research director for Wildlife SOS and co-chair of the IUCN Sloth Bear expert team to tell us all about them. Said to be one of the least studied bears, Thomas provides insights on distinct sloth bear behavior, habitat, and threats, and the differences and parallels with other bear species. They also talk about ongoing... Read more [https://www.americanbear.org/podcast/episode-32-a-great-looking-bear-a-chat-with-sloth-bear-expert-wildlife-sos/]

Episode 31 - A Bear Is Not Just A Bear: A Chat with Animal Behaviour Expert, Wildlife Consultant & President of the Bear Care Group, Jay Pratte (Part 2)

Episode 31 – A Bear Is Not Just A Bear: A Chat with Animal Behaviour Expert, Wildlife Consultant & President of the Bear Care Group, Jay Pratte (Part 2) This is the second part of Philip’s chat with Jay Pratte, so if you haven’t heard the first part, what are you doing here? I strongly recommend you listen to that. Jay has worked with animals in various roles for over 30 years and we have talked about his background, his work with giant pandas, being an expert witness in high profile animal cases, and the importance of behaviour-based husbandry in... Read more [https://www.americanbear.org/?post_type=podcast&p=13120]