DOC Sounds of Science Podcast
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#24 Kiwi as
Ranger Chris Dodd (Doddy) on what its like to track and monitor rare kiwi birds in Aotearoa New Zealand.
#23 Deals with seals
Marine biologist Laura Boren dives into her favourite topic, seals, and shares some on-the-job stories about this mischievous species.Laura has developed shelters for seals on Campbell Island, advoca
#22 Kaitiaki kauri, protecting the mighty kauri
Our mighty and iconic kauri is under threat from a notorious fungus-type pathogen. In our newest episode, ranger Hana Harris shares her passion for kauri and how you can help.For the full shownotes a
#21 Banding banter
Ecologist Michelle Bradshaw discusses what we can learn from the data we get from banded birds and shares some cautionary tales about on the fly identification. Michelle is in charge of the National B
DOC Sounds of Science bonus episode, the trailer
The DOC Sounds of Science podcast is a behind-scenes-look at conservation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Every episode we chat with one of our experts about their greatest achievements and most interesting
#20 Conservation and culture
Aroha Gilling is an academic specialising in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an experienced Treaty Ranger. Shes passionate about education, and this episode contains a wealth of expertise about nature and b
#19: Wildlife warrior
Avi has worked with big cats, endangered turtles, and renegade scamps like skunks and racoons. Now hes here in Aotearoa New Zealand making sure wildlife goods dont illegally cross the borders.The m
#18 Cryptic critters
Stories about velvet worms, tiny frogs, crooning bats and more from ecologist Jess Scrimgeour. Jess knows that The Fab Fivein this case we mean kkp, kiwi, whio, takah, and kererare easy to love
#17 Shark talk
Renowned shark expert Clinton Duffy shares niche knowledge and on-the-job stories.Sharks have a little bit of a PR problem. Theyre fascinating, intelligent creatures, and most of them mind their own
#16 Learning on the Job
There arent many jobs with us that Jack hasnt turned his hand to. Remote island ranger, species monitor, trapper, hunter, ranger trainer, systems designer, operations manageryou name it, Jack has p