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Weekly audio tales exploring the forgotten history and science of our fellow animals, told by experts, hosted by wildlife filmmaker and conservationist Elliot Connor. New episodes every Wednesday forever. Please follow and leave a review. Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the extinction of the dodo and Carolina parakeet and the collapse of the American bison population, naturalists expected many more vulnerable species to die out with spread of industrialization. This triggered a race to collect rare species of animals expected soon to be lost forever. Established in 1893, Chicago's Field Museum aimed to become a global center of study. Zoologist Daniel Giraud Elliot persuaded museum patrons to fund an immediate expedition to British Somaliland (contemporary Somalia). There, his team hunted and killed hundreds of animals for the growing collection.

Does what it says on the tin. Two nature enthusiasts (and some special guests) chatting about the wonders of nature over a drink or two. Sit back, relax, and join us to discover fascinating trivia about our natural world.

Drop into a cosy cocoon of nature inspired conversation with Lizzie, the founder and nature connection guide at SeaWyld. Whispers from the Wyld is a podcast about rekindling our connection to the nature and sharing stories of how to live in a wylder way. Listen along for slow, gentle conversations with others about how they connect to nature and information about the beings, seasons and folklore that surround us.

Fun fact: the Earth's about to explode. So we've launched The New Ark podcast to pick which animals to save, sailing through space to find Earth 2.0. New episodes each Friday. Follow along @newarkhives to leave your votes. All complaints in white ink. No refunds or returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.