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The name 'Mad Mike' Hoare  is synonymous with post-war swash-buckling adventure. Embracing the philosophy that you get more out of life by living dangerously, Hoare soldiered, traversed Africa by motorbike, pioneered safaris in the Kalahari, co
Robin Cook of Elephants Alive explains the effect of elephants in the environment and rural communities, and the innovative counter-measures researchers are taking to mitigate human-elephant conflict and damage of large trees.http://elephantsal
As human populations grow, so does their need for land. This often brings them ever closer to wildlife areas, and with it, increased chance of human-animal conflict. Michelle Henley co-founded and leads Elephants Alive, a research organisation
As Kleynhans served as a Brigadier General in the South African Army, and spent a large part of his career running Psychological Operations (PsyOps) in what became known as the Border War, the conflict in South West Africa/Namibia prior to its
Welgevonden is a stunning game reserve a few hours north of Johannesburg, and home to a wide variety of African wildlife. It's also what could be described as a 'test site' for an exciting new technology which offers hope to the problem of poac
Mike Grover trained as an ecologist and spent 8 happy years getting involved in all things related to running a wildlife reserve. Then the rhino poaching kicked off and his focus changed. But rather than go down the paramilitary road that so ma
For nearly 200 years, the thirst for adventure has drawn many young men to the French Foreign Legion. In our latest podcast, Alex du Bruyn discusses his reasons for joining the Legion, being posted to Papillon's sweaty French Guiana, and the bo
Villiers Steyn and Lance van der Vyver from wildlife photography specialists At Close Quarters talk about their love of the bush and teaching the finer points to photography enthusiasts.http://atclosequarters.comhttps://www.facebook.com/atclose
In 1985 Wynand du Toit led a patrol of crack South African Recce soldiers from a submarine to a sensitive oil installation in Angola. The mission: to blow it up, and hinder Angola's ability to wage war. But things went wrong, and Wynand ended u
Once upon a time Lisa Trueman was a veterinary nurse from Wales. Somehow she transitioned to overseeing hot anti-poaching operations, coordinating multiple air and ground assets to catch armed poachers on the run in the South African bush.Suppo
What's the connection between owls, community health and ancient African superstitions? In this episode Delina Chipape from EcoSolutions explains how the introduction of owls in impoverished African communities is improving health, conservation
The Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital plays a key role in treating and rehabilitating injured indigenous African medium and small wildlife, free of charge. Some of the species we treat include: bats, owls, raptors, mongoose, pangolin, m
The SAVE African Rhino Foundation (SARF) was founded over 30 years ago in Perth, Australia, in response to a poaching crisis in the 80s. They haven't stopped since, raising and distributing some A$10m to anti-poaching and conservation causes in
Johan Raath joined the famed South African 'Recces' Special Forces straight from school, then plied his trade for 20 years in some of the world's most dangerous places. In an interview drawing on his book 'Blood Money', Johan describes a life l
Darting lions, performing a caesarean on a buffalo, de-horning a rhino ... it's an average working day for Joel Alves, wildlife vet. Hear Joel talk about the unique aspects and challenges of his chosen career.Support Tales Less Told podcast: ww
Disease and a near fatal accident meant Bruce Lawson spent much of his early life in a wheelchair and crutches. Somehow he crafted a career as a trails guide, and spent a couple of years walking the length of Africa.With over 30 years of walkin
Calvin Kipling works at the forefront of the anti-poaching industry, training prospective rangers in the arts of tracking, fieldcraft, survival, and what to do when confronting armed poachers. Support Tales Less Told podcast: www.taleslesstold.
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