

Fiona Mathews & Tim Kendall: Wild Mammals are far from 'Boar-ing'
Jun 11, 2024
Fiona Mathews, a professor of Environmental Biology and chair of Mammal Conservation Europe, teams up with Tim Kendall, a professor of English Literature, to uncover the wild world of British mammals. They share amusing stories about their trained labrador, Charlie Brown, who finds bats affected by wind turbines. Delve into the locals of the elusive Wild Boar, the surprising journey of a Scottish Pine Marten to Georgia, and the impact of culture on wildlife conservation. Their wit shines as they blend science with storytelling!
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Wildlife Wonders and Written Worlds
03:02 • 10min
Urban Resilience of Water Voles
13:04 • 19min
Cultural Narratives and Wildlife Conservation
32:23 • 7min
The Unexpected Journey of a Pine Martin
39:20 • 2min
Unexpected Encounters with Wildlife: From Colliders to Seals
41:04 • 2min
Nature Talk and Bonus Content Tease
42:49 • 2min