The Wildlife Podcast with Laurel Neme and Jeffrey Barbee
The Wildlife Podcast brings listeners face-to-face with the wonders and challenges of the natural world. Hosted by award-winning journalists Laurel Neme and Jeffrey Barbee, each episode explores global conservation efforts and the remarkable individuals working to safeguard our planet’s biodiversity. Expect engaging stories, sharp insights, and inspiring encounters with scientists and wildlife defenders from across the globe.
Episode 2: LIONS -SHORT -Every lion has their own name
In this episode, Laurel Neme and Jeffrey Barbee explore the vital role lions play as keystone species in the African savanna. With insights from Dr. Andrew Loveridge of Oxford University’s WildCRU, the discussion highlights the unique behaviors of lions, the ecological importance they hold, and the urgent challenges facing their dwindling populations. From the individuality of each lion’s roar to the global impact of Cecil’s story, this conversation sheds light on both the science and the human dimensions of lion conservation.
Listen to the Podcast: https://thenewwildlifepodcastwithlaurelandjeff.podbean.com/e/episode-2-lions-short-every-lion-has-their-own-name/
Episode 2: LIONS -The keystone species of the African savanna
Episode 2 takes listeners into the heart of the African savanna, where lions reign as a keystone species shaping the balance of the ecosystem. Laurel Neme and Jeffrey Barbee speak with Dr. Andrew Loveridge, a leading researcher from Oxford University’s WildCRU, to uncover the unique traits of these big cats, the urgent threats to their survival, and the global ripple effects of Cecil the lion’s story. This conversation blends science, conservation challenges, and personal experience to reveal why protecting Africa’s remaining wild lions is more critical than ever.
Listen to the Podcast: https://thenewwildlifepodcastwithlaurelandjeff.podbean.com/e/ep2-lions-the-wildlife-podcast-with-laurel-neme-and-jeffrey-barbee/
Episode 1: Vultures -The Soap Of The Savanna - The Wildlife Podcast with Laurel Neme and Jeffrey Barbee
In our first episode, Laurel Neme and Jeffrey Barbee turn their attention to vultures—remarkable birds that soar effortlessly across the skies and play a vital role in keeping ecosystems healthy. With expert insights from Dr. Corinne Kendall of The Peregrine Fund, we explore how these scavengers prevent the spread of disease, the severe threats they face from poisoning, and the urgent conservation efforts underway to protect them across Africa. This conversation reveals why saving vultures is not only about preserving a species, but about safeguarding the balance of nature itself.
Listen to the Podcast: https://thenewwildlifepodcastwithlaurelandjeff.podbean.com/e/episode-1-the-wildlife-podcast-with-laurel-neme-and-jeffrey-barbee/
SHORT: Why are vultures sometimes called "the soap of the savanna?"
In our debut episode, Laurel Neme and Jeffrey Barbee spotlight vultures—majestic scavengers whose soaring flight and sharp senses make them indispensable to the health of the African savanna. With expert commentary from Dr. Corinne Kendall of The Peregrine Fund, the discussion reveals how these birds act as nature’s cleanup crew, preventing the spread of disease, while also examining the grave threats they face from poisoning and habitat pressures. Listeners will hear how conservation groups are racing to protect these vital species and why their survival matters for ecosystems and people alike.
Listen to the Podcast: https://thenewwildlifepodcastwithlaurelandjeff.podbean.com/e/short-why-are-vultures-sometimes-called-the-soap-of-the-savanna/