Month: March 2025

198: Living with Wolves – The Complete Guide to Coexistence

The image shows a book cover titled "LIVING WITH WOLVES" by Thorsten Gieser. The cover features a close-up photograph of a grey wolf with amber eyes looking directly at the camera against a blurred natural background. The subtitle reads "Affects, Feelings and Sentiments in Human-Wolf-Coexistence" and the book appears to be published by Transcript in their Human-Animal Studies series.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/02cT5I7h7A5Q8uNWCPL3LX I feel like this episode is the ultimate guide to understanding coexistence with wolves. Once again I talk with ecological anthropologist Thorsten Gieser, this time about his excellent book “Living with Wolves: Affects, Feelings and Sentiments in Human-Wolf Coexistence”. In the episode, Thorsten recounts a tense atmosphere during the visit to a wolf kill … Continue reading 198: Living with Wolves – The Complete Guide to Coexistence →

Podcasthon: IWDG and IWT

The image shows a promotional banner for "Podcasthon," a global charity event featuring thousands of podcasts over 7 days from March 15-21, 2025. Two podcast hosts wearing headphones are smiling and recording, with one person having curly hair and wearing an orange and blue striped shirt, and another with a shaved head. The banner has a purple and blue gradient design with the Podcasthon logo in the top left. There's a call-to-action button saying "Sign up my podcast!" and the website podcasthon.org is listed at the bottom. The banner also shows logos for sponsors or partners including "POSITIVE" and "tgs."

https://open.spotify.com/episode/429ZzIcs28IofOAqOeQSfl Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and Irish Wildlife Trust.This episode is part of the global Podcasthon initiative, in which podcasters worldwide dedicate one episode to their chosen charity. To maximise impact, all episodes are published in a single week. I’m showcasing two of the most influential Irish environmental charities: the Irish Whale and Dolphin … Continue reading Podcasthon: IWDG and IWT →

197: Living with Lynx – Conversation with Jonny Hanson

This image shows a book cover titled "LIVING WITH LYNX" by Jonny Hanson. The cover features a close-up photograph of a lynx's face, showcasing its distinctive tufted ears, facial markings, and amber eyes. Below the main title is the subtitle "Sharing Landscapes with Big Cats, Wolves and Bears". The background appears to be a blurred winter or snowy landscape, emphasising the natural habitat of these animals. The cover uses a clean, modern typography with the author's name at the top and the title prominently displayed in large black letters across the middle of the image.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eSwvZrhlgfkjNX9bIm5Ds Is it possible for humans and large carnivores to share landscapes without conflict? What happens when predators like wolves, bears, and lynx return to areas where they've been absent for centuries? How do we balance the ecological benefits of apex predators with the real concerns of rural communities and farmers? We’re trying to answer … Continue reading 197: Living with Lynx – Conversation with Jonny Hanson →