Tusk Talks (Tusk)

Tune in to this episode to listen to David Kimiti, Director of Research and Impact at the Grevy's Zebra Trust, and Joanna Eede, Head of Communications at Tusk, as they delve into the role of Samburu warriors, rangeland management, and the endangered Grevy's Zebra!

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The Lewa Safari Marathon is a world-renowned event that connects people with nature through the power of running. The event returns this year for its 25th edition when a quarter century of investment in wildlife conservation, community development, health and education projects across Kenya will be celebrated.

It is organised by Tusk in partnership with the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and is powered by Safaricom and Huawei. 

Find out more at www.lewasafarimarathon.com/ 

Meet our 2023 Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award winner, Jealous Mpofu.

Find out about the extraordinary range and personality of wild dogs, learn when is best to attach a GPS collar, and discover the best methods for tracking this elusive species.

Bea Karanja speaks to Jealous about how commitment, dedication and an innate passion for wildlife can yield results on both a personal and professional level.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Tusk Talks!

“Birds know no boundaries, and generally wildlife, and therefore they traverse large areas, and it becomes hard to monitor them”

Eunice Kamau is a Research Assistant at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and currently heads the avifauna monitoring and the hydrology and meteorology research on the 62,000 acres World Heritage Site.

Join Joanna Eede, Head of Communications at Tusk, as she talks to Eunice about bird monitoring in Lewa, migrating birds, and her experience with a Martial eagle!

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The Lewa Safari Marathon is a world-renowned event that connects people with nature through the power of running. The event returns this year for its 25th edition when a quarter century of investment in wildlife conservation, community development, health and education projects across Kenya will be celebrated.

It is organised by Tusk in partnership with the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and is powered by Safaricom and Huawei.

Find out more at www.lewasafarimarathon.com/

Without the blue there is no green...

Join our host Bea Karanja, as she dives into marine conservation with Tusk's project partners Camilla, from Africa Foundation, and Hoby, from C3 Madagascar.

Find out why we can still be hopeful for the future of marine conservation, despite the threats facing our oceans, and the concerns over a 20-step skincare trend in this episode and more!

Useful links:

Find out more about Camilla's work at &Beyond here: https://www.oceanswb.org/

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Our Tusk Talks podcast explores the life-stories and extraordinary experiences of Africa’s most inspirational conservationists.

Join us for tales of adventure, breath-taking wildlife encounters and advice from the men and women working tirelessly for Africa’s threatened species and for a better future for all across the continent. 

Can farming and conservation work harmoniously? Is AI removing us from nature? Join our host Bea Karanja, as she discusses this and more with Andrew Stein, Executive Director of Conservancy-Communities Living Among Wildlife Sustainably (CLAWS).

Learn more about the threats facing lions, how Andrew's organisations CLAWS is working with communities using tracking alert systems and why leopards are his favourite species.

Useful links:

Find out more about Andrew and the work of CLAWS here: https://www.clawsconservancy.org/

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Don't miss a sneak preview of our next episode as we venture into marine conservation with Dr Camilla Floros & Hoby Fanoharantsoa.

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We are back for Series Two of Tusk Talks!

Join our host, Bea Karanja, as she speaks with Kenamurire Kasaona - otherwise known as Chief Lucky - and Dr Moreangels Mbizah, as they discuss the benefits of true community conservation.

What inspired them to become conservationists? How do we evolve community conservation? What traditional beliefs can help you find a lion in the wild? Find out these answers and more in this episode!

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Take a deeper look at Moreangels work here: https://www.wildlifeconservationaction.org/

Find out more about Chief Lucky's work here: https://www.irdnc.org.na/

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Wait until the end for a sneak listen of our next episode with guest Andrew Stein from Conservancy-Communities Living Among Wildlife Sustainably (CLAWS), as we delve into technology in conservation!

Enock Odera Ochieng is the Patrol Program Officer at Mount Kenya Trust, leading the Rangers and overseeing security across Mount Kenya, Imenti Forest and Mount Kenya National Park covering over 27000 km².

Listen in as, Joanna Eede, Head of Communications at Tusk, discusses with Enock the use of horses for field patrols, the variety of animals using the elephant underpass that runs below a major and the effects of training at altitude.

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Find out more about the Wildlife Ranger Challenge at wildliferangerchallenge.org

Meet our 2023 Winner of the Prince William Award For Conservation In Africa, Ekwoge Abwe.

Host Bea Karanja speaks to Ekwoge about how determination and successful collaboration are crucial in creating long-term change.

They discuss the importance of melding traditional ecological knowledge with modern science, the benefits of community driven conservation and the amazing behaviour of the primates and forest elephants of Cameroon.

On 21st September 2024, Precious Malapane ran alongside the ranger teams at Southern African Wildlife Collage in the fifth Wildlife Ranger Challenge.

Singing before, during and after the 21km race, listen in as Joanna Eede, Head of Communications at Tusk, hears about the atmosphere and comradery of the Wildlife Ranger Challenge race day.

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Find out more about the Wildlife Ranger Challenge at wildliferangerchallenge.org

Meet our 2023 Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa Winner, Fanny Minesi.

Host Bea Karanja speaks to Fanny about her fascinating work with bonobos as director of Friends of Bonobos in the Congo, and what we can all learn from them.

They discuss where the responsibility of looking after nature falls, the impact of being labelled as a woman in conservation and the interesting sex lives of bonobos!

As the last episode of our first series of Tusk Talks, let us know what you liked about the series and what you want to hear about next!

This year, a record number of teams competed in the Wildlife Ranger Challenge: a pan African challenge that raises awareness and funds for Wildlife Rangers.

But what exactly does a Wildlife Ranger do, and why is their work so vital at this point in history?

In this series we will be speaking with men and women who have first hand experience of the duties, challenges and wonders of being a Wildlife Ranger in Africa.

Listen in as Joanna Eede, Head of Communications at Tusk, speaks with Nachamada Geoffrey about his role managing Rangers and the characteristics needed to make a good Ranger.

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Find out more about the Wildlife Ranger Challenge at wildliferangerchallenge.org