Episodes 101
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Mar 2022
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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welcome to #itsawildlife – an online platform supporting you to start and sustain your career with wildlife. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been about the traps for a while, you’re in the right place! Tune in each week to chat with me or other wildlifers as we share stories from the field about working in wildlife conservation and research, expand your network and get the top tips for landing your dream job with wildlife!

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Recent Episodes

Conserving sloths in Costa Rica with Cecilia Pamich

Nov 07, 2025 35m

Cecilia Pamich is a passionate conservationist and the Director of Growth and Communication with the Sloth Conservation Foundation (SCF) in Costa Rica. As one of the founding members of SCF, Cecilia…

Conserving Mabula Ground-Hornbills with Dr Lucy Kemp

Jul 21, 2025 17m

Dr Lucy Kemp (pronouns: she/her) is an ecologist and conservationist emersed in her work to protect the Mabula Ground Hornbills. Based in South Africa, she is Project Manager of the Mabula…

Working in sea turtle research with Dr Liberty Boyd

Jul 08, 2025 59m

Dr Liberty Boyd (pronouns: she/her) is a conservation biologist and ocean adventurer, working with sea turtles in South Florida, USA for her post-doc research project. She brings her energy and…

Conserving elusive and threatened species like the Plains Wanderer withSaskia Gerhady

Jul 03, 2025 39m

Wildlife conservation is more than just a career for many—it’s a passion, a calling, and in some cases, a lifelong pursuit. Saskia Gerhady (pronouns: she/her) is a passionate ecologist and a PhD…

Building a Career in Conservation (ecologist edition) with Dr Kelly Dixon

Mar 27, 2025 36m

Conservation science is a rewarding yet challenging fieldand today we speak with Dr. Kelly Dixon (pronouns: she/her), a wildlife ecologist, Ecological Programs Manager at Territory Natural Resource…

Working as a Wildlife Rehabilitator in Costa Rica with Gabriella Pereira

Mar 14, 2025 28m

Gabriella Pereiro (pronouns: she/her) is a biologist, wildlife rehabilitator and coordinator of interns and volunteers at the Wild Sun wildlife rescue centre in Costa Rica. Originally from Brazil,…

Decision Making and Discovering What You Want To Do In Conservation with Mary Buford Turnage

Feb 27, 2025 45m

Mary Buford Turnage (pronouns: she/her) is a wildlife biologist and science communicator. Originally from the USA, MB is now a PhD candidate studying the interactions between wildlife and farmland in…

Starting your conservation career in NZ with Josh Overend

Feb 13, 2025 16m

Josh Overend (pronouns: he/him) is a wildlife photographerand biologist working on a riparian ecosystem restoration project in Christchurch, New Zealand.We talk all about✨Josh’s journey to fast track…

Pairing neuroscience and conservation with María Dabrowski

Jan 30, 2025 30m

María Dabrowski (pronouns: she/her) is a cognitive neuroscientist turned ecologist who currently works for an international NGO called Rare that does work in conservation and behavioural sciences.…

Affordable wildlife travel opportunities with Cassandra Ray

Jan 24, 2025 28m

“Every day is a different conversation” – affordable wildlife travel with Cassandra Ray Are you someone who loves wildlife, has a passion for travel, and dreams of making a real difference in…

Lemur research and support for early-career ecologists with Coral Chell

Jan 16, 2025 1h 1m

Lemurs, the enchanting primates endemic to Madagascar, are facing unprecedented threats. With approximately 98% of the 110 known lemur species classified as endangered, research on their behaviour…

Patience pays off on your journey to work with wildlife with Beatriz Maia

Jan 09, 2025 32m

When it comes to pursuing a career in wildlife conservation, the journey is often as diverse and unpredictable as the ecosystems we seek to protect. Beatriz Maia (pronouns: she/her) now works as a…

Life as a Wildlife Vet Nurse: Insights from Joey Solimine

Jan 03, 2025 47m

Living as a wildlife vet nurse is a dream for many animal lovers, but few understand the complexities and challenges involved in this rewarding career. Joey Solimine (pronouns: she/her) is a wildlife…

Follow your heart to work with wildlife with Teneale Hayes

Dec 26, 2024 19m

Teneale Hayes (pronouns: she/her) is a wildlife and domestic vet nurse and passionate wildlife carer who now specializes in rehabilitation of flying foxes. Teneale’s journey within the wildlife space…

How to create your own job online in wildlife education with Hannah Korner

Dec 20, 2024 37m

Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and education? Have you ever thought about sharing that passion through YouTube as a science communicator? Or creating a side hustle that aligns with…

How to start out in wildlife photography with Jesse Campbell

Dec 06, 2024 19m

Are you a budding wildlife enthusiast with a passion for photography? Jesse Campbell (pronouns: he/him) is a 21-year-old reptile enthusiast. Jesse balances his time as an undergraduate student,…

Equality in Ecology with Şeniz Mustafa

Oct 31, 2024 50m

In the realm of ecology and conservation, diverse voices and experiences are crucial to shaping a more inclusive field. One such voice is Şeniz Mustafa (pronouns: she/her), a recent graduate with a…

How to work in Pangolin Conservation with Kelsey Prediger

Oct 17, 2024 46m

Kelsey Prediger (pronouns: she/her) is a passionate wildlife biologist who works in Namibia to conserve pangolins. Originally from Michigan, USA, Kelsey followed her passion to make a meaningful…

Nature connection with Chiara Bono

Sep 13, 2024 13m

Chiara Bono (pronouns: she/her) is an Italian biologist and nature blogger focused on ethology (animal behaviour) who is passionate about nature connection. Chiara shares her process for taking time…

How to interpret your human design as a career conservationist with Novaline Elsebet

Sep 06, 2024 45m

Are you looking to find your way into a career in conservation? Feel like you’ve tried everything to land that dream job and still can’t get beyond the interview stage? Starting to doubt your…

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