Conservation calls, the podcast

Defending the double-banded damselfly

This month’s episode of Conservation Calls look at the data deficient Double-banded forest damselfly, a rare beauty native to Java Island.  With limited info on its population and distribution, research is essential to figure out its bioecology, mapping where it lives, observing its behaviour, and exploring its potential role as a natural pest controller.Join the Repton Dubai podcast crew and Chanda Miyanda to learn more about the IUCN Red List and hear from the Endemic Indonesia Society team about their plans to save the Double-banded Forest Damselfly.

Toucan tales of parrots and partnerships

The MBZ Fund has been so inspired by the UAE’s amazing commitment to global conservation; it was no surprise when the UAE Embassy in Costa Rica stepped up with the same passion and dedication. Led by the incredible H.E. Rawdha Mohamed Jumaa Mohamed Alotaiba, they not only welcomed the MBZ Fund Advisory Board for a review meeting but also hosted a fantastic event for the 12 organizations already supported by the Fund.They also helped kickstart their latest project and subject of the Conservation Calls podcast - the conservation effort to support the Toucan Rescue Ranch to save the stunning Yellow-naped Amazon parrot, an absolute gem of a bird and very vocal too.

Saving the Sandfish

The Clanwilliam sandfish in South Africa, also called Onderbek, may be small, but it has an epic story to tell.  Once swimming in abundance, this migratory freshwater fish is now facing some serious survival challenges. In this episode of Conservation Calls, we explore their struggles, especially the impacts of human activities and climate change. You'll hear from amazing heroes like Jeremy, Otto, and the local communities who are stepping up to make a difference.

Mushroom Magic: Rediscovering the Big Puma Fungus

Fungi aren’t plants or animals but belong to their own amazing kingdom with unique cellular structures and reproduction styles. This makes them super cool and ultra unique.In this special edition of Conservation Calls, we join the team from Fungi Foundation in Chile as they set out to rediscover the Big Puma Fungus, an incredibly fascinating, quirky, and one-of-a-kind species. Their expedition followed in the footsteps of mycologist Norberto Garrido, exactly 40 yearsafter he first stumbled upon this extraordinary fungus.

Eagle Eye Adventure: It’s not all black and white for this majestic raptor

Meet the incredible Black-and-chestnut Eagle, a stunning bird of prey facing serious challenges like human-eagle conflicts, hunting, and habitat loss. This elusiveneo-tropical raptor is one of the least-studied species, hidden in dense montane forests. But there’s hope!In this episode of Conservation Calls we venture to the beautiful Caquetá region of Colombia, where the Andes meet the Amazon. Join Mark Hall and Jorge Muñoz from the Caquetá Association for Ornithology as they unveil an ambitious plan to save this majestic bird.