21. The Dhole

Tune in to this episode of the Conservationists Assemble as we take you on a whistle-stop tour of the world the asian wild dog, the Dhole with special guest Chelsea Davis of the Dhole Conservation Fund.

Throughout the episode we unpack the varied lives of these social canids and their array of hunting abilities that gives them the capabilities of hunting a range pray much larger than themselves throughout their habitat. Chelsea describes to us the relationships and opinions of humans towards these incredible animals, and informs us of the threats and conservation actions needed to ensure their survival. The most important action being to raise their profile and to put their name in the conversation.

Chelsea then takes us on a journey through the history of the Dhole Conservation Fund, including their foundation, the individual Dhole that inspired the funds logo and the role of the organisation in inspiring people of all ages as to why we should be talking about the Dhole.

The episode sees a date for everyone to put in their calendars. May 28th is world Dhole day and provides a community for new and established Dhole fans to converse and contribute to their conversation. 

Chelsea closes out the episode with an emphatic message to our listeners who might be looking to make a change or contribute to conservation in the form of never underestimating your own voice. If you have an interest in animals or whatever your interests may be and no matter what life-stage you are in, be that in school, work or your own time. Come forward, make yourself known and if you truly believe you can have something of value to provide. You owe it to yourself to do so.