470 | Snakes on a plane: Uncoiling public perceptions

This week, hosts Mark Ambrogio and Liam Clifford are joined by William Laur, to talk about his PhD work on attitudes towards his favourite animal, the snake. To help inform conservation efforts, William studies the perception of snakes through analysis of social media posts, as well as articles written by scientific researchers. William also talks about how snakes have been important throughout his life and throughout history. 

 

Recorded on July 20, 2024

Produced by Riya Sidhu

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