Explore how conservation biologists are saving magnificent giants like elephants, Scimitar-Horned Oryx, and more. Join Dr. Susan in checking out some of these charismatic mammals at the National Zoo and for an interview with a world renowned conservation biologist who has fascinating stories to share. How do you re-introduce an extinct species? What kind of satellite collar do you put on an elephant? Find out more in this fascinating episode, part one in a two-part series on conservation biology.
*Interview: Dr. Melissa Songer, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
*A donation was made to this organization by the Biologica Podcast in thanks to Dr. Songer
*Learn more here: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/conservation/about-scbi
*See photos from Dr. Songer of her work with elephants and oryx on the Patreon or Instagram pages for Biologica
*Next episode – Saving Giants Part Two: Conservation Biology of Pandas
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