Conservation Beyond the Cage
Conservation Beyond the Cage pulls back the curtain on the world of endangered species recovery and wildlife protection—without the sugarcoating. Hosted by the team at RSCF, this podcast explores the victories, heartbreaks, and hard truths of modern conservation, from hands-on animal care and global field programs to uncomfortable topics like greenwashing, wildlife trafficking, and conservation fraud.
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In this episode of Conservation Beyond the Cage, we explore the realities of the illegal parrot trade: how smugglers use advanced technology, how the COVID-19 pandemic fueled trafficking by weakening enforcement, and the devastating toll on wild populations. We also confront a hard truth—society has grown desensitized to parrots in cages, forgetting they are wildlife meant to thrive in the skies, not behind bars.
What happens when those dedicated to saving wildlife are themselves struggling to survive emotionally? From the heart-wrenching grief of losing animals they've cared for over decades to the physical exhaustion of daily animal husbandry, conservation professionals face mental health challenges rarely discussed in public forums.
"How do you cram 24 years of life into an Instagram post about a monkey?&...
In honor of National Zookeeper week we wanted to shout-out the true heroes at any animal facility. The animal care staff. Hardworking, dedicated and incredibly talented, these folks don't get enough credit. Well, we want you to know how much we appreciate you!
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Pygmy Marmosets may be the smallest monkeys in the world, but their behavior, communication, and social lives are remarkably complex. We’ll explore what makes them so unique—and why they need our protection now more than ever.
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In this episode of Conservation Beyond the Cage, we pull back the curtain on the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation (RSCF)—who we are, what we stand for, and why we’re launching a podcast that dares to say what others won’t.
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Martin Guth, self-described parrot king, pledge to save the critically endangered spixes macaw. Instead he sold it. This is a story about profiting in the name of conservation.
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