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Conservation and Science

by Tommy's Outdoors
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About the show

Are you tired of one-sided narratives about nature and conservation? Simplified takes that ignore the nuance and complexity of matters? This show brings you diverse perspectives on environmental stories, examining their ecological, social and political dimensions. Listen and become a well-rounded voice, empowered to foster dialogue and create change. I'm Tommy Serafinski and this is the Conservation and Science podcast, where we take a deep dive into topics of ecology, conservation and human-wildlife interactions (which, in most cases, means human-wildlife conflict). I talk with world-class scientists, members of environmental organisations, practical conservationists, farmers, nature writers, and last but not least, hunters and anglers. My conversations cover biodiversity, conservation, hunting and fishing, rewilding and more. Start with the acclaimed episode 163, “The EU Review of Wolf Protection Status.” It’s the perfect introduction to what this podcast has to offer.

Latest episodes

  • 234: Wild Boar in Scotland with Toryn Whitehead

    October 8, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    Is it a wild boar or a feral pig in the Scottish Highlands? Does it really matter what we call it? And how can an animal that was once native end up on the list of non-native invasive species? In ten years of this podcast, wild boar came…

  • 233: Eat Venison, Grow Carrots - Éanna Ní Lamhna on Nature and Farming

    September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    Why does the blackthorn along our motorways flower weeks before the blackthorn in the hedgerows? How did Ireland end up with so many deer, and would bringing back the wolf solve the problem? And are farmers really the villains that some…

  • 232: Wildlife Law in Europe with Caroline Cox and Meganne Natali

    September 15, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

    What does the label 'protected area' actually tell you about what is being protected? How did the wolf lose its strict protection status in the EU? And what about a legal system that looks strong on paper but leaves animals exposed on the…

  • 231: How to Think Like an Ecologist with Amy McEuen

    September 1, 2026 · 57 min

    How do you tell solid science from something dressed up to look like it? Are we living through the sixth mass extinction? And why is the climate crisis not the worst of the planetary boundaries we have crossed? My guest today is Amy…

  • Holiday Break

    July 6, 2026 · 4 min

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  • 230: Lessons from Nature with Simon Mustoe

    June 20, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

    Why do we feel so hopeless about the future of the natural world? Is nature really collapsing everywhere we look or have we simply been told a one-sided story? And what if our lack of control over ecosystems turns out to be our greatest…

  • 229: Biogeotherapy with Benoit Lambert

    June 2, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

    What if the environmental movement has badly underestimated our ability to solve the climate crisis? Could renewable energy grow so fast that we are out of fossil fuels within a decade? And once emissions fall away, how do we deal with the…

  • 228: Red Deer and Habitat Connectivity with Frank Zabel

    May 19, 2026 · 59 min

    Why are red deer populations in Germany growing in number and antler size yet sitting in deep genetic trouble? What is the difference between census population size and effective population size, and why does it matter? And how can a…