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BeProvided Conservation Radio

BeProvided Conservation Radio takes you from the Santa Cruz Mountains to Africa with expert interviews in wildlife biology, conservation, environmental education, nature writing, nature art/photography, eco tourism and much much more.  Learn how you can help close to home and worldwide to protect our natural world.

On episodes before 2021-

Music by http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

Introduction and Outro done by friend of the podcast, Dale Willman, award winning journalist! Thank you Dale for this wonderful contribution!

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Dr. Julian Fennessy Giraffe Conservation Foundation

May 19, 2017

In this podcast Dr. Fennessy shares how he and his wife Stephanie became involved with giraffes to create the Giraffe Conservation Foundation in Namibia. He also discusses current research and the importance of the conclusions of a recent genetic study. Dr. Fennessy is also featured in the BBC Special: Africa's Gentle Giants about the unique translocation of a group of giraffes across the Nile. The special is filled with science, education, adventure and a little action that includes gunshots.

Dr. Julian Fennessy & Marcia Sivek in Namibia 

Learn more about GCF and their environmental education program: https://giraffeconservation.org

Here are some great education resources for sharing the word: https://giraffeconservation.org/category/education/

Donate Here: https://giraffeconservation.org/donate/

Checkout their BBC special: Africa's Gentle Giants, narrated by Sir David Attenborough

Upcoming Speaking Events:

Dr. Fennessy will be presenting at the Wildlife Conservation Network Fall 2017 Expo, October 14, 2017 in San Francisco, CA. This is a great educational event to learn more about the people working on the forefront of wildlife conservation. There are many booths for children to visit and get inspired as well!