The Wildlife Explorer

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Welcome to The Wildlife Explorer, a podcast by Essex Wildlife Trust, where we aim to inspire you with our work to protect the wildlife and wild places of Essex and what you can do to help wildlife wherever you live. Whether you're tuning in from Essex or Outer Mongolia, join us for a show full of fun facts, interviews with our experts and special guests and top tips to help wildlife thrive.

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S3: E6 - Sex on Earth with Jules Howard

Oct 02 2023 39 mins  
Zoologist and author Jules Howard tells the stories of sex on Earth. We find out some of the flirting techniques of the animal kingdom, how has sex shaped life on earth and what happens when animals don't sexually reproduce?

S3: E5 - Outdoor learning and our Nature Nursery

Sep 05 2023 36 mins  
In this special episode we head to our Nature Nursery to find out about outdoor learning. We speak to the children and staff about why this nursery is so special. We also hear from author Patrick Barkham about his book Wild Child: Coming Home to Nature and his experiences as a Forest school volunteer and as a father. Patrick also tells us why he believes it is so important that chi

S3: E4 - Megan McCubbin: A story of endangered species

Jul 28 2023 47 mins  
Springwatch presenter and zoologist Megan McCubbin tells us about her new book 'An Atlas of Endangered Species'. We hear about the work of pioneering conservationists, her own wildlife stories, and those of endangered species in their battle to come back from the brink.

S3: E3 - A Marine Special - Oysters, seagrass, plastics and more!

Jun 30 2023 30 mins  
In this marine special of The Wildlife Explorer we chat about some of the wonders of the underwater world. We also discuss some of our fantastic marine projects at Essex Wildlife Trust, including the ENORI oyster project, our work with seagrass and the problems caused for marine species by plastics.

S3: E2 - BBC's Wild Isles documentary: Behind-the-scenes with Hilary Jeffkins

Jun 05 2023 26 mins  
In this episode we talk with Hilary Jeffkins from Silverback Films who was a series producer of the BBC Wild Isles documentary narrated by Sir David Attenborough. We find out what went on behind the scenes of making this spectacular nature series, about the fascinating lifecycle of the large blue butterfly and what we can do to help save our wild isles.

S3: E1 - Steve Backshall: An ocean special!

Apr 24 2023 34 mins  
Steve Backshall joins us for an ocean special. We find about his favourite wildlife experiences throughout his career, the importance of connecting with the nature on our doorsteps and even create our own version of Deadly-60! We also find out what was scarier...coming face to face with a 4.5 metre crocodile or wearing the sparkly spandex on Strictly Come Dancing! Steve also shar

S2:E10 - Nocturnal Nature

Nov 10 2022 23 mins  
We have reached our 20th episode! 🥳 On today’s show, (the last of Season 2) we will be delving into the secret world of our nocturnal nature. While we’re all tucked up in our beds, the day is just beginning for some of our best-loved creatures. Snuffly hedgehogs scuttle around on little legs, badgers begin their night time quest for snacks and bats swirl in the skies hooveri

S2: E8 - Halloween special - Essex myths, legends and ghost (owls)

Oct 24 2022 24 mins  
Welcome to a Halloween special edition episode of The Wildlife Explorer podcast full of myths, legends and ghosts. Lock your doors, shut the curtains and settle down for some spooky Essex tales. This month, we're on the hunt for ghosts (of the owl variety!) and trying to solve some ancient Essex wildlife mysteries. From a scourge of mice with venomous teeth, to the slaying of a dra

S2:E7 - A foodie special - sipping, snacking and sustainability

Sep 22 2022 28 mins  
Today's show is a foodie special, finding out about some of the Essex companies that are working towards putting eco-friendly eating firmly on the map. We'll be talking to Fairfields crisps and Barn Farm Drinks to see how they produce the products we know and love on a mass scale. What considerations do they give to the wildlife that often share their farms and how are they strivin

S2: E6 - Made in Essex - A look at some of the species and places that make Essex special

Aug 31 2022 31 mins  
On this month's episode of The Wildlife Explorer podcast, we look at some of the wonderful species and places that are special to Essex. Take a tour around the spectacular Edwardian gardens of Warley Place, once home to famed horticulturist Ellen Willmot, get lost in the heather haven that is Tiptree Heath nature reserve and learn about what makes our native oysters far more than