Talking Apes

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A primate podcast examining the world of great apes - chimps, gorillas, orangutans, bonobos, and humans. Our remarkable guests are at the forefront of science and conservation, exploring our brains, evolution, anatomy, disease, wildlife, biodiversity, and the ecosystems we all depend on for survival. Visit our official website: talkingapes.org

Talking Apes is a program of the nonprofit GLOBIO. 

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Make Travel Meaningful: Earth Day Special with NatHab's Ben Bressler | S3E52

Apr 18 2024 64 mins  
Does connecting to a planet require seeing it? And at what cost to the environment, the wildlife, and people?Join us for an Earth Day special on Talking Apes Podcast as we chat with Ben Bressler, founder of Natural Habitat Adventures, about the transformative power of purposeful travel.'We're passionate about conservation, and we're passionate about travel, so we use

Empathy and Sympathy in Conservation with Dr Kathayoon Khalil | S3E51

Jan 17 2024 68 mins  
Greetings, troop! Welcome back to Talking Apes Season 3. We're kicking off 2024 with a thought-provoking episode featuring Kathayoon Khalil, conservation psychologist and education professional with a rich background spanning zoos, aquariums, museums, and nature centers.This week, our chat explores:The Power of Empathy – How it shapes our attitudes towards animals and influ

Ancient Us: The Evolutionary Journey of Apes with Dr Sergio Almécija | S3E50

Dec 06 2023 70 mins  
Evolution - Who are we, where did we begin? The evolution of us and apes like us - gorillas, chimps, bonobos, and orangutans - likely began long before any of us resembled the apes of today. For Dr. Sergio Almécija that journey begins in the Miocene some 5-23 million years ago.Dr. Sergio Almécija studies the evolution of humans alongside that of our living closest relatives, the

'Sincerely, a Black Primatologist' with Thomas Wilson | S3E49

Nov 09 2023 108 mins  
Beyond Biology: Primate Pelage, Racism, and Academic TriumphsColour and pattern of hair and skin play a powerful role in how primates interpret and interact with others and the world. Primates are the most colourful and pelage-diverse of all mammals. In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of non-human primate hair and skin colour with passionate Ph.D. student at the Univer

The Mystery of the Leopard-Eating Bili-Apes with Cleve Hicks & Toni Romani | S3E48

Oct 16 2023 80 mins  
On this week's episode of Talking Apes Podcast, we're joined by two extraordinary scientists, Dr Cleve Hicks and Toni Romani, as they lead us into the enigmatic world of the Bili-Ape and beyond.Few people have ventured as far and deep into the Congo's dark and secretive forests as Dr Cleve Hicks. Primatologist and associate professor at the University of Warsaw, Clev

What Does It Mean To Be A Human Ape? With Dr Briana Pobiner | S3E47

Oct 02 2023 69 mins  
Unraveling the Meaty Mysteries of Human Evolution with Dr. Briana PobinerThis week on Talking Apes we journey back in time to explore our ancestral roots with Dr. Briana Pobiner. As a distinguished paleoanthropologist, Dr. Pobiner delves deep into the evolution of the human diet and the pivotal role meat played in our development as a species.Briana, who leads the Smithsonian Huma

Saving the Congo's Last Giants with GRACE's Dr Katie Fawcett | S3E46

Sep 18 2023 77 mins  
A World Gorilla Day Special Exploring the Fate of the Colossal Grauer's GorillasSituated on the eastern edge of the expansive Congo Basin in the Democratic Republic of Congo, GRACE holds the unique distinction of being the world's sole sanctuary for Grauer's gorillas. The largest primates on our planet, yet the least known of the gorilla species, these giants are fac

CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Diana Kanweri Behind the Scenes | S2E45

Jul 11 2023 64 mins  
Diana Kanweri closes not only our special Making of Chimp Empire series, but Season 2 of Talking Apes. The talented Ugandan chimpanzee field guide and camera operator was the first ever Ugandan woman to work on the Ngogo Chimp Project and made an invaluable contribution to the Netflix docuseries. Diana's expertise in navigating the Ugandan wilderness and her keen eye for captu

CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Primatologist John Mitani Behind the Scenes | S2E44

Jul 05 2023 66 mins  
‘When I arrived at Ngogo, it didn’t take me long to figure out this place was unusual.’ For the second installment of our Making of Chimp Empire Series, we were privileged to have the esteemed Professor John Mitani as a guest on Talking Apes. John shared intimate stories about his extraordinary lifetime of work studying the Ngogo chimpanzees and his latest adventure serving a

CHIMP EMPIRE: The Making of, with Director of Photography Ben Sadd Behind The Scenes | S2E43

Jul 03 2023 68 mins  
‘Chimpanzees are just incredibly special animals and I think what makes them so unique is their individuality. It’s such a privilege to be able to spend so much time with them.’The third installation going behind-the-scenes of Chimp Empire in our four-part series celebrating World Chimp Day 2023, featuring immensely talented Director of Photography, Benjamin Sadd. Ben played