Welcome back to another captivating episode of our podcast! We are thrilled to have the incredible Julie Vanassche back with us. Julie is a truly passionate individual when it comes to advocating for pangolins. As the former director of Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary and currently working at the Tikkihywood Foundation in Cameroon, her expertise and dedication shine through as she shares her deep knowledge about these remarkable creatures. Get ready for a podcast loaded with "infolin" (yes, I made that up) as we delve into the world of pangolins and all the information you need to know about them. In this thought-provoking episode, we shed light on various aspects of pangolins, starting with their situation in Cameroon and the challenges they face in their natural habitat. Will we even be able to witness their beauty in the wild in a few decades? It's a pressing concern that demands attention from us all. Education is the key to saving pangolins from extinction, and this podcast is a step towards raising awareness about their plight. Together, let's unite to protect these unique animals and secure a brighter future for them. To stay updated with our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe, like, share, and leave your thoughts in the comments section. Any suggestions are welcomed to further improve our content. Let's continue spreading the message of hope for wildlife conservation together. Check out: linktr.ee/hope_harpreetswildlife Julie Vanassche's Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/julie_from_the_jungle/ Tikkihywood Foundation, Cameroon: https://www.instagram.com/tikkihywoodfoundation.cameroon/ Intro Music Credits: Music track: Morpheus by Pratzapp Source: https://freetouse.com/music Free Music No Copyright (Safe) Timestamp 0:00 Precap 0:35 Intro 2:29 Why Pangolins? 3:14 What is a Pangolin? 4:16 Role of Pangolins 5:15 Liberia v/s Cameroon 7:04 Progress with Captive Breeding and Radio Tracking 9:31 COVID19 and Illegal Wildlife Trade 12:00 Pangolins caused COVID19 14:07 Why Bushmeat is Consumed 16:18 Effects of the Pandemic on conservation 16:54 How to create balance between conservation and development 18:20 Save people to save wildlife 20:01 Working with Local Communities 21:06 Rehabilitating a Pangolin 23:05 Nature of Pangolins 24:22 Pangolins are an easy target 25:47 Challenges in Liberia and Cameroon 26:46 Why are pangolins still disappearing? 28:43 Are we moving towards a better tomorrow? 30:34 3 biggest threats to pangolins 31:05 Alternate livelihood options 33:24 Programs run by Tikkihywood Foundation 33:41 How can you contribute 35:20 Are people aware or is it ignorance? 36:22 A Ray of Hope 38:05 Role of Government 38:51 A sad note 40:19 Outro

Join us for an incredibly inspiring conversation on this episode of Hope! I had the honor of sitting down with the Kirtana, the founder of "Coexist with Pawsitivity." Throughout the pandemic, she has displayed an unwavering dedication and tireless efforts in caring for community animals, and her journey is nothing short of awe-inspiring. In this heartwarming discussion, we dive deep into Kirtana's incredible organization and explore various aspects of animal adoption, sterilizations, rescues, and more. Her boundless passion and selfless love for these animals are truly remarkable, and I was deeply moved by her commitment to their welfare. This episode is filled with golden nuggets of wisdom that will surely leave a lasting impact on all of you. Kirtana's experiences and insights shed light on the importance of compassion and empathy for our furry friends. Join us as I share this special moment with you, hoping that you find as much enjoyment and inspiration from this conversation as I did. To stay updated with our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe, like, share, and leave your thoughts in the comments section. Any suggestions are welcomed to further improve our content. Let's continue spreading the message of hope for wildlife conservation together. Check out: linktr.ee/hope_harpreetswildlife Kirtana's Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/kirtana.ks/ Coexist with Pawsitivity: https://www.instagram.com/coexist_with_pawsitivity/ Intro Music Credits: Music track: Morpheus by Pratzapp Source: https://freetouse.com/music Free Music No Copyright (Safe) Timestamp 0:00 Precap 1:49 Introduction 2:43 Story Time 3:23 Coexist with Pawsitivity 5:50 Where it all started 11:30 Adoption Rates 13:25 Adoption Tips 18:04 Black Dog Syndrome 19:35 Sterilization 24:00 Our Carelessness 27:10 COVID19 29:14 Increase in Animal Cruelty 31:38 Role Kirtana Played 33:05 Why Cats Don’t Approach Us? 35:08 Role of Movies on Cats 36:55 Why do Cats Runaway? 38:28 Feeding Street Dogs 40:55 Ignorance 43:37 My Rescue Story 46:10 Why Rescuers Lose Hope? 48:37 Most Inspiring Rescue Story 53:03 Still Not Enough 55:15 3 Tips to Help Community Animals 57:06 Pitbull Attack 01:01:45 A Ray of Hope 01:03:16 Thank You 01:03:29 Outro

Welcome to HOPE, a podcast that illuminates the path of wildlife conservation through inspiring individuals who have become beacons of hope. These remarkable people demonstrate that dedicated efforts are still being made to protect wildlife. Today, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Steffi John, the passionate and highly esteemed Education Officer at Madras Croc Bank Trust. Steffi's unwavering commitment to wildlife education is truly commendable. Her approach is simple yet powerful - taking one step at a time to create awareness and educate the masses about wildlife. Throughout the podcast, her infectious passion for wildlife education shines brightly. The conversation with Steffi was not only enjoyable but also enlightening. She provided valuable insights into wildlife education, snake bite mitigation programs, her views on the concept of zoos, and numerous other fascinating topics. I encourage you to listen to the full episode to gain a deeper understanding of these subjects. I sincerely hope you relish the conversation as much as I did. To stay updated with our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe, like, share, and leave your thoughts in the comments section. Any suggestions are welcomed to further improve our content. Let's continue spreading the message of hope for wildlife conservation together. Check out: linktr.ee/hope_harpreetswildlife Steffi’s Insta Account: @steffi_john22 (Achsah Steffi John (@steffi_john22) • Instagram photos and videos) Madras Croc Bank: @madrascrocbank (Croc Bank 🐊🐍🦎🐢 (@madrascrocbank) • Instagram photos and videos) Website: The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust & Centre for Herpetology Intro Music Credits: Music track: Morpheus by Pratzapp Source: https://freetouse.com/music Free Music No Copyright (Safe) Timestamp 0:00 Precap 0:48 Introduction 2:30 A Point of Confusion 7:27 Best Part of Education 8:46 Steffi’s End Goal 10:27 Key to Effective Education 15:00 Nagpanchmi 18:17 Snakebite in India 21:55 Urban or Rural 22:56 Snake Rescue 23:34 Snake-Bite Mitigation Program 26:17 World’s Best Snake Catchers 27:30 Contributions of Irulas 29:02 Gharial Conservation 31:00 Concept of Captivity 36:36 Story of Jaws 40:05 Impact Jaws Created 41:37 VR Route to Education 45:45 A Dream Job 49:58 Moving towards a better tomorrow 50:37 A Ray of Hope 52:45 Thank You 54:22 Outro

There is a peculiar thing about human nature, sometimes we tend to see only the good in things. Yes, this is a good approach with life in general but this doesn't mean that the evil doesn't exist. Similarly, we tend to see only the positive, giving and caring side of nature and not the merciless and cruel side of it. Are we so ignorant? Or is it a choice we have made and continue to make? Also, a special thanks to Gerry Martin. I have added a small audio clip where Gerry Martin shares his views on the more unforgiving side of nature. I had recorded this back at Liana Trust in Hunsur, Karnataka. And since I have mentioned about Liana Trust, I would highly suggest you all to check out my blog on my visit to The Liana Forest Farm - https://harpreetswildlife.com/2022/01/17/my-experience-at-the-liana-trust/ I hope you enjoy this mini solo podcast. Don't forget to share your views on the same. I will see you on the next podcast but until then, don't forget the three magical words: Conservation, Preservation and Education.

Hey guys, with great honour and pleasure I welcome you all to the first episode of The Harpreet’s Wildlife Show. This episode stars Julie Vanassche ma’am, the sanctuary director of the one and only wildlife rescue centre in Liberia named the Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary. She is truly one of the most humble and passionate human beings I have ever had the chance to talk to. In this podcast we have focused on the work that Libassa is putting in for the welfare of Liberian wildlife, the situation of Liberian wildlife, the economic and financial situation of Liberia and its people respectively that is forcing them to hunt and kill the animals of Liberia with special emphasis on Pangolins. Before this podcast, I have to say that I have always been biased for wildlife and conservation over humans and their problems but in this podcast I myself learned that wildlife conservation is not possible if people are starving, don’t have a roof over their heads and don’t have any clothes to wear. Their situations will never allow them to think of anything else if they don’t even have a single meal in a day in their bellies. Ma’am has very beautifully explained the importance of empowering humans to empower the process of wildlife conservation and I really appreciate her thought process and the work that she is doing to make a difference. I hope that you get to learn a lot from her thought process through this podcast and understand the importance of every animal on this planet and why it is important to conserve and preserve each one of them. Don’t forget to share this video with others and be a part of this process by educating others and yourself. Also check out the social media handles of Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary and Julie Vanassche ma’am given below. It would mean the world to me if you could donate any amount to the Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary on their site. Website: https://libassawildlifesanctuary.org/ Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/libassa_wildlife_sanctuary/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/1223056101120957/ YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCK5ZXsW_NwIEZI57eFCmicw LinkedIn (Julie Vanassche ma’am): https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-vanassche-41434074 Feel free to check me out on the given social media handles given below. Also please reach out to me with suggestions and ideas of how you want to be educated and who else you want to see on the podcast. Website: https://harpreetswildlife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harpreetswildlife/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cfnwgala7zdOd9EDQdFKE?si=o6NBnl0lTVS3tg0VQiGKIA&utm_source=copy-link LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harpreet-s-wildlife-346532211 Pinterest: https://in.pinterest.com/harpreetwildlife/_created/ 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Welcoming Julie Vanassche Ma'am 1:14 Sanctuary Update 1:33 About her life 3:08 Barriers while pursuing wildlife 4:54 Role of the sanctuary 6:46 Challenges while rehabilitating monkeys 11:01 Threats to monkeys in Liberia 12:27 Green monkey update 13:56 Exotic pet trade 15:55 Challenges while rehabilitating Pangolins and tracking them 20:43 Pangolin breeding 21:21 Education and awareness work by the sanctuary 23:22 superstitions and myths 25:26 Convincing people who are rigid for traditions 27:43 Employing hunters for wildlife conservation 30:54 3 major threats to the Liberian wildlife 34:01 Role of Ebola in reducing the Bushmeat trade 35:30 Job opportunities through wildlife 37:28 Benefits of ecotourism 38:24 Why are there no chimpanzees at the sanctuary 40:18 Balancing between Development and Conservation 41:26 Buxwaha Forest, Madhya Pradesh 42:31 Impact by the sanctuary on Liberian wildlife 44:17 Importance of empowering humans to save wildlife 46:25 Situation of Bushmeat and IWT in Liberia since a decade 48:42 What will you do? 51:02 Liberian laws against hunters 53:01 Contribution to the mission of the sanctuary 53:35 Volunteer program at the sanctuary 54:06 Relation of a common man with wildlife 55:41 Message for the people and views on the podcast 57:44 Outro 58:06 Signing out

This podcast is the ultimate dream of a boy who had lost all hope of conserving wildlife because he does not have a formal degree in biology or wildlife. He had assumed that his dream had ended before it even started and that boy is me. But today I present before you all, a podcast which is a perfect recipe of three ingredients namely: conservation, preservation and education that you surely get to taste in every episode of the show.