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Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn Grant is a different kind of nature show about the human drama of saving animals. From a paleoanthropologist who hunts fossils in conflict zones to someone who helped save an endangered species while in prison, in season four we will hear from real-life heroes and nature advocates with widely different expertise and life experiences that led them to be champions for the natural world. Wildlife biologist and host Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant has been studying wild animals i ...
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In this episode of BatChat, we explore the 50-year history of the Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT) and its vital role in bat conservation. I speak with CEO Lucy Rogers about her role with VWT, the organisation's founding by the Hon. Vincent Weir and its ongoing efforts to protect our rarest bat populations here in the UK. With Jenny O'Neil and Phil Morgan we discuss the importance of community involvement, collaboration with local bat groups, and the strategic initiatives that VWT is implementing to enhance bat habitats. This conversation reflects on past achievements while addressing current environmental challenges, emphasizing the commitment required to ensure that bat populations thrive for future generations.
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Chapters
1. Pencelli’s Hidden Roost — 50 Years of the Vincent Wildlife Trust (00:00:00)
2. Celebrating 50 Years of VWT (00:00:05)
3. A Visit to Usk Valley (00:01:33)
4. Lucy Rogers on VWT's History (00:04:28)
5. Understanding the Role of VWT (00:06:32)
6. Collaboration with Bat Conservation Trust (00:09:20)
7. Ensuring Future for Bats (00:10:36)
8. Events for the 50th Anniversary (00:12:35)
9. Meet the Bat Conservation Team (00:14:14)
10. The Story of Pencathley Mill (00:17:08)
11. Maintaining Bat Reserves (00:19:55)
12. The Role of Volunteers (00:22:32)
13. New Projects and Future Goals (00:29:00)
14. Getting Involved with VWT (00:30:36)
15. Sounds of the Lesser Horseshoe Bats (00:32:13)
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