Wildlife Café
Conservation conversations
Wildlife Café holds space for conversations that reveal the fascinations and wonders of our biodiverse planet with conservationists who are dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild places. This series fosters dialogue among conservation experts to explore ideas and share experiences and stories from the wildlife conservation community.
Across a diversity of topics and voices, Wildlife Café strives to:
- Expand knowledge
- Fuel curiosity
- Spark inspiration
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Dive into the conversations
10 most asked prairie dog questions—answered by a wildlife expert
Prairie dogs are some of North America’s most misunderstood animals—and people have a lot of questions about them. In this episode, we answer the 10 most frequently asked questions about prairie dogs, including how they communicate, what they eat, why they’re so important to grasslands, and how they impact other wildlife.
Who’s hiding in the treetops? A closer look at arboreal wildlife that live in the forest canopy
High above the forest floor exists a hidden world that is home to some of the planet’s most fascinating wildlife. In this episode, we uncover how tree-dwelling animals navigate life in the canopy.
So you want a conservation job and career? Here are lessons and truths from a life in conservation.
What does it really take to build a career in conservation? In this episode, we dive into a real-life journey of working in this field — the bumps in the road, the tough lessons learned, and the personal growth that comes with a career rooted in protecting wildlife and the planet.
What is the role of technology in wildlife conservation? Tools, techniques, and a new frontier.
In this episode, we explore what this next frontier looks like for conservation and how cutting-edge tools and innovative tech—from acoustic monitoring and satellite tracking to AI—are reshaping how we protect endangered species and ecosystems.
Meet the pangolin: Amazing facts about Earth’s unique scaley mammal
Let’s get to know the pangolin! Looking for a fun fact to share at your next coffee catch-up or dinner convo? We're answering the most Google-searched questions about these scaley, mysterious, and incredibly unique animals. Think you know all there is to know about pangolins?
“Current” Affairs: Water, Freshwater Fish, and Our Shared Connection
Water connects all living things, and rivers and lakes have stories to tell. Within them is a colorful world full of freshwater fish. In this episode of World Wildlife Fund’s Wildlife Café series, Alexander Nicolas and Madalen Howard talk about how we all have the power to “choose our change” and can play a part in protecting our precious freshwater ecosystems to live in better harmony with them.
A New Dawn for Tigers
Tigers have long captivated the human imagination and attention of people around the world, serving as a unifying force about the crucial role wildlife play in nature, as well as cultures, art, and literature. In this episode of World Wildlife Fund’s Wildlife Café series, Alexander Nicolas and Dechen Dorji talk about the awe-inspiring world of tiger conservation and how they can continue to be a symbol of strength, resilience, and biodiversity conservation.
Bringing Bison Back
Bison are making an exciting comeback and returning in greater numbers to the Great Plains of North America. In this episode of World Wildlife Fund’s Wildlife Café series, Alexander Nicolas speaks with Dennis Jorgensen and Noelle Guernsey about why restoring bison is crucial for ecosystems and Native people; and how communities, WWF, and many others have been helping to ensure the remarkable return of these animals to the grasslands of North America’s Great Plains.
Out of the woods and into the light with African forest elephants
It’s time to bring African forest elephants “out of the woods” and shine a spotlight on who they are! In this episode of World Wildlife Fund’s Wildlife Café series, Alexander Nicolas and Bas Huijbregts talk about the elusive and enigmatic African forest elephant. Discover who these forest giants are and why there is an urgent need to protect them in the wild.
The beauty and benefits of bees and other pollinators
What’s buzzing with bees? In this episode of World Wildlife Fund’s Wildlife Café series, Alexander Nicolas and Clay Bolt have a conversation about the remarkable world of bees, insects, and other pollinators. Hear more about what WWF is doing to protect pollinators, what’s brewing in the world of pollinator conservation, and the important role we all can play in this effort.