This week on Robin’s Nest, we celebrate courage, loyalty, and the incredible bond between humans and dogs with four remarkable past winners of the American Humane Hero Dog Awards. From lifesaving rescues to inspiring acts of service and companionship, these extraordinary canine heroes and their devoted handlers share unforgettable stories that prove why dogs ... Show More
May 4
K-9 Harrison and His Powerful Nose: Inside the World of ESD K-9s
In this episode of Robin’s Nest, hosted by Dr. Robin Ganzert, meet Harrison, a two-year-old Labrador Retriever and Caldwell County’s first Electronics Scent Detection (ESD) K-9.Trained to locate hidden devices like phones and flash drives, Harrison helps uncover critical evidence ... Show More
18m 42s
Apr 27
On the Brink: The Fight to Protect Africa’s Penguins
In this special International Penguin Day episode of Robin’s Nest, we travel to South Africa’s coastline to meet CJ Havemann, Centre Manager of SANCCOB’s Gqeberha facility, one of the world’s most critical lifelines for the endangered African penguin.From oil spills to habitat lo ... Show More
18m 58s
Apr 6
More Than a Guide: The Life-Changing Bond of Donald and Terry
In this inspiring episode of Robin’s Nest, we welcome a truly extraordinary duo: Donald, a six-year-old Labrador Retriever and Hero Dog Award finalist, and his handler, U.S. military veteran Terry Galgano. After losing her central vision following 25 years of service, Terry faced ... Show More
13m 20s
Dec 2024
The Frozen Zoo®: A History of Putting Extinction on Ice
Despite its name, the Frozen Zoo does not require a scarf and mittens! This week, hosts Rick and Marco speak with Dr. Oliver Ryder, director of conservation genetics at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. The Frozen Zoo stores cryogenically frozen genetic materials from mammals, bir ... Show More
37m 8s
Nov 2025
Rewilding Namibia – Andreia Pawel’s million-hectare conservation vision
Andreia Pawel is co-founder of the Orange River-Karoo Conservation Area, one of the world’s most ambitious rewilding projects. Spanning more than a million hectares in Namibia, and with the support of the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, it aims to restore lost ecosystems, rein ... Show More
33m 2s
Jun 2024
Nature stewardship: 2024 RSA President’s Lecture
<p><i>Introduced by the RSA’s President, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, an expert panel explores the theme of nature stewardship amidst a climate and biodiversity crisis.</i></p><p>Imagine if, in 10 years’ time, everyone was a nature steward. What would that world look li ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 2024
My mission to protect threatened mangroves
Sigit Sasmito describes how his research at James Cook University in Brisbane, Australia, is helping to protect both peatlands and mangroves across southeast Asia, as part of a drive to meet Sustainable Development Goal 15.The goal, one of 17 agreed by the United Nations in 2015. ... Show More
25m 19s
May 2024
Endangered Species Day – Celebrate Conservation Successes
Endangered Species Day is May 17, and in this episode, hosts Rick and Marco talk about species that need our help. From the ālula plant to the axolotl salamander, many species around the world have seen their numbers drastically decline. There is good news, though, because there ... Show More
23m 19s