Episode 05 - The Weekly News 08-14-2020

We celebrate World Elephant Day with the much anticipated release of National Geographic’s “Akashinga – The Brave Ones”, a documentary by James Cameron about the incredible work of the IAPF – the International Anti-Poaching Foundation.Botswana’s elephant mystery continues…Singapore crush over 8 tonnes of ivory.Stem cell research could bring back the Malaysian Sumatran rhino. Peter talks about his editorial in www.rhinoreview.org.The New Big Five – the global call to re-create The Big Five around the animals we want to save, not shoot.As Cameroon passes legislation to protect the Ebo Forest from loggers, Moby reminds us why we must protect pristine wild ecosystems from rampant agriculture with his new single, “My Only Love”.Facebook take steps to curb the illegal wildlife trade on their platform, but is it enough?The oil spill in Mauritius could be worse than expected as governments and shipping companies flounder in their responses to the disaster.In studio: Simon Borchert, Shannon Elizabeth and Peter Borchert.EXCLUSIVE OFFER! The Mantis Collection is offering a staggering 20% to Art Of Conservation listeners to visit Siringit Serengeti Camp. To claim your exclusive discount code in your inbox and to start planning your stay at this luxury tented camp in the heart of Africa, sign up to our newsletter here.