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Published: March 26, 2019, 6 a.m.

Niall McCann is an explorer, biologist and conservationist who currently serves as the Director of Conservation for National Park Rescue, a direct-action conservation organization that focuses on preventing the slaughter of elephants, rhinos and lions in sub-Saharan Africa.

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We talk about:

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- giant otters and tapirs

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- catching pythons and anacondas

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- the roar of a tiger

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- and have a deep discussion on the state of conservation in Africa.

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Niall\u2019s work:

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www.niallmccann.com

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www.nationalparkrescue.org

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www.twitter.com/niallpmccann

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Sources for topics discussed:

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William Baird: https://bit.ly/2VydiFi

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Operation Muscox: https://bit.ly/2SAXv6J

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His Dark Materials Trilogy: https://bit.ly/1NlLfPZ

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Philip Pullman: www.philip-pullman.com

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Harry Potter: https://bit.ly/2flUHGY

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JK Rowling: www.jkrowling.com

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British Antarctic Survey: www.bas.ac.uk

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Mount Asgard: https://bit.ly/2EyTJFI

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Sir Roger Moore: https://bit.ly/2qREMtj

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Nigel Leader-Williams: https://bit.ly/2EKG9jZ

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Giant otters vs jaguar: https://bit.ly/2TbZu6v

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Niall with anaconda: https://bit.ly/2SH9yPQ

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Movie 'Anaconda': https://bit.ly/2Hd5eWq

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South Florida python bounty: https://bit.ly/2VxcKze

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Jesus Rivas anacondas: https://bit.ly/2VzQMvI

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National Park Rescue: www.nationalparkrescue.org

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Baird\u2019s tapir: https://bit.ly/2RYqykS

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Eating megafauna study: https://bit.ly/2GKgkSn

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Four types of tapir: https://bit.ly/2UfP5mI

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Panthera - Franklin Casta\xf1eda: https://bit.ly/2Hd8lxJ

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Borneo tapir article by Jeremy Hance: https://bit.ly/2Ccr7C7

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Lanai cat sanctuary: https://lanaicatsanctuary.org/

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DSWT: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org

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Reteti: www.retetielephants.org

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Chizarira National Park: https://bit.ly/2UgnPEB

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National Geographic: www.nationalgeographic.com

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African Parks: www.africanparks.org

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John Hume: https://bit.ly/2XBZiMj

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Ami Vitale: www.amivitale.com

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WildAid, Yao Ming, shark fin soup: https://bit.ly/2ALJxv8

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National Park Rescue documentary: https://vimeo.com/175752302

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World Wildlife Fund: www.worldwildlife.org

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WWF scandal/allegations: https://bbc.in/2SKwLAu

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Full show notes @ https://bit.ly/2HYZNuP

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