Snow Leopards, Snakes & Community Farms | Wildlife Conservationist Jonny Hanson
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Jonny Hanson is a conservationist, agriculturalist, and entrepreneur. In this episode, we discuss: Spending his summer holidays working with wild animals. Pursuing a PhD in Snow Leopard Conservation. The shift in the conservation industry from a "Western" to a "local" approach. Living in both Malawi and Monaghan during his childhood. The impact this had on his personal identity. Establishing Northern Ireland's first community-owned farm. His forthcoming book and documentary. What he would ask St. Patrick over a pint. Check it out! https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/jonny-hanson-conservationist Links for Jonny: TEDxTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FCUumWaTBo&pp=ygURdGVkeCBqb25ueSBoYW5zb24= NI Science Festival Event with Teaser Premiere: https://nisciencefestival.com/events/snow-leopard-trail-taster-tape-premier
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