32 episodes

The DOC Sounds of Science Podcast is a behind-scenes-look at conservation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Every episode we chat with one of our experts about their most interesting days on the job.

DOC Sounds of Science Podcast Department of Conservation

    • Science
    • 4.9 • 15 Ratings

The DOC Sounds of Science Podcast is a behind-scenes-look at conservation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Every episode we chat with one of our experts about their most interesting days on the job.

    31: All things kākāpō part 2

    31: All things kākāpō part 2

    Part 2 of our special with kākāpō scientist, Dr. Andrew Digby. We ask listeners’ questions, talk about wins and disappointments in kākāpō management, and learn new facts about this rare, unusual species.

    • 21 min
    30: All things kākāpō part 1

    30: All things kākāpō part 1

    Dr. Andrew Digby is a conservation biologist whose work focuses on researching and conserving endemic birds such as kākāpō. In this episode he discusses population management, weird behaviour and some of the big challenges kākāpō are facing.

    • 28 min
    29: Summer supercut

    29: Summer supercut

    To celebrate summer in Aotearoa, we’ve put together a supercut, packed to the brim with all the best bits from previous episodes.

    • 44 min
    28: Volcanology

    28: Volcanology

    Volcanologist Hollei Gabrielsen (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Whitikaupeka) on providing advice about volcanoes, particularly in Tongariro National Park; and how her whakapapa, heritage, informs her work. www.doc.govt.nz/podcast

    • 31 min
    27: In a galaxiid far, far away

    27: In a galaxiid far, far away

    Freshwater scientist Nixie Boddy on researching non-migratory galaxiids, native fish, and her adventures in the field—some of which involve costumes.

    • 43 min
    #26 Field yarns with Tim part 2

    #26 Field yarns with Tim part 2

    Kiwi expert Tim Raemaekers on the struggle that kiwi in Fiordland are facing and what impact 1080 has had in this area. Content warning: mention of gross stoat reproduction (not detailed) at 00:11:34

    • 26 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
15 Ratings

15 Ratings

Darth2001 ,

Accessible & Smart

Excellent Podcast to hear about creatures we might otherwise not know about but also the ones we do.
And helps us understand how we can all be better stewards of the land and it’s creatures.

Archibald Menzies ,

Smart and Accessible

Love love love

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