Episode 43 - The Weekly News 07-07-2021 - Listener Q&A!
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This week we answer your burning questions. With questions from around the world, we answer questions like, what are the best conservation books to read and learn more? Should we sell rhino horn stockpiles to wealthy philanthropists, or should we destroy them? Do ivory and rhino burns or crushes work? Should NGOs support or challenge the captive lion breeding bill in South Africa? How do environmental bills get passed into law in the USA and should presidents execute more executive orders? And lastly, how do listeners access all the show notes and archives for the podcast? More questions in future - please send yours! Ask us anything you want to know about wildlife photography, art, documentaries - anything!
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