{"podcast":{"title":"Wildlife Matters The Podcast","slug":"wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432","podcast_index_feed_id":5334432,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/wildlifematters/","website_url":"https://wildlife-matters.org","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d3926c48-1e45-4a14-ab2b-5e8f325e17ab/wm-logo-1800x1800pixelsbjnj4.png","author":"Nigel Palmer","episode_count":94,"summary":"Welcome to Wildlife Matters, where we explore the incredible world of wildlife and nature. Join your host Nigel Palmer, a lifelong nature lover and expert with over 30 years experience of working with wildlife, as he takes you on an adventure into the fascinating complexities of the natural world. Through solo shows and engaging interviews, we deep dive into topics such as Animal behaviour, ecology of species, plants, biodiversity, and habitat loss, we will take you on engaging wildlife and countryside walks to some of Britain's most enchanting places. We stand up and speak out for wildlife and nature by investigating animal persecution and exposing the cruelty of hunting and other blood sports as well as holding our government to account for their shocking poor performance on the environment and nature. If you are a nature enthusiast seeking knowledge, connection and inspiration, the Wildlife Matters Podcast is for you. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from and visit our website www.wildlife-matters.org","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T16:21:58.713785+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432"},"episode":{"title":"Discover the Dolphins and Porpoises that call the UK home","slug":"discover-the-dolphins-and-porpoises-that-call-the-uk-home","published_at":"2025-08-27T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432/discover-the-dolphins-and-porpoises-that-call-the-uk-home","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432","url":"https://wildlife-matters.org/wildlife-matters-the-podcasts/discover-the-dolphins-and-porpoises-that-call-the-uk-home","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0aeff3bb-2b30-423e-8aa8-6312dd81188b.mp3","summary":"This week’s episode of Wildlife Matters takes you on an Epic adventure to Discover the Dolphins and Porpoises that call the UK homeAfter a comprehensive fifteen-month journey across three nations, we invite esteemed experts to guide us through this remarkable odyssey. In Wildlife Matters Nature News we share the encouraging news of the resurgence of farmland bird populations in the South Downs National Park. A decade-long investigation highlights the significant impact of conservation efforts on species such as the skylark and corn bunting, showcasing the invaluable contributions of local farmers and volunteers in fostering biodiversity through nature-friendly practices. We recount the rare sighting of a juvenile basking shark in a Scottish harbour, a testament to the thriving marine life in our coastal waters. and we must address the urgent reality of avian influenza, as the UK government has heightened the risk alert. This alarming development necessitates rigorous biosecurity measures to protect both wild and domestic bird populations. Key Takeaways: • A thrilling fifteen-month expedition across three UK countries. • Insight into the search for dolphins and porpoises in UK coastal waters. • Uplifting news on the recovery of farmland bird populations in the South Downs National Park. • A rare basking shark sighting, highlighting community engagement with wildlife. • The UK government’s warning about avian influenza underscores the need for enhanced biosecurity measures. • A commitment to further exploring the fascinating world of cetaceans in the UK, promising future adventures. Companies Featured: • South Downs Farmland Bird Initiative • RSPCA • NFU Mutual • Wildlife Matters","meta_description":"This week’s episode of Wildlife Matters takes you on an Epic adventure to Discover the Dolphins and Porpoises that call the UK homeAfter a comprehensive f…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2757,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432/episodes/discover-the-dolphins-and-porpoises-that-call-the-uk-home/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wildlife-matters-the-podcast-5334432/discover-the-dolphins-and-porpoises-that-call-the-uk-home.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}